SECTION 8: SERVICE

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel- ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

Troubleshooting

Motor & Electrical

Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine does not

1.

Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired

1.

Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

start or a breaker

 

incorrectly.

 

 

trips.

2.

Motor connection wired incorrectly.

2.

Correct motor wiring connections.

 

3.

Thermal overload relay has tripped.

3.

Turn cut-out dial to increase working amps and

 

 

 

 

push the reset pin. Replace if tripped multiple

 

 

 

 

times (weak relay).

 

4.

Contactor not getting energized/has burnt

4.

Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.

 

 

contacts.

 

Replace unit if faulty.

 

5.

Power supply is at fault/switched OFF.

5.

Ensure hot lines have correct voltage on all legs

 

 

 

 

and main power supply is switched ON.

 

6.

Motor ON button or ON/OFF switch is at

6.

Replace faulty ON button or ON/OFF switch.

 

 

fault.

 

 

 

7.

Centrifugal switch is at fault.

7.

Adjust/replace the centrifugal switch if available.

 

8.

Wiring is open/has high resistance.

8.

Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded

 

 

 

 

connections, and repair/replace as necessary.

 

9.

Motor is at fault.

9.

Test/repair/replace.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine stalls or is

1.

Motor connection is wired incorrectly.

1.

Correct motor wiring connections.

underpowered.

2.

Plug/receptacle is at fault.

2.

Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

 

3.

Motor bearings are at fault.

3.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose

 

 

 

 

shaft requires bearing replacement.

 

4.

Motor has overheated.

4.

Clean off motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

 

5.

Contactor not getting energized or has

5.

Test for power on all legs and contactor operation.

 

 

poor contacts.

 

Replace if faulty.

 

6.

Motor is at fault.

6.

Test/repair/replace.

 

7.

Centrifugal switch is at fault.

7.

Adjust/replace centrifugal switch if available.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine has

1.

Motor or component is loose.

1.

Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/nuts,

vibration or noisy

 

 

 

and re-tighten with thread locking fluid.

operation.

2.

Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

2.

Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged

 

 

 

 

fan.

 

3.

Motor mount loose/broken.

3.

Tighten/replace.

 

4.

Motor bearings are at fault.

4.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose

 

 

 

 

shaft requires bearing replacement.

 

5.

Centrifugal switch.

5.

Replace.

 

 

 

 

 

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