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Possible Cause
• Worn or poorly fitting seals.
• Holes worn in separator by abrasive materials.
• Leaks.
• Separator outlet blocked.
• Dirt can liner sucked up against filter bag inlet.
• Machine rotating backward.
• Filter bags clogged.
• Loose bag(s).
• Holes in bags.
• Leaks.
• Incorrect filter bag material.
VI. Troubleshooting Guide - Separator
PROBLEM
AIR LEAKS
LOW
VACUUM/
NO VACUUM
DIRT
PASSING
THROUGH
SYSTEM
Corrective Action
Check access door and dirt can seals, reposition or replace if
necessary.
Check target plate, replace if worn; repair holes.
See above.
Check dirt can, empty if more than 3/4 full. Make sure filter bags
are not blocking separator outlet. Check outlet duct.
Inspect equalizing line for holes and clean line to ensure proper
manifold suction under dirt can to keep liner in place.
Reverse motor leads.
Shake bags more frequently (only when system is shut down).
Reinstall bags according to instructions on page 9.
Replace worn bags, eliminate cause if bags wear out prematurely
(e.g., wrong filter bag material, dirt can not emptied often enough).
See Air Leaks, page 9.
Consult Spencer Service Dept. with information on material
handled.
Replacing the Target Plate
The target plate, Patent No. 4,874,410, at the bottom of the
separator is able to absorb a great deal of impact and
abrasion damage as it diverts solid litter into the dirt can.
Because it will eventually wear out, provisions have been
made for easy replacement:
1. Lower the dirt can and wheel it out of the way.
2. Swing the target plate to a horizontal position and release
it from its supporting hooks.
3. Reverse the procedure in Step 2 to install a new plate.
4. Machine Exterior
The nature of its work exposes the Industravac unit to dust
and dirt which should be periodically removed by washing
the exterior with soap and water. Disconnect the electrical
power before any cleaning procedure; do not spray water
directly on the motor, electrical connections or in the vacuum
producer outlet.
5. Replacement Parts
Provide full information about your Industravac equipment,
including the serial number and catalog number, when
ordering parts. When ordering replacement filter bags, be
sure to provide the bag part number. Replacement bags are
supplied in the following quantities: A Series–10 bags, B
Series–19, C Series–12, D Series–24, and V Series–10. For
other vacuum producer and separator parts, refer to the
illustrations on pages 5, 6, and 7 for the names of needed
items. Touch-up paint is also available from Spencer.