Elliott Roto-Jet II 0650, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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Roto-Jet II
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Machine will not start when foot
switch is depressed.
The non-electrical footswitch operates an air valve. Let the pedal up and
depress again more quickly.
Make sure the air tube(s) of the footswitch is fully inserted in the air port(s).
Examine the air tube(s) for damage or pinching.
Make sure unit is plugged in and the power switch is in the “ON” position.
Push the Reset Button on the GFI plug at the outlet. CAUTION: Make sure
hands are dry.
Check the fuse in the machine.
Examine the power cord for damage.
Machine rotates but no water is
flowing from the flexible cable
casing.
Check the water inlet hose connection.
Check the water hose for kinks.
Examine the filter for debris.
Make sure the water supply is on and there is enough volume.
Water is leaking from the machine.
Disconnect the flexible shaft from the manifold, make sure the o-ring is in
place and undamaged.
Remove the cover of the machine, make sure the “short water hose” is
properly connected.
Water leaking from the manifold indicates the seals are damaged. Replace the
manifold.
Machine makes unusual noise or
vibrates when operated.
Check for loose or missing cover screws.
Remove cover and check for loose or missing motor mounting bolts.
Check the alignment of the motor drive shaft and the cable drive shaft.
Check the position and tightness of the motor-to-manifold coupling.
Flexible Shaft stops rotating.
Disconnect the flexible shaft from the manifold and examine the breakaway
coupling.
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Make sure the drive coupling is fully inserted into the drive socket.
• Examine each end of the flexible shaft core for breakage.
• Remove the cover of the machine, examine the motor-to-manifold
coupling making sure it is firmly connected to the motor drive shaft and the
manifold drive shaft and that coupling ends are properly connected together.
Flexible Shaft coils when cleaning
device is inserted into the tube.
• Make sure the flexible shaft is not coiled on the floor but is in a large
loop.
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Measure the internal diameter of the tube beyond the expanded
portion of the tube end. With the exception of the Elliott Turbo Brush®,
cleaning devices should not be sized larger than the tube ID.
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RPM of the flexible shaft and/or the feed rate is too fast.
• Flexible shaft is being forced through a blockage in the tube.
• Examine the flexible shaft for sharp bends or pinch points.