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TROUBLESHOOTING - LPX SEED TREATER
Below is a table describing the most frequent mechanical problems and solutions with
the USC LPX Seed Treater. For further assistance, contact USC at (785) 431-7900.
Problem
Inlet Conveyor will not turn on.
Pump will not turn off in AUTO
when seed runs out.
Pump will not turn on in AUTO
Inlet conveyor won't shut off
when hopper is full.
Page 1
Possible Cause
1. Inlet conveyor proximity
switch is activated.
2. Inlet conveyor proximity
switch is too sensitive.
3. Overload is tripped.
4. Conveyor is plugged into
wrong outlet on seed treater
panel.
1. Proximity switch is dirty.
2. Proximity switch is set too
sensitive.
1. Proximity switch is not
staying covered.
2. Atomizer is not on.
3. Proximity switch is not
sensitive enough.
4. Pump stand two-wire cord is
not plugged into to treater
main panel.
5. Both the Chemical Pump
switch on the Pump Stand
and the Pump/Aux Control
on the HMI screen need to
be set to AUTO.
1. Seed is not hitting proximity
switch.
2. Proximity switch is not set
sensitive enough.
3. Inlet conveyor is plugged into
wrong receptacle.
Solution
1.
Clean proximity switch
2. Adjust the inlet conveyor
proximity switch sensitivity by
turning the adjustment screw
counter-clockwise (page 3).
3. Reset inlet conveyor
overload.
4. Check to make sure the inlet
conveyor is plugged into the
inlet conveyor receptacle.
1.
Clean proximity switch.
2. Adjust the pump proximity
switch sensitivity by turning
adjustment screw counter-
clockwise (page 3).
1.
Make sure proximity switch is
staying covered with seed
2. Turn on atomizer. Atomizer
must be on to run the pump in
Auto.
3. Adjust pump proximity switch
sensitivity by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise
(page 3).
4. Plug the pump stand two-wire
cord into the main treater
panel.
5. Set both the Pump Stand
switch and Pump/Aux on
the HOA screen to AUTO.
1.
Make sure seed is hitting
proximity switch.
2. Adjust the inlet conveyor
proximity switch by turning the
adjustment screw clockwise
(page 3).
3. Make sure inlet conveyor is
plugged inlet conveyor
receptacle.
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Summary of Contents for USC LPX
- Page 1 TROUBLESHOOTING - LPX SEED TREATER Below is a table describing the most frequent mechanical problems and solutions with the USC LPX Seed Treater. For further assistance, contact USC at (785) 431-7900. Problem Possible Cause Solution Inlet Conveyor will not turn on.
- Page 2 Problem Possible Cause Solution Pump is fluctuating. 1. Restriction in tubing 1. Flush tubing and check filter for any restrictions. 2. Filter is plugged or missing gasket. 2. Clean filter and check for gasket. Seed calibration is fluctuating. 1. Seed treater supply hopper is 1.
- Page 3 PROXIMITY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT GUIDE The proximity switches mounted in the extension ring and the seed wheel detect when seed is present. The proximity switch located in the extension ring is used to automatically shut off the inlet conveyor when the surge hopper is full. This proximity switch is not present on tower systems.
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