Sterling 882, 0, 238 manual Troubleshooting, Powder Hopper Loaders, normal

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Powder Hopper Loaders

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

 

No power to control box.

Plug in power cord. Check

 

main disconnect.

 

 

 

Power switch is off.

Turn ON control box.

 

Fuse is blown.

Replace the MDL 10 fuse.

 

The bin below the hopper

Unit resumes operation when

 

the material level drops; this is

 

loader is filled to capacity.

 

normal.

 

 

 

Fouled flapper discharge

Remove obstruction; check for

 

free movement of flapper

Hopper loader does not

valve.

assembly.

 

work.

Build-up on flapper.

Clean and readjust for material

 

flow characteristics.

 

 

 

Loose control wiring.

Secure all terminal

 

connections.

 

 

 

Blowback and motor

Reattach blowback and/or

 

connections are not secure.

motor connections.

 

Power switch has failed.

Replace switch.

 

Reed switch has failed.

Replace reed switch, adjust

 

magnet.

 

 

 

Circuit board has failed.

Replace circuit board.

 

The bin below the hopper

Unit resumes operation when

 

the material level drops; this is

 

loader is filled to capacity.

 

normal.

 

 

Vacuum motor does not

Motor assembly is not properly

Plug motor assembly into the

connected to the controller.

controller enclosure.

work.

Fuse is blown.

Replace fuse with an MDL 10

 

 

fuse.

 

 

 

Motor requires servicing.

Repair or replace motor as

 

needed.

 

 

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Sterling 882, 0, 238 manual Troubleshooting, Powder Hopper Loaders, normal