17
Servicing and Repairs
WARNING
- If the problem you have and the appropriate remedy are not shown in the table below, do not attempt to disassemble
or repair the unit yourself.
- If the problem and remedy are not shown in the table, or if the table indicates that you should have the unit repaired
or serviced, consult your distributor or WHEELER REX.
- If this product is repaired by someone who does not have the proper knowledge or technical skill to do so, the
product may not operate properly, or an accident or injury may occur. In the event of a problem, always check the
table before contacting WHEELER REX or your dealer.
Troubleshooting
Machine does not
operate properly when
turned on.
Rotation of the main shaft is defective.
No oil flow.
Oil flows out of the back of the pipe.
Difficulty in attaching the die head.
Moving parts do not move smoothly.
Dies do not engage pipe correctly.
Threading cannot be
performed correctly.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
The plug is disconnected.
Voltage is too low.
Voltage is low.
The gear is broken.
Check the voltage. (Pg. 8)
Check the voltage. (Pg. 8)
The motor is burned out.
Repairs are needed.
The switch is damaged.
Repairs are needed.
The motor is burned out.
Repairs are needed.
Repairs are needed.
Insert the plug into the power socket.
The carbon brushes are
worn.
Replace with new ones according to
the procedures on Pg. 15.
Adjust the die head according to
the procedures on Pgs. 10 - 13.
Moving parts blocked
by scrap.
Remove scrap.
The dies are worn.
The dies are chipped.
Replace with new ones.
Replace with new ones.
The dies are not inserted
in the correct position.
Match the dies to the number on the
die head.
The dies are worn.
The dies are chipped.
Replace with new ones.
Replace with new ones.
Thread cutting oil has
deteriorated.
Replace with new oil.
The dies are not inserted
in the correct position.
Match the dies to the number on the
die head.
Scrap is in the way.
Remove scrap attached to the
die head post and hole.
Remove the obstruction.
Amount of oil is too low.
Replenish oil.
Scrap clogging the flow.
Remove scrap in the oil tank.
The die head is not fitted
correctly.
Rear chuck is set too low.
Raise the rear chuck.
Fit the die head in the correct position.
Too Large
/Small
Too Long
/Short
The motor is
running.
The motor is
not running.
The die head is not
adjusted correctly.
The die head is not
adjusted correctly.
Table 7
Adjust the die head according to
the procedures on Pgs. 10 - 13.
Die head is obstructed by
cut-off pipe etc. on top of
tank cover.