Chemical Cleaning

What should you do when performing periodic
maintenance of a crane?
Organize
 Use maintenance checklists that include critical safety components as specified by
the manufacturer or professional engineer.
 Record problems clearly in the maintenance logbook.
 Follow the company requirements and the manufacturer's manuals.
 Perform the inspection while the engine is off and then again when the engine is
on. Engine off checks helps to find any obvious problems and correct them before
starting the engine and possibly harming others.
What should you check for?

Wire Rope
 Lower hoist to unload rope sheaves.
 Unwind all wire rope from the hoist drum to expose all parts of a rope, making
sure that the rope does not rewind in the reverse direction.
 Inspect sheaves, sockets, dead-ends, thimble joints, and all wire rope hardware.
 During rope changes, check the sheaves for worn bearings, broken flanges,
proper groove size, smoothness, and contour.
 Inspect all parts of the cable, cleaning wire rope only as required to complete an
inspection. Excessive removal of lubrication will lead to damage.
 Re-lubricate rope to prevent corrosion, wear, friction, and drying out of the core.
 Check for ropes that may have been operated dry (unlubricated). Replace dry
ropes. There may be hidden damage that is not detected by visual inspection.
 Compare the rope length and diameter with the original dimensions. Lengthening
accompanied by diameter reduction is often an indication of interior core defects.
Establish a schedule of rope replacement to change wire rope before it breaks.

Periodic replacements do not take the place of inspections. If rope breaks or
inspections reveal abnormal wire breakage or defects, reduce the time between
replacements. Do not make wire rope slings from used wire rope.
Crane Structure and accessories

 Visually examine the crane structure for deformed, cracked or corroded members
in the structure and boom.
 Check for loose bolts or rivets.
 Check for excessive wear on brake and clutch system parts.
 Check for deformed wedges.
 Check for defective cotter keys, pins and guardrails.
 Ensure all mechanical components of the crane is in good working order (gear
box, hydraulics, etc.).
Hydraulic systems
 Check for deterioration or leakage in air or hydraulic systems.
 Check for safe and effective operation on hoses, pumps and motors.
 Check levels of fluid.
 Check air cleaners for replacement or cleaning.
Control Mechanisms and Monitoring Devices

 Check all control mechanisms such as cables, brakes and levers for poor
adjustment or excessive wear.
 Check accuracy of marking on the load/radius indicator over full range.
 Check for proper operation of load moment indicator, boom angle indicator, boom
length indicator and anti two-block system according to the manufacturer's
manual.
What are some things to remember when repairing

a crane?
 Enter all service inspections and repairs in a crane logbook or file.
 Take a crane to a location where repairs will least interfere with other cranes.
 Ensure that all controllers are placed in the "off" position, and the main switches
are open and locked.
 Place on the switch a standard warning tag stating "DO NOT START." The tag
must be filled out and signed.
 Place rail stops or make other safety provisions when another crane operates on
the same runway.
 Use fall protection equipment.
 Do not carry anything in your hands when going up and down ladders. Items that
are too large to go into pockets or belts should be lifted to or lowered from the
crane by a rope.
 Prevent loose parts or tools from falling to the floor.
 The area below the crane must be cleared and a barrier erected to prevent injury
from a falling object.
 Replace all guards and other safety devices before leaving a crane.
 Remove all stops, tools, loose parts and other material and dispose of them
before completing the repair job.
 Keep your equipment clean including batteries, cab and windows, wheels and
tracks, deck and car body.

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What should you do when performing periodic

What should you check for?

Establish a schedule of rope replacement to change wire rope before it breaks.

Crane Structure and accessories

Control Mechanisms and Monitoring Devices

What are some things to remember when repairing

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