6
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the machine does not function (correctly), consult the checklist below to see if you may remedy the error
yourself. Should this not be possible consult a qualified service engineer.
WARNING
First check whether the error is of a mechanical or electrical nature. The electric system can only be
serviced or repaired by qualified and authorised service engineers. Always switch OFF the machine
and remove the mains plug from the wall socket before carrying out any repairs. First read the
repair instructions at the beginning of this manual.
A number of problems in the checklist below can also be caused by defects in the connected
equipment. This manual only deals with problems and solutions directly related to the machine
itself.
6.1
ESP 1500/ESP 3000/ESP 4500 malfunctioning
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Extract capacity is insufficient
Filters clogged or saturated
Clean the filters
A breach of the ducting
Check or replace sealing material
Dust or smoke from the outlet
Ioniser and/or collector are
Clean the filters and mount
grid and/or alarm light lit.
saturated or mounted incorrectly
correctly.
causing short-circuiting
Poor contacts in the ioniser and/or
Check and repair
collector.
Short-circuit in the ioniser and/or
Check and repair.
collector (caused by bent plates).
Machine makes a crackling
Ioniser and/or collector incorrectly
Mount correctly.
sound (= short-circuit)
mounted.
Ioniser and/or collector heavily
Clean the filters.
polluted.
Ioniser and/or collector not
Allow thorough drying after
totally dry.
cleaning.
Bent collector plates.
Repair.
Bent or broken ionisation wires
Replace.
Metal particles in ionizer
Clean Filters
and/or collector.
