Stuck actuator 24 inch Echostar

[wium78]

My actuator is stuck which I have used for many years.I am of the opinion that water got in and rust is the reason for non movement.I am sure that from time to time a post must have appeared describing how to take apart an actuator and give it a service.Members kindly assist.

 

[purplemarina]

i am sure there is such a thread on here although a while back, have you tried a forum search ?

 

[Analoguesat]

I think Vipersan has had various discussion threads about faulty actuators. Try a forum searh

for actuator
by vipersan

 

[nelson_b]

Hi -
First thing to do - remove the motor part from the screw shaft ....(one bolt at the bottom of the shaft - under the motor ) then try to operate the motor with the receiver to check that that part is ok ..... if it is - then it will be the screw shaft that is rusted and seized up (most likely ).. some older jack shafts can be dismantled - newer ones are built not to be (although its not impossible) .. post a picture of the bottom of the shaft when you have removed it .... some are much easier to deal with than others.

 

[Channel Hopper]

Put some paper down first before you dismantle, some motor designs catch the water just upwind of the gearbox and after a few months can be both brown/black and smelly.

 

[Terryl]

Before you take it all apart or dismount it from the dish, check to see if you have DC voltage to the motor, you should have +- 24 or +- 36 volts DC (or close to those voltages) at the two larger wires at the motor, this when the receiver try's to move the dish to a new satellite.

If you have nothing at the motor then check your wiring first, also check at the back of the receiver for the same voltage.

 

[Satfaca]

As far as I know all 24" actuators carrying Echostar sticker have been produced by Venture so should you need any documentation or spare parts, you might want to contact them in Akron/OH.

 

[wium78]

Thanks Satfaca.