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LPV SEED TREATER
Troubleshooting
Section
E
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Inlet Conveyor will not turn on.
1.
Inlet conveyor proximity
switch is activated.
2.
Inlet conveyor proximity
switch is too sensitive.
3.
Overload is tripped.
4.
Conveyor is plugged into
wrong outlet on seed treater
panel.
1. Clean proximity switch
2.
Adjust the inlet conveyor
proximity switch sensitivity by
turning the adjustment screw
counter
-
clockwise (page 37).
3.
Reset inlet conveyor
overload.
4.
Check to make sure the inlet
conveyor is plugged into the
inlet conveyor receptacle.
Inlet conveyor will not shut off
when hopper is full.
1.
Seed is not hitting proximity
switch.
2.
Proximity switch is not set
sensitive enough.
3.
Inlet conveyor is plugged into
wrong receptacle.
4.
Hopper proximity switch is
not connected
1. Make sure seed is hitting
proximity switch.
2.
Adjust the inlet conveyor
proximity switch by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise
(page 37).
3.
Make sure inlet conveyor is
plugged inlet conveyor
receptacle.
4.
Connect hopper proximity
switch.
Pump will not turn on in AUTO
1.
Proximity switch is not
staying covered.
2.
Atomizer is not on.
3.
Proximity switch is not
sensitive enough.
4.
Pump stand two
-
wire cord is
not plugged into to treater
main panel.
5.
Both the Chemical Pump
switch on the Pump Stand
and the Pump/Aux Control
on the HMI screen need to
be set to AUTO.
1. Make sure proximity switch is
staying covered with seed
2.
Turn on atomizer. Atomizer
must be on to run the pump in
Auto.
3.
Adjust pump proximity switch
sensitivity by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise
(page 37).
4.
Plug the pump stand two
-
wire
cord into the main treater
panel.
5.
Set both the Pump Stand
switch and Pump/Aux on
the HOA screen to AUTO.
Pump is fluctuating.
1.
Restriction in tubing
2.
Filter is plugged or missing
gasket.
1. Flush tubing and check filter
for any restrictions.
2.
Clean filter and check for
gasket.
Below is a table describing the most frequent mechanical problems and solutions with
the USC LPV Seed Treater. For further assistance, contact USC at (785) 431
-
7900.
