FlexLink Spiral Elevator - Manual (Page 63)

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6.3 Troubleshooting list
No. Trouble Possible cause Solution
1. Spiral Elevator
does not work
No power (volts) at the gear motor The cause for lack of
power to be
investigated by
qualified personnel.
Gear motor defective Replace the motor
2. Spiral Elevator
does not work, but
the motor is
running
Teeth on the sprocket wheel worn Replace the sprocket
wheel.
It is recommended to
replace the entire chain
at the same time.
The metal chain is not located on the
sprocket Realign the sprocket
and investigate the
cause.
Product jamming the Spiral Elevator Remove the product
jam and check the width
/ height detectors (if
fitted).
Product weight overload / too much
product or weight on the Spiral
Elevator Remove product and
operate within the
specification limits.
Metal chain broken Repair or replace the
metal chain and check
sprockets.
3. Conveyor plates
broken or
misaligned
Product jamming the Spiral Elevator Remove the product
jam and check the width
/ height detectors (if
fitted).
Irregularities in the guide strips Repair or replace the
relevant guide strip.
Foreign objects / material on conveyor
chain Remove the foreign
objects or materials.
Chain too long, which makes the
plates grab at the entry to the
underside return guide Shorten the chain (see
Section 6.2.3 on page
50).