Trouble Shooting Guide - Nilfisk-ALTO ALTO P 130.1 Instruction Manual

8.0 Trouble shooting guide

To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the
Nilfi sk-ALTO service organisation:
Symptom
Machine refuses to start
Machine stops
Fuse blows
Machine pulsating
Machine often starts
and stops by itself
Machine starts, but
no water comes out
Pump pressure drops
In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk-ALTO distributor.
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Cause
Machine not plugged in
Defective socket
Fuse has blown
Defective extension cable
Fuse has blown
Incorrect mains voltage
Thermal sensor activated
Fuse too small
Air in inlet hose/pump
Inadequate supply of
mains water
Nozzle partially blocked
Water fi lter blocked
Hose kinked
High pressure hoses too long Disconnect high pressure extension hoses
Pump/spray gun is
leaking
Pump/hoses or accessory
frozen
No water supply
Water fi lter blocked
Nozzle blocked
Button for regulation of
pressure / water volume not
correctly adjusted
Recommended action
Plug in machine.
Try another socket.
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Try without the ex ten sion cable.
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Check that the mains voltage corresponds to
specifi cation on the model tag.
Wait - the machine will start after a few
minutes.
WARNING! The trigger of the spray gun
must not be activated.
Change to an installation higher than the
amp. consumption of the machine.
You may try without the extension cable.
Allow machine to run with open trigger until
regular working pressure resumes.
Check that the water supply corresponds to
specifi cations required (see model tag)
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min 1/2")
Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1)
Clean the fi lter (see section 4.2)
Straighten out hose.
and retry. (Extension hose max. 7 m).
Contact your nearest Nilfi sk-ALTO Service
Centre.
Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
Connect inlet water.
Clean the fi lter (see section 4.2)
Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1)
Adjust the button to correct working pressure.
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