Troubleshooting - Shop fox W1823 Owner's Manual

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of
machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and
moving parts have come to a complete stop!
PROBLEM
Motor will not start.
Motor runs slower than
normal.
Loud, repetitious noise,
squealing, or excessive
vibration coming from dust
collector.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Stop button is pushed in.
2. Remote control batteries are
dead.
3. Remote control frequency is
incorrect.
4. Power supply fuse or circuit
breaker has tripped.
5. Contactor/transformer at fault.
6. Thermal overload has tripped.
7. Start capacitor is at fault.
8. Remote control or receiver at
fault.
9. Motor is at fault.
1. Poor electrical connection.
2. Run capacitor at fault.
3. Motor is wired incorrectly.
4. Impeller is loose on the motor
shaft.
5. Motor is at fault.
1. Dust collector is not on a flat
surface and wobbles.
2. Impeller fan is damaged and
unbalanced.
3. The motor mounting is loose.
4. Motor fan cover is dented, causing
the motor fan to hit the cover
while spinning.
5. Impeller is loose on the motor
shaft.
6. Motor bearings at fault.
Model W1823 (Mfg. Since 9/10)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Rotate stop button clockwise so it pops out and is
reset.
2. Replace batteries.
3. Reprogram the receiver to the remote control
(Page 29).
4. Disconnect power, and inspect circuit for electrical
shorts and repair. Replace circuit breaker if it is old
or has tripped many times.
5. Test/replace contactor or transformer.
6. Allow motor and overload to cool, push overload
button back in. Reduce machine load/improve
motor fan air flow for better cooling.
7. Replace start capacitor.
8. Replace remote control or receiver.
9. Replace motor.
1. Inspect the power supply for loose, corroded, or
overheated electrical connections and repair.
2. Replace run capacitor.
3. Have the power source voltage checked and check
wiring.
4. Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the
motor shaft or the impeller hub is damaged.
5. Replace the motor.
1. Stabilize the dust collector.
2. Unplug dust collector, and inspect the impeller for
dents, bends, loose fins. Replace impeller if any
damage is found.
3. Make sure all fasteners on the dust collector are
tight.
4. Replace motor fan cover.
5. Replace the motor and impeller as a set if the
motor shaft or the impeller hub is damaged.
6. Replace the motor.
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