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Maintenance
Troubleshooting Chart
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No Power, Nothing Runs
Is the cord plugged in.
Plug in cord.
Circuit breaker tripped in building.
Reset breaker.
Faulty switch.
Call for service.
Faulty power cord or pigtail.
Call for service.
Vacuum Motor Will Not
Run
Vacuum circuit breaker tripped.
Reset breaker.
Faulty main vacuum switch.
Call for service.
Loose wiring.
Call for service.
Faulty vac motor.
Call for service.
Carbon brushes worn.
See "Brush Replacement" in maintenance
section.
Vacuum Motor Runs But
Debris lodged in vac shoe.
Remove debris from vac shoe.
Suction Is Poor
Dome gasket defective or missing.
Replace as necessary.
Vacuum hose cracked or hose cuff
loose.
Replace or repair as necessary.
Recovery tank full / float ball stuck in
the up position.
Turn off vac motor. Drain and rinse
recovery tank.
Main pump switch off.
Turn on.
Poor Or No Water
Flow(Carpet Is Streaky)
Jets clogged or missing.
Clean using a vinegar /water solution or
replace.
Solution filter clogged.
Drain solution tank and clean solution
filter.
Faulty solenoid.
Call for service.
Brush Does Not Spin
Brush switch off.
Turn on brush switch.
Brush circuit breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
Brush belt broken.
Replace as necessary.
Faulty brush motor.
Call for service.
HIL56085 - Operators Manual - Trident EX8
