OPERATION
11
Viper
R
Upright Vacuum Cleaner (06–03)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Machine does not operate.
Filter bag not installed.
Install filter bag.
Faulty power cord.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty ON/OFF switch.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty electronic sensor system.
Contact Service Center.
Loose wiring.
Contact Service Center.
Building circuit breaker tripped.
Reset circuit breaker.
Vacuum motor does not
operate.
Internal thermal overload sensor tripped
in vacuum motor.
Remove air obstruction. Let motor cool
for 20 minutes.
operate.
Faulty electronic sensor system.
Contact Service Center.
Worn carbon brushes in vacuum motor.
Contact Service Center.
Defective vacuum motor.
Contact Service Center.
Brush does not operate.
Electronic sensor system activated
(blinking red light).
Turn off machine. Inspect brush for
obstruction or readjust brush height.
Loose or broken brush belt(s).
Replace belt(s).
Defective brush motor.
Contact Service Center.
Faulty electronic sensor system.
Contact Service Center.
Poor vacuum performance.
Full bag (blinking orange light).
Replace bag.
Loose vacuum hose connections.
Tighten hose connections.
Defective vacuum hose.
Replace hose.
Clogged secondary filter.
Clean or replace secondary filter.
Bag compartment lid not closed tightly.
Close lid.
Poor brush pick–up.
Improper brush height.
Adjust brush height.
Entangled debris in brush.
Remove clogged material.
Worn brush bristles or bearings.
See BRUSH MAINTENANCE.
Loose drive belt(s).
Inspect belt(s), replace if needed.
