SuperMax 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MOTORS

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TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX
Any operating problems with the SUPERMAX sanding performance, check the following listings
drum sander will likely occur most often during for potential causes and solutions; it may also pay
the period that you are becoming familiar with its to review the previous sections in this manual on
components and their adjustments. If you are setting up and operating your machine.
experiencing a problem affecting the machine’s
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MOTORS
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Motors do not start.
1. Main power cord
Plug in primary power
unplugged from receptacle.
cord.
2. Circuit fuse blown or circuit
Replace fuse or retrip
breaker tripped.
breaker (after
determining cause).
3. Drum motor thermal
Reset after allowing to cool;
overload protector tripped
check circuit and/or reduce load
(single phase only).
or slow feed rate.
Magnetic starter thermal
overload protector tripped
(SUPERMAX SE single and
three phase models).
Drum motor
overloads.
1. Inadequate circuit.
2. Machine overloaded.
Check electrical requirements.
Use slower feed rate and/or
reduce depth of cut.
Conveyor
motor oscillates.
1. Motor not properly
aligned.
2. Shaft collar worn.
3. Drive roller bent.
Loosen housing bolts,
run motor, retighten bolts.
Replace shaft collar (page 5).
Replace drive roller (page 31).
Drum motor
or conveyor gear
motor stalls.
1. Excessive depth of cut.
Reduce depth of cut;
reduce feed rate.