Inspection and maintenance service for personnel transfer device

CHECKLIST FOR 6 MONTH INSPECTION OF X-904 PERSONNEL TRANSFER DEVICE

- Check for any damage or defect on all parts of the unit.

- Visually inspect safety load line, four part sling and all hardware (paying close attention to broken wires, flattened sections, crimps, rust …). This should follow the API sling inspection guidelines.

- Inspect fabric covered stabilizer for excessive wear. Replace inner rubbers if damaged, broken or have lost elasticity.

- Inspect vertical rigging ropes and the nuts and bolts that hold them for sufficient and consistent tension.

- Inspect the top and bottom of powder coated aluminum frame including top and bottom ring, expanded metal top and center pole. Look for excessive wear, cracks, or corrosion.

- Turn center pole (at least 3 full turns) loosening and then tightening. Swab the threads with lubricant to prevent seizing.

- Inspect top and bottom outer flotation ring covers for damage.

- Inspect the rubber feet on the bottom frame for deterioration, damage or missing feet.

- Inspect for modifications or non OEM supplied components. Non OEM components or modifications should be removed.

- Defective or worn parts should be replaced by a qualified individual as required.

- Inspect the pad eyes on the upper ring of the X-904. There should be no cracks or damage to the welds. The hole in the pad eye should still be round and not elongated by more than 5%. The angle of the pad eye from the upper ring should be 20 degrees inside of vertical. Some wear of the coating is expected and acceptable but there should not be excessive wear of metal.