5 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Precautions
This equipment is designed for use in an industrial environment. However, we recommend you
follow the instructions below to extend the life span of your remote control set:
Use the strap provided with the transmitter to prevent the transmitter from falling.
Do not clean the transmitter with solvents or pressurised water. Use a damp cloth or soft
brush.
Use and recharge the batteries regularly.
Check every day that the STOP button is working.
Disconnect the receiver cables if soldering/welding work is going to be carried out on the
crane.
5.2 Preventive maintenance
A few simple checks can show certain defects which can later be the cause of subsequent
break-downs and which can be readily rectified. We recommend the following checks to be
made from time to time:
Transmitter:
Check the transmitter’s closing screws to make sure they are securely tightened.
Check the rubber protection seals on the transmitter’s command buttons from time to
time. Replace them if they are found to have deteriorated. This will protect the unit’s
water tightness.
Keep the battery contacts clean.
Receiver:
Check to make sure the cable fixture screws are tight.
Check the contacts on the fuses and the fuse-holders.
Battery charger and batteries:
Keep all contacts clean.
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