Troubleshooting - Formax FD 540 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Feeding, Bursting, and Stacking problems ar usually
due to improper adjustment of the machine to the forms
or due to non-standaTd or defective. forms. Refer to the
table below for typical problems.
Most problems fall into. one of three categories:
Electrical, Mechanical, or Form Flow. Electrical troubles
are usually obvious in that the machine will not run or
respond in the normal manner to its
SYMPTOM
Burster will not run.
Forms creep to one side.
Burster stalls tears forms.
Improper Stacking
Poor Slitting
Edge Slitters difficult to slide.
Stacker does not run but Burster does.
Rollers do not rotate while motor is running.
Feed Roller Carriage will not advance.
Not Bursting properly
controls. Mechanical problems are usually
accompanied by noise, slippage, tearing, or binds. If
aform flow problem is present, jamming, misstacking
or intermittent form damage will occur. The problems
should be diagnosed to one of the three categories
before proceeding to pinpoint the problem, The
best approach is a logical elimination of possible
malfunctions.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Line plug loose or pulled out' Last Form Switch
Activated. (No Forms in Tractors). Switch off. Safety cover not
completely closed. Jam detector not activating Jam Detection
Switch.
Infeed guides not set properly. Tension not uniform across the
roller. Edge of form not under roller.
Tear point too high Burster not running fast enough. Feed
Roller carriage not positioned properly. Tough Form
perforations.
Stacker wheels too close to outfeed of Burster. Stacker wheels
too far away from outfeed of Burster. Wheels not directly over
belts. Wheels not spinning freely. Edge of form not under roller.
Stacker Grill not properly adjusted.
Slitter Blades improperly adjusted. Worn Blades.
Foreign material on Shafts (dirt, dust, grease). Burrs, marks
on Shafts. Material buildup in Slitter Hubs.
Loose setscrew Broken belt.
Broken Drive belt.
Loose Setscrews; on sprocket.
Broken chain.
Loose Setscrew on Handwheel. Obstruction on rack. Pin
missing to drive gear.
Carriage not properly positioned. Incorrect roller tension.
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