4.0  Testing – Hoist Procedure 

Below is the full testing procedure required to complete an Annual Hoist Service.

The SWL of either 200kg or 272kg (440lb / 600lb) is an essential load for the testing of the hoist. A mode of transportation to transport the weights to the hoist is required.

The weights must be attached to the hoist carry bar securely and follow the below procedure in order:

1. Raise the weight to the hoist upper limit. Be aware of any unusual noises while raising the safe working load.

2. Lower the weight to a safe height, but still fully suspended from the Hoist.

3. Traverse the hoist around the full track system and observe. Watch for any abnormalities such as noise or traversing trouble. Also inspect the track system for any abnormalities such as creaking, cracking, traversing the whole track system should test every bracket and accessory to the tracking system, observe for any fragilities in the brackets and supports.

4. Dock the hoist with the suspended weight in the charging dock. Ensure the hoist is charging correctly. (With constant charge, check the charging occurs at the current location). (With RTC, activate the function and allow the hoist to traverse into the dock).

5. Traverse the hoist out of the dock.

6. Begin to lower the hoist using the down function on the handset.

7. Pull the E-Lower Cord to test the E-Stop function.

8. Pull the E-Lower Cord again and continue to hold to test the E-Lowering function.

9. Lower the Hoist using the down function on the handset until the weight can be detached.

10. Continue to lower until the lift tape has been fully extended to test the lower limit switch.

11. Raise the hoist back to its original height.

12. Traverse the hoist back into the charging dock without weight to test docking. Ensure the hoist can dock properly unloaded. (With constant charge, check the charging occurs at the current location). (With RTC, activate the function and allow the hoist to traverse into the dock).

13. For Powered Auxiliary Hoists, test the interaction of the hoist with the accessory and ensure that the communication is successful. If the accessory is damaged, refer to the service manual for the specific accessory at hand.

14. Traverse the Hoist back to its starting position.

15. Test complete.