Clarke Power Wash ELS145, Operating & Maintenance Manual

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REMEDY
1. Bleed system by quickly
operating trigger several
times. If necessary
operate the machine
briefly without the high
pressure hose connected.
2. Renew nozzle
3. Set to required working
pressure by turning press.
adjuster. (see p8.)
1. Turn on water tap
2. Use min. 1/2” dia. water
supply hose
3. Clean water filter
Contact your CLARKE Dealer
1. Check plug and lead and
have them replaced by a
qualified electrician if
necessary
2. Renew fuse or reset.
1. Have electrical
connection checked
2. Use correct dia. cable
1. Ensure supply voltage and
unit voltage are equal.
Switch off and allow to cool
for at least three minutes
2. Clean using the supplied
nozzle cleaning needle
1. Fill additive container
2. Put lance on low pressure
setting
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUSE
1. Air in system
2. Worn high pressure nozzle.
3. Pressure regulator
incorrectly set
1. No water
2. Water supply hose too
long/too small diameter
3. No water due to clogged
inlet filter
Worn seals
1. Plug is not connected
properly.
2. Mains fuse tripped/blown
1. Mains voltage too low
2. Incorrect dia cable
resulting in voltage drop
1. Motor protection switch
has been activated due
to overheating or motor
overload.
2. Nozzle partly clogged
1. Additive container empty
2. Lance not correctly set
* If the washer is switched OFF and then switched back ON, when there is still pressure in the pump
(i.e. without operating the trigger), the pump will not start until such time that the trigger is pulled.
FAULT
Pressure drop
Pressure fluctuations
or pressure drop
Oil leak
Motor does not start
when switched on*
Motor hums when
trigger operated
and does not start
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Motor cuts out -
trigger open
Additives are not
being supplied