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Motor does
NOT function
Motor damaged
Check motor & cutter blade are free to
rotate – Replace motor.
Check cutter blade does not catch the
hopper wall – Replace blade.
Motor has failed
to energise.
Check electrical supply to the motor –
Repair.
Check electrical supply to and from the
invertor.
Check invertor fault codes.
Check PCB operation – Replace.
Check motor rotation is free – Replace
Check wiring connections and
plug /socket.
Motor invertor
overload has tripped.
Screen will indicate
`
BLOCKED BLADES `.
Invertor will indicate
`
OL `.
Check cutter blade for jamming –
Clean.
Check invertor fault codes - press reset
button on inverter panel to clear.
Check motor wiring connections
Including plug/socket.
Ensure machine not being overloaded.
Water pump
does
NOT
function
Pump unit has failed.
Icon is shown but no
pump noise.
Check electrical connections to the
pump – Repair.
Check pump motor rotation – Replace.
Check PCB operation – Replace.
Check 5 amp fuse - Replace
Pump fuse has blown.
Check pump motor has not jammed –
Clear inlet/outlet – free motor impellor or
replace pump.
Check wiring connections and
plug/socket.
Check pump relay – Replace.
Water shortage.
Display screen indicates
`LOW WATER`
Water tank icon is
displayed.
Check water stop cock is open.
Check float valve for blockage – Clean.
Check inlet pipe for blockage – Clean
Check water level sensors operate –
clean/replace.
Fault 2
Fault 3