6.9.1 Marking

In addition to the information required by the legislation and standards, the following information should be permanently and legibly marked on a suitable part or parts of the electric power operated hoist:

  1. Identification mark. (If the manufacturer has not provided a unique serial number then it is the responsibility of the user to add the identification mark to identify the equipment with the inspection and examination reports).

  2. Rated capacity or SWL.

  3. Name of manufacturer.

  4. Year of manufacturer.

  5. Range of lift.

  6. Power supply, voltage, phase(s) and frequency required.

  7. Motor size(s) in kW and rating.

The following information should always be readily to hand:

  1. Class of use.

  2. Details of lifting medium, e.g. size and grade of chain, size, construction and minimum breaking load of wire rope etc.

  3. IP rating.

  4. Lifting speed or speeds.

  5. Traverse speed or speeds.

  6. Any other marks or references that may identify the model or type.