Simpson V3100 warranty Trouble Shooting Guide

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (continued)

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
No or low pressure	Choke in the “CHOKE” Position.	Move choke to the “NO CHOKE” posi-
(initial use).		tion.
	High pressure hose is too long.	Use high pressure hose under 100 feet
		(30m).
Will not draw	Spray wand not in low pressure.	See How to Use Spray Wand section.
chemicals.
	Chemical fi lter is clogged.	Clean fi lter.
	Chemical screen not in cleaning solu-	Make sure end of chemical hose is
	tion.	fully submerged into cleaning solution.
	Chemical is too thick.	Dilute chemical. Chemical should be
		the same consistency as water.
	Pressure hose is too long.	Lengthen water supply hose instead of
		high pressure hose.
	Chemical build up in chemical injector.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
		Authorized Service Center.
No or low pressure	Worn seal or packing.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
(after period of		Authorized Service Center.
normal use).
	Worn or obstructed valves.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
		Authorized Service Center.
	Worn unloader piston.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
		Authorized Service Center.
Water leaking at	Work or broken o-ring.	Check and Replace
gun/spray wand
	Loose Hose Connection.	Tighten.
connection.
Water leaking at	Loose Connections.	Tighten.
pump.
	Piston packings worn.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
		Authorized Service Center.
	Work or broken o-rings.	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
		Authorized Service Center.
	Pump head or tubes damaged from	Have parts cleaned or replaced by
	freezing.	Authorized Service Center.
Pump pulsates.	Nozzle Obstructed.	See Nozzle Cleaning paragraph in
		MAINTENANCE section for the correct
		procedure.

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