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Troubleshooting Table (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Compactor stops during operation. 1. Uneven load may cause trash
bucket to shift forward opening
the door.
1. Gently push the door closed
until the door actuator engages
the interlock switch. This will
activate the ram until it returns
to the up position. Open trash
bucket and reposition any
objects that may be causing the
uneven load.
2. Uneven load may cause ram to
wedge in trash basket.
2. It may be necessary to remove
cabinet and reverse screw
assemblies manually.
Compaction cycle repeats without
pressing START.
Control board defective. Replace control board or complete
display module assembly.
After pressing START and closing
the door, ram reverses direction
repeatedly for 3 seconds and shuts
o.
1. Lower limit switch defective. 1. Replace lower limit switch.
2. Centrifugal switch defective. 2. Replace centrifugal switch
assembly.
Ram runs down for 3 seconds and
motor stops.
1. Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
1. Replace upper limit switch
assembly.
2. Defective centrifugal switch. 2. Replace centrifugal switch
assembly.
Motor hums after ram returns to the
up position.
Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch assembly.
Ram continues to run with the door
open.
Defective interlock switch. Replace interlock switch assembly.
Ram runs down and doesn’t return
up. Motor hums after reaching the
bottom position.
Defective upper limit switch
assembly.
Replace upper limit switch assembly.
Ram runs down and stops (operates
as it would in AUTO DELAY compact
mode).
Control board defective. Replace control board or complete
display module assembly.
Trash compactor noise level
increases during operation.
NOTE: Due to the number of moving
components, it is expected that
operating noise may increase over
the life of the product.
1. Worn or damaged drive
components.
1. Inspect power mechanism
and replace damaged or worn
components.
2. Lack of lubrication on moving
components.
2. Inspect power mechanism
and regrease components on
mechanism as necessary. It
is recommended to use high
quality wheel bearing grease.
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