7.1 MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS 7 FAULT FINDING
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7.1.2 Smell
7.1.3 Noise
7.1.4 Speed too low
7.1.5 Speed too high
Cause Corrective action
Normal occurrence during start while the friction
blocks are slipping.
None.
If smell continues when separator is at full speed,
stop the separator and replace friction blocks.
Oil level in oil sump too low. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Cause Corrective action
Height position of paring disc is incorrect. Stop the separator, measure and adjust the height.
Bearing(s) damaged or worn. Renew all bearings.
Cause Corrective action
Friction blocks are oily or worn. Clean or renew friction blocks.
Bowl is not closed or leaking. Dismantle the bowl and check.
Motor failure. Repair the motor.
Bearing(s) damaged. Renew all bearings.
Incorrect transmission parts (60 Hz belt pulley for
50
Hz power supply).
Cause Corrective action
Incorrect transmission parts (50 Hz belt pulley for
60
Hz power supply).
W
A
R
N
I
N
G
!
Stop and change the belt transmission to
suit the power supply frequency.
W
A
R
N
I
N
G
!
Stop and change the belt transmission to
suit the power supply frequency.