Inspections Before Starting; Inspection / Maintenance - Tigrip TPR Instrucciones De Servicio

INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING

WORK
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- The load lifting attachment must open and
close easily and freely.
- Check the locking pawl which fi xes the grab
when it is open for easy and free movement.
USAGE OF THE LOAD LIFTING
ATTACHMENT
Lower the load lifting attachment suspended
in the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.)
until it can be guided on the handle. Position
it over the load to be picked up in such a way
that it is suspended perpendicularly above
the assumed load centre of gravity. When
the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) is
lowered further, the load lifting attachment
sets down on the load or the ground and is
unloaded. In this condition, the locking pawl
can be easily actuated to release the lock and
the clamping arms.
ATTENTION: If the load lifting attachment
does not rest on the load to be transported,
it may close very quickly when the lock is
released. Danger of injury!
When the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.)
is then lifted, keep the locking pawl open. The
clamping arms close and safely reach around
the load which can be easily transported.
Make sure that when depositing the load,
the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) is
lowered until the load lifting attachment opens
completely and the locking pawl latches again.

INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE

According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTENTION: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certifi cate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verifi ed.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.
Repairs may only be carried out by
specialist workshops that use original
TIGRIP spare parts.
After repairs have been carried out and after
extended periods of non-use, the load lifting
attachment must be inspected again before it
is put into service again.
The inspections have to be initiated by
the operating company.
TRANSPORT, STORAGE, TAKE OUT OF
SERVICE AND DISPOSAL
Observe the following for transporting
the unit:
• Do not drop or throw the unit, always deposit
it carefully.
• Use suitable transport means. These
depend on the local conditions.
Observe the following for storing or tem-
porarily taking the unit out of service:
• Store the unit at a clean and dry place where
there is no frost.
• Protect the unit against contamination,
humidity and damage by means of a
suitable cover.
• If the unit is to be used again after it has
been taken out of service, it must fi rst be
inspected again by a competent person.
Disposal:
After taking the unit out of service, recycle
or dispose of the parts of the unit and, if
applicable, the operating material (oil, grease,
etc.) in accordance with the legal regulations.
Further information and operating
instructions are to be found at
www.cmco.eu
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