4.04.004 Venturo ET36KX Crane

This Policy is under development.

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to establish the minimum requirements for maintaining the Venturo ET36KX crane for use on Flogistix Crane Trailers.

This Policy is effective for all Venturo ET36KX model cranes used on Flogistix Crane Trailers that are being used at Flogistix Field Locations, Manufacturing locations, or Customer locations for maintaining Flogistix equipment and being used only by Flogistix trained employees.

• Before operating the equipment (Venturo ET36KX),

• Make sure all regular maintenance has been performed. Each day, inspect the crane for all of the following:

  • Check Vehicle or Crane Trailer for standard checks such as proper tire inflation and that trailer inspection has been completed before continuing use of trailer

  • Hydraulic reservoir for proper oil level.

  • Hoses and gearboxes for evidence of oil leaks.

  • Crane controls for excessive wear, cleanliness and proper operation.

  • Operational aids such as decals for placement and legibility.

  • All securing hardware such as cotter pins, snap rings, hairpins, and pin keepers for proper installation.

  • Crane hook and make sure safety latch is operation on hook

  • Loose parts, damage to structures or weld of base where crane is mounted to crane trailer.

  • Anti-two block switch for proper function.

  • Wire rope for broken wires, extensive wear, distortion, and heat damage. •

  • All safety guards for proper installation.

  • Auxiliary crane battery (If used) for adequate charge. Maintenance for auxiliary battery recharge instructions.

  • For a more detailed checklist of scheduled inspection points, refer to the Venturo Crane Inspection Log. This document is an essential guide for the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual inspection tasks that will help maintain the quality of your Venturo product.

General Maintenance guidelines:

Position the Crane where ti will be out of the way of other operations or vehicles in the area.

Lower the boom fully or stow in the cradle to prevent uncontrolled movement

Place all controls in the off position and secure operating features from inadvertent motion, Follow all Flogistix directed Lockout/Tag Out procedures

Before any service or repair is performed, disengage the hydraulic power source and shut off power source to crane

Allow system to cool before performing any maintenance

///before performing maintenance on electrical components, disconnect the power source.

Before performing any maintenance on hydraulic components, relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic circuits. Move control levers repeatedly through their operating positions to relive all pressures

Do Not disconnect hydraulic hoses while there is still pressure in those components.

Venturo ET36KX Crane Maintenance

Refer to the below example on the recommended maintenance schedule for the Venturo ET36KX Crane.

Washing Crane

Prior to washing the. Never Wash this Crane with chemical products or high pressure water jets, as they can detachment of information decals or entrance of water into electrical or slewing ring components.

Responsibilities

Management - Management is responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the requirements of this procedure to their respective locations/area.

EHSS - Responsible to assist in the implementation of this procedure and to review for effectiveness.

Employees, Contractors, Vendors, ETC. - Are responsible to follow the follow the requirements outlined in this procedure and ask for assistance

Scope

This procedure applies to all Venturo ET36KX cranes that are currently being by Flogistix personnel and is applicable to all Flogistix employees, contractors, and temporary employees.

Hazards

Employees using Flogistix portable cranes should be properly trained in the proper use and lifting technics and have attended the required Crane and Rigging training through Flogistix EHSS.

Employees should be aware that units could contain flammable and toxic gasses. Potential for the possible hazards of gas ignition or fire, hot surfaces & fluids. Risk of possible concentration of H2S. Hazardous gases could be in the units pressure vessels, cooler, or associated piping and risk of inhalation of hazardous gas fumes.

Environmental spill of compressor oil and production fluids

Safety

All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Field Mechanical duties apply for this procedure. Flogistix EHSS Manual, Section 8, Procedure 8.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Four Gas Monitor, if nipple is being replaced in the field which is outlined in the Flogistix EHSS Manual, Section 8, Procedure 8.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This procedure applies to all Venturo ET36KX crane units in service in the field, at a service shop, or in any storage yard.

Insure Flogistix personnel have proper safety certification or site orientation if required by the Flogistix Customer.

Insure Flogistix personnel adhere to any Customers safety practices.

Disposal of fluids

Flogistix Service Technicians performing maintenance on the Venturo ET36KX will properly dispose of any used oil from the crane according to Flogistix policy. Disposal of any fluids will be done at an approved or designed waste location.

Training

All employees shall be initially trained on the following topics:

• Employee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure according to Flogistix policy

• Emergency and First Aid procedures

• Methods and Observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemicals or gas in the work place

Tools & Equipment Required

All employees performing Preventative Maintenance shall be required to have the listed tools to perform job tasks:

• All required PPE according to Flogistix Safety Policy

• Lock Out Tag Out LOTO items to properly perform LOTO procedure according to Flogistix policy

Approvals:

Field Service approved by:

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Engineering approved by:

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EHSS approved by:

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