Appendix H: Tower crane inspections checklists (informative)
TOWER CRANE INSPECTION TEST REPORT/WORKSHEET
Initial Erection/Reconfiguration
Proposed Erection Date:
Actual Erection Date:
KEY PERSONNEL
| Erector: |
Inspector: |
| Site/Plant Manager: |
Foundation Engineer: |
IDENTIFICATION
| Owner/Controller: |
Site Address: |
| Address: |
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| Crane Model: |
Serial No: |
File No: |
| Other Identification: |
JIB CONFIGURATION
| Jib Length:* |
Self Erect Version? |
| Hoist Type: |
| Counter Weight: |
Counterweight Blocks: |
| Jib Identification and Insert Order: |
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| Jib Tie Bar (Ropes) Lengths, (in Order from Tower Head):* |
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| Jib Tie Bar Connection on Jib/Pennants/Luff Ropes/Bridle Connection: |
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| Counter Jib/Insert Identification and Order: |
| Counterjib Tie Bar/ Rope Identification: |
| Safety Line System: |
TOWER CONFIGURATION
| No. off |
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Tower Type |
Length ea. |
Identification |
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X |
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* |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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1st Tie-in Type: |
Ident: |
Location: |
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2nd Tie-in Type: |
Ident: |
Location: |
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3rd Tie-in Type: |
Ident: |
Location: |
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4th Tie-in Type: |
Ident: |
Location: |
UNDERCARRIAGE CONFIGURATION
| Undercarriage Type: |
Gauge X Wheel Base:* |
Ident: |
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Central Ballast: |
Block Arrangement: |
Above Configuration Must be Specifically Approved as in Accordance with the Approved Code of Practice for Cranes, Section 10.1 (1)
DOCUMENTATION
| Document |
As Sighted |
Guideline Reference |
| Manufacturer's Certificate |
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| Design Approval Certificate |
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| Previous Inspection Report/Checksheet. |
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| Hoist Rope |
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| Trolley Rope(s) or Luff Ropes |
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| Counterjib Holding (If appl.) |
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| Jib Holding (if appl.) |
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| Other /Counterweight Rope |
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| Hook Cert. and previous inspection records |
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| Tower Head Bolts (if appl.) |
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| Slewring Bolts (if appl.) |
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| Tower Bolts (if appl.) |
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| Slewring Report |
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| Previous Slewring Reports |
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| Foundation/tracks with Drawing |
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| Foundation Anchor Crack Test |
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| Tie-in Supports |
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| Erection Certificate |
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| Bolt Spanner Accuracy |
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| Test Weights/Load Cell accuracy |
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| Counterballast Weights |
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| Central Ballast Weights |
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| Electrical Certificate of Compliance |
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| Radius/Capacity in Cab |
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| Crane Manual on Site |
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| Crane Log Book in Cab |
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| Clash Zone Procedure |
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| Safety Line Inspection Report |
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| Daily Maintenance Inspection Reports |
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| Weekly/Monthly Maintenance Inspection Reports |
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| Repair Records |
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UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION
| Identity Check: |
Rail Condition: |
Rail Earthing: |
| Rail Clamps: |
Limits Set: |
Rail Stops: |
| Bogie/Wheel Condition: |
Machinery Guards: |
Safe Clearances: |
| Central Ballast Check: |
Rust Condition: |
Split/Safety Pins: |
| Access: |
Cable Drum: |
Motion Check: |
| Motion Test: |
Limits Function: |
Prelimits: |
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Switchboard Safety: |
Brake Function: |
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Comments: |
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TOWER SYSTEM
| Identity Check: |
Bolt Ident. & Visual: |
Bolt Torque Check: |
| Pin Joints(If Appl.): |
Binding Points: |
Access/Safety Line: |
| Rust: |
Tie-in Assem: |
Tie-in Supports: |
| Lattice Condition: |
Alignment: |
Orientation: |
| Earthing System: |
Cable Support System |
Signage: |
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Comments: |
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CABIN SECTION
| Identity Check: |
Slewring Report: |
Access: |
| Slew Brake Condition: |
Slew Brake Working: |
Free Slew Check: |
| Rust: |
Cab Visibility: |
Cab Safety: |
| Deadman: |
Horn: |
Radius Ind: |
| Visual Warnings: |
Motion Test: |
Machinery Safety |
| Fire Extinguisher: |
Main Switch Function: |
Instrument Operation |
| Anemometer Readout: |
Load Gauge: |
Transformer Mountings: |
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Comments: |
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TOWER HEAD/A-FRAME
| Identity Check: |
Bolt Ident. & Visual: |
Bolt Torque Check: |
| Overload Mech. Check: |
Pin Connects: |
Split/Safety Pins: |
| Rust: |
Lattice Cond: |
Access/Safety Line: |
| Sheaves: |
Boom Buffers: |
Anemometer: |
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Comments: |
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COUNTERJIB
| Identity Check: |
Pin Connects: |
Split/Safety Pins: |
| Support System: |
Hoist Anchorage: |
C/weight Check: |
| C/weight Security: |
Platforms; H/rails: |
Machinery Safety: |
| Rust: |
Hoist Condition: |
Rope Anchorage: |
| H/Rope Inspect: |
H/Rope Ident: |
Sheaves: (If Applic.) |
| Hoist Limits: |
Prelimits: |
Boom Limits |
| Switchbox Safety: |
Cables(Trip Hazard): |
Motion Test: |
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Signage/windsails: |
Access/Safety Lines: |
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Comments: |
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PHASE FAILURE PROTECTION (To be tested, or manufacturer certified)
JIB
| Config. Check: |
Ident. Check: |
Pin Connections: |
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Tie bar/Pennant Config. Check: |
Tie bar/Pennant Ident. Check: |
| Lattice Condition: |
Rust General: |
Rust in Main Chords: |
| Split/Safety Pins: |
Access/Safety Line: |
Fall-Arrest System: |
| Trolley Gear Cond: |
Trolley Gear Brake: |
Signage/Windsails: |
| Limit Mech: |
Trolley Gen: |
Trolley Rope Inspect: |
| Trolley Tension Set: |
Trolley Rope Sheaves: |
Trolley Wheels: |
| Hoist Rope Anchorage: |
Motion Test: |
Trolley Rope Anchorages: |
| C/Weight Sheaves: |
C/Weight Rope Adj: |
Limits: |
| Hoist Deflector: |
Load Pin: |
Hoist Sheaves: |
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Boom Buffer Mounts: |
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Comments: |
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HOOK
| Ident. Check: |
Safety Catch: |
Axial Play: |
| Rope Guards: |
Pulley: |
General: |
| "y"(Deformation):* |
"a" (Deformation):* |
"h" (Mouth wear):* |
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Comments: |
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TEST/CALIBRATION WEIGHTS
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Approved SWL |
Calibration Checked |
125% Overload |
Witnessed |
| Max: |
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| At Max. Radius: |
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Overload Testing only if Crane New to NZ or as Authorized by Manufacturer!
COMMENTS
Inspector Signature:................................................................ Date:...........................
Site Manager Signature:........................................................... Date:...........................
Erection Supervisor Signature:................................................... Date:...........................
"
" means "Done"; "X" means "Concern!, - refer Notes"; * means "measurement required;
"NA" means "Not Applicable"; "Nothing" means "Inspection Uncompleted!"
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