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8 troubleshooting – Nilfisk-Advance America 5 User Manual

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8 Troubleshooting

Fault

Cause

Remedy

Pressure drop

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Air in the system

Vent the system by
operating the spray gun
several times at short
intervals. If necessary,
operate the cleaner for a
short time without the high-
pressure hose connected.

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High pressure nozzle blocked
worn

Clean/replace the high
pressure nozzle

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Pressure control on the spray
pipe is not set correctly

Set the required working
pressure

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Detergent tank empty

Top up detergent tank or
set detergent metering to
“0”

Pressure fluctuations

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Pump draws in air (only
possible in suction mode)

Check that the suction set
is air-tight

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Lack of water

Open water tap

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Water inlet hose is too long
or its cross-section too small

Use specified water inlet
hose

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Lack of water caused by
blocked water filter

Clean the water filter in the
water connection (never
work without water filter)

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Lack of water because max.
permissible suction height
has not been heeded

See instructions

The motor does not start when
the cleaner is switched on

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The plug is not inserted
properly, i.e. there is no
current

Check the plug, lead and
switch and if necessary
have them replaced by a
trained electrician

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The mains fuse is switched
off

Switch on the mains fuse

When the cleaner is switched
on the motor buzzes without
starting

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The mains voltage is too low
or there is a phase failure.

Have the electrical
connection checked

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The pump is blocked or
frozen

Contact the Gerni customer
service

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Incorrect cross-section or
length of the extension lead

Use lead with correct cross
section or length

The motor switches off

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The overload protection
has been activated due to
overheating or overloading of
the motor

Check that the mains
voltage and the cleaner
voltage are the same.
Switch off the cleaner and
allow it to cool for at least 3
minutes

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High-pressure nozzle is dirty

Change the high-pressure
nozzle