Rice Lake MSI-9300HT User Manual

MSI Crane Scale

Safe Rigging, Loading and Operation

Including Suggested Inspection

and Maintenance Procedures

Safety and Periodic

Maintenance Manual

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Contents

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1.0 Introduction ...................................................................... 1

1.1 Safety ............................................................................................ 2

2.0 Safe Operating Guidelines .............................................. 3

2.1 Operating Suggestions ................................................................. 3

3.0 Handling Hoist Motion ..................................................... 4

3.1 Safe Loading and Rigging Guidelines ......................................... 4

3.2 During Loading Procedures ......................................................... 5

4.0 Load Train Visual Inspection Suggestions .................... 9

4.1 Visual Inspection of Shackles ..................................................... 9

5.0 Scale Hook Inspection ................................................... 12

6.0 Recommended Preventive Maintenance ...................... 13

6.1 Initial Inspection .......................................................................... 13

6.2 Frequent and Periodic Inspection .............................................. 13

6.3 Operator Inspection .................................................................... 13

6.4 Designated Person Inspection / Manufacturer ......................... 13

6.5 Calibration ................................................................................... 13

6.6 Important Safety Information ..................................................... 13

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January 2013

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1.0 Introduction

This manual has been prepared to provide information and suggestions for safe
operation, rigging, inspection, and maintenance of Measurement Systems
International (

It is not intended that the suggestions in this
plant safety rules and regulations,
crane manufacturer. However, a thorough study of the following information should
provide a better understanding of operation and afford a greater margin of safety for
personnel and machinery.

It must be recognized that this is a man
operator’s use. It is the responsibility of the owner to make personnel aware of all
federal, state and local rules and codes and to make certain that operators are properly
trained.

If you have any questions or comments please contact

MSI) Crane Scales.

manual take precedence over existing

OSHA regulations, or instructions issued by the

ual of suggestions for the crane scale

Measurement Systems International:

Phone (toll free): 1-800-874-4320

Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this
manual from the Measurement Systems International distributor site at:

www.msiscales.com.

Introduction 1

1.1 Safety

Important

WARNING

WARNING

Safety Symbol Definitions:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed,
could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of
data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read
and understand the instructions and warnings in this Manual.
Contact any Measurement Systems International dealer for
replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT stand near the load being lifted as it

safe distance.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weigh
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original

dimension.
DO NOT use any associated lifting product i

train are cracked, deformed, or show signs of fatigue.
DO NOT exceed the rated load l

lifting structure.
DO NOT allow multi-point contact with the hook, shackle, or lifting eye of the

associated unit.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the unit or associated load bearing

devices.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.

imit of the associated unit, rigging elements, or the

is a potential falling hazard. Keep a

t taking or dynamic load monitoring.

f any of the components of the load

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