Troubleshooting - Nilfisk-ALTO POSEIDON 3 Service Manual

Fault
Pressure drop
Pressure
fluctuations
The motor does not start when
the cleaner is switced on.
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Troubleshooting

Cause
- Air in the system.
- High pressure nozzle
blocked / worn.
- Pressure control on the
spray lance is not set
correctly.
- Detergent container empty.
- Water inlet temperature
too high.
- Lack of water
- Water inlet hose is too long
or its cross-section too
small.
- Lack of water caused by
blocked water filter.
- Lack of water because
max. permissible suction
height has not been
heeded.
- Pump sucks in air
(suction mode)
- The plug is not inserted
properly, i.e. there is no
current.
- The main fuse is switced off.
- Control piston stuck
Remedy
Vent the system by
•
operating the spray gun
several times at short
intervals .If necessarly
operate the cleaner for a
short time without the
High pressure hose
connected.
Clean / replace the high
•
pressure nozzle.
Set the required working
•
pressure.
Change container or close
•
detergent valve.
See technical data part "B".
•
Open water tap.
•
Use specified water inlet
•
hose(Refer to user manual).
Clean the water filter in the
•
water connection.
(Never work without water
filter).
See technical data part "B"
•
Check that the suction set
•
is air tight.
Check the plug, lead and
•
switch.
If necessary have them
replaced by a trained
electrician.
Switch on the main fuse.
•
Get hold of Service Techni-
•
cian.
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