User manual
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Version 2.4 (10/2011) en
Original instructions
Drum Motor
Troubleshooting
Error search
Symptom Possible cause Help
Motor does not start or stops during 
operation
No power supply Check power supply.
Incorrect connection or loose / 
broken cable connection
Check connection according to diagram.
Check for broken cables / loose 
connections.
Overheating of the motor See symptom "Motor gets hot during 
normal operation".
Motor overloaded Disconnect main power supply and 
identify and remedy reason for overload.
Internal thermal control tripped / 
failure
Check for overload / overheating. When 
cool, check continuity of internal thermal 
control. See symptom "Motor gets hot 
during normal operation".
External overload protection tripped / 
failure
Check for overload / overheating. Check 
continuity and function of external 
overload protection.
Motor winding phase failure Replace Drum Motor or contact your 
local Interroll distributor for further help 
and advice.
Motor winding short circuit 
(insulation failure)
Replace Drum Motor or contact your 
local Interroll distributor for further help 
and advice.
Brake does not release Check if brake operates at start up.
Check connections and continuity of 
brake winding.
If connections and brake winding are 
OK, check the rectifier.
Back stop rotation incorrect (non-
reversible-bearing)
Turn the power off immediately, rotate 
the drum by hand to determine if the 
fault is electrical or mechanical. Check 
the connection for correct rotation and, 
if necessary, change the phase 
connection so that the drum rotates in 
the right direction or, if possible, re-
install the Drum Motor so that it 
operates in the opposite direction.
Drum or conveyor belt is blocked Make sure the belt and the Drum Motor 
are free from obstruction and that all 
rollers and drums rotate freely.
If the Drum Motor cannot rotate freely, it 
might be a seize-up of transmission or 
bearing. In this case, contact your local 
Interroll distributor for advice.










