Machine Troubleshooting - Windsor IM Operator Instructions Manual

Machine Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
No power to machine
Electrical Shock
Nuisance tripping of circuit
breaker
Brush not turning or scrubbing
Power to motor but motor
does not run
Bearing squealing or grinding
in brush housing
Machine will only run if the
green (on) switch is continu-
ously held down
No flow or uneven flow from
jet (Deluxe only)
Weak flow from clean jet
(Deluxe only)
Pump runs but no flow from jet
(Deluxe only)
CAUSE
Tripped electrical circuit
breaker in fuse box of building
Faulty power cord
Power switch failure or relay
failure
Tripped circuit breaker
Internal wiring problem
Faulty rectifier
Equipment not grounding
Receptacle not grounded
Interal electrical problem
Faulty circuit breaker
Mechanical problem
Faulty brush motor/gear box
Belt failure
Worn brush motor brushes
Worn brush motor brushes
Worn bearings
Defective red (off) switch.
Sends constant "off" signal.
Clogged jet
Clogged strainer
Disconnect coupling at
solution tank
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SOLUTION
Check building circuit breaker
Replace power cord
Replace power switch or relay
Reset circuit breaker. Higher amp draw may
indicate faulty parts. Find parts not moving
freely and correct as needed.
With machine unplugged, check for and correct,
any loose wire connections.
Replace rectifier
Follow grounding instructions, pg 2-3
Have an electrician inspect the building's wiring
Check for any loose wire connections, replace
any items that are short circuiting
Replace circuit breaker
Test circuit breaker for continuity. Higher amp
draw may indicate faulty parts. Find parts not
moving freely and repair or replace.
Replace brush motor/gear box
Replace belts
Replace brushes, check commutator
Replace brushes, check commutator
Replace worn bearing
Replace or reconnect wire to red (off) switch
Clean or replace jet
Clean strainer
Attach the quick coupling to the solution tank
Maintenance
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