TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor will not start and there is no

1.

Not plugged in.

1.

Plug in.

humming sound

2. "RESET" button on GFCI not

2.

Push "RESET" button.

 

 

pushed.

3.

Reset breaker or replace fuse.

 

3.

Circuit breaker has tripped or

 

 

 

 

 

fuse is blown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power source circuit continues to trip

1. Too much load already on

1.

Reduce load on circuit.

or blow fuses

 

circuit.

2.

Try another 15 amp circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

Motor hums but will not start

1. Extension cord is too long or of

1.

See section on extension cords

 

 

improper gauge, causing voltage

 

(See page 6).

 

 

drop.

 

 

 

 

2.

Pump is stuck due to dirt,

2.

Unplug unit. If temp is below

 

 

mineral build up, or ice.

 

freezing do not use. Thaw in a

 

 

 

 

warm area. Turn motor manually

 

 

 

 

by "Kick Start". (See page 6)

 

3.

Motor malfunction

3.

Take to authorized service

 

 

 

 

center (See page 2)

 

 

 

 

 

No low pressure detergent delivery

1. Nozzle set on high pressure.

1.

Push nozzle forward.

 

2.

Siphon hose or filter is plugged.

2.

Unplug siphon hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit does not reach required pres-

1.

Restricted, or insufficient water

1.

Check supply hose, faucet and

sure

 

supply.

 

inlet screen. Must be connected

 

 

 

 

to water source which provides

 

 

 

 

1.8 gal. water per minute.

 

2.

Unsuitable or worn out nozzle.

2.

Replace nozzle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit is noisy

1.

Restricted, insufficient water supply,

1.

Check supply hose, faucet, and

 

 

or air in the water line.

 

inlet screen.

 

2.

Water temperature is too high.

2.

Do not use water from a hot

 

 

 

 

water source, use water only

 

 

 

 

from a cold water faucet.

 

3.

Pump has operated more than 5

3.

Pull trigger at least 30 seconds

 

 

minutes, without pulling trigger.

 

every 5 minutes.

 

4.

Pump sucking air.

4.

Check suction manifold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressure fluctuates without opening

1.

Water leak in high pressure fittings,

1.

Use teflon tape or pipe sealant to

gun

 

hose, or gun.

 

tighten hose fitting, replace hose

 

 

 

 

or gun. If problem continues take

 

 

 

 

to authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DeVillbiss Air Power Company MGP-1218, W1218 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Cause Remedy
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MGP-1218, W1218 specifications

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