Trouble Shooting The Model Atf™ Plus Feeding System - Chore-Time ATF PLUS Installation And Operator's Manual

MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System
Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System
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.
Problem
None of the feeder lines will
operate.
Feeder line will not operate.
Motor overloads frequently.
Auger runs erratically.
Auger tube or boot wears out
rapidly (Noisy feeder operation)
Oil leaking out of seals on power
unit
Not enough feed supplied to the
feeder pans.
MF1814C
Possible Cause
No power supplied to equipment.
Time clock or relay defective.
Time clock improperly programmed. Refer to programming the time clock section
Power unit cord not plugged in
sufficiently to make contact.
Motor cord wires are broken at plug
or where cord enters motor.
Power units thermal overload
tripped.
Control unit switch defective or out
of adjustment.
Oil on new auger loads motor
excessively when feed is carried for
first time.
Inadequate power reaching motors.
Object caught in the auger; motor
runs, stalls, then auger spins in
reverse.
Frozen or cracked bearing at boot
anchor.
Insufficient stretch in auger.
Obstruction in auger.
Auger is bent or kinked
End of auger is riding up on anchor
weldment.
Gearhead vent plug not installed.
Defective gear head seal.
Insufficient time programmed on the
time clock.
Feeder line control unit switch out of
adjustment.
Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System
Corrective Action
Replace burned fuses or reset circuit breaker.
Make sure voltage required is supplied.
Replace time clock or relay.
and reprogram the time clock.
Check motor cord plug at control unit and
control unit plug at outlet for connection.
Check cord for continuity, replace if
Push motor overload reset button to reset.
Adjust switch according to the switch
adjustment procedure in the maintenance
Polish auger by running 50 lb. (20 kg)
increments of feed out to pans.
Check line voltage at the motors. Wiring of
adequate size is essential to feeder operation.
Check hopper boot, control unit and pan
outlets. Remove obstruction.
Replace bearing. Slowly ease auger back
into tube. Be careful no to damage the
bearing when reinserting the auger.
Shorten the auger.
Remove obstruction.
Repair or replace damaged auger.
Auger must not be positioned over weld on
anchor. Check for bent or damaged auger.
Replace plastic shipping plug with vent plug.
Replace seal.
Add more operating time to feeding period.
Adjust switch according to the switch
Adjustment procedure in the maintenance
defective.
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