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     8100 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Charts

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING - There are many options to this model, this chart is for the generic version. If
you have a customized version please return to our Customer Service and Support page to contact us with
questions about your specific problem.

The following chart shows some troubleshooting activities an operator or maintenance person can easily accomplish.
Troubleshooting activities that go beyond the scope of those listed below are to be undertaken with input from
Kinematic Automation Service Personnel.

PROBLEM

WHERE TO LOOK

MAIN FUSE BLOWS WHEN THE MACHINE IS TURNED ON.

CHECK AC LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR.
IS IT SET FOR THE CORRECT OPERATING VOLTAGE?

THE MACHINE WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN THE  “START ” BUTTON IS PRESSED (THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES ARE NOT LIT).

THE EPO BUTTON IS NOT PULLED OUT (UP).
THE SWITCH AT THE POWER ENTRY MODULE IS TURNED OFF (0).
MODULE IS CONNECTED TO POWER

POWER IS “ON”,

(THE FRONT PANEL SWITCHES ARE LIT), BUT THE MACHINE WILL NOT RUN WHEN CYCLE SWITCH IS PRESSED.

THE OUTPUT CHUTE IS REMOVED.
THE  BLADE (SAFETY) COVER IS OPEN.

THE MACHINE IS EXCESSIVELY NOISY WHEN THE BLADE MOTOR RUNS.

THE BLADE MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE PLAY OR, IF RECENTLY ADJUSTED, MAY BE TOO TIGHT.

THE INDEXER MOTOR RUNS (WHEN CYCLE OR JOG IS PRESSED, THE MOTOR CAN BE HEARD), BUT THE ROLLERS DO NOT ROTATE TO DRIVE STOCK.

CHECK THE SET-SCREWS ON THE DRIVE PULLEYS.
CHECK BELT CONDITION.

MACHINE STOPS MID-RUN

CHECK STATIC CUPS AND INTERIOR OF MACHINE FOR CLEANLINESS, CLEAN IF NECESSARY

THE PRODUCT SLIPS IN THE ROLLERS

(STRIP WIDTH IS NOT CONSISTENT).

CLEAN THE ROLLERS WITH ALCOHOL.
CHECK THE SPRING PRESSURE ON THE DRIVE ROLLERS.
CHECK BELT AND PULLEYS.

 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - Assumes you have preformed this maintenance before and are familiar with this machine.

 ELECTRICAL HAZARD:  Disconnect the unit from its power source before beginning any maintenance or repair procedure. 
If a panel is opened, exposure to live electrical circuits is possible. Failure to follow all electrical safety procedures
could result in serious injury or DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION

 

CAUTION - Blades are sharp!

MAINTENANCE  OBJECT

FREQUENCY / PROCEDURE

DRIVE ROLLERS

DAILY: CLEAN THE DRIVE ROLLERS WITH A SOFT CLOTH SOAKED WITH DENATURED ALCOHOL.  USE A SOFT BRUSH AND ALCOHOL TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM ROLLER OF EXCESS GLUE BUILDUP.

PILL AND WICK BOWLS

DAILY: Clean out dust and debris from all surfaces.

CONVEYOR DRIVE CHAIN

MONTHLY: CHECK FOR TIGHTNESS AND LIGHTLY LUBRICATE.

PART CONVEYOR BELTS

WEEKLY: CHECK FOR TIGHTNESS AND CLEAN TOP SURFACES WITH DENATURED ALCOHOL (UP TO 50% DILUTION).

BLADE ASSEMBLY

DAILY: CLEAN THE EXPOSED SURFACES IN AND AROUND THE BLADE AREA USING A SOFT CLOTH AND/OR Q-TIPS AND DENATURED ALCOHOL (NO WATER!).

BLADE ASSEMBLY

WEEKLY: LUBRICATE THE BLADE ASSEMBLY (WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY) WITH SPRAY-TYPE LITHIUM GREASE, MOSTLY IN TRACKS.