Model W1823 (Mfg. Since 9/10)
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. | Stop button is pushed in. | 1. | Rotate stop button clockwise so it pops out and is |
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| reset. |
| 2. | Remote control batteries are | 2. | Replace batteries. |
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| 3. | Remote control frequency is | 3. | Reprogram the receiver to the remote control |
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| incorrect. |
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| 4. | Power supply fuse or circuit | 4. | Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical |
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| breaker has tripped. |
| shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old |
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| or has tripped many times. |
| 5. | Contactor/transformer at fault. | 5. | Test/replace contactor or transformer. |
| 6. | Thermal overload has tripped. | 6. | Allow motor and overload to cool, push overload |
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| button back in. Reduce machine load/improve |
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| motor fan air flow for better cooling. |
| 7. | Start capacitor is at fault. | 7. | Replace start capacitor. |
| 8. | Remote control or receiver at | 8. | Replace remote control or receiver. |
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| fault. |
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| 9. | Motor is at fault. | 9. | Replace motor. |
Motor runs slower than | 1. | Poor electrical connection. | 1. | Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or |
normal. |
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| overheated electrical connections and repair. |
| 2. | Run capacitor at fault. | 2. | Replace run capacitor. |
| 3. | Motor is wired incorrectly. | 3. | Have the power source voltage checked and check |
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| wiring. |
| 4. | Impeller is loose on the motor | 4. | Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the |
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| shaft. |
| motor shaft or the impeller hub is damaged. |
| 5. | Motor is at fault. | 5. | Replace the motor. |
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Loud, repetitious noise, | 1. | Dust collector is not on a flat | 1. | Stabilize the dust collector. |
squealing, or excessive |
| surface and wobbles. |
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vibration coming from dust | 2. | Impeller fan is damaged and | 2. | Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for |
collector. |
| unbalanced. |
| dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any |
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| damage is found. |
| 3. | The motor mounting is loose. | 3. | Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are |
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| tight. |
| 4. | Motor fan cover is dented, causing | 4. | Replace motor fan cover. |
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| the motor fan to hit the cover |
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| while spinning. |
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| 5. | Impeller is loose on the motor | 5. | Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the |
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| shaft. |
| motor shaft or the impeller hub is damaged. |
| 6. | Motor bearings at fault. | 6. | Replace the motor. |
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