OZ Lifting Products WHEEL BASE Manuel De L'opérateur page 32

MAINTENANCE
Inspecting The Wheel Base
In order to maintain quality operation of the product, a regular inspection schedule should be followed by each operator.
All inspections should be reported and maintained in a dated record log. These records should be available to all
personnel involved with the product and should be made available to OZ Lifting Products LLC® when a warranty issue is
in question.
Definitions
Designated Person - The person who is selected or assigned as being competent to perform specific duties.
Qualified Person - The person that—by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing, or
through extensive knowledge, training, and experience—has successfully demonstrated they are able to resolve problems
relating to the subject matter and work.
Normal Service - Service that involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit, or uniform
loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 15% of the time.
Heavy Service - Service that involves operation within the rated load limit and exceeds normal service.
Severe Service - Service that involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions. This also includes
service that involves shock loading.
Inspection Classifications
Frequent Inspections - Completed by the operator or designated person. Performed by doing a visual examination and
listening for unusual sounds during operation. These inspections are usually performed before each operation, every few
hours during operation, and if problems arise.
Periodic Inspections - Completed by a designated person. Performed, with more detail than a frequent inspection, by
doing visual examinations of internal and external conditions. These inspections are done on the following schedule:
• Normal Service - Semi-annually
• Heavy Service - Quarterly
• Severe Service - Immediately after completion of lift
• Following prolonged storage or if operation issues arise
NOTE: Label crane as "Out of Service" if an inspection deems it damaged or if maintenance is required. Do not
remove this label until a qualified person has resolved the issue. Discontinue use of wire rope and equipment if
damage or overloading occurs.
Important Inspection Notes
• Brake winches require more than audible and visual inspection. Check brake winches daily by operating the crane with
and without a load and by stopping at various positions to ensure safe operation. If the load coasts or creeps, contact the
factory for friction disc replacements.
• Proper inspection may require disassembly of some parts. Contact the OZ Lifting Products, LLC factory before doing
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so or the applicable warranty may be voided.
• For wire rope inspections, please contact the specific manufacturer of the rope. The inspection provided in the following
chart is for a general inspection only and is in no way the complete inspection required.
• Before operation, assure all deficiencies on the inspection chart are resolved and inspections are up to date. Refer to
the troubleshooting chart for further assistance.
• Be aware of applicable codes and regulations for crane inspection.
• See specific winch owner's manual for instructions and complete inspection instructions.
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Wheel Base Operator's Manual • OZ Lifting Products, LLC • 6/2024
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