Parker SDC, Owner'S Manual

Shaker Dust Collector

  SDC Series

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6. Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Recommended Solutions

Motors for Blower 
or Shaker Will Not 
Start

Supply Power Not Operational

Check input power to motor circuits for proper  
voltage on all legs.

Improper Electrical Wiring

Check and correct internal motor wiring for proper 
connections based on the incoming line voltage. 
Check control voltage power supply (i.e. fuses,  
transformer, overloads etc.).

Dust Emissions 
From Clean Air 
Discharge

Filter Not Installed Properly

Check to make sure cambars are in the upright and 
locked positions. Inspect gasket on underside of 
tubesheet for damage.

New Filters are Not Seasoned

Allow filters to seed during normal operation.  
Emissions should dissipate after several hours  
of dust loading.

Insufficient Airflow

Blower Rotation is Reversed

All blower packages on the SDC should be  
rotating clock-wise when looking at the drive  
side of the motor.

Leak Downstream of Collection 
Hood

Check to make sure the filter access door of the 
cabinet is tightly closed. Check the drum connection 
and ductwork between the process and collector for 
leaking connections.

Filters Plugged

The filters either need to be cleaned or are at the end 
of their useful life.

Continual,  
Excessive  
Pressure Drop

Shaker Cleaning System Not 
Functioning Properly

Remove shaker mechanism access panel and 
inspect. Make sure all connections are tight and the 
drive shaft is securely attached to the shaker fingers.

Dust Storage Drum is Full

Empty drum and clean out hopper.

Filters Plugged

The filters either need to be cleaned or are at the end 
of their useful life.

Air Inlet and/or Ducting is  
Undersized

Increase air inlet and/or duct size to minimize static 
pressure losses. Follow ductwork design methods 
as listed in Industrial Ventilation Manual by American 
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.