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2011 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S.
Translation of the original instructions manual
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UK
Reproduction prohibited
11 – Spare parts
If during maintenance operations you notice that certain parts of your winch need to be
replaced, use HUCHEZ original parts only.
For all spare parts orders, please indicate the following specifications on your order
The type and capacity of the winch (indicated on the nameplate).
The serial number and year of manufacture (indicated on the nameplate).
The number or designation of the desired parts (exploded view).
12 – Operating faults
Fault
Possible cause
Solution
Motor does not start.
Power supply cut.
Check and correct the problem
Check the emergency stop.
Brake not released
See "brake fault"
The contactor does not respond,
Control fault.
Check the contactor control and
eliminate the fault.
Limit switch engaged.
Check the limit switch.
Motor does not start
or starts with
difficulty.
The voltage or frequency varies
considerably compared to the
setting when starting.
Improve the mains conditions.
Check the cable sections.
Motor revs and
absorbs a lot of
current.
Brake not released.
See "brake fault"
Faulty winding.
Take the motor to an approved workshop for
repair.
One supply phase missing.
Check the power supply.
Circuit breaker
activated instantly.
Short circuit in the power supply
cables.
Eliminate the short circuit.
Short circuit in the motor.
Have the fault corrected in an approved
workshop.
Power supply cables incorrectly
connected.
Correct the connection.
Motor earth fault.
Have the fault corrected in an approved
workshop.
Speed greatly
reduced when
loaded.
Voltage drop.
Increase the power supply cable section.
Motor overheated
(temperature
measurement)
Insufficient ventilation.
Clear the ventilation lanes.
Ambient temperature too high.
Respect the authorised temperature range.
Bad contact in the power supply
cable (operates temporarily on 2
phases)
Eliminate the bad contact.
Circuit breaker activated.
Bad contact in the relays.
Service factor exceeded (S1 to
S10, DIN 57530), e.g. because
start speed is too high.
Adapt the service factor to the prescribed
conditions; if necessary, call a specialist to
determine the type of motor.
Drive system too
noisy
Rotating parts vibrate.
Check the balances, eliminate the cause of
the vibrations.
Foreign bodies in the ventilation
lanes.
Clean the ventilation lanes.
Brake not released.
Max. air gap exceeded due to
worn lagging.
Take the motor to an approved workshop for
repair.
Motor does not
brake.
Incorrect air gap.
Take the motor to an approved workshop for
repair.
Brake lagging totally worn.
Take the motor to an approved workshop for
repair.