KITO ER030L - Inspection

7.3 inspection
7.3.1 Inspection classification
(1) Initial inspection : Prior to initial use, all new, altered or modified hoists shall be inspected by a
designated personnel to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this manual.
(2) Inspection procedure for hoists in regular service is divided into two general classifications based upon
the intervals at which inspection should be performed. The intervals in turn are dependent upon the
nature of the critical components of the hoist and the degree of their exposure to wear, deterioration or
malfunction. The two general classifications are herein designated as daily and periodic with respective
intervals between inspections as defined below.
(a) Daily inspection : visual examinations by the operator or other designated personnel
(b) Periodic inspection : visual inspection by a designated personnel
1) normal service; yearly
2) heavy service; semiannually
3) strict service; quarterly
4) special or infrequent service; as recommended by a qualified personnel before the first such
occurrence and as directed by the qualified personnel for any
subsequent occurrences
7.3.2 Daily inspection
(see table)
Items such as those listed in the recommended "Daily inspection" in the section 7.3.6 should be inspected
for defects and damages. This includes observations during operation for any defects or damages that might
appear between "Periodic inspection". A designated personnel shall determine whether any defects or
damages constitute a hazard or will require more detailed inspection.
7.3.3 Periodic inspection
(see table)
Complete inspections of the hoist shall be performed as recommended periodic inspection. These
inspections may be performed with the hoist in its normal location and do not require the entire hoist to be
dismantled. Covers and other components should be opened or removed for these inspection.
The recommended periodic inspection in the section 7.3.6 shall be examined by a designated personnel to
determine whether they constitute a hazard or whether complete disassembly is necessary. These
inspections shall include the requirements of daily inspection.
7.3.4 Occasionally used hoist
(1) A hoist which is idle for a period of one month or more but less than one year shall be given an
inspection conforming to the requirements of section 7.3.2 before it is placed in service.
(2) A hoist which is idle for a period of one year shall be given an inspection conforming to the
requirements of section 7.3.3 before it is placed into service.
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