Powermatic operating instructions Troubleshooting the DT45, Probable Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting the DT45

Trouble

Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breakers or blows fuses.

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

Machine not plugged in.

Verify machine is connected to power.

 

 

Fuse blown, or circuit

Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.

breaker tripped.

 

 

 

Cord damaged.

Replace cord.

 

 

 

If the Dovetailer overloads on the circuit breaker

 

built in to the motor starter, it takes time for the

Overload automatic reset

machine to cool down before restart. Allow unit to

has not reset.

adquately cool before attempting restart. If problem

 

persists, check amp setting on the motor starter

 

inside the electrical box.

 

 

 

Check the amp setting on the overload relay.

 

Match the full load amps on the motor as noted on

Dovetailer frequently trips.

the motor plate. If amp setting is correct then there

 

is probably a loose electrical lead or a failed

 

component. See below.

 

 

Building circuit breaker trips

Verify that dovetailer is on a circuit of correct size.

If circuit size is correct, there is probably a loose

or fuse blows.

electrical lead. Check amp setting on motor starter.

 

 

 

 

Go through all of the electrical connections on the

Loose electrical

dovetailer including motor connections, verifying

the tightness of each. Look for any signs of

connections.

electrical arcing which is a sure indicator of loose

 

 

connection or circuit overload.

 

 

 

If you have access to a voltmeter, you can

 

separate a starter failure from a motor failure by

 

first, verifying incoming voltage at 220+/-20 and

 

second, checking the voltage between starter and

Motor starter failure.

motor at 220+/-20. If incoming voltage is incorrect,

 

you have a power supply problem. If voltage

 

between starter and motor is incorrect, you have a

 

starter problem. If voltage between starter and

 

motor is correct, you have a motor problem.

 

 

 

If electric motor is suspect, you have two options:

 

Have a qualified electrician test the motor for

Motor failure.

function or remove the motor and take it to a

 

qualified electric motor repair shop and have it

 

tested.

 

 

 

Check to make certain all electrical connections

 

are correct and properly tight. The electrical

 

connections other than the motor are

Miswiring of the unit.

preassembled and tested at the factory. Therefore,

 

the motor connections should be checked as the

 

highest probability for error. If problems persist,

 

double check the factory wiring.

 

 

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Contents Single End Dovetailer Warranty and Service More InformationTable of Contents Page Page Specifications Introduction DescriptionFeatures of the DT45 Dovetailer Terminology Contents of the Shipping Container UnpackingInstallation & Assembly Installing HandleInstalling Clamping Handles Installing SwitchInstalling Dust Hood Dust CollectionGrounding Instructions Volt OperationExtension cords Locking Handles AdjustmentsLower Work Support Clamping BarsTemplate Bar Horizontal and Vertical FencesPage Cutter Height Buffer PadsMortise Depth Thickness of Tenon Cut Tightness of Mortise/Tenon FitDrive Belt Tension OperationReplacing Cutter Page Preventing Chip Out Dovetails in PlywoodMaintenance LubricationTroubleshooting the DT45 Probable Cause RemedyReplacement Parts Parts List Base Assembly Index No. Part No Description Size QtyBase Assembly Parts List Headstock Assembly LM25UUHeadstock Assembly Parts List Cabinet Assembly Electrical Connections 115 volt Electrical Connections 230 volt Page Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois Phone