Electric Chain Hoist Inspection Checklist

• Crane/Hoist Model and Serial Number

• Lifting Capacity

• Inspected by

• Inspected on

  Date
• Location
  Address

• WARNING: Disconnect power and discharge the capacitor on single phase units before inspecting hoists.

Structural Support System

• Mounting Base

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Vertical Support Column

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Horizontal Support Column

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Support and Beam - Maximum rated capacity stenciled on the beam.

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

Main Hoist

• Clean the chain by removing any foreign material such as dirt and grease and inspect the chain for wear using a gauge.

• Slack the chain and observe if wear exists at interlink bearing surface between the links.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Inspect the chain for gouges, nicks, arc burns, twisted, bent, worn or damaged links.

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Inspect the loose end-link, loose end screw and dead end block and clevis pin on the double reeved units.

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Inspect sheave wheel for freedom of movement.

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Mechanical load spring break

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Electric brake

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Lower hook and throat opening measurement

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Upper hook

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Hook swivel

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Hook pin

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Chain drum

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Guards

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

• Limit switches

  OK

  Faulty

  N/A

Operational

• Inspect that all connections are made and screw terminals are tight.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the groundscrews to see that the ground wires of the pendant push button cable and power cord are secure.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Master switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• NOTE: After the inspection, lubricate the chain with a light coat of penetrating oil and graphite.

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• Name and signature of inspector

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