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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
Table 6-1
for assistance with some of the most common issues, causes and solutions that you may face during the
operation of your airlock. If you encounter a problem that is difficult to solve, even after having referenced the following table and the
troubleshooting guide of any auxiliary equipment’s operator’s manual, please contact your Walinga dealer or representative. Before
you call, please have your operator’s manual and your airlock’s serial number ready and available.
For detailed procedures for the solutions, reference
Section 6: Operation
and
Section 7: Maintenance and Adjustments
.
Table 6-1: Troubleshooting for airlock
ISSUE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Slow pick up of material
Improper tip clearances
Check that the tip clearance matches the specifications. Adjust or
replace tips as required.
Slow discharge of material
Improper tip clearances
Check that the tip clearance matches the specifications. Adjust or
replace tips as required.
Incorrect airlock speed
The speed may need to be lowered or raised. Do not increase the
speed higher than the recommended speed.
For hydraulically driven airlocks: reset flow control so the airlock runs at
the recommended speed for the conveyed material.
For electrically driven airlocks: change the drive sprockets, or if
equipped with a variable frequency drive (VFD), adjust the speed.
Material damage
Wiper blade damage
Replace wiper blade.
Excessive speed
Check the speed of the airlock and reduce as required, it may be
necessary to run the airlock at speeds lower than recommended for a
smoother action through the airlock for more fragile products.
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Summary of Contents for Airlock 1008
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Page 7: ...Identification of Machine AIRLOCK MODELS 1 1...
Page 9: ...Introduction AIRLOCK MODELS 2 1...
Page 15: ...Machine Configuration AIRLOCK MODELS 3 1...
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Page 27: ...Safety AIRLOCK MODELS 4 1...
Page 39: ...Machine Life Cycle Procedures AIRLOCK MODELS 5 1...
Page 45: ...Operation AIRLOCK MODELS 6 1...
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Page 55: ...Maintenance and Adjustments AIRLOCK MODELS 7 1...
Page 99: ...Specifications AIRLOCK MODELS 8 1...
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Page 109: ...Warranty AFTERMARKET PARTS AND SERVICE 9 1...
Page 113: ...Accessories and Attachments AIRLOCK MODELS 10 1...
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Page 117: ...Parts List AIRLOCK 1008 MODEL 11 1...
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