Prince Castle TX Series Trouble Shooting, Preventive Maintenance Motor, Problem, Cause, Solution

Models: TX Series

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Unit will not heat up.

No power to unit.

Ensure power cord is connected to

 

 

proper Receptacle and the power inlet.

 

Inoperable power cord.

Replace power cord.

 

Loose connection on power switch.

Tighten power switch connections.

 

Inoperable power switch.

Replace power switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit heats up, but the

Loose motor connection.

Tighten motor connection.

conveyor does not run.

Inoperable motor.

Replace motor.

 

Stripped drive gear.

Replace drive gear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buns under or over done.

Check bun crush setting

Adjust for proper compression

 

Verify set point temperature.

Adjust set point for proper temperature.

 

Dirty Teflon Sheet.

Clean or Replace Teflon Sheet.

 

 

 

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING

1.When the platen temperature drops 24° or more below the set point temperature the display will switch from “RDY” to “LO” and remain at “LO” until the platen temperature reaches it original set point temperature.

 

 

ACT

PROG

L O

SET

 

 

 

 

 

2.If the display remains at “LO” for 30 minutes you should do the following:

 

 

ACT

PROG

H I

SET

 

 

 

 

 

4.If the display remains at “HI” for 30 minutes you should do the following:

λCheck For an Open Relay.

λCheck For an Open Platen (11.8 Ohms)

λCheck For an Open Probe (1000 Ohms)

If any of these parts have failed, they should be replaced by an Authorized Prince Castle Service Agent.

λCheck For an Open Relay.

λCheck For an Open Platen (11.8 Ohms)

λCheck For an Open Probe (1000 Ohms)

If any of these parts have failed, they should be replaced by an Authorized Prince Castle Service Agent.

3.When the platen temperature reaches 36°or more above the set point temperature, the display will switch from “RDY” to “HI” and remain that way until the temperature of the platen drops within the original set point temperature.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (MOTOR)

To extend the life of the motor have a factory authorized technician add 2-3 drops of 3 in 1 oil on a monthly basis. OIL HOLE

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Prince Castle TX Series operating instructions Trouble Shooting, Preventive Maintenance Motor, Problem, Cause, Solution