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Welcome to the Carousel USA Frequently Asked Questions page — your resource for expert answers about turntable systems, parking sliders, lifting platforms,installation requirements, electrical setup, troubleshooting, and custom options for residential and commercial applications. All answers come straight from our engineering and technical support teams to help you get the most out of your equipment.
Most control panels use single-phase 220 VAC power, typically 15 Full Load Amps. Controllers compatible with 120 VAC are available. For large Commercial Turntables, 480 VAC is preferred.
Standard output to the motor is 220 VAC, three-phase with a full-load current of about 4.2 A.
We recommend (2) ¾″ conduits to the motor pit — one for motor power and one for encoder signals — sized to comply with your local electrical codes.
For reliable operation, mount the control panel within 50 ft of the turntable whenever possible.
Standard controllers are for indoor use, but weather-proof outdoor options are available upon request.
Typical wireless remotes operate up to 100 ft line-of-sight. Extended-range remotes are available.
For a Standard Control Panel you will need 4 conductors from your control panel to the motor. 3 hot wires and 1 ground wire. For a MC3 Control Panel, you will need a total of 8 conductors, 4 for the motor power and 4 for the encoder signal.
Yes! We design custom configurations and modifications to meet unique space, weight, and use-case requirements.
Use the guidelines in our installation site flatness documents for accurate measurement.
40SSV INSTALLATION SITE FLATNESS
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Standard steel, aluminum, or wood-topped turntables need 12.75″ pit depth; concrete-topped turntables require 20″, with some models at 15.75″.
Up to 8% slope is allowed. The pit floor must be parallel to the finished floor.
*WARNING OPENING THE CONTROL BOX EXPOSES LIVE WIRING. ANY WORK PERFORMED INSIDE THE CONTROL BOX IS DONE AT THE USER’S OWN RISK. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, USE CAUTION WHENEVER WORKING NEAR EXPOSED WIRING OR CONNECTIONS.*
Ensure both power disconnect and interlock switches are OFF, check for mechanical interference, then close and lock the door fully before powering on.
This indicates an active VFD fault. Try clearing the code temporarily or check for debris binding the turntable — even small debris can stop movement and trigger faults.
Usually, non-functioning remotes are a result of weak or dead batteries in the remote control itself. A remote with healthy batteries will have an indicator light that is bright green or flashing red (depending on your model of remote). A remote with weak batteries will still have a rapidly blinking green light, however the color will be weak in strength/color or it will have a steady red light once depressed. A dead battery inside of the remote may not provide any indicator light at all. Replace batteries accordingly.
If problems continue, contact Carousel USA support. Factory-trained technicians can assist by phone or onsite if required.
We offer several control system options depending on your needs and each control type has downloadable Documentation and Troubleshooting Guides available on the site.
Most turntables come with this control type as default, allowing for simple clockwise/counterclockwise rotation and variable speed with support for wireless remote operation.
For smaller turntables that can still accommodate automobiles, this control type comes standard. It eliminates the need for complex 240V electrical installations by including a pre-installed 120V wall outlet power cord. This convenient plug-and-play solution makes setting up your turntable a breeze.
This control type is ideal for our most compact turntable models. It’s perfectly suited for smaller displays like Christmas trees, art installations, and even creating 360-degree product views for online marketplaces.
This control type comes standard with our parking sliders. It enables smooth horizontal movement of your car, unlocking extra parking space in your garage that might otherwise go unused.
Control options for lifts and custom projects are tailored to each specific application. For any inquiries or troubleshooting needs related to these control types, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a personalized discussion.
Our support team is here to help.
Call 866-796-5975 or visit our Contact page to get in touch with technical support or request service assistance.
Our support team is here to help.
Call 866-796-5975 or visit our Contact page to get in touch with technical support or request service assistance.