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5 Handling & Storage
5.1 Stock Inspections
These guidelines are for the stocking of new units and parts before they are put into service. These guidelines are NOT applicable to units and
parts that have already been put into service.
Table 10 Stock inspections
Less than 2 years
old visual
inspection
Older than two
years visual
inspection, load
test and post load
test inspection
1. New inspection date to be stamped
on inspection data plate
2. Visual inspection checklist to be
completed
3. For units older than two years the
new load test date should be
stamped onto the inspection data
plate and a new load test certificate
issued.
1. Remove lifting assembly
2. Place lifting assembly into dry storage
3. Ensure the unit is chocked up off its feet,
stored in a secure area away from the risk
of damage and protected from exposure to
the elements
4. Update certification pack with new lifting
assembly information if original lifting
assembly is not being used.
5. Update the certificate pack with all new
certification documents, including load test
and examination certificates.
Wire Rope
Lifting
Assembly
1. Re-validated Certificate, indicating
next inspection date
2. Certificate of thorough examination
should be issued.
1. Keep off the ground in dry and ventilated
storage area with the lifting assembly cover
removed.
Other
replacement
Parts (not
lifting
assemblies)
1. Keep in clean dry storage
Note: When a carrier first enters service, this date must be stamped onto the unit data plate.
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