6) Hook does
not stop
promptly
7) Hoist
operates
sluggishly
b) Correct low voltage condition.
c) Phase failure or unbalanced current in the
phases.
a) Correct low voltage conditions.
c) Extreme external heating.
c) Above an ambient temperature of
40°C (104°F) the frequency of hoist
operation must be limited to avoid
overheating of motor. Special
provisions should be made to
ventilate the space or shield the hoist
from radiation.
d) Frequent starting or reversing.
d) Avoid excessive inching, jogging or
plugging. This type of operation
drastically shortens the motor and
contactor life and causes excessive
brake wear.
e) Phase failure or unbalanced current in the
phase.
9) Hook fails to
stop at either or
both ends of
travel.
a) The limit switches do not open the circuits
because they are stuck. Limit switches not
adjusted correctly.
a) Check switch connections,
electrical continuity and mechanical
operation. Check the switch
adjustment of Limit Switches.
b) Limit switch shaft not rotating.
b) Check for damaged Limit Switch
gears and their fixing.
c) Travelling nuts not moving along shaft-guide
plate loose; shaft or nut threads damaged.
d) Tighten guide plate screws.
Replace damaged part.
10) Hook
stopping point
varies.
a) Limit switch not holding adjustment.
Table 22: “Troubleshooting based on hoist behaviour”