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

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)14.3.3 Installationa. Vacuum lifting devices shall be assembled<strong>and</strong> installed in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions.b. The power supply to the vacuum liftingdevice shall be the same as that shown on thenameplate <strong>and</strong> shall be connected to the line sideofthe crane disconnect or to an independentcircuit.c. The user shall check for correct rotation ofall pumps.14.3.4 Inspections14.3.4.1 Initial InspectionPrior to their initial use, a qualified inspector shallinspect all new or repaired vacuum lifting devicesto ensure their compliance with Section 14.3.4.3,"Periodic Inspection."14.3.4.2 Frequent Inspectiona. The operator or other designated personshall inspect each vacuum lifting device at thebeginning ofeach shift or prior to use, ifithas notbeen in regular service.b. The inspection shall be for the following(records are not required):1. Deformation, cracks, <strong>and</strong> excessivewear ofload-bearing parts.2. Adequate vacuum generator output.3. Cuts, tears, excessive wear, <strong>and</strong>foreign particles at vacuum pad seal rings.4. Leakage, cuts, kinks, <strong>and</strong> collapsedareas ofvacuum lines/connections.5. Leaks or damage to the vacuumreservoir.6. Failure ofthe entire vacuum system tofunction properly by attaching a nonporous, ~leantest plate to the vacuum pads <strong>and</strong> then stoppmgthe vacuum source. Vacuum levels in the systemshall not decrease by more than the manufacturer'sspecified rate.14.3.4.3 Periodic Inspectiona. A qualified inspector shall perfonn acomplete inspection at the following intervals:1. Normal service-yearly. Inspectequipment at site ofuse.2. Heavy service-semiannually. Inspectequipment at site ofuse unless external condition~indicate that disassembly should be done to penrutdetailed inspection.3. Severe service-quarterly. Inspectequipment at site ofuse unless external condition~indicate that disassembly should be done to pemntdetailed inspection.4. Special or infrequent service-asrecommended by a qualified person before thefirst use <strong>and</strong> as directed by the qualified person forany subsequent occurrences.b. Lifting device service is defined as follows:1. Normal-peration with variousweights within the rated load limit, or unifonnloads less than 65 percent ofrated load.2. Heavy-peration within the ratedload limit that exceeds nonnal service.3. Severe-peration undernormal orheavy service with abnormal operating conditions.c. This inspection shall include thoseconditions or items specified in Section 14.3.4.2,"Frequent Inspection," in addition to thefollowing:1. External evidence oflooseness, wear,deformation, cracking, or corrosion.2. External evidence ofdamage tosupporting structure, motors, controls, <strong>and</strong> otherauxiliary components.3. Presence ofwarning label required bySection 14.3.2, "Marking."d. A qualified inspector shall ~sp~t.flXture~not in regular use according to penodlc mspectlOnrequirements before placing them in service.e. Dated inspection reports shall be preparedfor each inspection. Inspection records shall bekept on file <strong>and</strong> shall be readily available.14-9Chapter 14Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

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