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Regularly descale and protect the FORTADOR cleaner water line against freezing. Do not allow the water pump to
be run dry.
Fill them water tank to the full, so that the water level in the tank is above the water filter height. Loosen the water
filter cup, so that the filter can be freely filled with water, remove the transparent tube from water pump inlet and
let this tube fill up too, and then slide it fast back to its original location. Now the water pump should easily suck the
water in. While starting the machine, open the valve no. 14 (steam drain valve) for a while, till such time as the water
pump overcomes boiler pressure and the water pump non-return valve opens (change in the water pump’s operating
noise from clattering to regular, muffled noise).
NOTE: Long-term “dry” operation of the water pump results in permanent damage to the pump unit!!!
6 problem
Diagnosis
The machine refuses to start after the Start command,
does not fill with water up to the boiler L level that is
necessary to start the heater.
Worn out EP5 water pump (or non-return valve that is
part of the pump, or pipe sealants inside the pump), or
air bubbles in the water line from the water tank to the
boiler.
Prevention
Solution
7 problem
Diagnosis
Prevention
Solution
Touching the machine or the hose results in a soft tin-
gling feeling.
• Electrostatic charge build-up on the surface of
the machine (gas or liquid flow in plastic or Teflon
hoses).
• High humidity of the air in the machine operation
location, especially in Asian countries or weakly
ventilated rooms.
• Possible washing gun breakdown as a result of
excessive moisture in the installation / switches of
the washing gun.
• Possible breakdown as a result of damaged control
cables in the washing hose (silicon cable insulation
damaged).
Provide for good, sufficient ventilation where the machine is operated. Do not pull the washing hose exerting ex
-
cessive force (as this may result in damage to the rope that limits washing hose length and in failure / rupture of the
control cable insulation in the washing hose). Regularly inspect electrical installation for the condition of insulation
and earthing (especially the earth wire). From time to time, check the temporary electrical installation, i.e. all sorts of
extension cords or adapters. It is not allowed to use any double-wire or garden extension cords. Use only extension
cords in double rubber insulation designed for outdoor use.
Use additional grounding for the machine in
the form of low-resistance earthing rod driven
into the earth and connected to the body of the
machine with a copper rope minimum 4mm2 in
order to dissipate electrostatic charge build-up.
Earth wire connection locations in the machine:
as in Figures on the right.
