Troubleshooting powerhook – Poweramp POWERHOOK P4111-0010 5.2006 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING POWERHOOK

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Restraint only partially
lowers from stored
position. Pump
operates in pressure
relief (Restraint does not
extend).

Obstruction preventing the
restraint from lowering.

Remove obstruction.

Fluid flow to positioning
cylinder blocked.

Locate the needle valve that controls fluid flow to the
cylinder. (Hook valve block has two needle valves,
adjust valve adjacent to NV stamped in valve block)
Turn valve out all the way counter clockwise. Turn
valve in all the way clockwise. Turn valve out 1-1/2
turn counter clockwise

Binding inside positioning
cylinder.

Locate the positioning cylinder and the hook
weldment. Pushing down on the hook weldment
should extend the positioning cylinder and releasing
the weldment should allow the positioning cylinder to
retract. Consult factory if this does not occur.

Restraint fully lowers
from stored position but
does not extend.

Proximity switch at trunnion
that senses when restraint
lowered target and/or switch
out of adjustment.

Locate switch on hook trunnion. Observe indicator
light at controller input (#3) that receives signal from
switch. Input light should only turn ON when
restraint fully lowered. If this does not occur, adjust
target counterclockwise. See Adjustments section:
Adjust PowerHook Operating Range.

NOTE: Check circuit breaker inside control
assembly before replacing switch. Make sure
breaker is ON.

Use a screwdriver as a temporary target to test
switch. Adjust switch closer to target if input light
turns on. Replace switch if screwdriver is present
and input light on controller does not turn on.

Solenoid “B” valve stuck ON
or Solenoid(s) “C1” or C2”
valve(s) stuck ON.

Locate solenoid (See Parts: Valve Block).
Remove coil from cartridge valve and cartridge valve
from valve block.

-Check valve for contaminant's and/or damage.
-Replace valve if damaged.
Carefully wipe valve with clean rag (do not damage
“O” rings on valve.
-Check valve block for contaminant's.
-Replace valve and coil.

NOTE: Do not overtighten valve into block. Max Torque:
30-40 lb/ft. or snug to prevent leakage. Tighten coil snug,
avoid overtightening and causing valve to bind.

Operate unit. Replace valve if problem persists and
all other troubleshooting procedures performed.

Restraint does not
tightly engage
truck/trailer RIG bar
(inside lights turn
GREEN but gap exists
between RIG bar and

Pressure switch trip point
set too low.

Pressure switch is factory set. Do not attempt to
adjust in field. Return to factory for adjustment or
replace switch with factory pre-set unit.

Incorrect type of hydraulic
fluid used.

Drain and re-fill system with proper fluid. See
Maintenance section for proper fluid level and type.

4111-0010 — July 2003

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