KITO EQ series User Manual

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Load Chain
Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure
Twisted Load Chain Load Chain is
twisted inside the
main body of the
electric chain hoist.
Remove the Chain Guide and the Load
Chain, and then reassemble them.
Improper assembling Assemble the electric
chain hoist correctly.
(See Disassembling/
Assembling Manual)
Sudden activation
of the Friction
Clutch when
lowering
Knot of the Load
Chain due to
entanglement in the
Chain Container
Check the capacity of the Chain
Container (with the nameplate on the
Chain Container). If insufficient, replace
the Chain Container with a larger
capacity.
Insufficient capacity of
the Chain Container
When installing the
electric chain hoist,
check the lift and
the capacity of the
Chain Container,
and assemble them
correctly.
Sounds the popping
sound
Abrasion of the
Load Chain links
Measure the abrasion of wire diameter.
Replace the Load Chain if it reaches at
the abrasion limit. (See P73)
Long hour operation
without grease
Apply lubricant
regularly. (See P37)
Grease
application portion
Load
Excessive inching
operation
Do not perform
excessive operation.
Over load Use the electric chain
hoist with a load less
than the capacity.
Pulling a load in an
inclined direction
Do not pull a load in an
inclined direction.
Abrasion of Load
Sheave
Refer to the item of
Load Sheave.
Elongation of pitch Measure the sum of pitches of 5 links.
Replace the Load Chain if this value
exceeds the limit value. (See P65)
Over load Use the electric chain
hoist with a load less
than the capacity.
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Troubleshooting Load Chain
(to be continued)

KITO EQ series Specifications

General

Brand	KITO
Model	EQ series
Category	Chain Hoists
Language	English