Harrington Hoists and Cranes LB Lever Hoist - (L5) - Manual (Page 48)

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Table 7-1 Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Cause Remedy
Hoist will not lift all the
way (multiple fall
hoists)
Capsized hook
Reset the capsized hook.
Twisted Chain
Capsized Hook and Chain
Double Fall Models
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Improper braking may cause improper load lowering. The hoist utilizes dry friction discs, do not
apply oil to friction surfaces.
Symptom Cause Remedy
Load will not go down
Over tightened brake
The hoist left under load for a long period
Shock loaded during operation
Set the selector lever to „DN‟ position and
reset the brake by pulling harder on the
lever.
Brake rusted tight
Replace the rusty components and perform
hoist maintenance.
Load drifts or slips
when lowering
A foreign object between friction surfaces.
Remove the object and clean the surfaces.
Replace if the friction surface is scarred.
Brake slip caused by significant rust
Replace the rusty component and perform
hoist maintenance.