Troubleshooting - Kaivac 1200 Series Operator's & Parts Manual

3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION
Always make sure machine's unplugged before lifting electric cover assembly
Area Problem
No Power to pump or
vac motor
Electrical
Electrical burning smell
No / Weak vacuum
Vacuum System
Moisture from
exhaust
No air flow
Moisture from nozzle
Blow Dry System
Suction, not blow action
Possible Cause
Machine not plugged in
Switch not "on'
GFCI tripped
Building circuit
overloaded
Switch wires loose
Connections loose
Vac motor brushes worn
Vac motor hung up
Pump motor hung up
Vac tank full
Squeegee blades or
wheels worn
Float shutoff screen dirty Spray off float screen to clean
Float ball stuck
Damaged hose
Dump hose plug missing
Access lid not tight
Vacuum hose plugged
Too much liquid in vac
hose
Vac hose still wrapped
Exhaust plugged
Leak in vac tank
HEPA Filter clogged
Vac tank full
Float shutoff missing
Excessive foam in vac
tank
Hose disconnected
Water in blow hose
Vacuum hose connected
to vac tank
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3.0 MAINTENANCE
Solution
Plug machine in
Check switches for "on"
Test and reset GFCI
Check and reset circuit
Disconnect power and check for loose
wire
Disconnect Power and check for loose
wire under panel
Remove vac motor and repair
Release pressure on hose and jog
vac switch, or replace
Release pressure on hose and jog
pump switch, or replace
Empty vac tank
Replace wheels or blades and check
periodically
Tap float and release/clean
Cut and repair/replace
Contact dealer and replace
Tighten lid hand tight
Flush hose to remove debris
Allow air in when vacuuming
Unwrap vac hose fully
Remove HEPA filter and clean
If repairable, clean and dry affected
area and seal with silicone
Remove HEPA filter and clean
Dump vac tank
Replace
Use defoamer
Reconnect hose
Dry blow line
Reconnect to vac motor exhaust hose
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