Model SB1021/SB1022 | T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G | For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 |
Troubleshooting
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine does not | 1. Power supply switched off/has | 1. Switch power supply on/verify voltage. |
start. | incorrect voltage. |
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2.Blown fuse/tripped circuit breaker 2. Correct the cause of overload, then reset/replace
at main panel. | fuse or breaker. |
3.Plug or receptacle is corroded or 3. Clean/retighten contacts; correct the wiring.
4.Thermal overload relay has tripped. 4. Allow relay/motor to cool. If necessary, press reset button inside switch.
5.Break or short in wiring; or loose 5. Trace/replace broken or corroded wires; fix loose
connections. | connections. |
6. Motor ON/OFF switch at fault. | 6. Replace switch. |
7.Motor connection wired incorrectly. 7. Wire motor correctly (refer to inside junction box cover or manual).
8. Start capacitor blown or at fault. | 8. Replace start capacitor. |
9.Contactor not energized/has poor 9. Test all legs for power, test field coil and replace if
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| 10. | Centrifugal switch at fault. | 10. | Adjust/replace centrifugal switch. | |
| 11. | Motor at fault. | 11. | Test for shorted windings, bad bearings and repair | |
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Main motor | 1. | Extension cord (if used) is causing | 1. | Move machine closer to the power source or use a | |
chatters during |
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| larger gauge or shorter extension cord. | |
startup or during | 2. | Phase converter (if used) wild wire | 2. | Connect wild wire to the machine power supply | |
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| terminal that is not part of the contactor field coil | ||
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| 3. | Power supply has incorrect voltage | 3. | Contact your power company to fix the power | |
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Machine operates | 1. | Power connections wired out of | 1. | Swap two power incoming power leads (see Page | |
in reverse. |
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Machine has | 1. | Motor fan rubbing on fan cover. | 1. | Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose or damaged fan. | |
excessive vibration | 2. | Motor or table is loose. | 2. | Tighten any loose fasteners. | |
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3. | 3. | Tighten | |||
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| 4. | Guide post lock lever is loose. | 4. | Tighten the lock lever. |
5.Machine incorrectly mounted on 5. Level/shim base; tighten/adjust mounting hardware
floor. | or feet. |
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7.Pulley loose or not in alignment; 7. Replace worn pulley, key, and shaft, and realign. shaft bent.
8. Centrifugal switch out of | 8. Adjust/replace centrifugal switch. |
adjustment; at fault (SB1021 only) |
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9.Motor bearings worn or damaged. 9. Replace motor bearings or replace motor.
10.Phase converter (if used) wild wire 10. Connect wild wire to correct leg (must avoid
incorrectly connected (SB1022 | transformer or sensitive electronics). |
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