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VARIETY STEAMER (VS-250)
P/N 1010998 Rev. C 11/12
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Problem
Prossible Cause
Corrective Action
Unit heats but there is little or no
steam produced
and/or
The product requires more
steaming than usual (continued).
Improper water pressure to unit.
Verify that a Water Pressure Regulator
is installed and set to 20
─
25 psi.
Insufficient or excessive calcium/min-
eral buildup on Generator
surface.
Verify that a thin layer of deposits is
present on the Generator surface.
Refer to the Maintenance section of this
manual.
Channels, or Rate and Shot values
were programmed improperly.
Restore programming to original values
as described in the Programming sec-
tion of this manual and then reprogram
as needed.
Black Manifold O-ring is damaged or
missing.
Install Manifold O-ring if missing.
Replace if it is damaged.
Low Generator setpoint temperature. Verify the setpoint temperature is
375°F
─
400°F (190°C
─
204° C).
Steam leaks out of the sides of
the Black Manifold Plate.
Black Manifold O-ring is damaged or
missing.
Install Manifold O-ring if missing.
Replace if it is damaged.
Black Manifold is difficult to lock
and unlock onto the Generator
with the Locking Lever.
Black Manifold not being removed
and cleaned daily as required.
Remove and clean the Black Manifold
daily as described in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
Black Manifold O-ring is damaged or
worn.
Replace Black Manifold O-ring if
damaged or worn.
Black Manifold O-ring is not being
lubricated daily with Petro gel.
Lubricate the Black Manifold O-ring daily
as described in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
Generator is dirty.
Clean or delime the Generator. See the
Maintenance section of this manual for
more information.
Unit floods overnight and/or
continues to steam even when in
idle mode.
Solenoid Valve is being held open by
debris from the building’s water line
piping due to no pre-strainer/filter on
the water line just before the unit.
Attempt to flush the debris out of the
valve by rapidly operating the unit on a
number of Single Shot cycles and then
letting the unit rest. If the unit still leaks,
contact your maintenance person or
Authorized Service Agency.
Unit is whistling during use.
Unit is not being cleaned daily and/
or properly.
See the Maintenance section of this
manual.