Inspections Before Starting; Inspection / Maintenance - Tigrip BTG Instrucciones De Servicio

INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING

WORK
- Ensure that the surface of the load, in the
location where the load lifting attachment is
applied, is free from grease, paint, contami-
nation and scale and is not coated, so that
the clamps can make good contact with the
surface of the load.
- Check the clamping jaw and the clamping
surface of the clamping arm (Fig. 5) for wear
and defects. They must have clean profi les.
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- The load lifting attachment must open and
close easily and freely.
- Check the locking pin (Fig. 5). The locking
pin for adjusting the jaw capacity must move
smoothly and be secured against falling out
by means of the linch pin.
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
After the wall thickness of the load to be trans-
ported has been determined, the individual
clamps must be adjusted to the appropriate
jaw capacity by changing the position of the
locking pin (Tab. 2). The individual clamps can
be placed onto the load until the load has fully
entered the mouth of the clamp by means of
the handles incorporated in the unit. Make
sure that the centre of gravity of the load to
be transported is as close as possible to the
perpendicular of the suspension (e.g. hook,
shackle, etc.) by skilfully placing the clamps
onto the load in order to reduce load sway
while lifting to a minimum.
The load can now be carefully lifted and
transported.
At the end of the transport operation, the
suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) must
be lowered until the load lifting attachment is
completely load-free and/or the suspension
eye can be moved freely. The individual clamps
can now be removed from the load.

INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE

According to national and international acci-
dent 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
suitable 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
applicable, 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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