BMS alpha CR, Operating Instructions Manual

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Troubleshooting 9
List of possible errors 9.4
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9.4 List of possible errors
Error Possible cause Remedy
Chassis
Braking effect
insufficient.
The carriage shaft retracts completely
during braking. Have the brakes readjusted in a
specialist workshop.
Brake linings damaged or worn. Have the brake pads replaced at a
specialist workshop. Always replace
the brake shoe set.
Large friction losses occur in the brake
mechanism.
Corrosion on the carriage shaft.
Have the brake mechanism
overhauled and smoothed in a
specialist workshop.
Brake noises
The brake pads grind or make other
noises Brake a few times as the brake pads
may not be properly run in.
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Do not obstruct traffic while
applying the brake.
If this does not remedy the problem,
contact a specialist workshop.
Brakes overheat.
The brake system is incorrectly
adjusted. Have the brake system checked at a
specialist workshop and readjusted if
necessary.
Corrosion on the brake mechanism.
The brake mechanism is bent.
The effect of the
handbrake is
insufficient.
The handbrake is incorrectly adjusted. Have the handbrake readjusted at a
specialist workshop.
The handbrake mechanism is stiff. Have the handbrake checked at a
specialist workshop.
Chassis
– braking effect of the overrun device insufficient
The carriage shaft is
fully retracted during
braking.
The brake pads are at the wear limit. Have the brake pads checked at a
specialist workshop and replaced if
necessary.
The brake linkage is bent. Have the brake linkage replaced at a
specialist workshop.
The brake pads are damaged. Have the brake pads replaced at a
specialist workshop.
The brake mechanism is
stiff.
Corrosion on the brake mechanism. Have the brake mechanism checked
at a specialist workshop.
The brake mechanism is bent. Have the brake mechanism replaced
in a specialist workshop.
The brake mechanism is worn. Have the brake mechanism checked
at a specialist workshop and replaced
if necessary.