Delco Avenger 1000-3 LP, Operator'S Manual

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HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE
Problem Cause Action
Oil is dripping The oil seal is worn. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
Chemical not Chemical control valve Tighten all fittings. Check for leaks in plastic
picking up. leaking around fittings. chemical lines.
Chemical control valve Tighten jam nut. Replace valve.
leaking around stem.
Screens on chemical Clean or replace.
suction lines stopped up.
Pop-off valve Not adjusted properly. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
leaking
Seat bad or worn. Replace pop-off valve.
Nozzle stopped up or Remove nozzle and clean. Turn hi-pressure
restricted in discharge. pump on and flush lines, then replace nozzle.
The pump The oil level is low. Fill to the proper oil level with high quality SAE
overheats. 30-weight non-detergent oil.
The machine has been Immediately press the gun release lever
running for an extended to allow cool water to flow into the pump.
period of time with the trigger gun off.
Pressure excessive, rises too fast, and Scale or dirt in coils See "Preventative Maintenance" descaling of
pops off at relief valve coils.
High pressure nozzle. Remove nozzle at tip of gun and clean. Flush
There is/has been water in the oil and The oil seal is worn. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
water is dripping from under the pump.
The humidity is high. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
Cracked plunger. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The plunger packing is Contact an authorized Delco service person.
worn.
The plunger retainer Contact an authorized Delco service person.
o-ring is worn.
Excessive vibration to gun and hose Worn, clogged or defective Contact an authorized Delco service person.
check valves in pump.
Restricted or under size nozzle. Clean and or replace with proper size.
The pump is drawing air. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The motor will not start. Power cord may not be connected. Connect the power cord.
Switch may not be turned "ON", Turn switch "ON".
Ground fault circuit Reset the ground fault circuit interrupter.
interrupter did not reset.
The power cord may be Contact a licensed electrician.
connected to a dead outlet.
May have a defective motor or switch. Contact your authorized Delco dealer.
The thermal overload switch tripped. Allow motor to cool, reset thermal switch.
Cause