Power Fist 1 HP Dust Collector Mode D'emploi page 8

V 1.50
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Motor will not
1. Power supply fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
start, or it growls
on start up.
2. Toggle switch is broken inside.
3. Start capacitor is at fault.
4. Motor fan cover is dented, stopping the fan from
5. Motor is at fault.
1. Poor electrical connection.
Motor runs
slower than
2. Low power source voltage
normal.
3. Motor is at fault
1. Dust collector is not on a flat surface and
2. Impeller fan is damaged and unbalanced.
Loud repetitious
noise, or
excessive
3. The motor mounting is loose.
bibration coming
from dust
collector.
4. Impeller is loose on the motor shaft.
5. Motor fan cover is dented, causing the motor fan
1. Dust collection bag is full.
2. There is a restriction at the inlet grate.
Dust collector does
notadequately
collect dust
3. The dust collector is too far away from the point
or chips; poor
performance.
4. The lumber is wet and not flowing through the
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
being able to spin.
wobbles.
to hit the cover while spinning.
of suction, or there are too many sharp bends in
the ducting.
dust lines smoothly
1 HP Dust Collector
1. Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for
2. Disconnect power, and use an ohmmeter to check
3. Replace start capacitor.
4. Replace motor fan cover (and fan, if damaged).
5. Replace motor.
1. Inspect eh power supply for loose, corroded or
2. Have the power source voltage checked; reduce the
3. Replace the motor.
1. Stabilize the dust collector.
2. Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for
3. Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are
4. Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the
5. Replace motor fan cover.
1. Empty bags.
2. Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and
3. Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of
4. Process lumber with less than 20% moisture
CORRECTIVE ACTION
electricalshorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if
it is old or has tripped many times.
switch terminals for continuity, and replace switch
if required.
overheated electrical connections and reapir.
length of extension cord.
dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any
damage is found.
tight.
motor shaft and the impeller hub are damaged.
clean debris from the inlet grate (and wire-
connector, if installed).
suction, and rework ducting without shrp bends.
content.
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