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Section 3 Troubleshooting
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, serious injury or death:
• Disconnect electric power to the tumbler before servicing.
• Close gas shut-off valve to gas tumbler before servicing.
• Close steam valve to steam tumbler before servicing.
• Never start the tumbler with any guards/panels removed.
• Whenever ground wires are removed during servicing, these ground wires must be
reconnected to ensure that the tumbler is properly grounded.
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2. MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR CYCLES REPEATEDLY
3. MOTOR RUNS BUT CYLINDER DOES NOT TURN.
4. MOTOR DOES NOT STOP
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Incorrect voltage.
• Refer to the Installation Manual for electrical
requirements.
Clothes load too large.
• Remove part of load.
Clothes cylinder is binding.
• Check cylinder for binding. Refer to Adjustment Section
for cylinder adjustment.
Inadequate wiring.
• Check with an electrician to ensure that wiring is
adequate.
Inadequate make-up air.
• Refer to Installation Manual for make-up air
requirements.
Poor maintenance.
• Clean lint accumulation on and around the motor.
Broken, loose, or incorrect wiring.
• Refer to wiring diagram located inside contactor box.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Motor drive pulley loose.
• Confirm key is in place, tighten setscrews.
Sheave loose.
• Confirm key is in place, tighten setscrews and bushing.
Broken or loose belt.
• Replace or adjust belt.
Cylinder is binding.
• Check cylinder for binding. Refer to Adjustment Section
for proper cylinder adjustment.
Cylinder turn counterclockwise when viewed from
front of machine. (3 Phase models only)
• Switch power leads L1 and L2 to correct rotation.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
TO CORRECT
Inoperative door switch.
• Test switch and replace if inoperative.
Non-Metered Models: Inoperative timer or relay.
• Test timer and relay and replace if inoperative.
Metered Models: Inoperative accumulator.
• Test accumulator and replace if inoperative.
Incorrect wiring.
• Refer to wiring diagram located inside contactor box.
Inoperative motor relay or motor contactor.
• Check relay/contactor and replace if inoperative.
