Troubleshooting - Hotsy 1400 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM
PRESSURE
WASHER
WILL NOT RUN
PRESSURE
WASHER
RUNS BUT
WON'T
SPRAY
LOW SPRAY
PRESSURE AT
NOZZLE
UNEVEN SPRAY
PATTERN
PRESSURE
WASHER
WILL NOT
PRODUCE
HOT WATER
22
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Pump switch in OFF position
Power supply disconnected
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
in electrical supply line
Motor circuit overload tripped
Trigger of trigger gun released
Water supply not turned on
Clogged pressure nozzle
Inlet water screen clogged
Pump sucking air
Inadequate water supply
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle
Air being drawn through
detergent inlet line
Partially clogged or damaged
pressure nozzle
Burner switch in OFF position
Gas valve switch in OFF position
Inadequate fuel supply
Pump switch turned off
Hotsy 900/1400 Operator's Manual 9.803-325.0 - C
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Place switch in ON position.
Connect power supply.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Use only circuits of adequate capacity.
Allow sufficient time for motor to cool down. Place
pump switch in ON position.
Squeeze trigger.
Open water supply valve.
Clean pressure nozzle opening.
Check screen and clean if necessary.
Fill the detergent container and
check for loose hose clamps or fittings.
Fully open faucet. Check for kinked or
damaged hose. Use 5/8" minimum hose. Check
for debris clogging inlet screen.
Clean or replace.
Refill detergent container. Ensure that pick-up
screen is fully immersed.
Clean or replace.
Place switch in ON position.
Place switch in ON position.
Check fuel supply.
Pump must be running
before burner will light.