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INSPECTION FREQUENCY & MAINTENANCE
Field Inspection
Inspection must be performed by a designated qualified person or operator.
Inspection Frequency
Inspect ALL equipment as follows:
When the system is reeved.
At the start of each work shift.
At least every 4 hours in abrasive, caustic, or adhesive conditions.
At least every 2 hours in freezing conditions.
Factory Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
Return Sky Climber Hoists and Sky Lock Brakes to a Factory Authorized Service Center for
inspection, maintenance, and testing as follows:
Every 12 months in non-contaminated and non-freezing environments.
Every 6 months in contaminated or freezing environments.
After every job for gunite, hydroblasting, or sandblasting.
WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Field Inspection
Inspection must be performed by a competent person.
Inspection Frequency
Inspect ALL wire ropes a
t the start of each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect a wire
rope’s integrity. The entire length of the wire rope should be inspected.
Wire Rope Replacement (mandatory)
Wire ropes MUST be replaced if ANY of the following conditions exist.
Any physical damage which impairs the function and/or strength of the wire rope.
Kinks that might impair the tracking and/or wrapping of the wire rope around the drum or sheave
of the hoist.
Six randomly distributed wires broken in one rope lay, or three broken wires in one strand in one
rope lay.
o Although, OSHA regulations allow some broken wires, Sky Climber recommends that wire
rope be replaced if a single broken strand is found.
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WARNING Failure to comply with Periodic Inspection and Factory
Authorized Service Maintenance may result in a malfunction
and/or in serious
ersonal in
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,
ro
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dama
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