6.
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Wire
Rope Discard
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| 6.1 |
Discard
the wire rope in accordance with current Regulations and in accordance
with the OEM's instruction manual.
Note: The authorized competent person should also be familiar
with the latest versions of ANSI, ASME, or ISO Standards. Other standards
and instructions covering rope discard may also be applicable. In
the case of synthetic sheaves (or synthetic linings) refer to the
OEM's instruction manual or contact the sheave (or lining) manufacturer
for specific discard criteria.
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| 6.2 |
If
a wire rope is removed from service at a level of performance substantially
different to historically established performance data and without
any obvious reason(s), contact Bridon for further guidance.
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6.3 |
Only
qualified and experienced personnel, taking the appropriate safety
precautions and wearing the appropriate protective clothing, should
be responsible for removing the wire rope.
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| Take
particular care when removing ropes with mechanical damage as
they may fail abruptly during the change-out procedure. |
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Take
the utmost care when removing 'exhausted/failed' ropes from drums
and sheaves as they may be grossly distorted, lively and tightly coiled.
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to take adequate precautions could result in injury. |
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6.4
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Store
discarded rope in a safe and secure location or compound and ensure
that it is suitably marked to identify it as rope which has been removed
from service and not to be used again.
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| Discarded
rope can be a danger (e.g. protruding broken wires, excessive
grease/lubricant and rope mass) to personnel and equipment if
not handled correctly and safely during disposal. |
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6.5
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Record
the date and reason for discard on the Certificate before filing for
future reference.
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| 6.6
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Pay
attention to any Regulations affecting the safe disposal of steel
wire rope.
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