Interroll Drum motor series i, S, S/A, D
Troubleshooting
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Version 4.1 (06/2015) en-US 
Translation of original instruction manual
Fault Possible cause Remedy
Belt not correctly adjusted / 
belt does not run centered
Material deposits on drum 
motor/rollers/belt
Ensure that belt and drum shell are not being blocked and all 
rollers and drum shells can turn freely.
Check belt connection.
Material deposits on rollers Check whether material detaches itself and ensure that the 
cleaning devices function correctly.
Defective or poorly fixed belt Check belt condition and belt connections.
Belt tension higher on one side Ensure that the belt tension is equal on both sides.
Check whether continuous connection of belt was done in 
parallel.
Top/bottom rollers not 
correctly adjusted
Check adjustment of support and returning rollers.
Start roller/end roller/interim 
roller not correctly adjusted
Check adjustment of drum motor and roller.
Conveyor frame not correctly 
adjusted
Ensure that the conveyor frame is rectangular, parallel and 
straight over the entire length.
Feeding materials from one 
side
Check force or friction at transfer point.
Belt profile not connected with 
drum profile
Ensure that belt and drum profile match and are correctly 
connected and adjusted.
Drum camber too low for belt Check belt / drum motor specifications.
Oil exiting at shaft seal Shaft seal worn Check whether negative chemical or aggressive materials/
conditions are present.
Check operating service life of seals.
Shaft seal damaged Ensure that there are no steel residues, material deposits or 
other particles at the seals.
Cap bearing damaged / worn Check whether the belt is tensioned or loaded too much.
Check whether water or chemicals have entered.
Excess grease in labyrinth seal Check whether oil or grease is exiting. Oil remains fluid and 
grease hardens when it cools down.
Remove excess grease. If the problem persists, contact local 
Interroll dealer.
Small amount of grease exiting in the S-series is normal and 
not a problem.
Oil exiting at the cable/
terminal box
Loose cable connection socket
Defect at internal cable seal
Ensure that cable connection socket and seals are tight and not 
stressed by overheating or chemicals.
Loose cable connection socket
Seal at terminal box defective
Ensure that cable connection socket and seals at terminal box 
are tight and not stressed by overheating or chemicals.