william@wrmills.plus.com wrote:
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>Hi Patrick,
>I experienced significant problems with the PV50 control box that was due to
>relay failure. (Power not reaching the motor) Whilst in flight the prop
>became stuck at fully coarse. Like you I returned the box to France with
>one of the relays malfunctioning, but when it was returned to me neither of
>the relays worked. Eventually I gave up and installed one of Mark Burton's
>constant speed controllers. In about 600 hours, I have never suffered
>another failure and the constant speed function is a great improvement on
>the manual control. If you wish to investigate this any further, I suggest
>you call Mark on: 01948 860451.
>Good luck,
>William
>
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: <BEBERRY@aol.com>
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Europa-List: Arplast Prop.PV50
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>>Having spent an exhausting 9 days installing this prop, I can still not
>>find
>>out why it does not work. I will describe what I have done and see if
>>anyone can point out where I might have gone wrong..please!
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>>1. Fixed operating mechanism to top of engine block behind vacuum pump.
>>Checked direct connection of bared end of wire rod to contact on rear of
>>rear of
>>motor. Wire rod heat shrink sheathed
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>>2. Took 5 coloured wires through firewall and connected to identical
>>wires
>>from PV50 box.
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>>3. Took red wire from PV50 box to +ve terminal and black to earth.
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>>4. connected fixed wires from PV50 box to......
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>>a). Indicator mounted on fascia
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>>b). LED
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>>c). Operating switch
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>>All continuities have been checked at least 5 times. Whole installation
>>has
>>been similarly taken apart and refixed. Prop is mounted and is working
>>(9v
>>battery test on motor terminals).
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>>The PV50 box has been back to the suppliers and tested and returned.
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>>No indications or lights show.,. The prop does not move through pitch.
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>>Help please!
>>
>>Patrick
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I also have nothing but praise for Mark and his CS unit. Recommended. I,
personally, have also had great service from Jerry Davis at Lyndhurst.
Rick
Rick Morris
G-RIKS
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