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TROUBLESHOOTING
86309220 BRC 46/76 W 02/18/08
16
PROBLEM
.
CAUSE SOLUTION
No Power, Nothing
Runs
Is the cord plugged in.
Plug in cord.
Circuit breaker tripped in
building.
Reset breaker.
Faulty switch.
Call for service.
Faulty power cord or
pigtail.
Call for service.
Vacuum Motor Will Not
Run
Vacuum circuit breaker
tripped.
Reset breaker.
Faulty main vacuum
switch.
Call for service.
Loose wiring.
Call for service.
Faulty vac motor.
Call for service.
Vacuum Motors Runs
But Suction is Poor
Debris lodged in vac shoe.
Remove debris from vac shoe.
Dome gasket defective or
missing.
Replace as necessary.
Vacuum hose cracked or
hose cuff loose.
Replace or repair as necessary.
Incorrect vac shoe angle.
Adjust as necessary.
Recovery tank full/float ball
stuck in the up position.
Drain and rinse recovery tank, free float ball.
Clamp loose on vac motor.
Call for service.
Recovery tank inlet loose
or gasket defective.
Call for service.
Vac shut-off engaged.
Drain recovery tank.
Poor or No Water Flow
(Carpet is Streaky)
Solution filter clogged.
Drain solution tank and clean solution filter.
Jets clogged or missing.
Clean using a vinegar/water solution or replace.
Faulty solenoid.
Call for service.
Propel lever not engaged.
Brush switch must be on and propel lever squeezed
to activate spray.
Brush Does Not Spin
Brush switch on.
Turn on brush switch.
Brush circuit breaker
tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
Propel lever not engaged.
Propel lever must be squeezed to activate brush.
Brush belt not broken.
Replace as necessary.
Faulty brush motor.
Call for service.
Machine will Not Propel
when Handles are
Squeezed
Circuit breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
Speed control knob set at
zero.
Turn speed control knob between 1-5.
Faulty speed control
board.
Call for service.
Faulty propel motor.
Call for service.
Solution/Brush turn on
when brush switch
engaged
Faulty micro switch.
Call for service.
Summary of Contents for BRC 46/76 W
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Page 32: ...VACUUM SHOE ASSEMBLY 86309220 BRC 46 76 W 02 18 08 32...
Page 40: ...SOLUTION TANK ASSEMBLY 86309220 BRC 46 76 W 02 18 08 40...
Page 42: ...RECOVERY TANK ASSEMBLY 86309220 BRC 46 76 W 09 30 08 42...