4
7 Operation................................................................................................................................................... 33
7.1 Proper operation ........................................................................................................................................ 33
7.2 Residual risks ............................................................................................................................................ 33
7.2.1 Pinch hazard ............................................................................................................................................. 33
7.2.2 Burning hazard .......................................................................................................................................... 33
7.2.3 Hanging load / falling objects..................................................................................................................... 33
7.3 Working with the hoist ............................................................................................................................... 34
7.3.1 Start of work .............................................................................................................................................. 34
7.3.2 Operating instructions ............................................................................................................................... 35
7.3.3 Decommissioning ...................................................................................................................................... 36
8 Duty rate .................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1 Duty rate of an electric chain hoist ............................................................................................................ 37
8.1.1 Short-time duty .......................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1.2 Intermittent duty ......................................................................................................................................... 38
8.1.3 Example .................................................................................................................................................... 38
8.2 Duty rate of the electric trolley ................................................................................................................... 38
9 Inspections ................................................................................................................................................ 39
9.1 Inspection when used in compliance with DGUV Regulation 54 (BGV D8 Article 23) ............................... 39
9.2 Inspection when used in compliance with DGUV Regulation 52 (BGV D6 Article 25) ............................... 39
9.3 Regular inspections ................................................................................................................................... 39
10 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 40
10.1 Inspection and maintenance works ........................................................................................................... 40
10.2 Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
10.2.1 Hoist brake ................................................................................................................................................ 41
10.2.1.1 Functional description ............................................................................................................................... 41
10.2.1.2 Sectional view ........................................................................................................................................... 41
10.2.1.3 Adjustment of the hoist brake .................................................................................................................... 42
10.2.2 Trolley brake.............................................................................................................................................. 43
10.2.2.1 EFB brake ................................................................................................................................................. 43
10.2.2.2 ZFB brake.................................................................................................................................................. 43
10.3 Slipping clutch ........................................................................................................................................... 44
10.3.1 Brake operation ......................................................................................................................................... 44
10.3.2 Sectional view ........................................................................................................................................... 44
10.3.3 Slipping clutch adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 44
10.3.4 Checking the release limit of the slipping clutch during regular inspections .............................................. 45
10.4 Load chain ................................................................................................................................................. 45
10.4.1 Lubricating the load chain upon first use and while in use ........................................................................ 45
10.4.2 Checking wear and tear and replacing the chain....................................................................................... 45
10.5 Measuring the wear of the load hook and replacing the load hook............................................................ 46
11 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................. 47
11.1 Drive gear .................................................................................................................................................. 47
11.2 Chain ......................................................................................................................................................... 47
11.3 Hook tackle and hook block....................................................................................................................... 48
11.4 Trolley ....................................................................................................................................................... 49
12 Malfunctions .............................................................................................................................................. 50
13 Measures to be taken at the end of the theoretical safe working period .................................................... 52
13.1 Calculation of the theoretical safe working period ..................................................................................... 52
13.2 Disposal .................................................................................................................................................... 52
14 EC Declaration of Conformity (sample) ..................................................................................................... 53
15 Declaration of Installation (sample) ........................................................................................................... 54