FAQ

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Phase converter doesn't start, makes a growling noise. ( 240 Volt Models Only )
Check to see if your voltage is dropping, your wire size might be too long or too small,  or your service could be weak. Step 1  -  Go to your si...
Sun, 5 Oct, 2014 at 11:38 AM
My equipment or machine is running backwards.
By switching any of the two three phase lines, you can reverse the rotation of your equipment or machine. Note:  All controls should be run from L1 and L2...
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Start capacitor blew up when I started the phase converter.
Blowing a start capacitor could be caused by a few different reasons. 1. Too Frequent starts.  Phase converter should not be cycled on and off frequ...
Wed, 10 Sep, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Start capacitor blew up in the phase converter panel when I tried starting my equipment.
Few reason this could happen.  Voltage Dropping or Phase Converter is overloaded. 1. You could be having a voltage drop due to, weak service, too smal...
Wed, 24 Sep, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Machine does not have enough power to start
Step 1  - Check to make sure your converter is big enough. If not, a second converter of equal size can be installed in parallel to your converter to double...
Mon, 25 Aug, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Converter does not start. Absolutely nothing happens
Step 1 - Check connection. L1 and L2 should read 220 volts from line to line, and these lines are 120 volts from line to ground. Step 2 - Check to mak...
Sun, 12 Oct, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Converter does not have a smooth quiet sound
Step 1 - Check to make sure the idler motor is hooked up for low voltage RUN (208-240 volts) Make sure every lead in the box is being used or connected. ...
Sun, 5 Oct, 2014 at 10:13 AM
The idler runs very hot
Step 1  - It may be normal to run warm and hot under a heavy load, check your voltage balance, if the volts are balance, then your idler is connected right ...
Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 at 8:18 AM
My Machine has a contactor that is chattering or lights that are flickering
Step 1 -  All controls should be run from L1 and L2 ( the single phase lines )
Thu, 3 Oct, 2013 at 12:22 PM
My CNC kicks out when I start the spindle motor
Step 1 -  All controls should be run from L1 and L2 ( the single phase lines )  Step 2  - You are probably getting a low voltage error, slow the accel...
Mon, 10 Mar, 2014 at 1:55 PM