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TROUBLESHOOTING
All Bodine controls undergo extensive testing and calibration procedures to
detect and eliminate defects. Your control should not require maintenance under
normal conditions. If you encounter a problem, read all applicable instruction
literature provided with this control and accessories, and double check the
wiring. The charts on the following pages provide assistance in troubleshooting
common problems which occur during normal installation and operation.
If the problem persists, contact your source of purchase and describe
the problem in detail. Include all the nameplate data. Do not disassemble
the product unless authorized by Bodine Electric Company. Performing
unauthorized repairs or removing screws will void the Warranty.
ABNORMALITY
CHECK POINT
COUNTERMEASURE
CONTROL
BLOWS LINE
FUSE
Control or motor connected
to or shorted to earth ground
Check for shorts and
repair as required.
Shorted phase leads,
wiring incorrect
Correct wiring.
Damaged control Components
Contact Bodine for
assistance.
MOTOR WILL
NOT START
Open line fuse or motor fuse
Replace fuse. Refer to
Figure 3 for proper value.
Open power switch
Set power switch to ON
Motor overloaded
Correct load or choose
larger motor.
TORQ trim pot is out
of adjustment
Visually check setting
(Figure 1). Adjust TORQ
trim pot, page 14.
Speed potentiometer
set to zero
Increase speed
potentiometer setting
F-B-R switch in
BRAKE position
Set switch to FORWARD
or REVERSE.
Damaged motor
Repair or replace motor.
WARNING
Disconnect the 115 VAC power cord from the power source before
working on the control, motor, or driven equipment.
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