Load Sheave, Idle Sheave
Symptom
Cause
Sounds popping
Abrasion of sheave
sound
pocket or flaw by
the Load Chain out
of mesh with the
Sheave
Worn part
Chain Guide A
Symptom
Cause
Swinging of a load
Abrasion of cross
became larger than
guide
when purchasing
Gears and Joints
Symptom
Cause
Unable to lift a load. Abrasion, Damage
Irregular motion
Partial abrasion or
damage
Remedy
Measure the thickness of the crest.
Replace the Sheave if the thickness is
less than the criteria. (See P81)
The Load Chain may be worn. Check
also the Load Chain.
Remedy
Measure the standard dimension. Replace
the cross guide if the standard dimension
exceeds the criteria. (See P76)
The Load Chain may be worn. Check also
the Load Chain.
Remedy
Replace gear or joint if it is worn
apparently or damaged
Main factor
Countermeasure
Long hour operation
Apply lubricant regularly.
without grease, expiry
(See P40)
of service life
Excessive inching
Do not perform excessive
operation
operation.
Over load
Use the electric chain hoist
with a load less than the
capacity.
Pulling a load in an
Do not pull a load in an
inclined direction
inclined direction.
Main factor
Countermeasure
Pulling a load in an
Do not pull a load in an
inclined direction
inclined direction.
Main factor
Countermeasure
Long hour operation
Keep the oil change cycle.
without oil
(See P90)
DANGER
• Use KITO genuine gear oil. (The
gear oil for Friction Clutch with
Mechanical Brake is different
from the standard specification
Mandatory
oil.)
Use of the oil other than KITO genuine
oil may result in death or serious injury
due to the drop of a lifted load.
Long hour operation
Apply grease at periodic
without grease (motor
inspection. (See P91)
joint)
Too many use of the
Avoid the over load.
Friction Clutch
Habitual use of Upper/
Do not use Upper/Lower
Lower Limit Switch
Limit Switch habitually.
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