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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-<strong>1090</strong>-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-l)Slacken the chain <strong>and</strong> move adjacent links to oneside to inspect for wear at the contact points. Ifyou observe wear or suspect stretching, measurethe chain according to the hoist manufacturer'sinstructions. Ifinstructions are not available,proceed as follows:i. Select an unworn, unstretchedlength ofthe chain (e.g., at theslack end).ii.iii.iv.Suspend the chain verticallyunder tension <strong>and</strong>, using acaliper-type gauge, measure theoutside length ofany convenientnumber oflinks approximately12 in. (305 mm) to 14 in. (356nun) overall.Measure the same number oflinks in the used sections <strong>and</strong>calculate the percentage ofincrease in length.Ifthe used chain exceeds a hoistmanufacturer's recommendedlength, or in the absence ofsucha recommendation, ifthe usedchain is 1.5 percent longer thanthe unused chain for poweredhoists or is 2.5 percent longerthan the unused chain forh<strong>and</strong>-operated hoists, replace thechain.v. Examine the chain for gouges,nicks, corrosion, weld spatter, ordistorted links. Any oftheseconditions shall be sufficientreason for questioning safety <strong>and</strong>considering replacement. Safetyin this respect depends largely onthe use ofgood judgment by anappointed person in evaluatingthe degree ofdamage.6. Load-chain links that pass over thehoist-load sprocket on edge (alternate to those thatlie flat in the pockets) should be installed with thewelds away from the center ofthe sprocket Thisprecaution is not required on idler sprockets,which change the direction but not the tension inthe chain.7. Ensure that replacement chain isinstalled without any twist between the hoist <strong>and</strong>an anchored end on either the loaded side or theslack side.8. When a chain is replaced, disassemble<strong>and</strong> inspect the mating parts (sprockets, guides,stripper) for wear, <strong>and</strong> replaceifnecessary.9. Never use discarded load chain forslings.8.2.6.4 Roller Chaina. A qualified inspector shall do the followingduring periodic inspections:1. Test the hoist under load in raising <strong>and</strong>lowering directions, observing the operation ofthechain <strong>and</strong> sprockets. Ifthe chain binds, jumps, oris noisy, clean <strong>and</strong> properly lubricate it. Ifthetrouble persists, inspect the chain <strong>and</strong> matingparts for wear, distortion, or damage.2. Ifyou observe wear or suspectstretching, measure the chain according to thehoist manufacturer's instructions. Ifinstructionsare not available, proceed as follows:i. Suspend the hoist in normalposition <strong>and</strong> apply a light load ofapproximately 100 Ib (46 kg).ii.Select a 12-in. (305-mm) sectionof chain that normally travelsover the load sprocket4. No one except the chain manufacturershall repair the load chain by welding or any othermeans.5. Ensure that replacement chain is thesame size, grade, <strong>and</strong> construction as the originalchain furnished by the hoist manufacturer, unlessotherwise recommended by the hoist manufacturerdue to working conditions.iii.Determine elongation bymeasuring with a caliper from theedge ofone chain pin to thecorresponding edge of anotherpin. Ifelongation exceeds 1/4 in.(6.3 mm) in 12 in. (305 mm)compared to new orunstretchedchain values, replace the chain.8-11Chapter 8Hoists

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