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TROUBLESHOOTING
General
This section provides a list of possible problems that may occur with the wire-marking machine,
their probable causes, and the corrective action needed to eliminate the problem.
Use the Troubleshooting Chart as a guide to determine the possible cause and ultimate remedy for
a symptom the machine is exhibiting. If you encounter a problem not covered in this manual, or if
the corrective action fails to eliminate the symptom, call Kingsley for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem
Probable Cause
Corrective action
Wire Marking
Machine has
stopped
unexpectedly.
Main power to machine
disrupted.
Check and reset main power source
Heater sensor fault has
occurred
Check Thermocouple for an open lead
End of roll of foil or foil in
machine is broken
Install a new roll of foil
No heat at
Printwheel.
Temperature improperly set Set temperature for correct value
Heater sensor fault has
occurred
Check thermocouple for an open lead.
Heater defective
Replace heater
No impression
on wire.
Machine is cold
Allow machine to reach operating temperature.
Wrong type of foil is
installed
Install the correct Kingsley foil.
Foil installed improperly
Reinstall foil with shiny side facing up.
Temperature set too low
Set print head temperature for correct value.
Air pressure set too low
Make sure air pressure is 25 psi. or higher.
Dwell set too low.
Set dwell to at least ¼ second.
Impression too
light.
Temperature set too low.
Set print head temperature for correct value.
Air pressure set too low.
Make sure air pressure is 25 psi. or higher.
Dwell set too low
Set dwell to at least ¼ second.
Foil feed improperly set.
Set foil feed for correct value.
Air leak at cylinder.
Ensure that air lines are intact and air
connections are tight.
Partial
impression
Machine is out of alignment. Refer to ALIGMENT and perform the alignment
procedures.
Foil does not advance far
enough.
Readjust foil lead.
Imprint is blurry
Temperature set too high.
Lower temperature setting.
Dwell set too high.
Decrease dwell setting.
Air pressure too high.
Lower air pressure setting.
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