Troubleshooting – Poweramp POWERSTOP SERIES User Manual

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4111-0014 — July 2013

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Restraint will not raise or
lower.

Debris

Remove Bellows check for Debris jammed in scissor
mechanism.

Restraint will not raise
or lower Mechanical or
Hydraulic

Lubrication

- Lubricate latch release leveler.
- Lubricate pivot points scissors mechanism.

Damaged parts

- Damaged or missing store spring.
- Damaged of missing scissors springs.
- Worn out or damaged flanged bearings in
Scissors assemble.
- Front slot on hook weldment bent up or down.

Restraint will not raise
(Hydraulic only)

Lights on but Motor does
not run

- Motor overload device tripped or fuse blown.

Note:
When replacing fuse(s) or breakers , the new fuse or
breaker must have the same specification as the old
.

Wire Connections

Check all wire connection for damage corrosion.

Prox switch

Prox switch failed or wired incorrectly.

Motor energizes but does
not run.

Defective motor

Replace motor.

Capacitor

-Capacitor shorted.
-Capacitor wired incorrectly or bad connections.

Voltage

Low line voltage check wire size to house power.

Motor energizes and runs
but restraint will not raise
or lower.

Low Hydraulic fluid

Check for leaking cylinders or hoses.

Filter

The suction filter my be clogged.

Coil

Coil must be energized for restraint to raise only.
Coil energized to lower.

valve

Valve may be damaged.

Motor energizes and
runs but restraint will not
lower

Coil.

Coil should not be energized possible bad relay.

Valve

Valve may be damaged.

Interlock prox

Leveler may have interlock, see leveler specific
manual.

Discharge capacitor before attempting a capacitor
test.

Line side of fuse is always hot. Turn off main power
supply before removing fuses. Attach proper lock-
out / tag-out devices.

Troubleshooting

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