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13. Fault diagnosis
WARNING
- Before performing maintenance or making adjustments, switch off the machine and unplug from the
electricity supply. In addition safely disconnect the non-grounded pole of the battery (or by equivalent method).
The following simple checks may be performed by the operator.
* If the fuse blows several times, the machine should be checked by an authorised Service Agent
Trouble
Reason
Solution
The machine does not start up
Low battery
Main fuse blown
Check that the battery is charged
Replace the GREEN 30A main fuse
The brush does not rotate
Brush unit outlet
overcurrent error or
brush unit open circuit
error
Brush rotation button
not pressed on handle
controls
See paragraph ‘Warning signals
while using the machine (Section 5)
Press the button
Vacuum does not work
Suction unit outlet
over current error or
vacuum unit circuit
error
Vacuum button not
pressed on handle
controls
See paragraph ‘Warning signals
while using the machine (Section 5)
Press the button
The machine does not dry
well, leaving traces of water
Vacuum off
Vacuum tube blocked
Squeegee rubbers not
correctly set up
Recovery tank full
Squeegee rubber
blades worn
Start the vacuum
Check and if necessary clean the
vacuum tube that connects the
squeegee to the recovery tank
Correct squeegee position
Empty the recovery tank
Replace or tun over the squeegee
blades
No water comes out
Tank empty
Solenoid valve button
not pressed on handle
controls
Tap turned off
Filter blocked
Solenoid valve does
not work
Fill the tank
Press the button
Turn on the tap located at the bottom
of the machine
Clean the filter
Call Powr-Flite technical support
Insufficient floor cleaning
Unsuitable brushes or
detergent
Brush worn
Use brushes or detergents which are
suitable for the type of floor or dirt to
be cleaned
Replace the brush
