Rev. Date: 3/14/18 Page 30
MODEL #500
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
This unit is backed by a warranty for manufacturer's defects. If machine needs service during that
time, call your supplier immediately. Do not attempt to service, as this voids warranty.
IMPORTANT
At any signs of trouble with your machine, stop immediately, disconnect power and call your
supplier. Refer to General Maintenance section of this manual for further details. Always discon-
nect electrical power before making inspection or repairs.
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
A. Check machine agitators or airlock for foreign objects and
remove. Refer to General Maintenance to flip up hopper for
access to airlock.
B. Check and retension chains.
A. Gradually increase blower control setting and/or close
slidegate until condition improves.
B. Check hose. Remove hose from airlock outlet and check
for blocked material. Clean out by shaking hose. Connect
hose to airlock, turn blowers on high (no agitator/feed) for
a few moments and try to free blockage.
C. Check insulation hose and blower hoses on machine for
damage. Check connections. Tighten hose clamps to
eliminate air leakage.
D. Check for misaligned agitator tines.
E. Flip up hopper, inspect airlock seals and plates for damage
or wear. Refer to page 15 and 16 of General Maintenance
and follow instructions for replacing seals.
F. Check for proper shredder direction. (See page 15 of
Mechanical Settings.)
A. Reduce air into system by decreasing blower control
setting and opening slidegate.
B. Use internal wetting system.
Problem
1) Loud knocking sound.
2) Poor output or uneven flow through the hose.
3) Too much dust on open blow.
To Next Page
Loading...