OZ Lifting Products OZ1000BW Manual Del Operador página 9

Inspections
In order to maintain quality operation of the product, a regular inspection schedule should be set up by
each operator. All inspections should be reported and maintained in a dated record log. These records
should be available to all personnel involved with the product, and should be made available to OZ Lifting
Products LLC. when a warranty issue is in question.
Definitions
The following definitions are from the ANSI/ASME B30.21 and will be used in the inspections procedure
that follows.
Designated Person- a person who is selected or assigned as being competent to perform specific duties
to which they are assigned.
Qualified Person- a person that by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional
standing, or through extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated they
are able to resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.
Normal Service- service that involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit,
or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 15% of the time.
Heavy Service- service that involves operation within the rated load limit and exceeds normal service.
Severe Service- service that involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions.
Inspection Classifications
Frequent Inspections- The operator or designated person performs frequent inspections by doing a visual
examination and by listening for unusual sounds during operation. These inspections are usually performed
before each operation, every few hours in operation, and if problems arise.
Periodic Inspections- A designated person performs periodic inspections, which are more detailed
inspection, by doing visual examinations of internal and external conditions. These inspections are done on
the following schedule:
*Normal Service- Semi-annually
*Heavy and Severe Service- Quarterly
*Also perform following storage and return to use, if a possible shock load has occurred, and if operation
issues arise.
Label Equipment as "Out of Service" if damaged or maintenance is required
• Discontinue use of wire rope and equipment if damage or overloading occurs.
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