Ridgid AM2560 Owners Manual - Page 7

SP6786 AM2560 Air Mover 4/8/11 9:52 AM Page 7 Cleaning Your Air Mover If the polypropylene housing becomes soiled it may be wiped off with a damp cloth. ! WARNING: After servicing, any safety device (includes grilles, impeller, etc.) should be reinstalled or remounted. User Servicing / Troubleshooting Instructions ! WARNING: Unplug before any disassembly or servicing. PROBLEM Unit will not run. CAUSE 1. No power to unit. 2. Switch not on. 3. Switch is faulty. 4. Faulty/broken cord or motor wire. Unit runs but air mover makes loud scraping noise. Unit runs but vibrates excessively. Unit runs but blower wheel does not turn. Unit runs briefly, then shuts off on overload. 1. Unit has been severely jolted causing blower wheel to rub against housing. 2. Unit has been severely jolted causing housing to deform. 1. Severe jolt has bent motor shaft causing unit to be out of balance. 2. Blower wheel blade damaged. 3. Dirt build up on one side of Air Mover blower wheel. 1. Blower wheel is jammed against housing. 2. Capacitor wire has broken/ come loose, capacitor has failed. 3. Housing has been damaged such that it presses on blower wheel. 1. Motor bearings are failing or motor has developed an internal electrical fault. 2. Intake grille and /or exhaust grille is obstructed. SOLUTION 1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker. 2. Place in "ON" position. 3. Replace switch. 4. Perform continuity check, using volt/amp meter. Repair/replace faulty broken wire. 1. Remove motor and replace damaged motor or motor mounts, as needed. 2. Replace blower wheel or damaged housing. 1. Remove and replace motor. 2. Replace blower wheel if necessary. 3. Clean blower wheel blades. 1. Remove motor and replace damaged motor mounts. Replace blower wheel if necessary. 2. Repair/replace wires/motor as necessary. 3. Replace housing/unit as necessary. 1. Replace motor. 2. Remove obstruction. 7