The person qualified to inspect the wire rope hoist is responsible for the scope and type of inspection.

In addition to the points described here, all points outlined in the other supplied product manuals must also be checked.

The decision as to whether the wire rope hoist is in a flawless condition is the sole responsibility of the examiner. If any defects are found, they must be repaired. The examiner decides whether the wire rope hoist needs to undergo inspection again afterwards.

If locally applicable regulations specify further tests, these are likewise to be carried out.

Additionally, at least the following points must be checked:

   Inspect the wire rope. See Inspecting the wire rope.

   Check the load hook. See Checking the load hook.

   Inspect the ribbed drive belt and tension rollers on the drive. See Inspecting the ribbed drive belt and tension rollers.

   Inspect the fixed point crosshead. See Inspecting the fixed point crosshead.

   Inspect the deflection roller crosshead. See Inspecting the deflection roller crosshead.

   Inspect the cable guide. See Inspecting the cable guide.

   Inspect the wire rope attachment on the fixed point crosshead. See Inspecting the fixed point on the fixed point crosshead (rope socket and rope wedge).

   Inspect the wire rope attachment on the cable drum. The dead end rope grips (2x) must be installed and must not exhibit any signs of severe damage.

   Inspect the guide rollers. See Inspecting the guide rollers.

   Inspect the wheels. See Inspecting the wheels.

   Inspect the bolted connection on the flange plates. See Inspecting the bolted connection on the flange plates.

   Inspect the bottom block. See Inspecting the bottom block.

   Only with spacing buffers: Inspect spacing buffers. See Inspecting the spacing buffers.

   Inspect the brake on the hoist drive. See Inspecting the brake on the hoist drive.

   Inspect the brake on the drive. See Inspecting the brake on the drive.