9 Trouble-shooting
Please ensure that you check the following before contacting the Nilfisk service organization:
Symptom
Machine refuses to start Machine not plugged in
Fluctuating pressure
Motor busses
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 Nilfisk distributor.
Original Instructions
Cause
Defective socket
Fuse has blown
Defective extension cable
Pump sucking air
Valves dirty, worn out
or stuck
Pump seals worn out
Low voltage or
low temperature
Fuse has blown
Incorrect mains voltage
Thermal sensor activated
Nozzle partially blocked
Fuse too small
Air in inlet hose/pump
Inadequate supply of
mains water
Nozzle partially blocked
Water filter blocked
Hose kinked
Spray handle is leaking
Pump/hoses or accessory
frozen
No water supply
Water filter blocked
Nozzle blocked
Button for regulation of
pressure / water volume not sure.
correctly adjusted
Recommended action
Plug in machine.
Try another socket.
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Try without the extension cable.
Check that hoses and connections are air-
tight.
Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk-
distributor
Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk-
distributor.
Activate the trigger of the spray handle.
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Check that the mains voltage corresponds
to specification on the model tag.
Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool
down.
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
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
specifications required (see model tag)
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2")
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
Clean the filter (see section 7.1)
Straighten out hose.
Contact your nearest Nilfisk Service
Centre.
Replace seat/ball/O-ring in the valve of the
spray handle.
Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
Connect inlet water.
Clean the filter (see section 7.1)
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
Adjust the button to correct working pres-
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