Seaming Problem

Possible Cause

Look For

Recommended Fix

Roof Seamer dragging, stalling at clips, running intermittently or will not run.

Extension cord too long and/or not heavy enough gauge cord.

7+ amp at motor with NO LOAD (locking handle locked).  10+ amp at motor while seaming (between clips).

Use a shorter and/or heavier gauge extension cord.

Generator not supplying proper amperage to Roof Seamer.

7+ amp at motor with NO LOAD (locking handle locked).  10+ amp at motor while seaming (between clips).

Use a larger generator.

Faulty Motor.

7+ amp at motor with NO LOAD (locking handle locked).  10+ amp at motor while seaming (between clips).  Motor will not run.

Contact D.I. Roof Seamers for
Warranty Claim. (Manufacturer's Warranty is valid 30 days from date of purchase only.)

Seam not closed properly or improper nesting of male leg to female leg and/or clip.

Excess panel coverage width (typically 1/2"+).

Cladding or paint deposit on forming roller.

Ensure correct coverage width at installation.

Incorrect profile of damaged (deformed) clip or male/female panel leg.

Seam does not appear to be fully engaged.

Correct the profile of the male/female panel leg.  If necessary, hand
crimp the corrected area.

Creasing, scuffing, etched line along top of the seam and/or deformation of seam.

Cam roller does not turn freely.

Cam roller bearing frozen or fouled by sealant or masting.

Clean and lubricate or replace cam roller.

Cladding or paint pick-off.

Incorrect profile of damaged (deformed) clip or male/female panel leg.

Seam does not appear to be fully engaged.

Correct the profile of the male/female panel leg.  If necessary, hand
crimp the corrected area.

Excess panel coverage width (typically 1/2"+).

Cladding or paint deposit on forming roller.

Ensure correct coverage width at installation.