8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Troubleshooting Table
SYMPTOMS
Ceiling hoist does not respond to the hand
control's buttons and up/down buttons on the
ceiling hoist are not responding.
Ceiling hoist does not respond to the hand
control's buttons, but up/down buttons on the
ceiling hoist are responding.
Lifting straps will only move down and not up.
Lifting straps will only move up and not down.
Ceiling hoist speed is the same with and without
load.
Lifting straps are twisted and do not straighten
out.
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PROBLEM
Emergency stop activated
System does not have power or battery is
discharged
Fuse is blown
Hand control not connected properly
Hand control defective
Battery nearly discharged
Load is too high
Hand control defective
Loose strap function activated
Non-load quick movement function activated
permanently
Lifting hooks do not turn freely enough
Straps are frayed
SOLUTION
Check that the emergency stop is not activated.
Refer to 5.8 Resetting the emergency stop or
lowering feature, page 18.
Charge the battery or use emergency battery.
Refer to 5.4 Charging the Battery, page 15.
The fuse needs to be replaced. Contact an
Invacare representative or specialized dealer for
service.
Check the hand control plug. Refer to 4.4
Inserting hand control plug, page 13.
Replace the hand control.
Charge the battery or use emergency battery.
Refer to 5.4 Charging the Battery, page 15.
Reduce the load. The hoist is equipped with an
over-current safety system.
Replace the hand control.
Contact an Invacare representative or
specialized dealer for service.
Contact an Invacare representative or
specialized dealer for service.
Clean or replace the hooks. Contact an Invacare
representative or specialized dealer for service.
Contact an Invacare representative or
specialized dealer to replace the straps.
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