18 – English
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
*If there are large amounts of dust in the filter housing it means that there is some kind of problem with the filter.
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WARNING! Most accidents involving machines occur during trouble shooting, service and
maintenance as staff have to locate themselves within the machine’s risk area. Prevent accidents
by being alert and by planning and preparing the work.
The engine should be switched off during operations described in this chapter unless otherwise
stated.
All checks involving electric components should only be performed by a licensed electrician.
Problem Possible Cause Possible action
The machine does not start
The machine has no incomming or
outgoing power.
Check that the power cable is connected
and the machine turned on.
Have a licensed electrician check the
presence of power at the top of the left
side contactor. If no power at the
contactors, test for presence of power at
the power source.
Damaged cables. Contact a licensed electrician.
Circuit breaker has triggered. Make sure the circuit breaker is active.
The machine makes a low humming
sound when switched to ON
Phase error. Only two phases
present. Switch off machine
immediately to aviod motor burn-out.
Contact a licensed electrician.
Dust in the motor impellers. Contact a licensed electrician.
Burned out motor. Contact your service agent.
The machine is blowing instead of
sucking when on a different power
source
Phase relay fault.
Unplug the machine and have a
licensed electrician change L1 and L3
on the motor and test for suction to
confirm failed phase relay.
The machine will run but there is not
power at the accessory power outlet
Unit not correctly connected.
Check that the unit is correctly
connected and properly powered up.
(Eg. safety breaker and emergency stop
are in the correct position on the
grinder.)
Contact problems in electrical
cabinet.
Contact a licensed electrician.
The machine does not have much
suction
The filter is blocked Clean or replace the filter.
Cyclone is clogged.
Use compressed air or a brush to clean
the cyclone screw and container.
The machine is blowing dust out the
exhaust
The filter is not correctly fitted. Ensure the filters are fitted correctly.
The filter has become detached. Ensure the filters are fitted correctly.
Holes or perforations in the cone
filter.
Replace the filter.
Purge does not clean filter and/or
does not work.
Compressed air hose has come
loose or broken.
Check the hoses from the compressor,
pressure switch and purge tank.
Filter on compressor is clogged.
Clean or change the filter on the
compressor.
Compressor running continuously. Filter on compressor is clogged.
Clean or change the filter on the
compressor.