Troubleshooting Chart - Halfords HP 1400 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting chart

Symptom
Pressure washer
does not start
Pump does not
reach necessary
pressure
Fluctuating Pressure
Motor stops
suddenly
No detergent suction
– units with
attachable
applicators
Unit begins to smoke
Recycling
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be
handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be
recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are
potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous
substances.
Possible cause(s)
1. Unit is pressurized
2. Plug is not correctly connected
or electric socket is faulty
3. Extension cord too long or wire
size too small
4. Main voltage supply too low
1. Water inlet filter is clogged
2. Pump sucking air from hose
connections
3. Nozzle worn or not correct size
1. Pump sucking in air
2. Clogged nozzle
1. Extension cord too long or wire
size too small
2. Thermal safety switch has
tripped due to overheating
1. Detergent applicator clogged
1. Overheated, overloaded or
damaged motor
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834
Corrective Action(s)
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Check plug and socket
3. Remove extension cord
4. Check that main supply
voltage is adequate
1. Clean water inlet filter
2. Check that connections
and locking ring are
properly tightened
3. Contact customer
careline, do not return
pressure washer to
store of purchase.
1. Check that hoses and
connections are tight
2. Clean with tip cleaner
(see page 6)
1. Remove extension cord
(see page 4)
2. Check that main supply
voltage corresponds to
specifications
1. Flush applicator with
warm water.
2. Replace applicator
1. Turn off unit and
contact customer
careline, do not return
pressure washer to
store of purchase.
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