Trouble shooting – Kuhn Rikon 3100 User Manual

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PROBLEM: HYDRAULIC DOOR SYSTEM OPERATES ERRATICALLY

COMPONENTS STICKING OR BINDING

Check for hydraulic oil for contamination, dirt, or gummy deposits;

find and repair the source of contamination. Check for worn or

bent parts and replace. Check oil level in hydraulic system.

INADEQUATE FLOW OR PRESSURE FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

Check fluid and fill to proper level.

OIL IS LEAKING PAST SEALS IN CYLINDERS OR VALVES

Install seal kits to repair worn seals. See Parts Manual for part

numbers.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

PROBLEM: SCALE HANGS UP, LOAD CELL ONLY

LOAD CELL NOT VERTICAL

With the mixer empty, adjust the load cell by loosening top load

cell mount, move the load cell to a vertical position and retighten

the load cell mount’s fasteners.

PIN CHECK OUT OF ADJUSTMENT

Remove pin check assembly, test scale, if scale operates

properly clean or repair pin check assembly. See INSPECTIONS

AND ADJUSTMENTS, ELECTRONIC SCALES section.

CHECK ARM NOT LUBRICATED

Lubricate check arm until it easily rotates on sockets.

See INSPECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS, ELECTRONIC

SCALES section.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

PROBLEM: SCALE WEIGHS VERY HEAVY OR VERY LIGHT, WEIGH BAR ONLY

IMPROPER CALIBRATION

Use the scale’s operator’s manual and re-calibrate the scale.

DAMAGED CABLE ON ONE OR MORE

Inspect cables and repair or replace as necessary.

LOAD CELLS OR WEIGH BARS

CAUSE

SOLUTION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM: OIL LEAKING AROUND THE EDGES OF THE OIL BATH

CAUSE

SOLUTION

INSPECT SHIELD FOR LOOSENESS

DAMAGED OR LOOSE GASKET MATERIAL AROUND

ENCLOSURE SHIELD

Check for foreign material between the foam gasket and shield.

Carefully tighten wing nuts or adjust locking fasteners that hold

shield in place; hand tighten only.

Remove shield and check gasket material for proper adhesion to

the mating panel of the mixer. If gasket adhesive has come

loose fro the front panel, replace the gasket.

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