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Troubleshooting Guidelines
Problem
Potential Problem
Suggested Action
Low Flow, Pressure, or
Vacuum
Blower is rotating backwards
Check the motor wiring
Dirty or contaminated filter
Change filter
Collapsed flex hose or piping
Replace flex hose or piping
Worn or damaged impeller
Replace bearing housing assembly
Worn belt (slipping)
Replace belt kit
Belt tensioning spring worn out
Replace belt kit
Butterfly valve is closed
Open butterfly valve and check amperage
Piping design too small for the application
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Air leakage
Check all connections
Electrical Overloading
Exceeding the designed CFM of the blower motor
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Blower RPM too high
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Damaged motor bearing or winding
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Electrical supply problems
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Blower not connected to hose or pipe
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Irregular Noise
Blockage in the air lines or piping
Check air lines or piping
Leakage in the hose or piping
Check all connections and hose or piping
Frayed or bad belt
Replace belt kit
Bolts loose on the motor mounts
Tighten bolts
Blower bearings are worn
Replace bearing housing assembly
Motor bearings worn or motor fan is rubbing
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Blower is receiving vibration from other equipment
in vicinity
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Belt Slipping
Worn belt
Replace belt kit
Belt tension spring worn out/missing
Replace belt kit
Tension pulley assembly worn
Replace tension pulley assembly
Belt contaminated due to environment
Clean or replace belt kit
Pulley grooves worn
Replace pulley(s)
Dirt, dust or debris pulled inside the belt guard area
Clean area
Incorrect belt size
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Low belt tension
Check tension setting
Residue build-up on pulley(s)
Clean pulley(s) with a brass brush
Dirty contaminated filter
Replace filter
Bearings seized
Replace bearing housing assembly
Foreign material preventing bearing housing from
rotating freely
Clean bearing housing and impeller
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