Loss of vacuum
| Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Vacuum relief valve releasing early. |
Tighten valve nut. |
| Tank drain valve open. |
Close. |
| Vacuum pump dirty. |
Flush out vacuum pump. |
| Leak at tank access door. |
Replace gasket. |
| Vacuum hose split or disconnected. |
Repair or connect. |
| Drive belt slipping. |
Tighten or replace. |
| Pulley slipping. |
Tighten set screw. |
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Seizure of vacuum pump.
| Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Debris lodged in pump impellers. |
Call Bane-Clene. |
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Vacuum pump noisy or knocking
| Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Oil level low and/or lack of grease. |
Change grease and/or replace oil. |
| Pump timing is off. |
Call Bane-Clene. |
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Loss of oil.
| Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Loose drain and/or oil level plug. |
Tighten. |
| Defective gear case gasket. |
Replace. |
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Lack of solution pressure at gauge.
| Probable Cause |
Solution |
| Solution strainer dirty. |
Clean filters. |
| In-line filter dirty. |
Clean filters. |
| Air lock in line. |
Bleed line. |
| Frozen line or pump. |
Thaw in warm area. |
| Damaged stator. |
Replace. |
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Lack of solution pressure at cleaning head.
| Probable
Cause |
Solution |
| Tips or filter dirty. |
Clean filters or tips. |
| Valve stem worn. |
Replace. |
| Female coupler dirty or worn. |
Clean,
repair or replace. |
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Solution pump leaking.
| Probable
Cause |
Solution |
| Damaged mechanical seal. |
Call Bane-Clene. |
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Machine fails to start.
| Probable
Cause |
Solution |
| Blown fuse or circuit breaker. |
Switch wall
receptacle. |
| Short in power supply cord. |
Repair or replace. |
| Short in
electrical components. |
Call Bane-Clene. |
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Machine blows fuse or circuit breaker.
| Probable
Cause |
Solution |
| Dirty vacuum pump. |
Flush vacuum pump. |
| Extension cord too light. |
Use 12-gauge
wire. | | Relief valve malfunction. |
Repair or replace. |
| Loose belt or
pulley. |
Tighten or replace. |
| Electrical
short. |
Call Bane-Clene. |
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Machine is excessively loud.
| Probable
Cause |
Solution |
| Exhaust hose disconnected. |
Reconnect. |
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