Karcher SCP 16000 IQ Level Sensor - Manual (Page 18)

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Troubleshooting
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Danger
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried out by au-
thorized customer service personnel.
First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Fault Cause Remedy
Pumping capacity is
reducing Suction area blocked Pull out the mains plug and clean
the suction area
Pumping capacity too
low The pumping capacity de-
pends on the flow height, hose
diameter and hose length. Keep max. flow height, see tech-
nical data. If necessary, select a
different hose diameter or hose
length.
Pump runs but does
not transport Air in the pump Press the deaeration key or
switch on/off the pump many
times at the mains plug by oper-
ating the on/off switch a couple
of times till the fluid is being
sucked
Suction area blocked Pull out the mains plug and clean
the suction area
Water level below minimum
water level Immerse the pump when possi-
ble in the fluid to be transported
or for SCP 16000 proceed as de-
scribed in flat suction.
Pump does not run or
suddenly comes to a
standstill during oper-
ations Power supply interrupted Check fuses and electrical con-
nections
Thermal protection switch in
the motor has switched off the
pump as it was overheated. Pull out the mains plug, let the
pump cool down, clean the suc-
tion area, prevent dry running
Dirt particles have got jammed
into the suction area Pull out the mains plug and clean
the suction area
Pump operation stopped by IQ
Level Sensor Check the position of the IQ Lev-
el Sensor.
Pump no longer
switches on or off in
spite of the IQ Level
Sensor IQ Level Sensor is contaminat-
ed Clean the IQ Level Sensor with
clear water and a cloth.
Pump switches on and
off consecutively Water returning from the hose
switches the pump back on. Use the included backflow valve
Our Kärcher branch will be pleased to help you further in the case of questions or faults.
See address on the reverse.
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