Distek Evolution 6100 - Page 98

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Operation Manual: Evolution Series
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Mechanical
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Loosen the screws (big) slightly
until you get a slight movement of
the spindle in question.
Loosen or tighten one of the
setscrews until you can set the
pointer of the gauge between the
low and high deflection of the
meter.
Carefully start tightening the big
screws making sure that the
pointer of the gauge only moves
slightly.
Shaft
wobble/run out
Shaft
Refer to “Shaft wobble/run out”.
Vessels Non-Distek
vessels
Replace non-Distek vessels (Distek
vessels have a tighter inside
diameter tolerance).
Mounting
Check the installation of the
centering arm making sure that
the plastic nylon post is flush with
the arm.
Vessel
centering arm
assembly
Centering
arm
Replace if centering arm is broken
or has defects.
Paddle and
basket height
Height block
Refer to manual for “Paddle and
Basket Height Adjustment”.
Shaft collars Locking
collars
Make sure that when locking the
shaft collars the shaft does not
move (slightly push down the
shaft while locking the collars).
APPARATUS
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Vessels Non-Distek
vessels
Replace non-Distek vessels (Distek
vessels have a tighter inside
diameter tolerance).
Brake tension Tension
Adjust the tension of the brake
assembly.
Drive posts Guide posts
Clean drive post.
Use cloth dampened with alcohol
and wipe dry.
DRIVE HEAD
MOVEMENT
DIFFICLUT TO
RAISE AND LOWER
Gas Spring Gas Spring
Replace if gas spring is found
defective (pressure leakage).
Drive belts Drive belts
tension
Check for drive belts tension.
Adjust if necessary.
NOISE IN DRIVE
ASSEMBLY
Drive motor Brushes
Check the drive motor’s
conductive brushes for wear.
Replace the brushes if necessary.