Simpson MBII manual HOW to Correct Problems in the Machine, Problem Cause Action

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HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Action

The motor will not start

Power cord may not be connected.

Connect the power cord.

 

Switch may not be turned "ON".

Turn switch to "ON".

 

Ground fault circuit interrupter did not reset.

Reset the ground fault circuit interrupter.

 

The power cord may be connected

 

 

to a dead outlet.

Contact a licensed electrician.

 

May have a defective motor, GFCI,

 

 

or switch.

Contact Customer Service.

 

The thermal overload switch tripped.

Allow motor to cool.

The motor has difficulty starting

Circuit may be too long, overloaded,

Locate the outlet nearest to the circuit

or is overheating.

or conducters may be undersized.

panel which can be reached with the cord

 

 

 

supplied with the machine.

 

Incorrect voltage or frequency.

Check the voltage and frequency.

 

The motor is wet.

Contact Customer Service.

 

The coils are limed.

Delime the coils.

 

The nozzle is dirty.

Remove and clean the nozzle.

 

Improper extension cord.

Ensure that the extension cord is 14 gauge

 

 

 

and no longer than 25 ft.

The pump overheats.

The oil level is low.

Contact Customer Service.

 

Inadequate water supply.

Ensure that the water faucet is fully open

 

 

 

and the hose is not leaking or kinked.

The pump vibrates.

The pump is sucking air.

Contact Customer Service.

 

The pump check valves are dirty.

Contact Customer Service.

The pump surges when the trigger gun is off.

The pump is running but the pressure is low on installation.

The pressure is changing.

The pressure is low after normal use.

There is a leak.

The unloader valve is not adjusted correctly.

The pump is sucking air.

The pump valves are sticking.

The unloader valve is worn.

The nozzle is not the correct size.

The pump plunger packing is worn.

The pump valves are worn.

The pump valves are dirty.

The pump is sucking air.

The pump plunger packing is worn.

The nozzle is worn.

The pump check valves are worn or dirty.

The unloader valve is worn.

The pump plunger packing is worn.

Check all fittings. Keep fasteners tight. Contact an authorized service person.

Contact Customer Service.

Make sure the water supply is correct. Ensure that the chemical suction tube is submerged in the chemical solution.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Replace the nozzle.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Replace the nozzle.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

Contact Customer Service.

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