Spencer VB055 Vortex Regenerative Blowers User Manual
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– One phase of power line disconnected
Connect power leads properly
– One phase of stator line open
Contact factory
– Bearing(s) defective
Change defective bearing(s)
– Impeller jammed by foreign material
Clean impeller
– Impeller jammed against casing or
Adjust gap
side cover
– Rubbing of rotor core and stator core
Contact factory
– Capacitor open (single-phase models)
Change capacitor
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– Two phases of power line disconnected
Connect power leads properly
– Two phases of stator winding open
Contact factory
– Faulty switch connection
Change switch
– Fuse blown
Change fuse
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– Fuse capacity insufficient, wiring fault
Inspect wiring
– Short circuit
Repair
– Terminals shorted
Improve insulation and check
connections
– Excessive load
Increase air flow
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– Power source unbalance; possible
Check voltage; phases must be
voltage drop
balanced within 5% and voltage must
be within 10% of rated
– Operating in single-phase condition
Check connections
– Excessive friction due to defective bearings
Replace bearings
– Impeller contaminated by foreign material
Clean impeller
– Impeller rubbing against casing or side cover
Adjust gap
– Operation at less than minimum rated flow
Increase air flow
– Inlet air filter clogged
Clear or replace element
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– Impeller rubbing against casing or side cover
Adjust gap
– Impeller rubbed by foreign material
Clean impeller
– Bearing(s) defective
Replace bearings
– There is a leak or air passages are clogged
Repair or clean
– Loose cap screw
Tighten screw
– Air channel noise absorber foam damaged
Replace absorbers
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