OZ Lifting Products HD OZ Economy Lever Hoist OM - Manual (Page 9)

Inspection
In order to maintain quality operation of the product, a regular inspection schedule should
be set up 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 when a warranty issue is in question.
Definitions
The following definitions are from the ANSI/ASME B03.21 and will be used in the inspections procedure
that follows.
Designated Person- a person who is selected or assigned as being competent to perform specific
duties to which they are assigned.
QualifiedPerson- a 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 that exceeds normal
service.
Severe Service- service that involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions.
Inspection Classifications
Initial inspection should be done on all new, modified, and repaired products in accordance with Table 1.
Thereafter, items to be inspected are indicated in Table 1 by F (Frequent) or P (Periodic).
For hoists exposed to more severe environmental conditions inspections should be more frequent.
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Lifting the Load
1. Place selector in the load (Up) position.
2. In this position the brake is engaged as lever stops in order to support the load.
3. Manually ratchet the lever in a clockwise rotation to lift the load.
4. Begin slowly in order to verify load is correctly seated and hoist is functioning properly.
Lowering the Load
1. Place the selector in the unload (Down) position.
2. In this position the brake is engaged as lever stops in order to support the load.
3. Manually ratchet the lever in a counterclockwise rotation to lower the load.
Locked Brake
If brake becomes locked during operation turn the lever to the unload (Down) position and pull sharply on
the lever to unlock it.