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Super Shot 125 Diesel Melter Part Manual
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting (43600, 43800 and 45500)
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8.3 Hose Troubleshooting
Symptom: Hose Does Not Heat 8.3.1
Step Possible Cause If . . .
1 Is the Material Temperature Display at or
above 275°F?
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Yes, go to Step 2.
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No, continue to allow the machine to heat.
(Make sure the Material dial and the Hot
Oil dial are set at operating temperatures.)
2 Is the red "HEATED HOSE" light "ON"?
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Yes, go to Table 8-20 Hose Electrical
Troubleshooting
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No, allow the machine to heat material to
275°F.
2a Is the circuit breaker tripped?
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Yes, reset the circuit breaker by pushing in
the button which has popped out.
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No, go to Table 8-20 Hose Electrical
Troubleshooting
Hose Electrical Troubleshooting 8.3.2
NOTE : Use Fig. 8-9 Hose Circuit Schematic while troubleshooting the hose electrical system.
Step Possible Cause If . . .
1 Is there 12Vdc between “BATT” terminal of
the generator and a nearby ground source
(lug on battery tray)?
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Yes, go to Step 2.
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No, go to Step 6.
2 Is there 24Vac between the white, green, and
black wires?
NOTE : Do this test inside the junction box.
Check between black and white, black and
green, and green and white. See
Fig. 8-8
Junction Box Voltage Testing.
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Yes, go to Step 3
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No, stop the engine, tighten the belt, restart
engine and recheck output voltage.
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Still no, replace the generator.
2a Check the three heating element wires (blue)
in the junction box for 30-35 Amps cold or
20-22 Amps hot.
NOTE : Always use a clamp-on amp meter to
perform this test. Each wire should have the
same amp reading (+/- 1 amp).
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Yes, the hose should be working properly.
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No, go to Step 3.
Table 8-19 Basic Visual Hose Troubleshooting
Table 8-20 Hose Electrical Troubleshooting