If required, the results of inspections and
appropriate repairs must be verified.
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.
insPeCTions BeFore sTArTinG
WorK
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- The load lifting attachment must open and
close easily and freely.
- The latching lever must move easily and
freely and when pulling a noticeable spring
pressure force must be felt.
- Repair is necessary in the case of wear of
more than 1 mm on the cams and the latch
(Fig. 5).
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
The lifting gear on the suspension (e.g. hook,
shackle, etc.) is lowered so that the clamps
can be guided on the handle and be attached
to the load to be transported in such a way that
the load centre of gravity is exactly between
the lifting clamps. This procedure applies to all
lifting clamps of a lifting gear: Pull the latching
lever and raise the clamping arm (Fig. 6) until
the lifting clamps can be easily pushed onto
the load until it has fully entered the mouth of
the clamp. Then lower the clamping arm with
pulled latching lever as far as possible onto the
load. The latching lever should always latch in
the lowest accessible latch. By carefully lifting
the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.), the
clamping levers are pressed against the load
and it can be safely moved.
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 lifting clamps
can now be removed from the load.
insPeCTion / mAinTenAnCe
According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations hoisting
equipment 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
certificate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and
appropriate repairs must be verified.
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.
• 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.
• If the unit is to be used again after it has
been taken out of service, it must first 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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