Woodstock W1810, W1809, W1808 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

SERVICE

W1808/W1809/W1810 Cyclone Dust Collectors

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop!

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start.	1.	Power supply fuse or circuit	1. Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical
		breaker has tripped.		shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old
				or has tripped many times.
	2.	Toggle switch is broken inside.	2.	Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check
				switch terminals for continuity, and replace switch
				if required.
	3.	Thermal protection circuit.	3.	Unplug machine, open magnetic switch cover,
		Breaker amperage is set too low,		turn amperage dial on Thermal Protection Circuit
		or motor is at fault.		Breaker to a higher amperage setting. If switch is
				maxed out, replace motor.
	4.	Controller batteries are dead.	4.	Replace batteries.
	5.	Start capacitor is at fault.	5.	Replace start capacitor.
	6.	Remote circuit board has failed.	6.	Replace remote circuit board.
	7.	Motor is at fault.	7.	Replace motor.
Motor runs slower than	1.	Poor electrical connection.	1. Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or
normal.				overheated electrical connections and repair.
	2.	Run capacitor has failed.	2.	Replace run capacitor.
	3.	Remote circuit board has failed.	3.	Replace remote circuit board.
	4.	Motor is wired incorrectly.	4.	Have the power source voltage checked for 220V
				and check wiring.
	5.	Motor is at fault.	5.	Replace the motor.
Loud, repetitious noise, or	1.	Dust collector is not on a flat	1.	Stabilize the dust collector.
excessive vibration coming		surface and wobbles.
from dust collector.	2.	Impeller fan is damaged and	2.	Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for
		unbalanced.		dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any
				damage is found.
	3.	The motor mounting is loose.	3.	Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are
				tight.
	4.	Motor fan cover is dented, causing	4.	Replace motor fan cover.
		the motor fan to hit the cover
		while spinning.
	5.	Impeller is loose on the motor	5.	Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the
		shaft.		motor shaft and the impeller hub is damaged.
Dust collector does not	1.	Dust collection drum is full.	1.	Empty collection drum.
adequately collect dust or	2.	Filter is dirty.	2.	Clean filter.
chips; poor performance.	3.	There is a restriction in the duct	3.	Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and
		line.		unblock the restriction in the duct line. A plumbing
				snake may be necessary.
	4.	The dust collector is too far away	4.	Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of
		from the point of suction, or there		suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends.
		are too many sharp bends in the		Refer to System Design, beginning on Page 31.
		ducting.
	5.	The lumber is wet and not flowing	5.	Process lumber with less than 20% moisture
		through the dust lines smoothly.		content.
	6.	There is a leak in the ducting, or a	6.	Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks. Close
		series of small leaks, or too many		dust ports for lines not being used. Refer to System
		open ports.		Design on Page 31 for more solutions.
	7.	There are not enough open branch	7.	Open 1 or 2 more blast gates to different branch
		lines at one time, thereby causing		lines to allow the velocity in the main line to
		a velocity drop in the main line..		increase.

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