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Troubleshooting (continued)
Power Cable
Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure
Electric chain hoist
does not operate.
Wire breakage
(more than two
wires)
Check the conduction, flaw, crimping of
terminals and soldering of plug.
When any deficiency was observed,
repair or replace the cable.
Excessive force
applied on the cable
Support the cable with
Cable Support Arm
securely.
Non use of shake proof
cable
Use shake proof cable
to the moving part.
Twist of wire Layout the wires
without twisting.
Cable was impeded by
other facility.
Fix the cable not to
be impeded by other
facility.
Wire burning (more
than two wires)
Check the cable. Replace it if burnt. Temperature rise due
to insufficient cable
capacity
Use the cable with
proper capacity. (See
P48.)
Cables are bundled. Do not bundle wires.
Insufficient insertion
of plug
Insert the connector plug to the end of
the receptacle. Tighten the coupling ring
securely.
Insufficient insertion at
the installation
Fix the connector
plug to the receptacle
securely.
Loosening of the fixing
thread due to impact or
vibration
Use the electric chain
hoist avoiding the large
impact.
Slow start or unable
to start
Insufficient cable
capacity
Check the cable size for adequacy.
Replace with the proper cable if the
cable capacity is insufficient.
Voltage drop due
to insufficient cable
capacity
Use the cable with
proper capacity. (See
P48.)
Electric chain hoist
operates but unable
to lift a load. (single
phase status)
Breakage or
burning of one wire
only
Refer to the breakage and burning of above items.
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Power Cable Troubleshooting