Hi All.
I am a relatively new HLV owner. I think it's a '63 model.
I had it hard wired into a wall box, but this was changed to sockets to allow for extra machinery.
I'm not sure what happened, but I paid no attention when wiring the socket and all the wires were mixed up.
What ended up going to the lathe:
L1 - L1
L2 - N
L3 - L2
N - L3
I thought something was wrong but all my troubleshooting came up clear (the only thing I failed to do was check the actual socket wiring).
I ran the lathe and I couldn't tell if it was sounding funny or not, and it had very low torque.
Within three minutes the motor stopped with a bang and a bad smell came from its general area.
Fuses F4 and F5 went in the control panel.
F5 was fitted with a 6amp fuse, but the label tied off above it said max 2 amp.
I replaced the fuses and corrected the socket wiring.
The spindle start button operates the contactor, but as soon as I engage the low speed lever, the fuse blows in F4.
When I rotate the motor from the spindle it squeaks.
What have I done?!
I couldn't face removing the motor but I assume I will need to take it to be rebuilt/repaired.
Will I have damaged anything else?
I couldn't tell if the speed selector unit in the electronic control panel smelt bad or not.
Any help/commiserations appreciated.
Don't rub it in too much though, I was very stupid and am both embarrassed and sad!
Pictures attached.
I am a relatively new HLV owner. I think it's a '63 model.
I had it hard wired into a wall box, but this was changed to sockets to allow for extra machinery.
I'm not sure what happened, but I paid no attention when wiring the socket and all the wires were mixed up.
What ended up going to the lathe:
L1 - L1
L2 - N
L3 - L2
N - L3
I thought something was wrong but all my troubleshooting came up clear (the only thing I failed to do was check the actual socket wiring).
I ran the lathe and I couldn't tell if it was sounding funny or not, and it had very low torque.
Within three minutes the motor stopped with a bang and a bad smell came from its general area.
Fuses F4 and F5 went in the control panel.
F5 was fitted with a 6amp fuse, but the label tied off above it said max 2 amp.
I replaced the fuses and corrected the socket wiring.
The spindle start button operates the contactor, but as soon as I engage the low speed lever, the fuse blows in F4.
When I rotate the motor from the spindle it squeaks.
What have I done?!
I couldn't face removing the motor but I assume I will need to take it to be rebuilt/repaired.
Will I have damaged anything else?
I couldn't tell if the speed selector unit in the electronic control panel smelt bad or not.
Any help/commiserations appreciated.
Don't rub it in too much though, I was very stupid and am both embarrassed and sad!
Pictures attached.