Cleaning ......................... 28 10 Heating element ......................29 11 Wiring diagram ......................31 12 Test procedure for TRIAC AT (protection class II) ............. 32 13 Equipment required for Leister repair service ............34 14 Error messages and repair methods ................35...
These repair instructions are reserved exclusively for Leister service centres. Only experi- enced and qualified personnel trained by Leister Technologies AG, CH-6056 Kaegiswil, are allowed to do repair work on Leister tools. Additional national requirements relative to per- sonnel carrying out repair work are to be observed by each service centre.
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 4 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Errors and possible causes Error Possible cause Method of resolution No function Wiring error If the flex wires for power...
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Timer "Service recom- Check carbon brushes nouncement mended" elapsed (chapter 8.3.) Temperature limit switch Triac AT air flow is too little Clean air filters (according to acts often / over and over operating manual) Check nozzle for obstruction (clean or replace)
Error memory 1 Error memory 9 No heating output as long as the Triac AT is in service menu mode Numbers of more than 4 digits are displayed as ticker Quit service menu by disconnecting tool from rated voltage only...
First menu item pops up 5.2 Temperature unit Triac AT enables to display the set and actual temperatures in °C or °F units. Select °C or °F unit in the service menu. Menu item "Temperature unit" shows the selected temperature unit...
After expiration of a preset time limit the display shows the an- nouncement "Carbon brushes nearing end of life". The icon "Motor" flashes, but the Triac AT hot air tool may be used further on with no restrictions. As long as this time is not expired the menu item "Reset service recommended" shows the number of hours until expiration.
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 9 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 5.3.1 From software version 1.02 Menu item "Reset service recommended" indicates the number of hours until warning notice "Service recommended" will appear Reset warning notice "Service recommend-...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 10 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 5.3.2 Software version 1.01 and earlier Menu item "Reset service recommended" indicates the number of hours until warning notice "Service recommended" will appear Reset warning notice "Service recommend-...
Menu item "Operating hours counter" indi- cates the operating hours 5.5 Number of operation activations Triac AT increases the number of operation activations with each connection of the tool to line/mains voltage. Line/mains interrupts are recorded as well. Menu item "Number of operation activa- tions"...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 12 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Menu item "Error code memory" indicates recorded error code (Error message and troubleshooting see chapter 14) Note: The error code is of three digits; low-...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 13 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Electronics Caution: The following test procedure sometimes requires the tool to be connect- ed to the line/mains. Insure the tool is disconnected from the line/mains before any work is commenced! 6.1 Opening tool...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 14 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 6.1.1 Handle Replace handle if it is fairly worn out (abrasion, mechanical damage) or if the rubber is refrac- tory or extremely soaked (sticky).
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 15 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Electric components 7.1 Power supply cord - Check power supply cord for mechanical damages (jacket insulation, sharp kink, plug)
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 16 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Insert replacement power supply cord from outside into the handle Insert power supply cord into cord guard Press slotted screw driver size 1 in terminal;...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 17 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 7.2 Internal wiring Check all flex wires for breaks, short circuits and mechanical damages Check correct wiring. Terminal and flex wires are of the same color (compare with illustra-...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 18 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 7.3 Thermocouple Open tool according to chapter 6.1 Check thermocouple for mechanical damages Check correct connection of thermocouple (ob- serve color code;...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 19 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 7.4 Electronic circuit boards Caution! The following measurement sometimes requires the tool to be connected to the line/mains. Insure the tool is disconnected from the line/mains before any work is commenced! 7.4.1 Visual inspection...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 20 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Power supply (blue and brown flex wire): Press slotted screw driver in terminal, con- nect flex wires Signal lines: Connect flex wires without op- erating terminal levers;...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 21 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Detach rear electronic circuit support which is snapped on the motor end bell Remove power supply cord: Press slotted...
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7.4.5 Function check of the electronic circuit board in the handle When switching on the replacement electronic circuit the first time the software requires an initial operation test. Connect Triac AT to rated voltage (accord- ing to nameplate) Start Triac AT by pressing e-Drive control button for a long time (at least 1 second) Display indicates "Test 2"...
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(may be altered in service menu, chapter 5.2); then tool starts heating Triac AT heats with maximum power (pos- sibly reduced by heating element protection only); blower runs on level 3; display shows thermocouple temperature without addition of ambient temperature;...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 24 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Motor 8.1 Function check Caution! The following measurement sometimes requires the tool to be connected to the line/mains. Insure the tool is disconnected from the line/mains before any work is commenced! 1.
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 25 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Open tool according to chapter 6.1 Carefully bend up the ear of the carbon brush support and remove carbon brush...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 26 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 8.4 Replace motor Open tool according to chapter 6.1 Remove motor flex wires: Extract flex wires off the supports on the motor...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 27 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 8.5 Replace impellers Replace impellers if they are damaged or essentially deformed. We advise polluted impellers to be replaced rather than to be cleaned.
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 28 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Move the lower impeller to the top; as soon as it is enough far from the bottom, it may be removed the same way as the upper tur- bine.
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 29 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 10 Heating element Loosen PT pan head cap screws KA35x20 (4x) and remove heater tube with mica tube Heating element may be removed now; gas-...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 30 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Prior to assembling the heating element assemble thermocouple to print adapter front as described in chapter 7.4.3; connect all flex wires, then insert entire sub-...
INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 31 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Assemble heater tube; make sure both grooves match cams of the blower housing Tighten head caps screws KA35x20 (4x) to cross 11 Wiring diagram Print adapter rear 100...230V...
Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified 12 Test procedure for TRIAC AT (protection class II) Insulation test Function check of the high voltage tester: Shorten tips Signal lamp illuminates and horn sounds Apply a high voltage of 2500V (release current < 30mA) for 1 second between line/mains plug and protection tube of the heating element;...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 33 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Check air outlet temperature: Insert external thermocouple 5mm into the center of the tubular nozzle; thermocouple must not touch nozzle at all Temperature 700°C (1290°F) ±...
0000: consecutive number Company label LEISTER must be neatly printed on the handle Warnings must be printed on the handle Check power supply cord mechanically and electrically (correct plug type for country, conductor cross-section as per rated current) ...
Revision: A Modified 14 Error messages and repair methods The Triac AT display indicates error messages as hex codes. They are saved in the error memory. Several error codes are indicated with special views (see column Reason). Error no. Reason...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 36 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Error no. Reason Description / Repair method(s) E020h Zero crossing detection fail Zero crossing detection of line/mains voltage failed 1.) Replace print adapter rear (chapter 7.4.4)
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 37 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Error no. Reason Description / Repair method(s) E054h Write fault error on serial Communication error print adapter rear / print adapter front...
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INN_FO_29 Repair Instructions Page 38 / 38 TRIAC AT Created 05.03.12 PRI Leister Technologies AG Released 19.03.12 PRI Revision: A Modified Error no. Reason Description / Repair method(s) E072h - Overvoltage Over-, respectively undervoltage at test 2 (initial operation) If operating voltage is correct, print adapter front is defective or...