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Instruction Manual – Hopper
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5.4 Troubleshooting and repair
Although the operation of the machine is most reliable, problems may arise for various
reasons.
Attention!
To reduce the time spent on troubleshooting, always start by checking that
cables and connections are clean and tightened.
SYMTOMS
POSSIBLE DEFECT
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
The hopper is empty.
Check / start the filling sysytem
as washer-elevator.
The power supply is not
connected
Connect the machine to the
power supply.
No balls coming out
from the hopper
The hopper delivers
too many balls
The roller brush damaged, big
groves on it.
Replace the roller brush.
Deffect inductive sensor.
The hopper delivers
too many balls.
Replace the sensor.
Wrong adjustement for the
roller brush position when
stops.
Adjust the brush position so
that when stoped, balls can not
pass bellow it.
Fig. 10: Troubleshooting for hopper with outfeed
6 Installation
6.1 Factory testing and configuration
The hoppers are always tested before delivery to the customer. On this occasion all the
parameters of the control system are adjusted according the customer’s wishes.
Our objective when carrying out this final check is to verify that the product
corresponds on all accounts to the requirements laid down by the customer when
ordering and to prevent defective products from being brought onto the market.
6.2 Installation of the hopper
For trouble free operation, place the hopper on a firm and level surface.
We recommend that the machine be located under cover .
