Strongway 72642 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Joseph RojasAug 8, 2025
Why Strongway 72642 Chain Hoists will not lift rated load or does not have the proper lifting speed?
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  Linda YoungAug 8, 2025
  If your Strongway Chain Hoists won't lift the rated load or lacks the proper lifting speed, it could be due to several reasons: * **Hoist overload:** Ensure that you reduce the load to within the rated capacity. * **Low voltage:** Determine the cause of low voltage in the hoist’s power supply and bring it to within plus or minus 5% of the voltage specified on the motor nameplate. The voltage should be measured at the hoist contractor. * **Faulty friction clutch:** If abnormal operation or slippage occurs, do not attempt to disassemble or adjust the mechanical load brake with the friction clutch. Replace the worn or malfunctioning mechanical load brake with the friction clutch as an assembly with a new, factory adjusted part.
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Melissa WilliamsAug 18, 2025
What to do if my Strongway 72642 lifts but will not lower?
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  Regina SmithAug 18, 2025
  If your Strongway Chain Hoists lifts, but will not lower, consider these possible causes: * **Faulty switch in pendant:** Check electrical continuity and electrical connections. Replace or repair the switch as needed. * **Broken conductor in pendant cord:** Check the continuity for each conductor in the cable. If one is broken, replace the entire cable.
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Kristin ArnoldAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Strongway 72642 Chain Hoists operates intermittently?
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  Daniel SanchezAug 23, 2025
  If your Strongway Chain Hoists operates intermittently, there are several potential causes: * **Loose connection in circuit:** Check all wires and terminals for bad connections and replace as needed. * **Collectors making poor contact:** Check the movement of the spring-loaded arm, weak spring, connections, and shoe. Replace as needed. * **Broken conductor in pendant cord:** Check for intermittent continuity in each conductor in the pendant cord. Replace the entire pendant cord if continuity is not constant.
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ashleymartinezAug 28, 2025
Why does the load drift excessively when Strongway 72642 is stopped?
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  Casey Smith DVMAug 28, 2025
  Excessive load drift when your Strongway Chain Hoists is stopped can be caused by: * **Motor demagnetization:** This is generally caused by using the hoist beyond its duty rating. Replace the stator assembly and reduce usage to comply with the duty rating stated. * **Improper gear oil:** Replace the oil with the correct gear oil.
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Seth BestNov 2, 2025
What to do if my Strongway 72642 will not operate?
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  Elizabeth CarlsonNov 2, 2025
  If your Strongway Chain Hoists won't operate, there are several potential causes: * **Loss of power:** Check circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and connections on the power cable. * **Wrong voltage or frequency:** Verify the voltage and frequency of the power supply against the rating on the motor's nameplate. * **Hoist overload:** Reduce the load to within the rated capacity of the hoist. * **Wiring issues:** If the power supply is ok, shut off the power and check for improper, loose, or broken wires in the hoist's electrical system, specifically on the hoist control panel and inside the push button pendant. * **Brush wear:** Inspect and replace motor brushes if necessary. * **Fuses burned out:** Replace any burned-out fuses. * **Motor burned out:** Replace the motor frame/...
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Heather DiazNov 12, 2025
What to do if Strongway 72642 lowers but will not lift?
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  Kimberly ThomasNov 12, 2025
  If your Strongway Chain Hoists lowers but will not lift, consider the following potential issues: * **Hoist overload:** Reduce the load to within the rated capacity of the hoist. * **Worn friction clutch:** This requires repair by a qualified person trained in hoist repair and proper friction clutch adjustment procedures. Replacement may be needed. * **Broken conductor in pendant cord:** Check the continuity of each conductor in the cable. If one is broken, replace the entire cable. * **Faulty switch in pendant:** Check electrical continuity and connections. Replace or repair as needed. * **Low voltage:** Determine the cause of low voltage in the hoist’s power supply and bring it to within plus or minus 5% of the voltage specified on the motor nameplate. The voltage should be me...