GSI Group X Series Sweep, Operator'S Manual

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PNEG-1858 12" and 16" “X” Series Sweep 41
9. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
1. Sweep does not run
1. Overloads may be tripped. 1. Reset the overloads.
2. Adjustable overloads not set correctly.
2. Set overload to 10% over the value
listed on motor nameplate for full
load amps.
3. Motor thermal protection leads are not
wired to control panel.
3. Wire motor thermal protection leads to
control panel.
2. Low capacity
1. The auger may not be fully loaded.
1. Make sure the grain is flowing into the
auger, making it fully loaded.
2. The auger is moving too slowly.
2. Check the auger speed. Low capacity
results from speeds slower than
recommended.
3. The control panel is not set to the
correct capacity.
4. Select the correct capacity in the
control panel.
3. Sweep does not
move around the bin
1. The control panel may not be in
“Automatic Mode”.
1. Turn the switch to “Automatic Mode”.
4. The sweep is
vibrating
1. The auger may have foreign materials
in it.
1. Remove the foreign material.
2. The hanger bearings may be worn. 2. Replace the hanger bearings.
3. The flight connections may be loose. 3. Tighten all of the flight connecting bolts.
4. The flighting may be worn.
4. Replace all the flighting sections that
are worn.