Condition
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Corrective Action
No Power To Machine:
Dead electrical circuit breaker in fuse box
Faulty power cord
Power switch failure
Faulty circuit breaker
Internal wiring problem
Electrical Shock:
Equipment not grounding
Receptacle not grounded
Internal electrical problem
Nuisance Tripping of Circuit Breaker:
Brush “buried” in carpet
(More than
3/8”
(1 cm)
Dry brush
Faulty
circuit breaker
Mechanical problem
Vacuum Motor Speed Varies or Doesn’t Run:
Worn motor brushes
Motor worn out
Faulty switch
Faulty circuit breaker
Internal wiring problem
Loss Of Vacuum:
Loose vac dome
Crack in dome or poor joint
Loose cuffs on vacuum hose
Damaged Dome Gasket
Lint or dirt clogging vacuum intake screen
Accessory tool clogged
Vac hose damaged
Internal electrical problem
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Check building circuit breaker.
Replace
Test switch for continuity/Replace if necessary.
Test circuit breaker for continuity/Replace if necessary.
With the machine unplugged, check for, and correct, any loose wire
connections inside the machine at the switches and terminal block.
Follow grounding instructions exactly.
Have an electrician inspect the building’s wiring.
Ensure that the machine’s wiring matches the appropriate wiring diagram.
Check for and correct any loose wire connections. Replace any wires
or components which are short circuiting.
Brush is adjusted too low, adjust position using the adjustment control
at the front of machine. Best cleaning results are achieved with a minimal
brush/carpet contact of less than
3/8”
(1 cm).
Turn brush motor and pump switches on with machine tilted rearward
(brush off floor). Lower machine back to carpet slowly.
Test circuit breaker for continuity/Replace if necessary.
Higher amp draws may indicate a mechanical problem. Find parts which
are not moving freely and repair or replace.
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Check for and correct any loose wire connections,
Center dome over tank.
Replace or repair using acrylic plastic cement only.
Tighten cuffs (turn counter clockwise).
Replace gasket.
With power off clean vac intake screen found in dome.
Clean out tool, ensure free airflow.
Replace
Have a trained service technician inspect and repair the machine.
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