Lubricate Motor: Remove two blue plugs. Apply 4-5 drops of
light grade petroleum based oil at each bearing location 1 to 2
times a year or as needed. Replace the blue plugs. Oil ports are
located at the top of the motor. See Fig. 4
Clean Blade Assembly: After carefully removing the blade
assembly, remove the stainless steel cover and O-ring. Soak
the blades in CLR for about one hour, scrub clean and rinse
off with water. Carefully check the small holes leading into
passageways that extend the length of each blade.
See Fig. 5 When thoroughly clean, test by blowing a
small amount of air through each blade.
Clean a Clogged Solenoid:
Before replacing a clogged
solenoid, try thoughroughly
cleaning it rst. Solenoids
can be disassembled with
basic hand tools.
See Fig. 6
Clean Strainer: Periodically check for and clean out any debris
that gets caught in the in-line strainer.
Store correctly: Protect your unit from winter damage.
Expansion due to freezing can damage ttings. If storing unit
in freezing temperatures, be sure all uid is drained from all
parts of the unit. Damage due to freezing is not covered under
warranty.
Fig. 5
Blade’s Reservoir Area
Water Passageway
O-ring
Stainless Face Plate
Blade
Assy.
Clip
Plunger
Water Solenoid from optional
“DF” control packages
Water Solenoid
Coil
Brass
Body
Screws
Fig. 6
NO FOG
1. Stiff/Locked Motor Shaft
2. Bad Motor
3. Clogged Flowmeter Panel
4. Clogged In-Line Strainer
5. Clogged Water Solenoid
6. Clogged SST Feed Tube
POOR QUALITY FOG
1. Clogged Blade Assembly
2. Misaligned Water Feed Tube
3. Stiff/Locked Motor Shaft
4. Loose Blade Assembly
FAN DOES NOT SPIN
1. Stiff/Locked Motor Shaft
2. Bad Motor
3. Bad Electrical Connections
MOTOR OVERHEATING
1. Stiff/Locked Motor Shaft
2. Bad Motor
1. Lubricate motor bearings while manually rotating shaft back and forth unitl loose.
2. If motor smells, doesn’t start, or shaft will not loosen up, replace motor.
3. Remove valve and clean. If problem recurrs, clean inside the owmeter body.
4. Remove strainer cap, screen, and O ring. Flush clean iwth water.
5. Remove the top clip and disassemble the valve for cleaning with a Philips driver.
6. Remove the ream with a small wire. Clean and reinstall.
1. Remove and clean out the rear reservoir and the blades’ passageways.
2. Adjust the feed tube so its water stream ows into the the reservior area. Resecure.
3. Lubricate motor bearings, while manually rotating shaft back and forth until loose.
4. If the blade assy. can easily spin without the motor shaft spinning, replace the assy.
1. Lubricate motor bearings while manually rotating shaft back and forth until loose.
2. If motor smells, doesn’t start or shaft will not loosen-up, replace motor.
3. Check for loose connections, test motor and controls with a direct power supply.
1. Lubricate motor bearings while manually rotating shaft back and forth until loose.
2. If motor smells, doesn’t start or shaft will not loosen-up, replace motor.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
3 in 1
oil
Oil ports
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 4
