Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Operation Manual: Evolution Series
Mechanical
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Idler wheels Idler wheels
Inspect the idler wheels especially
the bearings for any sign of wear.
Lubricate the bearings if
necessary.
Replace the idler wheel assembly.
Pulleys Pulleys
Inspect the pulleys for any cracks
that may cause the setscrews to
loosen up. This will cause the
pulley to rotate around the
spindle shaft.
Drive belts
tension
Check drive belts tension.
Adjust if necessary.
Lubrication
Lubricate the drive belts with
vacuum grease.
Drive belts
Drive belts
Replace the drive belts if
necessary.
Drive motor Brushes
Check the drive motor’s
conductive brushes for wear.
Replace the brushes if necessary.
Idler wheels Idler wheels
Inspect idler wheels especially
bearings for any sign of wear.
Lubricate bearings if necessary.
Replace idler wheel assembly.
Other
equipment
Instruments
and
equipment
Make sure that there are no units
that can produce excessive
vibration when they are turned on
(filtration systems, shakers, etc.).
EXCESS VIBRATION
Pulleys Pulleys
Inspect the pulleys for any cracks
that may cause the setscrews to
loosen up (this will cause the
pulley to rotate around the
spindle shaft).
Replace cracked or defective
pulleys.
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