Trouble Shooting Guide - Glastender GT-18 Series Operation Manual

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Trouble or Situation
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
moving
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
Glastender, Inc. • 5400 North Michigan Road • Saginaw, MI • 48604-9780
800.748.0423 • 989.752.4275 • Fax 989.752.4444 • www.glastender.com

Trouble Shooting Guide

Cause
1.
No power (Power light "off.")
2.
Defective start switch
3.
Wire connections poor, loose, or bro-
ken.
1.
Incoming water does not reach mini-
mum 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 con-
tainer.
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 hold-
ing tank.
2.
Detergent container empty.
3.
Poor water conditions.
4.
Chemicals not adjusted properly.
5.
No hot water.
Remedy
1.
Check power source.
2.
Replace start switch.
3.
Re-crimp and/or replace wire connec-
tion.
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 fail-
ure.
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 con-
tainer.
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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