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8.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
8.1 LUBRICATION CHART
The Monsoon Monitor requires little maintenance. The monitor should be kept clean and free of dirt. All controls should be checked for
freedom of movement and proper operation before each use. Consult factory for recommended service procedure. Any inoperable or
damaged parts should be repaired or replaced immediately.
• Make sure that the monitor's handwheels rotate freely and without binding throughout its range of travel.
• Make sure that there are no leaks when the monitor is flowing water.
• Make sure the nozzle is free of debris.
The Monsoon monitor generally should not require greasing. In the event that the operation becomes stiff grease may be applied to the
horizontal rotation and elevation worm gears. The grease is applied by removing the plugs at the grease ports and replacing with grease
fittings that have ¼-28 male threads. See figures 8.1A and 8.1B for grease port locations. Use medium viscosity automotive chassis
grease. Apply only enough grease to restore normal operation. If normal operation is not restored by greasing than inspect for other
causes of stiff operation.
Note: Do not over pump grease. The monitor's greased areas lead to large chambers that could trap several pounds of grease
before becoming visible.
Fig 8.1A
Location of Grease Port
for Horizontal Rotation Worm Gear
and Elevation Joint
Fig 8.1B
Location of Grease Port
for Elevation Worm Gear
8.2 PERFORMANCE TESTING
Performance tests should be conducted on the Monsoon Monitor after repairs are made, or any time a problem is reported to verify
operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures. Consult the factory for the test procedure that corresponds to the model
and serial number of your monitor. Any equipment that fails the test criteria should be removed from service immediately. Equipment
can be returned to the factory for service and testing.
Install
grease fittings
here if desired.
Install
grease fitting
here if desired.
SYMPTOM
STOW & OSC LED’s on
monitor control station blink
rapidly when button pressed.
Unable to program STOW
pattern.
Monitor will not operate from
Y4E-COMM communication
interface box or
Ladder/Platform version
electronics enclosure.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Loosen encoder wiring connection.
Bad motor encoder.
Program enable timer expired.
Incorrect wiring
Incorrect INPUTS configuration
REMEDY
Check axis encoder connection.
Interchange motor control boards. Check if problem
persists with same axis. If yes, replace motor.
Remove encoder cover and check for RED light just below
disk. If no light, encoder is bad. Replace motor.
Cycle power and enter STOW programming mode within
1 minute
Check blue & white communication wiring
Verify DIP switch #4 setting matches system wiring (ON
for voltage inputs, OFF for ground inputs).
7.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING (continued)
