Maintenance And Inspection; Lubrication; Elevation Control Worm Gear; Horizontal Rotation Worm Gear - Task Force Tips HURRICANE RC Instructions For Installation, Safe Operation And Maintenance

7.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

The Hurricane RC monitor requires little maintenance. The monitor should be kept clean and free of dirt. All controls should be
checked for freedom of movement and proper operation before each use. Consult factory for recommended service procedure. Any
inoperable or damaged parts should be repaired or replaced immediately.
• Make sure that the monitor's override knobs rotate freely and without binding throughout its range of travel.
• Make sure that there are no leaks when the monitor is fl owing water.
• Make sure the nozzle is free of debris.

7.1 LUBRICATION

7.1.1 ELEVATION CONTROL WORM GEAR

Raise the nozzle to its highest position and pump medium viscosity automotive chassis grease into the grease fi tting on the Elevation
worm gear housing until excess appears at the joint. See Fig. 3.2 for grease zerk location.

7.1.2 HORIZONTAL ROTATION WORM GEAR

The Hurricane RC monitor generally should not require greasing in the Horizontal (left-right) worm gear. In the event that the
operation becomes stiff, grease may be applied to the horizontal worm gear grease port shown in Fig. 3.2. Use medium viscosity
automotive chassis grease. Apply only enough grease to restore normal operation. If greasing does not restore normal operation,
inspect for other causes of stiff operation.
Note: Do not over pump grease to Horizontal worm gear. The monitor's Horizontal worm gear greased areas lead to the
wire skirt/cable guide that would trap several pounds of grease before becoming visible.

7.2 PERFORMANCE TESTING

Performance tests should be conducted on the Hurricane RC monitor after repairs are made, or any time a problem is reported to
verify operation in accordance with Task Force Tips test procedures. Consult the factory for the test procedure that corresponds to
the model and serial number of your monitor. Any equipment that fails the test criteria should be removed from service immediately.
Equipment can be returned to the factory for service and testing.

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Leaks
Elevation Binding
Horizontal Rotation
Binding
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Debris or damage in seal area
Debris or damage to elevation drive parts
Lack of lubricant
Debris or damage to horizontal drive parts Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Lack of lubricant
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Clean out debris or replace damaged parts
Grease, see section 7.1
Grease, see section 7.1
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REMEDY
LIX-300 November 9, 2009 Rev11