RED ROOSTER TC5-500-LF, User Manual

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USER MANUAL
▪ Red Rooster Lifting Limited ▪ Nauta House, The Meadows, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0EZ ▪ Tel: +44 (0) 1651 872101 ▪ M01-AH12-LF REV0
OPERATIONAL BREAKDOWN / TROUBLESHOOTING THE TCR & TCS HOIST
8.1 We list below a number of faults which may occur during use, together with the probable cause and the cure. If you experience a fault and
cannot identify the cause, or if you do not feel confident to remedy the fault, please revert to your hoist supplier.
Description of fault noted Possible cause of fault Remedy
Hoist fails to start
(when newly installed)
Air supply switched off
Damaged or kinked pendant hose
Emergency stop actuated
Control valve sticking
Air pressure too low
Hand control is faulty
Switch on air supply.
Disconnect pendant from control valve and check if there is
pressure. Replace as necessary.
Re-set emergency stop.
With air supply switched off, open and close the valve using a
spanner on the limit lever. Do not use excessive force. If this
fails, refer to dealer.
Increase air pressure to the required valve. (6 bar)
Have hand control repaired.
Hoist starts but slows down and stops
(when newly installed)
Inadequate air supply
Regulator set in excess of 7 bar
Air supply hoses leaking or loose
Silencer is clogged
Check compressor output against hoist requirements.
Check air hose size against table.
Ensure fittings are matched to hose size.
Replace incorrect items.
Reduce to 6 bar / Fit regulator.
Check connections of air supply hose and control hoses and
connect properly.
Replace or clean silencer elements, improve air quality if
necessary.
Hoist starts but will not stop Sticking valve on pendant
Contamination within the control valve
Clean and lubricate valve, replace if necessary.
Dismantle, clean and lubricate .
Hoist sometimes refuses to start Worn vanes or damaged vane springs
Control valve on motor
Dismantle and replace as necessary.
Have control valve replaced / serviced
Load chain jumps or makes a clicking
sound
Worn load chain or guide
Chain twisted
Chain sprocket worn
Dismantle and replace as required.
Incorrectly fitted - remove and refit (examine).
Bottom block twisted through chain parts (2 fall models only).
Replace chain sprocket, check chain guide, replace if necessary.
Motor ‘stutters’ and recovers
periodically
Excessive moisture in air supply Increase infiltration or fit a dryer.
Premature wear in load chain Inadequate lubrication of load chain
Support Vibration
Hoist constantly operating at close headroom
Lubricate the chain.
Find cause of vibration.
Fit a ball bearing swivel below the hook.