Hoist Brake Not Holding: First Checks and Safe Reporting

When load drift or delayed braking appears, stop safely and prepare accurate service information without forcing the equipment.

Stop safely first

Do not repeat tests under load. Secure the area, follow isolation procedures and prevent unauthorised adjustment.

• Place the load safely
• Isolate power by procedure
• Restrict the area
• Avoid unauthorised adjustment

Information for service

Brand, model, capacity, direction and load at which drift occurs, noise, heat, smell, fault code and a short video speed diagnosis.

• Nameplate photo
• Load and direction
• Noise or smell
• Short operating video