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Improper braking may cause improper load lowering. The hoist utilizes dry friction discs; do not apply oil to friction surfaces.
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| Over tightened brake | Pull down hard (possibly with 2 people) on | |
| The hoist left under load for a long period | ||
| the hand chain to loosen brake. | ||
Load will not go down | Shock loaded during operation | ||
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| Brake rusted tight | Replace the rusty components and perform | |
| hoist maintenance. | ||
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| A foreign object between friction surfaces. | Remove the object and clean the surfaces. | |
| Replace if the friction surface is scarred. | ||
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| Brake slip caused by significant rust | Replace the rusty component and perform | |
| hoist maintenance. | ||
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| Reassemble properly as shown and ensure | ||
| hoist functions properly before reuse. | ||
| plates missing or at one side as shown. | ||
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Load drifts or slips |
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when lowering |
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| Cracked friction plate caused by overload | Replace the friction plate and use the hoist |
| properly within rated capacity. | |
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| Friction plate wear caused by very frequent | Perform hoist maintenance. |
| and long term use. | |
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