When a spider crane performs lifting operations outdoors, it is inevitably affected by the weather. Winter is cold and rainy, so it is very important to maintain the spider crane in rain and snow. Not only can it improve equipment performance, but it can also extend its service life.
Let me share with you how to maintain the spider crane in rainy and snowy days.
Winter weather is cold with rain and snow. If the diesel grade does not match the current working environment temperature, it will cause the fuel circuit to wax or freeze. You must choose the correct fuel.
For water-cooled engines, using cooling water below freezing point will cause the cylinder block and radiator to freeze and crack. Therefore, please check and use antifreeze (coolant) in time.
If the spider crane encounters sudden rain or snow during use, the front panel and torque display screen of the vehicle should be covered immediately, the vehicle should be quickly put away, and placed in a sheltered place such as indoors. It is recommended that you clean the spider crane immediately after rain or snow, and perform a comprehensive maintenance on the paint layer on the surface of the spider crane. At the same time, check whether the crane wiring is short-circuited or water has entered, check whether the exhaust tube has water ingress, and clean the exhaust tube in time.
The moisture brought by rain and snow can easily cause corrosion of the spider crane’s chassis and other metal parts. It is recommended that the spider crane’s chassis and other metal structural parts be thoroughly cleaned and rust-proofed; moisture can also easily cause corrosion of the spider crane’s internal wiring. Small faults such as short circuits, so it is recommended that you use special desiccant and other substances to spray on parts prone to trouble such as wires, spark plugs, and high-voltage wires to keep them dry.
The above is the relevant knowledge compiled by KB crane about the maintenance of small cranes in rainy and snowy days. We hope it will be helpful to the majority of car owners and drivers. KB crane once again reminds you that spider crane maintenance cannot be ignored and must be paid attention to!