Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1366 - Manual (Page 44)

44 PNEG-1366 12" and 16" Series II Sweep Quick Disconnect Control Box Kit
11. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
1. Sweep does not run.
1. Power cords may be unplugged. 1. Plug in the power cords.
2. Foot switch may not be actuated.
2. Make sure the foot switch is depressed and
the switch is operating properly.
3. Overloads may be tripped. 3. Reset the overloads.
4. Adjustable overloads not set correctly.
4. Set overload to value listed on motor
nameplate for full load amps.
2. Low capacity.
1. The auger may not be fully loaded.
1. Make sure the grain is flowing into the
auger, making it fully loaded.
2. The auger is moving too slowly.
2. Check the auger speed. Low capacity
will result from speeds slower
than recommended.
3. Sweep does not move
around the bin.
1. The control panel may not be in
“Automatic Mode”.
1. Turn the switch to “Automatic Mode”.
2. The amp meter is not properly adjusted.
2. Set the amp meter so the running
amps of the auger motor will turn ON
the drive motor.
3. The drive chain may be broken. 3. Repair the drive chain.
4. The sweep is vibrating.
1. The auger may have foreign materials
in it.
1. Remove the foreign material.
2. The hanger bearings may be worn. 2. Replace the hanger bearings.
3. The flight connections may be loose. 3. Tighten all of the flight connecting bolts.
4. The flighting may be worn.
4. Replace all the flighting sections that
are worn.