TROUBLESHOOTING
If your tumbler fails to operate correctly, check the following:
Barrel does not turn, turns very slowly, or stops after being
placed on tumbler.
No power to unit.
Make sure machine is plugged in
correctly.
Make sure electrical circuit is
operational.
Barrel not installed
correctly.
Align barrel correctly.
Barrel too heavy.
Do not exceed rated capacity.
Belt slipping.
Tighten belt.
Drive belt broken.
Remove cover and replace belt.
Motor doesn’t run or
runs intermittently.
Replace motor.
Barrel leaks or barrel lid comes off during operation.
Inner lid not seated
correctly.
Make sure inner lid and barrel shoulder
are clean and free of contaminants.
Make sure inner lid is seated on
shoulder inside barrel.
Knurled nut over
tightened.
Tighten knurled nut by hand only until
snug. Do not use tools.
Gas build-up in
barrel.
Open barrel occasionally to vent gas
that might be formed during tumbling.
Barrel or boot gasket
damaged.
Replace damaged barrel or boot gasket.
If you need assistance, please contact:
Lortone Customer Service (425) 493-1600
[email protected]
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