HOTSY • 900-1400 • 9.803-325.0-B OPERATOR MANUAL • GAS FIRED
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
Tr
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leshooting Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PRESSURE
WASHER WILL NOT
PRODUCE HOT
WATER
(Continued)
Inadequate water supply
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or dam-
aged hose. Use 5/8" minimum hose. Check for
debris clogging inlet screen.
Trigger of trigger gun released
Squeeze trigger. Water must be spraying for
burner to light.
Thermostat set too low, or
defective
Raise thermostat setting. Replace if defective.
Manual gas valve not open
Turn ON gas valve.
Defective gas valve
Replace gas valve.
POOR OR NO
DETERGENT
FLOW
Inadequate detergent supply
Refill detergent container. Ensure that pick-up
screen is fully immersed.
Detergent screen or hose clogged
Clean. Always start with a clean detergent
container.
Clogged detergent injector check
valve
Clean check valve at detergent injector.
POOR CLEANING
Improper detergent concentration
or mixing
Mix detergent per manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that powdered detergents are fully
dissolved.
Wrong detergent for the application Select appropriate detergent.
Rinsing with hot water
A final rinse with cold water will reduce water
spotting.
Detergent valve not opening
Check that handle or knob is not slipping on
shaft.
UNLOADER
CYCLES WHEN
TRIGGER GUN
IS OPENED OR
CLOSED
Air in system
Open and close trigger gun several times.
Unloader defective
Replace if defective.
Water leak between unloader valve
and trigger gun
Check fittings, hose and trigger gun for leaks.
Repair or replace.
BURNER
SMOKES OR HAS
OBNOXIOUS ODOR
Stack restriction
See Venting under Installation.
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE
LEAKING
Excessive pressure due to
defective unloader valve
Replace unloader valve.
Defective relief valve
Replace relief valve.
Dirty relief valve
Clean relief valve seat
