Owner's Manual for TA150KGMR1 Pneumatic Winches for Personnel Lifting
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Table 3 – Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Contact the factory for assembly/disassembly instructions. Disassembly before contacting Thern, Inc. voids all
warranties.
problem cause
correction
overheating
• operated too long without rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . .allow to cool
• load too heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lighten load
• poor lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and lubricate as necessary
• breather plug clogged or damaged . . . . . . . . . .clean or replace vent plug as needed
• bearing seized up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and replace as necessary
• low lubricant level in motor or reducer . . . . . . .check lubricant levels and add or drain as necessary
• contaminated lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .drain, clean and lubricate as necessary
unusual noises
high pitched squeak
• poor lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and lubricate as necessary
grinding noise
• contaminated lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .drain, clean and lubricate the winch
• broken gears or bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and replace as necessary
knocking motor
• load too heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lighten load
• motor overheated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .allow to cool
• damaged motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and replace as necessary
rattling noise
• loose fasteners or set screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tighten all fasteners and screws
heavy thump during operation
• contaminants in lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .drain, clean and lubricate the winch
• loose set screws or keys in gears or shafts . . .inspect and repair as necessary
• bearings defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .inspect and replace as necessary
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