Viking VUAR140 Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 37)

VIKING COMPACTOR ** SERVICE TIPS **

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Motor runs but 1. Motor pulley, motor sprocket, 1.1 Replace pin(s)

ram inoperative drive sprocket or drive pulley 1.2 Replace drive belt

is inoperative 1.3 Replace drive chain

1.4 Replace pulleys or sprockets

Ram stuck in “down” 1. Malfunction of directional 1.1 Replace directional switch

position switch.

Ram operates continuously 1. Malfunction of ram switch 1.1 Adjust or replace ram switch

2. Misalignment of start 2.1 Realign start switch button.

Switch button

Drawer will not close 1. Drawer latch mechanism 1.1 Adjust latch rod for proper align-

misaligned. ment with drawer track hooks.

2. Drawer track malfunction 2.1 Clean and loosen or replace

drawer track.

2.2 Replace drawer spring.

3. Drawer latch rod will not slide 3.1 Apply a small amount of lubri-

over cam on drawer slide hooks. cant (grease) on the drawer slide

Hook cam surface to allow drawer

Latch to slide on cam surfaces.

Drawer will not open 1. Drawer kickboard drags on floor. 1.1 Adjust leveling legs.

1.2 Replace drawer springs.

If required.

2. Malfunction of directional switch 2.1 See “Ram stuck in down” position.

3. Drawer latch mechanism 3.1 Adjust or replace malfunction

malfunctions. Parts.

4. Trash jamming drawer. 4.1 Remove trash

5. Malfunctioning tracks. 5.1 Clean, lubricate or replace

as required.

6. Track spring inoperative. 6.1 Correct or replace.

Compactor will not operate 1. No electric power to compactor 1.1 Make sure compactor

is “plugged in”.

1.2 Check fuse or circuit breaker.

2. Drawer not completely closed 2.1 Close drawer.

3. Key in locked position. 3.1 Turn key to unlock.

Motor will not operate 1. Improper electrical connections. 1.1 Check and correct.

2. Motor inoperative. 2.1 Replace motor.

Odor 1. Fully absorbed charcoal air filter. 1.1 See “Use and Care Guide”.

2. Inoperative blower motor. 2.1 Check electrical connection.

2.2 Replace motor.

Clearance between drawer 1. Improper drawer and /or litter 1.1 Align as needed.

and litter bin door uneven bin alignment.

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