MPS6100-M MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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4.0
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Fault
Probable Cause
Cure
Reference
1
Machine will not run
when on/off switch
appears to be
on
1.1
Power is not getting to
the machine
1.1.1
Make sure machine is
plugged in
Section 2.1
1.1.2
Check power switch to
make sure it is in the on
position.
Section 2.1
1.2
Blown Fuse
1.2.1
Check / change fuse in
control box
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
1.2.2
Check the main breaker
panel to see if breaker
switch has been tripped
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
1.3
Faulty speed controller
1.3.1
Check for loose wiring
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
1.3.2
Check the voltage across
the motor. It should be 90
VDC at full load. If
readings are under 10
VDC, you may have to
replace your controller.
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
1.4
Faulty motor
1.4.1
If the voltage and fuses are
okay, then you will need to
replace the motor.
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
2
Motor is running, but
The bags are not
Feeding through the
Machine
2.1
Broken product
conveying belt
2.1.1
Adjust product conveying
belt tension
Section 3.2
2.1.2
Replace product conveying
belt
Section 3.2
2.2
Broken motor timing
belt
2.2.1
Replace timing belt
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
3
The bags are not
sealing properly
3.1
Improper temperature
setting and/or speed
3.1.1
Adjust the temperature
and/or speed setting
Section 2.3
Section 2.4
3.2
Improper sealing bar
setting
3.2.1
The sealing bars need to be
reset
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
Group
4
Bags are melting or
burning
4.1
Temperature is set too
high
4.1.1
Reduce the temperature
Section 2.3
4.2
Bags weight dragging
band down
4.2.1
Ensure product weight is
no more than 0.9
kilograms for those models
without a conveyor
Section 2.7
4.3
Heating bar surface is
exposed
4.3.1
Make sure Teflon bands
are tracking properly
Section 3.1
