Trouble Shooting Guide - Glastender GT-18 Operation Manual

Gt-18 series glasswashers
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T
S
rouble or
iTuaTion
A. Unit does not run
B. Unit experiences a long delay (up to
two minutes) before beginning a cycle.
C. Conveyor runs but holding tank not
filling
D. Conveyor moves intermittently
E. Water recirculating, conveyor not mov-
ing
F.
Water not recirculating
G. Water leaking from recirculating pump
housing - water on floor
H. Glasses slimy or soapy at end of cycle
I.
Recirculating water pressure low
J.
Detergent, sanitizer, and/or rinse aid
not feeding properly
K. Poor washing results
T
S
rouble
c
auSe
1.
No power (Power light "off.")
2.
Defective start switch
3.
Wire connections poor, loose, or broken.
1.
Incoming water does not reach minimum
operating temperature.
1.
Water "off."
2.
Bad water valve.
1.
Loose belt.
1.
Obstruction in tank area
2.
Conveyor not engaged with conveyor
drive shaft.
3.
Defective drive motor.
4.
Defective or loose belt.
1.
Completely plugged pump inlet screen.
2.
Defective recirculating pump.
1.
Defective pump seal.
2.
Pump housing cracked.
1.
Sanitizer feed line in detergent container.
2.
Improper Rinse Aid setting.
1.
Spray box not latched properly.
2.
Partially plugged pump inlet screen.
3.
Missing or worn spray box gasket.
1.
Chemical container is empty.
2.
Feed lines will not fill.
1.
Clogged spray nozzles and dirty holding
tank.
2.
Detergent container empty.
3.
Poor water conditions.
4.
Chemicals not adjusted properly.
5.
No hot water.
Glastender, Inc. • 5400 North Michigan Road • Saginaw, MI • 48604-9780
800.748.0423 • 989.752.4275 • Fax 989.752.4444 • www.glastender.com
G
hooTinG
uide
r
emedy
1.
Check power source.
2.
Replace start switch.
3.
Re-crimp and/or replace wire connection.
1.
See Thermostat Control information on
page 4 and check temperature of water
source.
1.
Turn water "on."
2.
Test valve, replace if necessary.
1.
Tighten belt by first loosening the four
motor mount towards front and retighten
bolts. Caution: Excessive belt tension could
cause drive motor failure.
1.
Remove obstruction.
2.
Rotate conveyor until it engages.
3.
Replace drive motor.
4.
Replace or tighten belt.
1.
Clean pump inlet screen.
2.
Replace recirculating pump.
1.
Replace pump seal.
2.
Replace housing.
1.
Clean line and place in proper container.
2.
Adjust chemical setting (see page 3).
1.
Latch spray box properly.
2.
Clean pump inlet screen.
Refer to cleaning instructions.
3.
Replace gasket.
1.
Refill or replace container(s).
2.
Replace defective parts. Notes: The
detergent, sanitizer, or rinse aid product
advances in the line on each stroke of the
pump. The product should hold position
between strokes. If the product falls back
toward the supply container, one or more
of the following conditions may exist:
a. Debris in pump,
b. Split feed line, or
c. Bad pump tube.
Replace parts as necessary.
1.
Clean unit. See cleaning instructions.
2.
Fill container.
3.
Have filter or softener installed.
4.
Call chemical technician.
5.
Check temperature of water source.
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