Vetus Maxwell 2500 Series, Manual

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12 2500 VC Vetus-Maxwell APAC Ltd
5.0
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Capstan does not start.
No electric power to controls
Make sure the isolator switch for the
capstan controls is ON
Check the fuse on power supply to
controls.
Make sure the wiring is correct and
check it for damage.
Check the power supply to controls
from the source, step by step, and
identify the point where it stops
Incorrect or incomplete wiring
Check wiring against diagrams
supplied.
No power supply to the capstan Check power supply lines.
Check main isolator switch.
Check hydraulic pump.
Capstan is not able to pull the
specified load
Motor voltage does not match the
power supply on board.
Check name plate on the motor. If
confirmed, contact Maxwell
Hydraulic relief valve is not set
correctly
Check valve setting
DC Motor draws high current
but struggles to pull the load.
The mounting bolts of the motor are
touching the motor winding.
Make sure the bolts have spring
washers and/or adjust bolt lengths.
DC Motor stops after
prolonged heavy use
The motor has been overloaded and
has reached its critical temperature.
Leave it to cool down and reset the
circuit breaker.