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Motor
(VP M2)
The output of the PowerPac motor is 200 Watts. Draw down on the quad battery can be significant so, using
the PowerPac without the quad running should be kept to a minimum.
Depending on use, the Motor may need servicing at some point. Most mechanics can service the motor using
parts from a “Motor Fix Kit (VP M2FIXKIT)” we can supply - some motor parts cannot be sourced in New
Zealand (e.g. Brush Caps, Carbon Brushes and Brush Holders). Alternatively, for New Zealand customers
only, Kiwitech will service PowerPac motors and provide a ‘loan’ motor that can be used in the interim. Labour
and only the parts required are charged.
Motor Wear Signs
Turning the Drive Base Plate by hand feels rough and there is unusual resistance.
The motor is winding slower than usual
A lot of undue heat coming off the motor
Excessive current draw causing the circuit breaker to trip out often.
NOTE IMPORTANT:
The PowerPac electric motor can draw as much as 30 amps for short durations. If the motor has some
bearing or other damage, current loading may exceed alternator capabilities which could cause damage
especially if the alternator’s cooling is impaired for some reason (e.g. low oil level). To mitigate this risk it is
strongly recommended to run an identical auxiliary battery in parallel with the original.
Drive Base Plate
(VP DRVBSE)
and Drive Top Plate
(VP DRVTOP)
Spools must always run CLOCKWISE on Drive Plates (e.g. pulling the end of the polywire results in the Spool
turning clockwise).
New Drive Plates need a little “running in”. For the first couple of uses keep wire tension low and quad speed
up when winding in.
A lot of heat can be generated from the friction between Spools and Drive Plates. Over time the metal buttons
will gradually wear down resulting in ineffectual winding due to too much spool slip.
Overheating of the Drive Plates (particular the Drive Base Plate) can occur when the drive unit is in the
“locked” position and wire is run out at very high speed (e.g. if few or no Tread-ins are used). Overheating is
more of a threat on very hot days. In extreme cases, serious overwork of Drive Plates may result in the
buttons actually popping out (e.g. attempting to wind in high-tensile wire – NOT what the PowerPac was
designed for).
NOTE:
Keep the underside of the Base Drive Plate (the key fit) greased. This way if the polywire accidentally
wraps underneath the Base Drive Plate it is an easier job to lift off the plate and fix the problem.
If there is difficulty in pulling off the Drive Base Plate, pry/lever it off with a flat head instrument from
underneath DO NOT PERSIST in trying to pull the edges up with brute force as the plate is plastic and can
warp.
Catcher
(VP CATCH)
The Catcher helps guide the polywire onto the Spool when winding up. Without it the polywire will more likely
wrap under the Base Drive Plate resulting in a birds nest.
