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IV. Troubleshooting
check list - Steam Vac
The following
is a guide to aid in determining the origin of a problem for which these models could
conceivably be brought in for service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
A. Motor
1. Unit not firmly
plugged in.
1. Check cord for proper connections.
won't
2. No voltage at wall plug.
2. Plug into a known good source.
run
3. Open in attachment cord.
3. Check and replace cord.
4. Switch failed.
4. Replace switch.
5. Switch lever failed or out of
5. Replace or reposition lever.
position.
Crimp connections loose.
Open circuit in motor.
Motor brushes stuck or worn.
.
7.
8.
9. R.H. trunnion cracked / loose.
6. Check connections.
7. Replace motor.
8. Work brushes in holder to assure free
movement. If brushes are worn or "pitted"
from arcing, replace motor.
9. Replace or tighten trunnion.
B. Unit
won't
distribute
water
1. Solution tank empty.
1. Refill and check operation.
2. Poppet valve malfunctioning.
2. Check and replace - located in bottom of
solution tank.
3. Solution tank opening clogged.
3. Clean and check operation.
4. Valve in reservoir assembly
4. Check for obstruction
- if clear - replace
failed,
reservoir.
5. Tubing to distributor kinked /
5. Trace tubing and check for kinks.
pinched from improper assembly.
6. Distributor clogged.
6. Clean or replace if necessary.
C. Unit
won't
extract
(No or low
suction)
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Recovery tank duct not
installed or out of position
on recovery tank.
3. Recovery tank full.
4. Standpipe seal missing /
damaged.
5. Motor fan damaged.
6. Motor seals missing or
damaged.
7. Motor loose.
1. Check nozzle opening at floor and clean.
2. Check to insure duct is positioned in front
of recovery tank.
3. Empty tank and recheck operation.
4. Replace seal.
5. Replace motor.
6. Replace seals.
7. Tighten motor mounting screws.
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