Rac -HP101 Manual page 7

Troubleshooting chart
Symptom Possible cause (s)
Pressure washer 1. Unit is pressurized
does not start 2. Poor plug connection or faulty
outlet socket
3. Extension cord too long or
undersized
4. Main voltage supply too low
Not reaching 1. Water inlet filter is clogged
operating 2. Pump sucking air from hose
pressure connections
3. Low supply water flow rate
Fluctuating 1. Pump sucking in air
pressure
2. Clogged nozzle
Motor stops 1. Extension cord too long or
suddenly undersized
2. No mains voltage supply
No detergent 1. Using high pressure setting
suction 2. Not enough detergent
Plug fitting
Note: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug
and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket. If the supply cord is
damaged it must be replaced by a qualifued person in order to avoid hazard. Your pressure
washer is supplied with a fitted plug, however if you should need to fit a new plug follow the
instruction below. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with N .
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L .
The wire which is coloured green/yellow
must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter E or .
If a 13 AMP (BS 1363/A) plug is used,
a 13 AMP fuse must be fitted, or if any other
type of plug is used a 13 AMP fuse must be
fitted, either in the plug, or adaptor or on the
distribution board.
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Corrective Action(s)
1. Squeeze trigger on gun
2. Check plug, 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. Check supply water flow rate
1. Check that hoses and
connections are tight
2. Clear blockage with cleaning
needle (see page 5)
1. Remove extension cord
2. Check mains voltage supply
1. Use low pressure setting
2. Add detegent up to min level
Green/Yellow
13 AMP
FUSE
BLUE
BROWN
(NEUTRAL)
(LIVE)
N
L
OUTER
SLEEVE
CABLE GRIP
PRESSURE WASHER ONLY
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