
Checks/Troubleshooting 3
DCR 100 | DCR 300 7
Troubleshooting gui e
Model Problem Possible cause Typical symptom C eck / Solution Reference
DCR100/
300
Reduced per-
formance
Insufficient hydraulic
flow and/or pressure
Make sure that all hydraulic
hoses and connections are in-
tact and correctly connected.
DXR owner's &
workshop manual
Check that correct tool is se-
lected in work mode of the
DXR remote terminal:
“Crusher”
DXR Owner's
manual
Check DXR machine max.
flow and pressure.
DXR Workshop
manual
Crusher closes/opens slowly. Check, replace in-line hose fil-
ters, if clogged. Chap. 14
Hydraulic pressure does
not reach maximum
pressure (200 & 00 bar)
Check DXR machine max.
flow and pressure.
DXR Workshop
manual
Hissing noise
Oil temperature increases
Valve temperature increases
Check/adjust max pressure
limiting valve.
DCR100: 23 bar
DCR300: 20bar
Chap.11 DCR100
Chap.17 DCR300
Hissing noise from cylinder when fully
closed.
Replace seals of jaw hydraulic
cylinder/s.
Chap. 9 DCR100
Chap. 1 DCR300
Hissing noise from swivel when fully
closed.
Replace seals of hydraulic
swivel.
Chap. 9 DCR100
Chap. 14 DCR300
Damaged or worn jaw tip N/A Replace or re-weld the two jaw
tips.
Chap. 10 DCR100
Chap. 13 DCR300
DCR 300
Pressure reducing valve is incor-
rectly set (to low).
200bar is delivered to crusher, but
booster can not intensify to max pressure
( 00bar).
Adjust pressure reducing valve
to 200bar. Chap.17 DCR300
Sequence valve is incorrectly set. Booster is not engaged, no ticking noise
is present.
Adjust sequence to open at
180bar. Chap.17 DCR300
Defect check valves in high
pressure block.
Continuous ticking noise from booster,
booster does not hold pressure.
Check, clean, and /or replace
check valves. Chap.16 DCR300
Damaged or contaminated
booster internal hydraulics.
Continuous ticking noise from booster,
booster does not hold pressure. Replace booster Chap.16 DCR300
DCR100/
300
Play in swivel
bearing Worn brass rings Crusher acts unstable against its adapter
plate. Replace brass rings. Chap. DCR100
Chap. DCR300
The manoeuv-
ring of the
crusher is re-
versed
Reverse pressure and return
hose.
Connect inlet hose to tool in-
take and the return hose to
tool outlet.
Component orient-
ation
The jaws can
not
open/close
Insufficient hydraulic
flow and/or pressure
Check DXR machine max.
flow and pressure. DXR Workshop
manual
Jammed/contaminated quick
couplings Check/clean quick couplings
Contaminated in-line filters Check, and replace, in-line
hose filters if clogged. Chap. 14
DCR 300
The jaws close
but can not
open.
Defect or contaminated pilot
operated valve.
Check, clean or replace pilot
operated check valves and oc-
curring O-rings.
Chap.16 DCR300
DCR100/
300
Vibrations Screws and bolts are loose or
missing.
Check the tightening torque
of the screws or bolts. Replace
missing screws.
All chap.
External oil
leaks
Loose connections.
N/A
Tighten the connections.
Damaged hose and/or coupling Replace damaged hoses
and/or couplings.
Damaged rod wiper seal Replace damaged rod wiper(s). Chap.9 DCR100
Chap.1 DCR300
DCR 100 Damaged O-rings between hy-
draulic manifold and cylinder Replace damaged O-ring. Chap.8 DCR100