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3.0 OMNIFLEX WET/DRY VACUUM SYSTEM
Area
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vacuum Sys-
tem
No or weak vac-
uum
Vacuum tank is full
Empty vacuum tank
Squeegee blades or wheels worn down
Replace
Float shutoff foam filter or screen is dirty
Clean foam filter and screen
Float ball is stuck
Tap float to release
Damaged hose
Repair damaged hose
Dump hose cap is missing
Contact distributor to replace
Bad seal between vacuum head and tank.
Reseat vacuum head and securely
latch down
Gasket Ring missing
Replace Gasket Ring
Clogged vacuum hose or deflector
Check deflector and vacuum hose for
clogs and clear
Too much liquid in vacuum hose
Allow air in when vacuuming
Vacuum hose still wrapped
Unwrap vacuum hose fully when vac-
uuming
Leak in vacuum tank
If repairable, clean and dry affected
area and seal with silicone.
Moisture com-
ing out from
motor exhaust
Vacuum tank full
Empty vacuum tank
Float shutoff ball, screen, or foam filter miss-
ing
Replace
Float ball not sealing properly
Clean ball
Excessive foam in vacuum tank
Use defoamer
Blow Dry Sys-
tem
No air flow
Blow hose not locked in properly
Reconnect and lock in
Moisture com-
ing out nozzle
Water in Blow Hose
Dry out Blow Hose
Moisture coming out from motor exhaust
Refer to “Vacuum System, Moisture
coming out from motor exhaust”
Troubleshooting
Floor streaks
Worn blades or wheels
Replace
Squeegee Vac-
uum Tool
Tool does not
rotate easily in
wand
Brass ring on wand is not in groove
Loosen wand coupling nut and repo-
sition so ring is in groove
Coupling nut too tight
Loosen a 1/2 turn
Tool won’t stay
on wand
Coupling nut cracked
Replace
Brass ring is worn out
Replace
Premature
blade wear
Wheels worn out or missing
Replace
Sucks to the
floor too tightly
Wheels worn out or missing
Replace
3.5 Troubleshooting