Comet Patriot 140 Notice Technique page 26

PROBLEM
The cleaner vibrates a lot
and is noisy.
The cleaner fails to reach
maximum pressure.
Poor intake of detergent.
No water comes out of the
nozzle or flow rate is poor.
Water leaking from under
the high pressure cleaner.
The high pressure water
cleaner stops during
operation
The cleaner resumes
operation spontaneously
when it is in Total Stop
mode.
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CAUSE
The water inlet filter (29) is dirty
The cleaner is taking in air.
Not enough water supply or
priming too deep
The nozzle is worn.
Not enough water supply or
priming too deep
Backflow hydraulic device fault.
The detergent suction adjustment
device (33) is not set correctly.
No product in the bottle.
The detergent is too viscose.
No water.
Priming too deep.
Clogged water nozzle.
Backflow hydraulic device fault.
Safety valve triggered.
A safety device has been tripped
in the system where the cleaner
is connected (a fuse, differential
switch, etc.).
The thermal or amperometric
protector has tripped.
Leaks and/or drips in the delivery
circuit.
SOLUTION
Follow the instructions in "ROUTINE
MAINTENANCE".
Check there are no leaks in the suction
circuit.
Check that the tap is fully open and the
mains water flow rate and priming depth
comply with the data given in the paragraph
"TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
SPECIFICATIONS".
Replace the nozzle as instructed in
"ROUTINE MAINTENANCE".
Check the tap is fully open and that
the mains water pressure or the
priming depth comply with the data in
"TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
SPECIFICATIONS".
Refer to the relative manual.
Proceed as explained in the "OPERATION
WITH DETERGENT" PARAGRAPH.
Add product.
Use one of the detergents recommended
by the Manufacturer and dilute it as
instructed on the label.
Check that the mains water tap is fully
open or the suction pipe can prime.
Check that the priming depth complies
with the data given in the paragraph
"TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND
SPECIFICATIONS".
Clean and/or replace the nozzle as
instructed in "ROUTINE MAINTENANCE".
Refer to the relative manual.
IF THIS HAPPENS PERSISTENTLY DO NOT
USE THE HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER BUT
CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Reset the safety device. SHOULD IT TRIP
AGAIN, DO NOT USE THE CLEANER AND
CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
Follow the instructions given in the
"SAFETY DEVICES" paragraph.
Inspect the delivery circuit for leaks.
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