Rev.
5/19/2015
PEL-88-A-SWA,
MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2015 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Page 10 of 11
Troubleshooting guide:
The following table describes the most common issues that occur with these wrapping machines. If your unit
experiences a problem not included in this guide, contact the factory for assistance.
NOTE: The touchpad is not serviceable. DO NOT open the touchpad or attempt to correct a problem you
believe might be caused by a touchpad malfunction. Doing so voids the Limited Warranty (see p. 11). Contact
the factory to discuss all problems related to the touchpad.
Issue: Explanation
Remedy
1) I press the UP or DOWN button
on the touchpad but nothing
happens.
a. Battery voltage too low. LED
flashes:
b. Faulty wiring, e.g. broken wire in
circuit.
c. If using optional hand control, plug
loose in touchpad socket.
d. Problem with motor or control.
e. Battery charger still plugged into
wall socket.
f. Circuit breaker or fuse blown.
a. Charge battery.
b. Inspect wiring. Perform circuit
continuity checks with meter (see
FIG. 2 on p. 5).
c. Unplug hand control and reinsert
plug into socket on touchpad.
d. See “Motor controller Diagnostics”.
e. Unplug charger.
f. Rest circuit breaker or replace fuse.
2) I press UP or DOWN and can
hear the motor humming, but the
carriage does not move.
g. Battery voltage is low.
h. Load applied to carriage too heavy.
g. Charge battery.
h. Reduce load.
3) Carriage stops moving before it
reaches fully raised or fully
lowered position.
i. Battery voltage is low.
j. Roller bearings obstructed or
binding.
k. Load applied to carriage too heavy.
i. Charge battery.
j. Inspect roller track for debris or
objects interfering with rollers.
k. Examine carriage; reduce load.
4) Touchpad does not respond to any
input. LED flashes:
l. Motor temperature either exceeds
(>92°C) or below (-25°C) threshold
operating temperature.
l. Check load applied to carriage.
Reduce, if necessary.
Cease use to allow motor to cool.
Increase ambient temperature.
5) Touchpad does not respond to any
input. LED flashes: or
or
m. Throttle input wire open or
shorted.
n. Throttle pot defective.
m. Check wiring. Confirm all
connections are sound.
n. Contact factory.
6) Touchpad does not respond to any
input. LED flashes:
o. Speed limit pot wires broken or
shorted.
p. Broker speed limit potentiometer.
o. Check wiring. Confirm all
connections are sound.
p. Contact factory.
7) Touchpad does not respond to any
input. LED flashes:
q. Controller failure; low battery
voltage.
q. Replace battery.
8) Touchpad does not respond to any
input. LED flashes:
r. Short in motor or in motor wiring.
s. Controller failure.
r. Check wiring. Confirm all
connections are sound.
s. Contact factory.
C
A
B
D
E
F
A: Label 527
B: Label 287
C: Label 208
D: Label 454
E: Label 212
F: Label 399 (inside housing)
Labeling diagram:
The unit should always be labeled as shown in the diagram below. Replace all labels that become damaged or
unreadable.
