Manual
9
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Cause Solution
 Screen will not operate 
and motor does not hum. 
Incorrect line voltage.
Verify 115125V (or 220240V). If insuicient voltage, rewire 
incoming electric line.
Blown fuse. Replace fuse.
Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
No power to operating switch 
or junction.
Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct any 
improper connections. 
Down Position 
Check for power across black and white leads.
Up Position 
Check for power across red and white leads.
Screen will not operate 
and motor does not hum.
Power at junction box.
Thermal overload tripped. Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.
Broken wire in the “down” or “up” position. Check for continuity. Cut o old splice and reconnect.
Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor. Replace motor assembly. NOTE: Motor is a sealed assembly.
Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.
Incorrect stopping position in 
downward direction.
Lost roller wrap. See instructions below.
“Down” limit switch out of adjustment.  See installation instructions.
Incorrect stopping position in 
upward direction.
Lost roller wrap. See instructions below.
“Up” limit switch out of adjustment. Adjust “up” limit switch. Call for information.
 Noise. 
 NOTE: Screen will operate 
with a low pitched hum.
 Squeaking, rubber end plug rubbing on motor. Center roller in case.
 Grinding. Foreign object in screen rubbing on roller 
or fabric.
Remove.
Gear noise. Replace motor assembly.
 Coasting.  Defective  brake. Replace motor assembly.
Restoring Lost Roller Wrap
1.  Tape a strap to the bottom of the screen surface.
2.  Push strap over back of roller.
3.  Feed fabric as you pull strap to draw fabric over top of roller.
4.  Remove tape and strap.










