Troubleshooting - Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER 108 Installation Instruction

FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System

Troubleshooting

Problem
Delivery system will not run.
Motor overloads after running
briefly.
MA1032F
Possible Cause
No power to the system.
Bin level switch has stopped
the system due to lack of feed
in the boot.
Motor overloaded and stopped. Check for foreign material in the
Safety switch actuated in the
Control Unit (red pilot light will
be lit).
Motor too small.
Low voltage (motor runs slow
and overheats).
Foreign object in the auger
(motor runs, stalls, then auger
spins in reverse).
Motor wired in reverse (motor
runs, stalls, no feed conveyed).
Boot Anchor tight.
Wet feed being conveyed or
allowed to stand in auger
tubes. Defective motor (over
heats without load).
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER
TO THE SYSTEM WHEN
SERVICING OR MAINTAINING
THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT POWER MAY
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Service and maintenance work should be
done by a qualified technician only.
Corrective Action
Check circuits, fuses, and on-off
switches on the equipment.
Check feed supply and for pos-
sible bridging.
line. Push the motor reset but-
ton.
Determine reason for feed pack-
ing in the Control Unit. Feed
level switch out of adjustment?
Use recommended size motor
for line length.
Check line voltage at the motor;
use adequate size wire in cir-
cuits.
Check auger line, pull auger to
remove objects.
Disconnect power and change
wire connections (direct drive
power unit shaft at rear of motor
turns clockwise).
Check for Anchor binding.
Clean auger and tubes; avoid
conveying wet feed or empty
line after each feeding.
Replace motor.
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