Troubleshooting; All Models - Vulcan-Hart VSX3E Service Manual

WARNING: CERTAIN PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION REQUIRE ELECTRICAL TESTS OR
MEASUREMENTS WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE MACHINE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL
TIMES. IF TEST POINTS ARE NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE, DISCONNECT POWER, ATTACH TEST
EQUIPMENT AND REAPPLY POWER TO TEST.
SYMPTOM
Compartment leaks water around door.
Cold water condenser not operating
properly.
Steam leaks around door.
Steam generated inside compartment
when timer is off.
Steam leaking inside shell.
Heat coming on without water in tank.
Unit will not heat (Ready light off).
Unit leaks water.
Tank water level too high.
VSX SERIES STEAMER - TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

ALL MODELS

1. Unit not level.
2. Drain line obstructed or not to an open gap drain.
1. 2SOL inoperative or plugged.
2. Lack of water supply.
1. Worn gasket - See "DOOR" in "SERVICE PROCEDURES
AND ADJUSTMENTS".
2. Damaged gasket.
3. Drain line obstructed or not to an open drain.
1. 2TAS control thermostat malfunction or not adjusted.
1. Tank gasket not sealing.
2. Loose steam line.
1. Dirty high level probe (shorted to ground).
2. Retention of water in probe guard.
3. 1K stuck closed.
4. WLC-5/8 stuck closed.
1. Check incoming voltage.
2. Tank not filled.
3. Power switch malfunction.
4. Water Level Control malfunction.
5. 1K inoperative.
6. High limit thermostat open (1TAS).
7. Heating element inoperative (electric only).
8. 1CON or 2CON malfunction.
9. Control thermostat open (2TAS).
10. Relay 2K malfunction.
11. Water too "pure" for probes to properly conduct electricity.
1. Loose water, steam or drain line connections.
1. Fill solenoid 1SOL does not shut off.
2. High level probe malfunction (open circuit).
3. Water level control inoperative (WLC).
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POSSIBLE CAUSES