Definitions, Inspection classifications – OZ Lifting Products CompOZite Davit Crane OM User Manual

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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

• Brakes require more than audible and visual inspection. Check brakes 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

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before doing 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 on pg. 15 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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