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Troubleshooting chart
Plug fitting
Note: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and
severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket. If the supply cord is damaged it
must be replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid hazard. Your pressure washer is supplied with a
fitted plug, however if you should need to fit a new plug follow the instruction below. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with N
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of
the plug. If a 13 AMP (BS 1363/A) plug is used, a 13
AMP fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is
used a 13 AMP fuse must be fitted, either in the plug,
or adaptor or on the distribution board.
Symptom
Possible cause (s)
Corrective Action(s)
Pressure washer does
not start
Unit is pressurized
1.
Poor plug connection or faulty
2.
outlet socket
Extension cord too long or
3.
undersized
Main voltage supply too low
4.
Squeeze trigger on gun
1.
Check plug, socket
2.
Remove extension cord
3.
Check that main supply voltage is
4.
adequate
Pump does not reach
necessary pressure
Water inlet filter is clogged
1.
Pump sucking air from hose
2.
connections
Clean water inlet filter
1.
Check that connections and
2.
locking ring are properly tightened
Fluctuating pressure
Pump sucking in air
1.
Clogged nozzle
2.
Check that hoses and connections
1.
are tight
Clear blockage with cleaning
2.
needle (see page 7)
Motor stops suddenly
Extension cord too long or
1.
undersized
Remove extension cord
1.
No detergent suction
Using high pressure setting
1.
Not enough detergent
2.
Use low pressure setting
1.
Add detegent up to min level
2.
