TSM-35 Screw Pocket Machine Troubleshooting
35.18 Machine starts, but shuts down when cycle is initiated:
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***ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND AIR WHEN CHECKING SWITCHES ***
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Check the air pressure switch. Most common reason.
(See 35.14)
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The air pressure switch is set at 40 psi at the factory. It can often go bad and be hard to
diagnose.
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The easiest way to check is to bridge the two wires and see if the machine will turn on.
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We no longer use the air pressure switch. Customers can keep the bridge in place if they do
not wish to replace.
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Check the overload
230V Overload /
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Increase the amperage capacity on the overload.
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If this does not solve the issue, then most likely the problem is with the contactor or
overload.
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It is recommended to change both components. Currently the Sprecher & Schuh (S & S)
brand we use will need both pieces to be changed, regardless if there is an old S & S in the
machine. The new revision will not work with the old. (
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**** Contactors and overload components from different manufacturers
cannot
be
combined. ****