7 | Troubleshooting | ||
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Powder Hopper Loaders |
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Problem | Possible cause | Solution | |
| No power to control box. | Plug in power cord. Check | |
| main disconnect. | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| Fouled flapper discharge | Remove obstruction; check for | |
| free movement of flapper | ||
Hopper loader does not | valve. | ||
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work. | Clean and readjust for material | ||
| flow characteristics. | ||
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| Loose control wiring. | Secure all terminal | |
| connections. | ||
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| 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. | ||
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| 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. | ||
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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 | ||
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| fuse. | ||
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| Motor requires servicing. | Repair or replace motor as | |
| needed. | ||
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