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RoUbLeshooting
4.0 Troubleshooting and Upkeep
CAUTION :
Always unplug machine before lifting electric cover assembly.
Electrical
No Power to pump or
vac motor
Battery dead Charge battery
Switch not “on” Check switches for “on”
Switch breakers thrown Press the breaker reset buttons
Building circuit overloaded Check and reset circuit
Switch wires loose Disconnect power and check for
loose wire
Connections loose Disconnect power and check for
loose wire under panel
Electrical burning smell
Vac motor brushes worn Remove vac motor and repair
Vac motor hung up Release pressure on hose and jog
vac switch, or replace
Pump motor hung up Release pressure on hose and jog
pump switch, or replace
Vacuum System
No/Weak vacuum
Vac tank full Empty vac tank
Squeegee blades or wheels
worn
Replace wheels or blades and
check periodically
Float shutoff screen dirty Spray off float screen to clean
Float ball stuck Tap float and release/clean
Damaged hose Cut and repair/replace
Dump hose plug missing Contact dealer and replace
Access lid not right Tighten lid hand tight
Vacuum hose plugged Flush hose to remove debris
Too much liquid in vac hose Allow air in when vacuuming
Vac hose still wrapped Unwrap vac hose fully
Exhaust plugged Remove HEPA filter and clean
Leak in vac tank If repairable, clean and dry affected
area and seal with silicone
HEPA filter clogged Remove HEPA filter and clean
Moisture from exhaust
Vac tank full Dump vac tank
Float shutoff missing Replace
Excessive foam in vac tank Use defoamer
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION