Clarke Problem, Cause, Action

HOWTOCORRECTPROBLEMSINTHEMACHINE

Problem Cause Action

The machine will not run.

1.	The machine has no power.	1.	Make sure the machine is connected to the
			correct frequency and voltage, and all connec-
			tions are tight.
			Make sure the plug is in the electrical outlet.
2.	The power cord is damaged.	2.	Contact an authorized service person to replace
			the cord.

There is no suction.		1.		The vac motor does not run.	1.	Put the switch for the vacuum in the "I" position.
		2.		The vac motor switch is defective.	2.	Contact an authorized service person.
		3.		There is a loose motor connection.	3.	Contact an authorized service person.
		4.		There is an obstruction in the vacuum	4.	Remove the obstruction.
				hose.
		5.		The recovery tank is full.	5.	Remove the liquid from the tank.
		6.		The dome gasket is worn or damaged.	6.	Contact an authorized service person to re-
						place gasket.
			7.	The internal vac hose is damaged
				or stopped.	7.	Contact an authorized service person.
		8.		The dome is damaged	8.	Replace the dome.
		9.		The motor brushes are worn.	9.	Replace the motor brushes.
			10. Drain gate is open.		10. Close drain gate.
			11.Seals are damaged.		11.Contact an authorized service person.
There is no	pressure.		1.	The switch is in the "OFF" position.	1.	Put the switch in the "I" position.
		2.		The pressure switch is damaged.	2.	Contact an authorized service person.
			3.	The pump motor will not run.	3.	Contact an authorized service person.
			4.	The pump motor brushes are worn.	4.	Contact an authorized service person.
		5.		The quick disconnect fitting is dirty	5.	Contact an authorized service person.
				or stopped.
		6.		The solution hose is bent.	6.	Straighten the hose. Replace if damaged.
		7.		The pump is worn.	7.	Contact an authorized service person.
		8.		The pump switch is defective.	8.	Contact an authorized service person.
		9.		The pump connections are loose.	9.	Contact an authorized service person.
			10.The pump intake and oulet valves are		10.Contact an authorized service person.
				worn.
			11.The thermol protector is open.		11.Contact an authorized service person.
			12.The solution tank is empty.		12.Fill the solution tank.
			13.The intake screen is dirty.		13.Clean the screen.
			14.The rectifier in the pump motor is bad.		14.Contact an authorized service person.
The solution	tank leaks.		1.	The tank is damaged.	1.	Contact an authorized service person.
The recovery tank overflows.		1.		The float is dirty or damaged.	1.	Clean the float. Replace if damaged.
		2.		There is too much foam.	2.	Put defoamer in the solution. Order P/N 398420.
		3.		The float gasket is dirty or damaged.	3.	Clean the gasket. Replace if damaged.

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