Pre-functional test plan and functional performance test plan for lifting and moving devices

As part of the commissioning effort each component should be checked for damage, deterioration and failures by a procedure using inspections and tests as defined by the specific equipment manufacturers. Equipment manuals from manufacturers identify the minimum required receipt inspections, handling and installation procedures, drawing and wiring verification, field inspection and installation checks, verification of removal of shipping braces, inspection of installation against drawings and nameplates, inspection of components for damage and cleanliness, inspection of insulators and grounding, inspection of anchorage and alignment, adjustment checks, mechanical operation and interlock checks, lubrication application and verification that local safety equipment is in place.

1. Tests, lifting and moving devices. Tests and inspections as defined by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and as recommended by OSHA and the insuring agency should be done by licensed and bonded crane/elevator companies. Inspection checklists are provided to the facility manager and others as requested. These tests should form the basis of acceptance as required by the commissioning plan. Some pre- functional tests may be conducted to provide general knowledge of the system. These are outlined in figure 8- 1, lifting and moving devices inspection checklist and figure 8-2, elevator inspection checklist. These are filled out to serve as an example of typical equipment conditions. For convenience, these checklists are included unpopulated at the end of the course material.
2. Safety, lifting and moving devices. Many tests involve the use of high voltages, high currents, pressurized hydraulic systems and heavy loads. These can be dangerous to personnel and damaging to equipment. A procedure should be followed to insure adequate safety rules are instituted and practiced to prevent injury to personnel performing the tests and other personnel who might be in the local area. Personnel are permitted to ride in personnel elevators and freight elevators appropriately equipped and labeled. Personnel must not ride on any lifting hook.
3. Test equipment, lifting and moving devices. It is important that in any test program the proper equipment is used. The equipment should be calibrated, in good condition and used by qualified operators as required by a procedure. Any test equipment used for calibration shall have twice the accuracy of the equipment to be tested. All equipment should be operated in accordance with its instruction manual. A procedure defining installation inspection and moving and lifting equipment tests needs to be provided.