Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Installation Manual
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Delivery system will
not run.
No power to the system. Check circuits, fuses, and
on-off switches on the equip-
ment.
Bin level switch has stopped
the system due to lack of feed
in the boot.
Check feed supply and for
possible bridging.
Motor overloaded and
stopped.
Check for foreign material in
the line. Push the motor reset
button.
Safety switch actuated in the
Control Unit (red pilot light will
be lit).
Determine reason for feed
packing in the Control Unit.
Feed level switch out of
adjustment?
Motor overloads after
running briefly.
Motor too small. Use recommended size motor
for line length.
Low voltage (motor runs slow
and overheats).
Check line voltage at the
motor; use adequate size wire
in circuits.
Foreign object in the auger
(motor runs, stalls, then
auger spins in reverse).
Check auger line, pull auger to
remove objects.
Motor wired in reverse (motor
runs, stalls, no feed con-
veyed).
Disconnect power and change
wire connections (direct drive
power unit shaft at rear of
motor turns clockwise).
Boot Anchor tight. Check for Anchor binding.
Wet feed being conveyed or
allowed to stand in auger
tubes. Defective motor (over
heats without load).
Clean auger and tubes; avoid
conveying wet feed or empty
line after each feeding.
Replace motor.
Trouble Shooting the FLEX-AUGER System
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE
EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Service and maintenance work should be done by a qualified technician only.
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