
230 Series Auger Packer
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
All packers are designed so that they can be operated and maintained by the user. It is suggested that
operation and maintenance personnel study and thoroughly understand the function and working
relationship of each part before any adjustment, maintenance, or troubleshooting is performed.
The following pages are Troubleshooting Guides to assist you in determining causes of malfunctions in
your system and the action required to rectify the condition.
Prior to using this troubleshooting section, check for loose or broken wires, binding part, etc., which may
be the cause of the problem. Keeping the system clean and well lubricated is most important to insure
maximum performance and service life of the equipment. Lubrication charts and maintenance guides
are provided on the following pages for your assistance
Only qualified maintenance personnel should work on this equipment. Before attempting any
maintenance, please read the Important Notice section at the beginning of this manual regarding safety
precautions.
WARNING: Always disconnect electrical and pneumatic utilities when servicing related components. For
equipment not manufactured by Choice Bagging Equipment, Ltd., see the appropriate Manufacturer’s
Bulletin.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Issue: Weight Variations
Possible cause: Bag chair position not correct
Because of the wide variety of valve bags available, the bag rest adjustment should best be done by trial
and error. Correct adjustment can best be made with a filled bag. Prior to removing the filled bag from
the filling spout, verify that the weight of the bag is resting on the bag saddle and not hanging from the
packer spout. The paper at the top of the bag should not be under tension.
Incorrect bag saddle adjustment is a common cause of off-weight and bag size problems. Care should be
taken that the bag saddle position is high enough to allow the bag to fill out properly at the end of the
filling cycle, especially in the upper portion of the bag. If the saddle is not high enough, the bag capacity
may be greatly reduced.
Possible cause: Bag size too small
A frequent source of off-weight trouble is under-size bags. The bags should never be excessively filled,
since this causes the product in the spout to be compressed. The spout is part of the scale system and
must be free to move up and down about the auger. The compression of the product in the spout will
restrict the freedom of motion of the scale system and will cause off-weight bags. If off-weights occur,
and it appears that the packer is functioning properly, it is suggested that the bag size be checked, as
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Page 12: ...230 Series Auger Packer 12 OF 115 CHAPTER 1 RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT ...
Page 15: ...230 Series Auger Packer 15 OF 115 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ...
Page 18: ...230 Series Auger Packer 18 OF 115 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ...
Page 21: ...230 Series Auger Packer 21 OF 115 CHAPTER 4 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION ...
Page 27: ...230 Series Auger Packer 27 OF 115 CHAPTER 5 Startup Instructions Adjustments ...
Page 34: ...230 Series Auger Packer 34 OF 115 CHAPTER 6 Non Influencing Fill Spout ...
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Page 53: ...230 Series Auger Packer 53 OF 115 ILLUSTRATED PARTS ...
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