Troubleshooting Guide - Omega Lift Equipment 50040 Manual De Piezas E Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following information is intended as an aid in determining if problem exists. For repair service, contact Omega
service center in your area.
Symptom
Ram will not extend, or respond to
pressurized fluid
Ram responds to pressurized
fluid, but system does not maintain
pressure
Ram will not return fluid to pump
Ram will not fully extend (cylinder
or spreader)
Poor performance
Possible Causes
• Overload condition
• Release valve not closed
• Overload condition
• Release valve not closed
• Hydraulic unit malfunction
• Malfunctioning coupler, damaged
application
• Reservoir overfilled
• Fluid level low
• Fluid level low
• Air trapped in system
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Corrective Action
• Remedy overload condition.
• Ensure release valve closed
• Remedy overload condition
• Ensure release valve closed
• Contact Service Center
• Secure load by other means. Open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application and
replace coupler
• Secure load by other means, open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application, then
drain fluid to proper level
• Secure load by other means, open
release valve, depressurize pump
and hose, remove application, then
add fluid to proper level
• Ensure proper fluid level
• Perform Bleeding Air from System
procedure (page 4)