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8.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
8.1 LUBRICATION CHART
The HURRICANE RC 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.
Turn the hand wheel to raise the nozzle to its highest position and pump medium viscosity automotive chassis grease into the grease
fitting on the Elevation worm gear housing until excess appears at the joint. See Fig. 3.2 for grease port location.
8.2 PERFORMANCE TESTING
Performance tests should be conducted on the HURRICANE RC 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.
8.1.1 ELEVATION CONTROL WORM GEAR
The Hurricane RC monitor generally should not require greasing in the Horizontal (left-right) worm gear. In the event that the operation
becomes stiff, grease may be applied to the horizontal worm gear grease port shown in Fig. 3.2. Use medium viscosity automotive
chassis grease. Apply only enough grease to restore normal operation. If greasing does not restore normal operation, inspect for other
causes of stiff operation.
Note: Do not over pump grease to Horizontal worm gear. The monitor's Horizontal worm gear greased areas lead to the wire
skirt/cable guide that would trap several pounds of grease before becoming visible.
8.1.2 HORIZONTAL ROTATION WORM GEAR
