Cleaning Your Air Mover; User Servicing/Troubleshooting Instructions - RIDGID AM25600 Manuel Du Propriétaire

SP6786-1 AM2560 Air Mover

Cleaning Your Air Mover

If the polypropylene housing becomes
soiled it may be wiped off with a damp
cloth.
User Servicing / Troubleshooting
Instructions
WARNING: Unplug before any disassembly or servicing.
!
PROBLEM CAUSE
Unit will not run. 1. No power to unit.
2. Switch not on.
3. Switch is faulty.
4. Faulty/broken cord or
Unit runs but air 1. Unit has been severely jolted
mover makes
loud scraping
noise. 2. Unit has been severely jolted
Unit runs but 1. Severe jolt has bent motor
vibrates
excessively.
2. Blower wheel blade damaged.
3. Dirt build up on one side of
Unit runs but 1. Blower wheel is jammed
blower wheel
does not turn.
2. Capacitor wire has broken/
3. Housing has been damaged
Unit runs briefly, 1. Motor bearings are failing or
then shuts off
on overload.
2. Intake grille and /or exhaust
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motor wire.
causing blower wheel to rub
against housing.
causing housing to deform.
shaft causing unit to be out of
balance.
Air Mover blower wheel.
against housing.
come loose, capacitor has
failed.
such that it presses on blower
wheel.
motor has developed an
internal electrical fault.
grille is obstructed.
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! WARNING: After servicing, any
safety device (includes grilles,
impeller, etc.) should be reinstalled
or remounted.
SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
2. Place in "ON" position.
3. Replace switch.
4. Perform continuity check, using
volt/amp meter. Repair/replace
faulty broken wire.
1. Remove motor and replace
damaged motor or motor mounts,
as needed.
2. Replace blower wheel or damaged
housing.
1. Remove and replace motor.
2. Replace blower wheel if necessary.
3. Clean blower wheel blades.
1. Remove motor and replace
damaged motor mounts. Replace
blower wheel if necessary.
2. Repair/replace wires/motor as
necessary.
3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1. Replace motor.
2. Remove obstruction.