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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1.
Worn-out friction discs.
2.
Excessive oil on the braking surface.
3.
Incorrect assembly of the brake system.
1.
Replace with new friction discs.
2.
Disassemble and clean.
3.
Assemble correctly. (See Figures 15 & 16)
Slip caused by ineffective braking.
1.
Damaged friction discs.
2.
Foreign matters in the braking system.
1.
Replace with new ones.
2.
Disassemble and clean.
Load dropped while lowering.
Over-tightening of the brake.
Operate the lever hoist as if lowering a load.
Jammed operating handle.
Wear or deformation of the load chain and load sheave.
Replace with new parts.
Noises during hoisting and lowering operation.
1.
Over-hoisting or over-lowering.
2.
Twist in the load chain causing it to get caught between
load sheave and load chain guide.
1.
Operate the hoist in opposite direction.
2.
Operate the hoist in opposite direction and remove the
twist from the load chain.
Operating handle becomes difficult to operate during lifting or lowering operation.
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NOTE: Refer to Figures 15 & 16 for parts lists.
For more information contact: Sievert Crane and Hoist, (708) 771-1600, [email protected], www.sievertcrane.com
