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HPW 145i PLUS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
Motor refuses to start
Plug not connected Connect plug
Mains socket faulty Use another socket
Fuse faulty/blown Replace fuse
Extension cable damaged Try without extension cable
Motor protector has activated Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Frozen Wait for pump/water supply hose/accessory to thaw
Motor stops
Fuse faulty/blown Replace fuse
Motor protector has activated Allow to cool for 15 minutes
Wrong mains voltage
Check that mains voltage corresponds to specifica -
tions on the model tag
Fuses blow Fuses incorrectly rated
Change to a mains supply higher than the pressure
washer amp consumption
Motor starts but no
pressure
Nozzle partly blocked Clean nozzle
Motor “sounds” but
fails to start
Insufficient power supply
Check that the voltage of the mains power supply
line is the same as that on the plate
Voltage loss due to use of
extension cable
Check characteristics of extension cable
Appliance not used for a long
period of time
Contact your FF GROUP Service Centre
Problems with TSS (Total Stop
System) device
Contact your FF GROUP Service Centre
Pressure pulsating
Air in the inlet water supply
hose/pump
Allow power washer to operate with spray-gun trig-
ger actuated and water cock open, until a uniform
operating pressure is achieved
Inadequate water supply
Check that the water supply corresponds to speci -
fications. The minimum specification for the water
supply hose is 1/2" or 13 mm diameter
Water filter blocked Clean water filter
Water supply hoses squeezed Straighten out kinked water supply hoses
High pressure hose too long
Remove high-pressure hose extension; max. hose
length 7 m
Pressure too low, but
steady Note: Several
types of accessory
will normally deliver a
lower pressure
Nozzle worn Change the nozzle
Start/stop valve worn Quickly actuate trigger 5 times in a row
Motor starts up but
with restricted or no
working pressure
No water supply Connect water supply
Water filter clogged up Clean the water filter
Nozzle clogged up Clean nozzle
The pressure washer
starts irregularly by itself
Pump/spray gun leaky Contact your FF GROUP Service Centre
Water leaks from
machine
Leaking pump
A slight water leak is permissible; in case of exces -
sive leak, contact FF GROUP Service Centre
No detergent taken in
Detergent too dense Dilute with water
Residue or restriction in clean -
ingagent nozzle
Flush with clean water and eliminate any restric-
tions. If the problem persists, contact your FF
GROUP Service Centre