Why Won’t the Chart Recorder Rotate?

Symptoms	Probable Causes	Suggested Corrections
Hung up chart	A rip on the outer edge of the chart	Check to see if the chart is caught between the arm and pen arm and adjust accordingly
Penn has too much tension	Too much tension can cause the chart to pinch the dial plate	Ensure that the pen does not have too much tension
Bad battery	The battery is inserted inccorectly or a dead battery	Check that the battery is inserted in the correct way or replace battery.
Chart is inserted wrong	Chat could also be ripped or torn	Ensure the center strip of the chart is inserted properly into the black center hub of the recorder
Ticking Sound	From the clock	the clock should tick once every second for a 24-hour unit and once every 7 seconds for a 7-day unit