3 Month Inspection
A qualified technician should perform the procedures in this section AT LEAST EVERY 3 Months. Inspection
is needed more often for heavily used hoists. Remove or open access covers to allow inspection of
components.
1. First, follow all Frequent Inspection procedures. Additionally:
2. Check fasteners for evidence of loosening.
3. Check load blocks, suspension housings, hand chain wheels, chain attachments, clevises, yokes,
suspension bolts, shafts, gears, bearings, pins, rollers, and locking and clamping devices for evidence of
wear, corrosion, cracks, and distortion.
4. Check hook retaining nuts or collars, and pins, welds, or rivets used to secure the retaining members for
evidence of damage.
5. Check load sprockets, idler sprockets, drums, and sheaves for evidence of damage and wear.
6. Check the brake mechanism for evidence of worn, glazed, or oil contaminated friction disks; worn pawls,
cams, or ratchets; and corroded, stretched, or broken pawl springs.
7. Check supporting structure or trolley, if used, for evidence of damage.
8. Check warning label for legibility and replacement.
9. Check end connections of wire ropes or load chains for evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks, damage, and
distortion.
10. Check the hoist and hoist mounting or evidence of missing parts.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HOIST FAILURE: Do not use damaged
equipment. If any defect or damage is noted, repair the problem before further use.
Storage Inspection
1. Store in a dry location, recommended indoors.
2. A hoist that is used in infrequent service, which has been idle for a period of a month or more, but
less than a year, must be inspected before being placed in service according to the Frequent Inspection
requirements.
3. A hoist that is used in infrequent service, which has been idle for a period of a year or more, must be
inspected before being placed in service according to the Periodic Inspection requirements.
4. Equipment should be stored in an area where they will not be subjected to damage.
5. If extreme temperatures or chemically active or abrasive environments are involved, the guidance provided
in shall be followed.
6. Temperature - When equipment are to be used at temperatures above 140"F (60"C) or below -20"F (-29"C),
the equipment manufacturer or a qualified person should be consulted.
7. Chemically Active Environments -The strength and operation of equipment can be affected by chemically
active environments such as caustic or acid substances or fumes. The equipment manufacturer or a
qualified person should be consulted before equipment are used in chemically active environments.
8. Other Environments - The internal workings of equipment can be affected by high moisture, gravel or
sand, silt, grit, or other dust-laden air. Equipment subject to these environments should have their inner
components frequently cleaned, inspected, and lubricated.
Note: If the equipment is stored outdoors, be sure to lubricate all parts before and after use to ensure the
equipment stays in good working condition.
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