Inspection / Maintenance - Columbus McKinnon TIGRIP TSB 0,35/65 Instrucciones De Servicio

- Check the fi xed jaw and the clamping jaw
(Fig. 5) for wear and defects. Both jaws must
have clean contact surfaces.
- The protective lining must be even and free
of grease and oil. It must be immediately
replaced when its remaining thickness is
2.5 mm or less.
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- The load lifting attachment must open and
close easily and freely.
- During operation of the load lifting attach-
ment it is essential to ensure that the chain
is not twisted and that it is guided in the
return sprockets.
Checking the chain sling
- Chain slings must be inspected at regular
intervals in accordance with DIN 685-5.
They must in particular be replaced in the
event of wear exceeding 10 % of the nominal
thickness of the chain links.
- Chain slings must be checked for outer
defects, deformations, cracks, wear and
pitting.
An elongated or worn chain must be re-
placed.
USAGE OF THE LOAD LIFTING
ATTACHMENT
ATTENTION: The chain sling must not be
twisted and must be guided in the return
sprockets.
In order to be able to set down the load lifting
attachment onto the metal plate, pull the
clamping jaw lever in the "Open" direction.
The chain must then be unloaded. In this posi-
tion, slide the load lifting attachment onto the
load until the load has fully entered the mouth
of the clamp. By turning the switch-over lever
back, the clamping jaw is released. The spring
pressure force fi rmly presses the clamping jaw
against the load. This ensures that the load
lifting attachment remains clamped to the load
precisely as a result of the spring pressure
force also without any pulling force. The load
can now be lifted and transported.
In order to remove the load lifting attach-
ment from the load, lower the suspension
(e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) until the load lifting
attachment is completely unloaded and the
chain moves freely.
After switching the opening lever in the "Open"
direction, the load lifting attachment can be
removed from the load.

INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE

According to national and international ac-
cident prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTENTION: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certifi cate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verifi ed.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.
Repairs may only be carried out by
specialist workshops that use original
TIGRIP spare parts.
After repairs have been carried out and after
extended periods of non-use, the load lifting
attachment must be inspected again before it
is put into service again.
The inspections have to be initiated by
the operating company.
TRANSPORT, STORAGE, TAKE OUT OF
SERVICE AND DISPOSAL
Observe the following for transporting
the unit:
• Do not drop or throw the unit, always deposit
it carefully.
• Transport the chain in such a way that it
cannot become knotted, no loops may form
or it may be twisted.
• Use suitable transport means. These
depend on the local conditions.
Observe the following for storing or tem-
porarily taking the unit out of service:
• Store the unit at a clean and dry place where
there is no frost.
• Protect the unit against contamination,
humidity and damage by means of a suit-
able cover.
• Protect suspension eyes, hooks and chain
sling(s) against corrosion by means of a
thin fi lm of oil.
• If the unit is to be used again after it has
been taken out of service, it must fi rst be
inspected again by a competent person.
Disposal:
After taking the unit out of service, recycle
or dispose of the parts of the unit and, if ap-
plicable, the operating material (oil, grease,
etc.) in accordance with the legal regulations.
Further information and operating
instructions are to be found at
www.cmco.eu
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