Pacific Floorcare S-SERIES, Parts & Operating Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ISSUE POTENTIAL CAUSE PROPOSED SOLUTION
Insufficient water to the brushes
Solution flow setting is too low
Make sure the solution control valve is open by
adjusting the solution flow knob
Solution tank is empty
Check the sight gage for solution level. If low or
empty, add water and detergent
Inline solution filter may be clogged
Remove inline filter cap & screen to check for clog.
Rinse and put back in place
Solution dispensing tubes may be
clogged, kinked or damaged
Visually inspect tubes
Solution dispensing pump is not
running in chemical injection system
Make sure pump is running by feeling for slight
vibration. Replace pump if necessary
Ball valve at the outlet of the solution
tank is closed
Open valve. Indicated by the handle in line with the
solution flow direction
Squeegee isn’t drying the floor well
Squeegee blades may be dirty or worn
Remove the squeegee assembly, rinse it off and wipe
the blades down. Inspect edges for damage or wear.
Flip or replace blades as needed
Recovery hose may not be secure at
connections
Make sure upper recovery hose elbow is secure at the
recovery tank orifice. Make sure that lower recovery
hose elbow is secure on squeegee assembly neck
Recovery hose or squeegee assembly
may be obstructed
Remove recovery hose and run water through it to
check for any clogs. Remove squeegee assembly and
check for a clog in the neck of the assembly
Recovery hose may be damaged Check for damage. Replace if damage found
Squeegee assembly height may be out
of adjustment
Check the squeegee height. See Machine
Preparation segment of manual for squeegee height
adjustment instructions
Ball float may be damaged or clogged
and it is obstructing air flow
Check to see that the ball float is moving freely
and is clean
Recovery tank is full Empty recovery tank
Recovery tank lid is not sealing
Make sure that the lid is in the proper position and
that there isn’t damage to the gasket. Replace gasket
if damage found
Drain hose cap may be loose
Make sure cap is clean and has been pressed in
tightly
Batteries may be discharged
Check battery indicator and if necessary, recharge
batteries
HEPA filter is clogged
Visually inspect the inside of the filter and replace if
necessary
Machine will not turn on
Key switch may be faulty Contact a service center to have tested
Batteries may be discharged
Charge your batteries until charger indicates cycle is
complete
Batteries may be faulty Replace batteries
Battery cable(s) may be loose Check connections and tighten if necessary