8.917-208.0 • HOT Operator Manual • Rev. 03/12
PRESSURE
W
ASHER
T
roub
leshooting Guide
16
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
LOW OPERATING
PRESSURE
Faulty pressure gauge
Install new gauge.
Insuffi cient water supply
Use larger garden hose; clean fi lter
washer at water inlet.
Old, worn or incorrect spray nozzle
Match nozzle number to machine and/or
replace with new nozzle.
Plumbing or hose leak
Check plumbing system for leaks. Re-
tape leaks with tefl on tape.
Faulty or mis-adjusted unloader
valve (Where applicable)
Adjust unloader for proper pressure.
Install repair kit when needed.
Worn packing in pump
Install new packing kit.
Fouled or dirty inlet or discharge
valves in pump
Clean inlet and discharge valves.
Worn inlet or discharge valves
Replace with valve kit.
LOW WATER
TEMPERATURE
Soot buildup on coils not allowing
heat transfer
Clean coils.
Lime deposits on inside of coil
Delime coil.
WATER TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT
Defective high limit switch
Replace.
Insuffi cient water supplied
Check water G.P.M. to machine.
Restricted water fl ow
Check nozzle for proper size or obstruc-
tion.
DETERGENT NOT
DRAWING
Air leak
Tighten all clamps. Check detergent
lines for holes.
Valve in the injector head may be
blocked, dirty or damaged
Clean or replace valve in injector.
Filter screen on detergent suction
hose plugged
Clean or replace.
Dried up detergent plugging meter-
ing valve
Disassemble and clean thoroughly.
High viscosity of detergent
Dilute detergent to specifi cations.
Hole in detergent line(s)
Repair hole.
Low detergent level
Add detergent, if needed.
Variable pressure control handle set
for high pressure
Turn variable pressure control handle
to allow water to fl ow out of brass soap
nozzle.
PUMP RUNNING
NORMALLY BUT
PRESSURE LOW ON
INSTALLATION
Pump sucking air
Check water supply and possibility of air
seepage.
Valves sticking
Check and clean or replace if necessary.
Unloader valve seat faulty
Check and replace if necessary.
Nozzle incorrectly sized
Check and replace if necessary (See se-
rial plate for proper size).
Worn piston packing
Check and replace if necessary.