B e t a M a x P o r t a b l e H o i s t s O p e r a t i n g a n d M a i n t e n a n c e P r o c e d u r e s M a n u a l
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Problem
Control pendant
switch push
buttons do not
have the distinct
"click" sound
when pressed.
Load starts and
stops while hoist
is lifting; hoist
lifting action is
jerky and not
smooth.
Hoist does not
stop when the
headache ball
(cable weight)
contacts the
upper limit bar.
Wire rope is not
tracking evenly
on drum.
8-4
Table 8.1
Possible Cause
Control pendant switch and/or
push buttons are damaged.
Load is being lifted at an angle, or
a tag line is being used, and wire
rope is dragging against the upper
limit bar.
Upper limit bar is bent.
Upper limit bar assembly linkage
is damaged.
Upper limit switch assembly is
either bypassed or damaged.
Unit is not level vertically and
horizontally.
A tag line is being used.
Solution
Repair and/or replace the control
pendant switch.
Position the load directly below
the hoist and lift straight up.
Never pull or drag the load from
the side. DO NOT USE TAG
LINES!!
Repair or replace the upper limit
bar if needed.
Repair and/or replace the upper
limit bar assembly linkage.
Repair and/or replace the upper
limit switch electrical assembly.
Level the hoist using an accurate
bubble level.
DO NOT USE TAG LINES!!
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