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IS 13041 (1991): Recommendation for inspection, testing and

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IS 13041 :1991
( Reaffirmed 2001 )

Indian Standard
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSPECTION,
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF
HYDRAULIC HOIST ( AFTER ERECTION )

UDC 62l-876-82

@ BIS 1991

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Hydraulic Gates and Valves Sectional Committee,

RVD 12

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards after the draft finalized by the
Hydraulic Gates and Valves Sectional Committee had been approved by the River Valley Division
Council.
The hoists of gates should be properly maintained through proper inspection to ensure smooth
operation of gate leaves at all times, and to keep good maintenance.
This standard is being prepared
with a view to providing guidance for proper inspection, testing and maintenance of hydraulic hoists.

Indian Standard
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSPECTION,
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF
HYDRAULIC HOIST ( AFTER ERECTION >
1 SCOPE

b) Breather
screws should
be checked.
Tt
should be loosened
and after clear oil free
from foaming and air comes out, itjshould
be tightened.

1.1 This standard lays down the recommendations

for inspections,
testing and maintenance
of hydraulic hoist.

C) In case shut off valve is provided

l&een
tank and pump suction
line, it nlust be
ensured that it is kept fully open to prevent
damage to the pump.

2 GENERAL

2.1 Oil level in the tank

regular
intervals
necessary.

and

should be
rep!enished

checked at
if found

2.2 Operating
temperature
in the oil tank
bearing of the pump should be checked.

and

2.3 All the pipe .joints

tightened if found loose.

and

2.4 Electrical wiring and

cuit should be checked.
2.5 The alignment
checked regularly.

should

be

checked

d) Inspect
the hoist
stem
corrosion once in a year.

of control

of pump-motor

set

2.6 Oil level in the hydraulic

limit
to control
stroke length should
regularly.

should be inched
direction
of rotation
of motor,
should be corrected, if necessary.

cir-

should

devices

of

switches used
be
checked

cylinder

4.3 Functioning
of
switches and indication
for proper working.

to check the
The direction

limit
switches,
pressure
lamp should be checked

4.4 The hydraulic hoist system should bc run for

Joints and fitat least SO to 100 cycles on load.
tings should be tightened
where leakages appear
at the time of commissioning.

suitably

sounds in the stuffing

4.5 If there arc unusual
box, cylinder stem should be lubricated.
If the
sound persists further investigation
shall be made.

3 INSPECTION
3.1 Periodical inspection
of hydraulic
hoist and
power pack shall be carried out to detect leakage
of oil, if any.
It shall
be done as and when
necessary, but at least once a year prior to the
onset of monsoon.
The hoists should be operated
up and down several times to make sure that
everything
is in order.
3.2 The visual inspection
of components
consist of checking the following:

or

4.2 When the motor is put on, the relief valves,

solenoid valves and directional
valves should be
adjusted for the working pressure.

be

2.7 Oil level in oil-bath

solenoid
valves should
be checked
and condensation
water be drained
regularly.
2.8 Keep suspension
greased.

pitting

4 TESTING

4.1 The motor

voltage

for

4.6 Check the quality of oil twice a year. Checking of oil can be done by placing a drop of oil
taken from the system on white filter paper.
If
the oil is good a clear spot occurs whereas aged
oil leaves dark spot which becomes
larger and
darker.
Check up the strainer
and filter for
contamination.

shall
5 MAINTENANCE

a) Before putting on the drive motors oil level

in tank should be checked.
Actuate
the
directional
valves to operate the hoist until
one operation is completed.
Pumps, valves,
hydraulic
cylinders,
pipe and pipe fittings
should be properly cleaned.

5.1 The maintenance

of hydraulic
hoist
nism should bc done regularly.
Refwence

IIVXII~-

should
be made to manuf&turer~
instructions
for detailed
Proper
of hoists.
maintenance
and servicing
record
of inspection,
testing and maintcnancc
qhnuld be made hy the project authority.

IS 13041: 1991
5.2 The following maintenance

nation oil once in a year and replenish

oil if necessary.

works should be

the

attended to:
d)
a) Seals : Only CYseals, copper sealing, teflon
tapes and the like are suitable as sealings.
In no case hemp and puttey be used as
sealings material.
b)

Filter : The filter or filters provided are to

be cleaned regularly.
The first cleaning
should take place after first test run
followed by cleaning replacement as found
necessary and after oil replenishment.
Filter should be replaced if found necessary.

c) Oil : First oil change should take place

after about 1000 operating hours, followed
by ,oil change at an interval of about 5 000
operating hours depending on the size
of plant. Check the viscosity and contami-

Pipe and pipe connections:

Pipes are to be
thoroughly c!eaned prior to installation by
weak acid or by dry cleaning. It may be
ensured that the pipe connections shall be
made with high pressure fittings or flanged
joints with 0 rings or welded blocks.

e) Repairs and replacement of electrical relays,

controls
and solenoid valves should be
attended to.
f ) Maintenance of alternative source of power,
such as diesel generating set and alternative
drives wherever provided shall be carried
out.
g) The condition of spares should be checked
before use.

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