Troubleshooting and correction, 0 troubleshooting and correction – Nilfisk-ALTO Kew 30CA COMPACT I User Manual
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7.0 Troubleshooting and correction
You have chosen the best quality and therefore deserve the best service. To avoid unnecessary disap-
pointments, you should check the following before contacting the nearest ALTO service organisation.
Fault
Possible Cause
Remedies
Motor won't start
Plug not connected
Connect plug.
GFCI not set (if equipped)
Reset GFCI.
Defective outlet
Try another outlet.
Fuse/breaker blown
Change or reset the fuse/breaker. Switch off
any other devices. Try without extension cord.
Motor stops
Defective extension cord
Remove cord, reset breaker and try again.
Fuse/breaker blown
Switch off any other devices. Check that the
voltage is correct.
Overload release activated.
Turn start/stop knob off and on, again.
Fuse blows repeatedly
Wrong voltage and/or breaker
Change to a circuit with correct ampere and
voltage ratings.
Overload release activated
Check supply voltage and cord(s).
Pump pressure fluctuating
Air in the water hose and/
Allow the machine to run with open spray lance
or pump
adjusted to low pressure until the flow is steady.
Inadequate water supply
Check that the water supply is adequate for the
machine. Avoid long, thin hoses (min. i.d. ½").
Inlet water screen clogged
Clean the screen (see sec. 6.2)
Hoses kinked
Straighten the hoses.
High pressure hoses too long
Detach high pressure extension hoses and retry
(extension hoses max. 33 ft).
(in suction mode)
Read section 5.0.
Suction height too high, water
Use cooler water, reduce suction distance and
too hot, or air leak in supply
check for poor hose connections.
hose
Pressure low but steady
High pressure nozzle worn
Replace the nozzle.
Note:
Some accessories normally
Dirt in by-pass valve
Activate and release the spray handle 5 times,
operate at a lower pressure
quickly.
Motor runs but no working
Pump/hoses or accessories
Let pump/hoses or accessories thaw.
pressure
frozen
No water supply
Connect or turn on the water.
Inlet water screen clogged
Clean the screen (see Sec. 6.2)
Nozzle clogged
Clear the nozzle (see Sec. 6.1)
*) Overload release
Wrong voltage
See section 2.2
activated
Extension cord too long
Remove the cord or use larger cord.
Nozzle partly obstructed
Clear the nozzle (see Sec. 6.1)
Wait until the motor has cooled. (The machine can be restarted by turning te start/stop knob to 0 and back to I).
Should you experience malfunctions other than those mentioned above, please contact ALTO Service for
assistance.