15
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Will not run
1) Power cord not properly plugged in
2) Loose wire in power cord.
3) Main power switch off.
4) Circuit breakers won’t stay on.
1) Remove plug, check ends, plug back
in.
2) Check leads for fault – tighten.
3) Check switch – turn on.
4) Check for adequate power.
Runs without
moving material
1) Material meter at zero setting
2) Clogged, kinked, or pinched hose
stopping material flow.
3) Material blockage recurs.
4) Material blockage between blower
and airlock chamber.
5) Material continues to clog hose.
1) Adjust for proper flow.
2) Check hose by leaving only blower on;
clear flow passage.
3) Leave blower on continuously.
4) Take connector hose apart & purge
with blower on.
5) Adjust motors speed or material
meter.
Low Air Flow
1) Dirty filters.
2) Hose length longer than needed.
3) Improper airflow control set.
4) Seals in airlock (vane feeders)
leaking or making noise.
1) Clean filters by tapping; or replace.
2) Shorten hose to shortest usable
length.
3) Check control setting and re-set.
4) Remove old seals and replace with
new.
Remote will not
operate
1) Main power switch off.
2) Remote cord not plugged in.
3) Faulty cord.
4) Transformer burned out.
1) Check all settings & turn on.
2) Check connections & plug in.
3) Bypass remote cord, plug in & test at
machine; replace faulty part.
4) Bypass remote cord, switch on & test
at machine; replace faulty part.
5) Check remote cord to read 24 volts;
replace transformer.
Blower runs but
material feeder
does not
1) Drive motor thermal protector needs
to be re-set (after cooling).
2) Obstruction(s) in agitator hoper, or
in airlock.
3) Electrical connectors loose at
terminal block on panel edge.
4) Drive belt slipping.
1) Check rubber button on side of motor
box; reset (noticeable click).
2)
UNPLUG MACHINE
; then remove
obstruction(s) from inside.
3) Check wires from blower & motor;
tighten terminals.
4) Free belt of oil – set at proper tension.
Blower runs
slow & drive
motor will not
start
1) Chemical or temperature freeze in
airlock chamber.
2) Low voltage to machine.
3) Faulty generator.
1) Lubricate airlock with WD-40 – light
spray only
*NEVER USE OIL*
2) Use 10-3 power cord and/or check
power supply; provide higher voltage.
3) Use 10-3 power cord and/or check
power supply; replace part.
