DeVillbiss Air Power Company A17913, VR1600E Trouble Shooting Guide, Problem Cause Correction

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Motor will not	Pressure washer not plugged in.	Plug in pressure washer.
	“RESET” button on GFCI not	Push “RESET” button.
start and there
is no humming	pushed.
sound	Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse	Reset breaker or replace fuse.
	is blown.
Power	Too much load already on circuit.	Reduce load on circuit.
source circuit		Try another 15 amp circuit.
continues to
	Using an extension cord.	DO NOT use extension cords.
trip or blow
fuses
Motor hums but Using an extension cord.		DO NOT use extension cords.
will not start
	Supply voltage below required	Check the voltage of the main
	minimum.	supply line.

No or low	Low water supply.
pressure
	High pressure hose is too long.

Water supply must be at least 5 GPM @ 20 psi.

Use high pressure hose under 100 feet.

Worn nozzle. Replace nozzle.

Excess noise	Restricted, insufficient water
	supply, or air in the water line.
	Water temperature is too high.

Check supply hose, faucet, and inlet screen.

Do not use water from a hot water source, use water only from a cold water faucet.

Pressure	Water leak in high pressure fittings,
fluctuates with-
	hose, or gun.
out opening gun

Replace hose or gun. If problem continues take to authorized service center.

GFCI switch indi- Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse		Reset breaker or replace fuse. If
cator light does	is blown.	indicator light still does not appear
not appear after		have receptacle checked by a
depressed		qualified electrician.
GFCI test fails	Circuit breaker has tripped or fuse	Reset breaker or replace fuse. If
	is blown.	indicator light still does not appear
		have receptacle checked by a
		qualified electrician.
Unit does not	Nozzle clogged	Clean nozzle, if unit still does not
maintain steady		maintain steady water pressure,
water pressure		turn unit off and contact customer
		service at 1-866-422-4286
Unit continues	Nozzle clogged	Clean nozzle, if unit still does not
to trip GFCI		maintain steady water pressure,
switch		turn unit off and contact customer
		service at 1-866-422-4286

17- ENG A17913