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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Correction
Compactor stops during operation.
Uneven load may cause trash
1.
bucket to shift forward opening
the door.
Gently push the door closed
1.
until the door actuator engages
the interlock switch. This will
activate the ram until it returns
to the up position. Open trash
bucket and reposition any
objects that may be causing the
uneven load.
Uneven load may cause ram to
2.
wedge in trash basket.
Open and close door to activate
2.
the ram to the up position. If
the ram is still stuck, it may be
necessary to remove cabinet
and reverse screw assemblies
manually.
Compaction cycle repeats without
pressing START.
Control board defective.
Replace control board or complete
display module assembly.
After pressing START and closing
the door, ram reverses direction
repeatedly for 3 seconds and shuts
off.
Lower limit switch defective.
1.
Replace lower limit switch.
1.
Centrifugal switch defective.
2.
Replace centrifugal switch
2.
assembly.
Ram runs down for 3 seconds and
motor stops.
Defective upper limit switch
1.
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch
1.
assembly.
Defective centrifugal switch.
2.
Replace centrifugal switch
2.
assembly.
Motor hums after ram returns to the
up position.
Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch assembly.
Ram continues to run with the door
open.
Defective interlock switch.
Replace interlock switch assembly.
During NORMAL compact mode,
ram runs down and doesn’t return
up. Motor hums after reaching the
bottom position.
Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch assembly.
During NORMAL compact mode,
ram runs down and stops (operates
as it would in HOLD compact mode).
Control board defective.
Replace control board or complete
display module assembly.
During HOLD compact mode, ram
runs down and up (operates as it
would in NORMAL compact mode).
Defective centrifugal switch.
Replace centrifugal switch assembly.
Trash compactor noise level
increases during operation.
NOTE: Due to the number of moving
components, it is expected that
operating noise may increase over
the life of the product.
Worn or damaged drive
1.
components.
Inspect power mechanism
1.
and replace damaged or worn
components.
Lack of lubrication on moving
2.
components.
Inspect power mechanism
2.
and regrease components on
mechanism as necessary.
It
is recommended to use high
quality wheel bearing grease.
Section E – Troubleshooting
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