Chart 1 Troubleshooting
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Cable kinking or breaking. |
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| Cable is being forced. |
| Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work. | |
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| Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter. |
| Use 5/8″ cables in 3″ to 6″ lines. Use Trap Leader | |
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| Motor switched to reverse. |
| Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe. | |
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| Cable exposed to acid. |
| Clean and oil cables routinely. | |
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| Cable worn out. |
| If cable is worn, replace it. | |
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Drum stops while pedal is |
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| Hole in pedal or connecting hose. |
| Replace damaged component. | |
depressed. Restarts when |
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| Hole in diaphragm switch. |
| If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace | |
pedal is |
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| diaphragm switch. | |
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Drum turns in one direc- |
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| Faulty reverse switch. |
| Replace switch. | |
tion but not the other. |
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Ground Fault Circuit Inter- |
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| Damaged power cord. |
| Replace cord set. | |
rupter trips when machine |
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| Short circuit in motor. |
| Take motor to authorized service center. | |
is plugged in or when foot |
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| Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. |
| Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault | ||
pedal is depressed. |
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| Circuit Interrupter. |
Motor turning but drum |
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| Torque limiter slipping because cable is being forced. |
| Do not force cable. | |
is not. |
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Autofeed does not work |
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| Autofeed is not routinely cleaned and fills with debris. |
| Disassemble autofeed and clean monthly. | |
properly. |
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| Autofeed is not greased enough. |
| Apply grease to fittings weekly. | |
Autofeed does not nest |
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| Drum may not be tight onto rear gear box drive. |
| Nest drum tightly to rear drive lug. | ||
properly. |
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Machine wobbles or |
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| Engage kickstand. |
moves when cleaning |
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| Kickstand not engaged. |
| Set on level surface. | |
a drain. |
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Wiring Diagram
115V/60Hz
Wire Nut
White
Black
Air Switch
Green
Keyway
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Black | Red |
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| Black |
| Blue |
F/O/R | Motor |
Switch |
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