Operating Manual
V
ACUUM
T
URNING BENCH
VWT-180-4
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
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Status 03.2013 / Index 00
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6 Troubleshooting
The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics
and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment may be carried out only by a
qualified electrician.
After any repair or maintenance work, check the safety devices as described in the
sect
ion “Safety”.
General
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Vacuum does not reach
-0.6 bar
Seal damaged
Replace seal
Workpiece has cracks, openings or is
porous
The workpiece is not suitable for
handling with the vacuum turning bench.
Hose defective / connectors not tight
Replace components
Vacuum gauge defective
Replace vacuum gauge
Vacuum generator
works but load cannot
be picked up
You have not pressed the push button
(or actuated the foot switch) "Grip".
Activate the function "Grip" with the
push button or foot switch.
valve is defective
Repair / replace it
Not all suction pads are in contact with
the workpiece (air is drawn in)
Position the device with suction pads
completely on the workpiece
Filter is dirty
Clean / replace filter cartridge
Filter cover open
Screw down the cover
Hose defective / connectors not tight
Replace components
Geared motor does not
run
Power supply failure
Check supply line
Geared motor defective
Repair / replace it
Pump does not run
Wrongly connected, defective
Check and correct connections
Motor overload switch tripped
Check
Power on two phases only
Check connections and fuse
Current consumption too high
Check motor for defects. Possibly a
thermal over-load (allow it to cool), clean
dust filter
Power supply failure
Check supply line
Vacuum pump defective
Check the pump, call for service
Pump runs, but does not
generate a vacuum
Wrong rotation direction
Check and correct connections
Warning device sounds Workpiece has cracks or openings or
is porous
Such workpieces cannot be handled
with this lifting device
Sealing lip is damaged
Replace the sealing lip
Hose or connectors leaking
Replace faulty parts
Vacuum switch defective or set wrongly Call customer service
Version with suction pads which can be deactivated (optional)
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Vacuum generator
works but load cannot
be picked up
Valve of a suction pad which is not in
contact with the workpiece is open
Close the valve