Nilfisk-Advance America P 150.2 User Manual

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8 Trouble-shooting
Please ensure that you check the following before contacting the Nilfi sk service organization:
Symptom Cause 
Recommended 
action
Machine refuses to start  Machine not plugged in 
Plug in machine.
 
Defective socket 
Try another socket.
 
Fuse has blown 
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
 
Defective extension cable 
Try without the extension cable.
Fluctuating pressure 
Pump sucking air 
Check that hoses and connections are air- 
   tight.
 
Valves dirty, worn out  
Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk  
 or 
stuck 
distributor
 
Pump seals worn out 
Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk  
   distributor.
Motor busses 
Low voltage or  
Activate the trigger of the spray handle.
 low 
temperature
Machine stops 
Fuse has blown  
Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. 
 
Incorrect mains voltage 
Check that the mains voltage corresponds  
 
 
to specifi cation on the model tag.
 
Thermal sensor activated 
Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool   
   down.
 
Nozzle partially blocked 
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
Fuse blows 
Fuse too small 
Change to an installation higher than the  
 
 
amp. consumption of the machine. 
 
 
You may try without the extension cable.
Machine pulsating 
Air in inlet hose/pump 
Allow machine to run with open trigger until  
 
 
regular working pressure resumes.
 
Inadequate supply of  
Check that the water supply corresponds to 
 
mains water 
specifi cations required (see model tag) 
 
 
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2")
 
Nozzle partially blocked 
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
 
Water fi lter blocked 
Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)
 
Hose kinked 
Straighten out hose.
Machine often starts 
Pump/spray handle is 
Contact your nearest Nilfi sk Service 
and stops by itself 
leaking Centre.
Machine starts, but  
Pump/hoses or accessory 
Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
no water comes out  frozen
 
No water supply  
Connect inlet water.
 
Water fi lter blocked 
Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)
 
Nozzle blocked 
Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk distributor.
UK: 
Customer Services at Penrith -  01768 868995