Resolving Flashover issues on Your Treater System
Encountering an E3 error code on your treater system indicates a missing feedback signal, critical for proper functioning. Follow these troubleshooting steps to address the issue:
1. Inspect and Clean Insulators and Electrodes:
The E3 error often results from dirty or wet insulators and electrodes. Regularly check and maintain these components clean and dry. Look for any signs of burning or carbonization and replace affected insulators promptly.
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2. Ceramic Electrode Maintenance:
Ensure ceramic electrodes are not only clean but dry. When cleaning electrode bars, remember to clean all sides, not just the one facing the backing roller, to prevent leaks
3. Identify Defective Ceramic Bar Electrodes:
To pinpoint a faulty ceramic bar electrode, sequentially disconnect each electrode bar's connection wire and attempt to start the generator. If the generator starts successfully without a particular bar connected, that bar is defective and must be replaced. Repeat this process for each bar until the faulty one is identified.
4. Proper Replacement of Defective Bars:
When replacing a defective bar, make sure to appropriately shorten its connection wire to prevent it from touching the electrode hood's framework, which could cause flash-overs and trigger an E3 error.
5. Check Earth-Connection Wires:
Confirm that the earth-connection wires are correctly connected between the generator chassis, the HP-transformer, and the treater station to ensure stability and safety.
6. Check HP-Cable Positioning:
Ensure the HP-cable does not come into contact with any steel parts or the framework, whether at the HP-transformer or the electrodes. This precaution helps prevent potential malfunctions.
7. Check or Adjust Electrode Distance:
An overly large distance between electrodes and the backing roller may weaken the HF-feedback signal, impairing the system's functionality. The ideal distance is 1.5 mm; adjust accordingly to maintain optimal operatio
If you still experience issues after following the steps above, please contact Vetaphone support for further assistance.