3. The hoist stops when
lifting a heavy vehicle
and will not restart.
4. Mechanical noise from
carriage.
c. The motors sound like they
are working hard, and the lifting
nut is getting very hot when
lifting.
Refer to problem one
a. The carriage rattles during
travel under no load condition.
b. The carriage grates or runs
roughly under load.
a. A column resonates or hums,
intermittently.
1. Inadequate lubrication of the
lift screws.
2. Dirt or contamination on a
lifting screw.
3. The lifting screw is damaged
and binding inside the lifting
nut.
1. A failed bearing in a roller is
causing excessive clearance.
2. A worn out slide pad is
causing excessive clearance.
3. The lift screw is bent causing
the carriage to oscillate.
1. A failed bearing in a roller is
causing rough running.
2. A damaged lift screw is
binding on the lift nuts.
1. Inadequate lubrication of the
lift screw.
a. Check the oil level in
reservoirs. (refer routine
maintenance)
b. Clean the lubricating brush
on the safety nut & adjust it so
the bristles are just touching the
bottom of the screw thread.
c. Clean out the oil reservoir
and refill it with the correct oil.
(Refer routine maintenance)
a. Dismantle the column and
thoroughly clean the lift screw
and nuts (refer major service).
b. Check that the blinds and
rubber sealing strips are fitted
and in good condition.
c. Check that the hoist is not
installed outside, exposed to
the weather and is not being
used for an unsuitable
application e.g. washing or
painting vehicles.
a. Clean the screw and check
for rough or torn threads.
Replace the screw and nuts as
a complete set. Find the cause
of the tearing. (Refer major
service)
a. Check all of 4 rollers in the
carriage for excess play.
Dismantle the column and
replace if required. (Refer major
service)
a. Check the thickness of the
slide pads. They should be at
least 19mm thick. Replace if
required. (Refer major service)
a. This condition will not impair
the function of the hoist unless
the screw misalignment is such
that it fouls the load bar and
damages the thread.
a. Check all 4 rollers in the
carriage for excess play.
Dismantle the column and
replace if required. (Refer major
service)
a. Inspect the condition of the
screw and replace the screw
and nuts. (Refer major service)
a. Clean the lubricating brush
on the safety nut and adjust it
so the bristles are just touching
the bottom of the screw thread.
b. Clean out the oil reservoir
and refill it with the correct oil.
(Refer to routine maintenance)
ProblemProblem Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
5.Mechanical Noise from
Column
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