Inspection / Maintenance - Tigrip Tbs Originalbetriebsanleitung

inSPeCTionS BeFore STArTinG
WorK
- Ensure that the surface of the load, in the
location where the load lifting attachment is
applied, is free from grease, paint, contami-
nation and scale and is not coated, so that
the teeth can make good contact with the
surface of the load.
- Check the fixed jaw and the clamping jaw
(Fig. 7) for wear and defects. Both jaws must
have clean profiles.
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- The load lifting attachment must open and
close easily and freely.
- Check the spring (Fig. 7). When the lever is
in the "Close" position, the spring must have
a noticeable spring pressure force when the
suspension eye is depressed.
uSAGe oF THe LoAD LiFTinG
ATTACHmenT
In the "OPEN" position of the lever, the clamp-
ing jaw is locked in the open position. In this
position, push the load lifting attachment onto
the load until the load has fully entered the
mouth of the clamp. By switching the lever
to the "CLOSE" position, the clamping jaw is
released. The clamping jaw is firmly pressed
against the load by spring pressure force. This
ensures that the applied load lifting attach-
ment remains clamped to the load precisely
as a result of the spring pressure force also
without any pulling force. The load can now
be lifted and transported (Fig. 5). At the end
of the transport operation, the suspension
(e. g. hook, shackle, etc.) must be lowered
until the load lifting attachment is completely
load-free and/or the suspension eye can be
moved freely. The lever can now be switched to
the "OPEN" position again and the load lifting
attachment can be removed from the load.
For the correct load of the load lifting at-
tachment, see the load capacity diagram
(see Fig. 6).
note
If the lever cannot be switched over, a light tap
on the suspension eye with a hammer should
release the load lifting attachment.

inSPeCTion / mAinTenAnCe

According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTEnTion: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certificate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verified.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.
repairs may only be carried out by
specialist workshops that use original
TiGriP spare parts.
After repairs have been carried out and after
extended periods of non-use, the load lifting
attachment must be inspected again before it
is put into service again.
The inspections have to be initiated by
the operating company.
TrAnSPorT, STorAGe, TAKe ouT oF
SerViCe AnD DiSPoSAL
observe the following for transporting
the unit:
• Do not drop or throw the unit, always deposit
it carefully.
• Use suitable transport means. These
depend on the local conditions.
observe the following for storing or tem-
porarily taking the unit out of service:
• Store the unit at a clean and dry place where
there is no frost.
• Protect the unit against contamination,
humidity and damage by means of a
suitable cover.
• If the unit is to be used again after it has
been taken out of service, it must first be
inspected again by a competent person.
Disposal:
After taking the unit out of service, recycle
or dispose of the parts of the unit and, if
applicable, the operating material (oil, grease,
etc.) in accordance with the legal regulations.
Further information and operating
instructions are to be found at
www.cmco.eu
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