Malfunctions/Service
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Malfunctions/Service
CAUTION!
Improper handling of the magnet device may lead to damages.
Potential damage to body and property!
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Any repair to GOUDSMIT magnet devices may be performed by qualified personnel only.
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Be aware that permanent magnetic material attracts ferromagnetic material with great force
when it gets in reach of the magnetic field
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Consult GOUDSMIT MAGNETIC SYSTEMS customer service
Malfunctions
In case of malfunctions, consult the following table in order to determine the cause of the malfunction
and its possible remedy. In case a specific malfunction can’t be found in the table, consult the
GOUDSMIT Magnetic Systems customer service.
Malfunction
Possible cause
Possible remedy
Magnet does not separate
ferromagnetic (Fe) particles out
of the product stream, or
separates them badly
Magnet bar is overloaded with Fe parts
Clean the magnet more frequently
Not-attracted objects are not
ferromagnetic
Check if particles to be separated are
ferromagnetic, using a permanent magnet
Fe parts close to the magnet reduces the
magnetic field
Check if there is ferromagnetic material close to
the magnet bars. If so try to replace the Fe
construction
Magnets do not move in the
extractor tubes any more or
move badly (extractor types
clean flow)
Tube is dented
Replace dented tube
Too much Fe on tube(s)
Clean magnet bars of caught Fe parts more often
Customer service
Please have the following information available if you require customer service assistance:
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Identification plate (complete)
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Type and extent of the problem
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Time the problem occurred and any accompanying circumstances
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Assumed cause