FIPALIFT Smart
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Fault: The load is not lifted or is lifted more slowly than normal.
Is the air filter blocked?
Shake out the filter and clean with the vacuum cleaner. Replace the filter if it is damaged.
Is the filter unit's end cap correctly installed?
Tighten the cap correctly.
Does the system have any leaks? Place the vacuum cup on an air-tight, flat board. Pull the control
handle up and check vacuum hose, connections, air filter, upper swivel joint, lifting tube, control
unit and vacuum cup for hissing noises.
Seal leaks or replace components which are not air-tight.
Is there dirt in the vacuum cup?
Remove dirt from the vacuum cup.
Is the vacuum hose caught anywhere?
Seal leaks or replace vacuum hose.
Carry out a test to check whether a power failure would cause the load to fall rapidly.
(See "Weekly maintenance")
Is the load being lifted too heavy? Check that the weight corresponds to the lifting capacity of
the delivered FIPALIFT Smart tube lifter.
If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, please contact our Technical Sales Department.
If the load is not lifted, this can be due to the fact no vacuum is produced in the lifting
tube and/or the vacuum cup. The cause is usually a leak in the load or in the lifting
unit.
Fault: The load is lifted very slowly to start with, but then more quickly as the height increases.
Is there a leak in the lifting tube?
It is imperative to replace the lifting tube.
Is there a leak in the vacuum hose?
Seal leaks or replace vacuum hose.
