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.