TM 55-1930-209-14&P-13
Table 2-2. Bridge Crane Troubleshooting
Condition
Possible Cause
Suggested Action
1
Crane does not operate when
a
Power panel 1 circuit
a
Close (ON) circuit breaker
hand-held control buttons are
breaker 6P5 open
pressed
(OFF)
b
Loose connection
b
Tighten connector or replace
or damaged wiring
damaged wiring
c
Electrical collectors worn
c
Replace collectors or adjust as
or out of alignment
required
d
Hand-held control
d
Replace hand-held control
malfunctioning
e
Crane gearbox drive
e
Replace drive shaft
shaft sheared
f
Crane drive wheels
f
Inspect drive wheels for warps
slipping on "I" beam
and foreign matter Replace
warped wheels and/or clean or
remove foreign matter from "I"
beam, as necessary
2
Bridge crane chatters or hums
Brake improperly
Troubleshoot brake assembly
adjusted or worn
in accordance with
excessively
manufacturer's instruction
manual (Dings Co.)
No
BK4613, 60
3
Trolley hoist hook difficult to
a
Load to be hoisted
a
Reduce load to hoist capacity
lower or raise
exceeds hoist capacity
b
Hoist up-down chains
b
Straighten chain Inspect for
kinked or twisted
damage
c
Hoist not properly
c
Lubricate in accordance with
lubricated
instructions in manufacturer's
manual
d
Hoist internal brake has
d
Inspect and adjust brake as
excessive clearance
required
e
Load chain binding
e
Inspect chain for proper
lubrication
Lubricate chain as
required
4
Trolley hoist makes scuffing
a
Rails worn or severely
a
Inspect rails
Determine
sound when rolling along rails
pitted
condition and repair as required
b
Trolley wheels improperly
b
Check trolley wheels for proper
installed or worn
installation and wear Adjust or
excessively
repair as required
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