Dexion DEEPSTOR DEIVE-IN PALLET RACKING - Manual (Page 24)

Deepstor
User Instructions
ISSUE 1
User Instruction
AUGUST 2003
Page 18
ROUTINE INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that the end user refer to Section 9 - “Operation and Maintenance of
Adjustable Pallet Racking” of AS4084:1993 (Steel Storage Racking) for racking inspection and
maintenance procedure. As a supplement to the code recommendation, the following information
has been compiled based on AS4084:1993 and the FEM recommendation. FEM (Federation
Europeene de la Manutention) is a European industrial body made up from various national
organisations representing the storage equipment manufactures in their own country.
The “Deepstor” system requires no maintenance, other than to repair possible damage through
incorrect operation. The system should be regularly inspected.
Under NO circumstances should any attempt be made to alter the rack structure.
‘RACK SAFETY OFFICER’ / ‘REPORTING PROCEDURE’
It is recommended that a ‘Rack Safety Officer’ is appointed and a procedure put in place so that
any damage or unsafe occurrence can be reported, thus ensuring that any necessary actions can
be taken to maintain a safe working environment.
The safety officer would undertake routine inspection, keeping maintenance and safety reports.
COLOUR CODING FOR RISK IDENTIFICATION
The following colour coding; Green, Orange, and Red are classifications of risk as defined by FEM
‘Guidelines for the Safe Use of Static Racking’
Green Risk Damage
requiring surveillance.
Orange Risk Hazardous damage requiring action as soon as possible.
Red Risk Very serious damage requiring immediate action.