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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedies
Unit will not operate
Low Supply Power
Charge Battery
Incorrect Polarity / poor
connection
Check connection
Fuse Blown
Check fuse in control box
Control Box Fault
Contact distributor / Chapman
Spinner Motor does not
operate even though
shutter is working
Main Fuse Blown
Replace main motor fuse
Shortage in wiring
Check wiring for damage
Motor Fault
Replace motor, contact distributor
Shutter does not operate
Poor connection
Check plug is clean and moisture
free
Obstruction
Check for blockage
Fuse blown
Check fuse inside control box
Actuator damaged
Replace
No material is fed
Jammed actuator plate or spinner
Check for blockages and remove
Hopper bridging
Agitate hopper contents
Feed-rate varies
Blockage or hopper bridging
Check and clear
Feed leaking out
Jammed shutter plate
Check for blockages and remove
Other obstruction
Clear and check
Spinner switched off before shutter
Follow procedure
–
close shutter
before stopping spinner motor
