Crane Inspections Monthly Preventive Maintenance
This procedure guides you through inspection of your machine for proper operation, worn parts and damage.
Compotech Inc
02/05/2025
Crane Inspections Monthly Preventive Maintenance
This procedure guides you through inspection of your machine for proper operation, worn parts and damage.
1. Manual Controls - Check all manual controls for proper operation.
2. Electrical Connection - Check for worn or frayed wires, for loose connections and for damage to or improper operation of push button assembly
3. Limit Switch - Check the upper and lower limit switch by running the hook without load and at the slowest speed obtainable, to the maximum up and maximum down positions. Then test with increasing speeds up to maximum. The switch should shut the hoist off before the bottom block contacts the rod or weight type limit switch at the upper extreme. If adjustment is necessary refer to manual.
4. Hook - Check for cracks or deformation, Check for damaged or missing latch, a bent or twisted hook indicates overloading or abuse of unit. Other load bearing components of the hoist or trolley should be inspected if overloading is apparent or suspected. the bottom hook should swivel freely.
5. Chain - Check for proper seating in chain roller. Check for wear on the chain links.
6. Hook Drift - With a load the hook should stop promptly when the push button is released. Hook drift of more than 2 inches indicates that either one or both of the hoist brakes is malfunctioning. Refer to manual for adjustment or repairs.
7. Unusual Conditions - Excessive noise, oil leaks, etc. should be investigated.
15. Chain - check the condition of chain. Lightly lubricate the chain.
WARNING !!!! NEVER ALLOW CHAIN TO OPERATE DRY.
16. Warning Labels - Check for absence or Illegibility of warning decals and tags and replace if necessary.
NOTES
WARNING !!! DO NOT OPERATE THE HOIST IF ABOVE INSPECTION INDICATES THAT MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED. LOCK OUT & TAG OUT HOIST AND CHECK WITH MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION.
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