Team SILK AX48-120, Instruction Manual

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AX48-120 Flange Facing Machine
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SECTION 6 FAULT DIAGNOSIS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
A fault diagnosis chart is provided to assist the user to identify basic faults. The chart is not
exhaustive and the recommended action may not be the only solution to a fault.
In order to prevent possible injury to personnel or damage to equipment it is recommended
that faults are corrected as soon as they arise.
6.2 FAULT DIAGNOSIS CHART
Symptom Possible cause Action
The machine will not rotate
when the air supply valve is
opened.
1. Air supply not available Check air supply
2. Air supply is below the
minimum required to
operate the machine
Check air supply
3. Faulty air filter
lubrication pack
Check operation of gate
valve and air control valve
4. Faulty air motor Check operation. Refer to
manufacturer's literature.
Replace the motor
5. Faulty gearbox Check operation
The machine will not
traverse.
1. Feed selector incorrectly
positioned (gear not
engaged)
Check position and ensure
selector is correctly
engaged
2. Traverse selector
incorrectly positioned
(gear not engaged) or in
N neutral position
Check position and ensure
selector is correctly
engaged
3. Shear pin sheared (refer
to Section 7.4.2)
Remove gearbox and
replace shear pins