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Warner Electric Advanced Technology Tension Clutches User Manual

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ATT Clutch Troubleshooting Guide

If performance problems are present after carefully following the instructions in this manual, use the
following checklist.

Symptom

Check

Problem

Possible Cause

Clutch Rotor will not move or engage when

• Coil Resistance

power is applied to the coil

Coil may be open. See Chart 1.

• Power Supply

Assure proper DC voltage is being delivered to the clutch.

• Airgap

If greater than .050” around entire periphery, reset gap.

Vibration

• Runout

Assure that shaft on which the clutch is mounted doesn’t have
excessive runout.

• Shaft Engagement

Assure adequate shaft length and diameter engagement in the hub.

Excessive Start or Stop Times

• Power Supply

Assure proper DC voltage is being delivered to the clutch.

• Adequate Burnishing

Unit must be run and cycled a few times to achieve full rated torque.

• Friction Surfaces

Replacement may be required.

• Friction Surfaces

Installation of replacement friction material or armature segments
may be incorrect and not allow full contact.

Clutch/Brake Size

Coil Voltage

Approx. Coil Resistance (Ohms)

25

24

20.6

90

290

55

24

19.6

90

230

115

24

16.5

90

182

Chart 1