User Manual

Rev 2.0/6-09 8 LW185: #35040
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Perform inspections routinely, according to the following frequency schedule:
Every-Lift Inspection
• Examine the wire rope, pulley and hand winch for damage, rust or debris.
• Examine the ladder and the weldments of the winch and pulley units for visual damage.
• Check for unusual vibrations, noises or winch resistance while using the Ladder Lift.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, correct it before using the Ladder Lift and
perform the Frequent Inspection to follow.
Daily Inspection
• Inspect the wire rope as directed under WIRE ROPE MAINTENANCE to follow.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, correct it before using the Ladder Lift and
perform the Frequent Inspection to follow.
Frequent Inspection
( following every 20-40 hours’ use; or whenever Ladder Lift is out of service for 1 month or more )
• Examine the Ladder Lift’s structure for visual damage (also refer to the ladder manufacturer’s
instructions about inspecting the ladder and evaluating possible damage).
• Examine the full length of wire rope (including lifting hook, thimble and wire clamp) for visual
damage (see WIRE ROPE MAINTENANCE to follow).
• Examine the hand winch for conditions requiring service (see WINCH MAINTENANCE to follow).
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, correct it before using the Ladder Lift and
perform the Periodic Inspection to follow.
Periodic Inspection
( following every 250-500 hours’ use; or whenever Ladder Lift is out of service for 1 year or more )
• Examine the entire Ladder Lift for external evidence of looseness, excessive wear, deformation,
cracks, excessive corrosion, dents to structural or functional components, cuts, or any
deficiency which might constitute a hazard.
• Inspect the wire rope as directed under WIRE ROPE MAINTENANCE to follow.
• Keep a written record of all Periodic Inspections.
If any deficiency is detected during the inspection, return the Ladder Lift to Wood’s Powr-Grip or
an authorized dealer for repair (see LIMITED WARRANTY).