Harrington Hoists and Cranes Series 3 End Truck - Manual (Page 39)

Table 5-2 Periodic Inspection
Requirements of frequent inspection.
Deformed, cracked on corroded members
Loose or missing bolts, nuts, pins, or rivets.
Worn, cracked, or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, wheels, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and
clamping devices, bumpers, and stops.
Excessive wear of brake system parts
Deterioration of electrical components such as controllers, switches, contacts, pushbuttons.
Proper function of motion limit devices that interrupt power or cause a warning to be activated.
Function, instruction, and warning labels for legibility and replacement.
5.5 Occasionally Used End Trucks
5.5.1 Cranes that are used infrequently shall be inspected as follows prior to placing in service:
 Cranes Idle More Than 1 Month, Less Than 1 Year: Inspect per FREQUENT Inspection criteria of
Section 5.3 above.
 Cranes Idle More Than 1 Year: Inspect per PERIODIC Inspection criteria of Section 5.4 above.
5.6 Inspection Records
Dated inspection reports and records should be maintained for PERIODIC inspections. These
records should be stored where they are available to personnel involved with the inspection,
maintenance, or operation of the crane.
5.7 Inspection Methods and Criteria
5.7.1 This section covers the inspection of specific items. In accordance with ANSI/ASME B30
volumes listed in paragraph 5.1 above, these inspections are not intended to involve disassembly
of the crane. Rather, disassembly for further inspection would be required if frequent or periodic
inspection results so indicate. Such disassembly and further inspection should only be performed
by a qualified person trained in the disassembly and re-assembly of the crane.
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