Troubleshooting Check List - Hoover SteamVac supreme Manual

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IV. Troubleshooting
check list - Steam Vac
TM
w/Automated
tool conversion
The following
is a guide to aid in determining the origin of a problem for which these models could
conceivably be brought in for service.
Problem
A. Motor won't
run
Possible
Cause
1
Unit not firmly plugged in
2.
No voltage at wall outlet.
3
Open in attachment cord
4
Switch failed
5.
Switch lever failed or out of position
6.
Crimp connection.
7.
Open circuit in motor.
8.
Motor brushes stuck or worn.
9.
R.H. trunnion cracked/loose.
Possible
Solution
1
Check cord for proper connections.
2
Plug into a known good source
3
Check and replace cord.
4.
Replace switch.
5.
Replace or reposition lever.
6.
Check connections.
7.
Replace motor.
8
Work brushes in holder to assure free
movement.
If brushes are worn or "pitted"
from arcing., replace motor.
9.
Replace or tighten trunnion.
B. Unit won't
distribute
water to floor
1
Solution tank empty.
2.
Poppet valve malfunctioning.
3.
Solution tank opening clogged.
4
Valve in reservoir assembly failed.
5.
Tubing to distributor kinked/pinched
from improper assembly.
6.
Distributor clogged.
7.
Trigger in handle malfunctioning.
8.
Upper control rod malfunctioning.
9.
Lower control rod damaged or missing
1.
Refill and check operation.
2.
Check and replace - located in bottom
of solution tank.
3.
Clean and check operation.
4.
Check for obstruction - if clear -
replace reservoir.
5.
Trace tubing and check for kinks.
6.
Clean or replace if necessary.
7.
Check and replace if necessary.
8.
Check to insure rod is connected to trigger and
is not broken.
9.
Check and replace or reposition.
C, Unit won't
extract
water at floor
nozzle
1. Obstruction in nozzle, duct or valve
2.
Recovery tank full
3.
Standpipe seal missing or damaged.
4.
Recovery tank lid seal damaged.
5.
Duct seal missing or damaged.
6.
Seal at junction of valve to recovery tank
missing or damaged
7.
Motor seals missing or damaged.
8.
Handle locked in upright position.
9.
Motor fan damaged.
10. Motor failed or mounting loose.
11. Valve malfunctioning.
12. Pin on lower handle missing.
1.
Remove recovery tank and sight into valve.
Also check duct from valve to nozzle.
2.
Empty tank and recheck operation.
3.
Replace seal.
4.
Replace lid assembly.
5.
Replace seat.
6.
Replace seal.
7.
Replace seals.
8.
Handle must be in operators position to divert
suction to the floor.
9.
Replace motor.
10. Check, replace motor if necessary.
11. Check. With handle in operators position,
valve should be positioned to shut off suction
to the hose. Replace motor cover / valve
assembly if necessary.
12. Pin is positioned to catch on actuator arm and
snap valve into position when handle is
lowered. Check for pin located in lower handle
directly above R.H. trunnion. Replace if
missing.

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