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11) FITNESS FOR USE
The accessory was subjected to spot check in order to test serviceability and performance at the
manufacturer’s. The certificate supplied with it states that the tests were passed. However, before
starting working, the user should test the installed accessory for serviceability and performance, to
prove the entire system is fit for use.
12) INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Inspections and maintenance jobs should be carried out by trained personnel, who should perform
accurate tests during operation.
Below is a list of tests to perform at such intervals as stated in the table “Maintenance jobs and
inspections”.
• VISUAL TEST: making sure that the accessory is free from surface defects, including
cracks, indentations, cuts, fissures and abrasions.
• THREAD TEST: making sure that the thread is free from wear, deformation and dents,
that its fit is accurate and stable, and that there is not too much clearance.
• DEFORMATION TEST: making sure that the accessory has not got deformed, using a
gauge to measure such critical dimensions as shown in Table “A”. NO
DEFORMATIONS will be tolerated compared to the measurements made when the
accessory was first put into operation.
• WEAR TEST: making sure that the points of contact are not worn, using a gauge to
measure such critical dimensions as shown in Table “A”.
• PRESERVATION TEST: making sure that the accessory is free from oxidation and
corrosion, especially in case of outdoor use; using suitable methods (e.g. liquid
penetrants) to make sure that it is free from cracks.
The results of the above-mentioned tests should be stored.
If the wire rope clip has been used for heavy-duty jobs, both wear and the state of preservation should
be tested for more frequently.
Check the tightening torque at regular intervals.
13) SCRAPPING ACCESSORY
The accessory should be scrapped by cutting, so that it can no longer be used, whether at the end of its
expected lifetime or if:
- it is permanently worn compared to the original size;
- any cracks or distortions are shown, and/or the sections have become small compared to the
original size;
- the state of the thread is such that the parts do not fit perfectly, any threads are worn, deformed,
irregular etc.
Maintenance jobs and inspections
Types of inspection
Frequency of jobs
Quarter Year
Visual inspection, state of thread
x
Tightening torque
x
Deformation
x
Wear
x
State of preservation
x