Troubleshooting
the Bane-Clene®
Dry Cleaner

Dry Cleaning Machine for Drapery and Upholstery

  • Compressor not shutting off.

Probable Cause Solution
Fill spout cap loose. Tighten.
Defective seal in full spout gap. Replace Viton O ring.
Leak from hose fittings. Tighten all fittings.
Leak in Stainless Steel hose. Replace.
Leak in pressure supply hose. Replace.
Defective pressure switch. Call Bane-Clene.
Defective compressor. Call Bane-Clene.
Defective check valve. Replace.
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  • Compressor not restarting.
Probable Cause Solution
Defective pressure switch. Call Bane-Clene.
Defective compressor switch. Replace.
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  • Compressor turning on and off every 5-10 seconds.
Probable Cause Solution
Leak in system. Check fill cap, pressure lines, and fittings.
Defective pressure switch. Call Bane-Clene.
Defective compressor. Call Bane-Clene.
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  • Vacuum motor runs, but no vacuum at cleaning head.
Probable Cause Solution
Blockage in Stainless Steel head. Replace.
Blockage in vacuum hose. Clean or replace.
Blockage on vacuum intake. Clean.
Vacuum bag full. Remove and clean.
Bad silicone seal. Replace.
Leak from silicone seal. Secure rubber latches.
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  • Compressor shuts off with pressure, but no spray.
Probable Cause Solution
Filter screens dirty. Remove and clean.
Blockage in "T" jet. Remove and clean.
Worn stem assembly in head valve. Remove and replace.
Defective quick coupler. Replace.
Defective pressure switch. Call Bane-Clene.
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  • Spray continues after lever is released.
Probable Cause Solution
Dirty Teflon disk in head valve. Clean.
Defective teflon disk. Turn disk over or replace.
Defective stem assembly. Replace.
Defective head valve. Replace.
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  • Solution leak from head valve.
Probable Cause Solution
Defective stem assembly. Replace.
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  • Unit fails to operate completely.
Probable Cause Solution
Sort in power supply cord. Remove plugs and inspect. Replace wire.
Faulty wall receptacle. Change receptacle.
Short in unit receptacle. Remove cover and inspect.
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