Delco Avenger 1000-3 LP, Operator'S Manual

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HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE
Problem Cause Action
The motor has difficulty Circuit may be too long, Locate the outlet nearest to the circuit
starting, or is overheating. overloaded, or conductors panel which can be reached with the
may be undersized. cord supplied with the machine.
Incorrect voltage or frequency. Check the voltage and frequency.
The motor is wet. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The coils are limed. Delime the coils. See Operator Safety Manual
The nozzle is dirty. Remove and clean the nozzle.
Low Pressure Loose belt on pump. Tighten the belt.
Leaks in plumbing. Tighten all connections.
Insufficient water supply Increase water supply by using larger lines.
Insufficient water. Check water pressure and flow to machine.
Check float valve and float valve adjustments.
Nozzle is worn. Replace the nozzle.
Wrong nozzle size. Replace with proper size.
Dirty or worn check valves in pump. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
V-packings. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The pump is noisy. There is air in the suction line. Check the water supply. Make sure all fittings
are tight.
The valves are dirty. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The bearings are worn. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
The pump check valve springs are worn. Contact an authorized Delco service person.
Low temperature Scale or dirt inside coils. Clean per procedure in deliming.
Low gas pressure. Call your local gas supplier.Consult
specification plate for proper gas pressure.
Insufficient air supply. Insure air supply.
Gas line too small or too long. Call your local gas supplier. Gas line must be
the same size as valve inlet or larger. See chart
on page 4.
The gas burner will not light. Gas is turned off. Call the gas supplier.
Defective main control switch, Disconnect the electrical supply from the
vacuum switch, hi-limit switch. machine and turn the gas cock knob to "OFF".
Check the 24 volt supply circuit.
Remove wires at vacuum switch and
manually activate the vacuum switch. Continuity
should be present.