TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Condition

 

Possible Cause

 

Correction

I. Will not run. Dead -

Not plugged in securely.

 

Insert plug securely into

no sound. (Turn key

 

 

outlet.

to start, if unit hums,

Circuit breaker or fuse

 

Check for condition

go to section III.

 

 

 

open.

 

causing circuit breaker

 

 

 

 

or fuse to open. Correct

 

 

 

 

condition, then reset

 

 

 

 

circuit breaker or replace

 

 

 

 

fuse.

 

 

Drawer not closed.

 

Push drawer to close.

 

 

Loose connection.

 

Repair.

 

 

Defective key switch.

 

Replace.

 

 

Defective motor.

 

Test motor - replace if

 

 

 

 

necessary.

II. Runs continuously,

Sprocket broken.

 

Replace.

will not shut off.

Chain derailed.

 

Reinstall chain.

 

 

 

 

 

Gearbox broken.

 

Replace.

 

 

Trunnion nut stripped.

 

Replace.

 

 

Key switch incorrectly

 

Reconnect correctly.

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

 

Defective upper limit

 

Replace.

 

 

switch.

 

 

Special Notes

Compactor should be on separate 15 ampere circuit (time-delay fuse of circuit breaker recom- mended.) Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

See section on motor replacement for test procedure.

See note in section covering chain derail- ment.

Inspect trunnion nut for any evidence of dam- age. If nut displays signs of thread destruction, replace nut, clean drive screw and regrease.

III. Will not run - hums

Defective upper limit

Replace.

 

when key held in

switch.

 

 

start position.

Loose connection.

Repair.

 

 

 

 

Defective motor.

Test motor - replace if

See section on motor

 

 

necessary.

replacement for test

 

 

 

procedure.

 

Plastic bag caught in

Remove plastic bag.

See section on removing

 

trunnion nut.

 

bags from tunnion nut.

 

 

 

Do not use bags other

 

 

 

than the compactor trash

 

 

 

bag designed and sold

 

 

 

by Broan for use in this

 

3

 

compactor.