Bird Technologies 8650B Series - Manual (Page 27)

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Chapter 5 Maintenance
Troubleshooting
The table below contains troubleshooting information for problems which can
occur during normal operation. Locate the problem, review the possible cause,
and perform the action listed.
.
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Transmitter
will not come
on
or
Shuts off
repeatedly. Insufficient coolant flow. Check coolant gauge.
Check for blockage in circulatory system.
Check for coolant leaks.
Defective flow switch Check flow switch.
Defective pump Check pump.
Overheating Check for sufficient coolant.
Defective thermoswitch Check thermoswitch.
Check for excessive room temperature.
Check fans for jamming and grilles for
blockage.
Excessive
reflected
power Damaged resistor Check resistance value of RF section.
Contaminated coolant Drain, flush, and refill coolant system.
See “Flushing the System” on page 18.
Insufficient coolant Check for coolant leaks and add more
coolant.
Coolant
leaking Loose connections Check and tighten all connections.
Worn or cracked tubing Replace defective tubing.
New or
unusual
noises. Fans Check for loose fan blades.
Pump Check pump for signs of failure.
Circulatory system Check for any sign of coolant leakage.
Burnt out
resistor Transmitter not connected
to interlock terminals. Follow installation procedure. See
“Installation” on page 7.
RF power overload Reduce power output from transmitter.
Check over-temperature thermo-switch.
Moduload will
not come on. No line power Check AC power source and power cord.
Fuses burned out Replace fuses. Check for cause. See
“Replacing the Fuse” on page 22.
Defective switch Replace switch. See “Replacing the
Water Pressure Switch” on page 21.