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9 - OPERATING CHECKS INFORMA-
TIONS
9.1 THE MACHINE DOESN’ T WORK
The key isn’ t inserted or correctly turned.
Insert and turn the key to position ON.
The battery connector is disconnected or poorly
attached to the main wiring connector.
Firmly connect the two connectors.
The machine is charging.
Complete the charging operation.
The batteries are discharged.
Charge the batteries.
9.2 THE BRUSH DON’ T ROTATE
The brush motor switch is not selected.
Press the button to activate the brushes.
The brush motor thermal breaker tripped; the
motor overheated.
Troubleshoot the cause (cords or similar items
that impede movement, surface too rough, etc.)
and press the reset breaker (the first from the
top).
The motor relay or the brush motor is broken.
Replace it.
9.3 NOT ENOUGH OR TOO MUCH CLEA-
NING SOLUTION
The solution water tank is empty.
Fill the solution water tank after having emptied
the recovery tank.
The solution water valve is is closed or almost
closed.
Adjust/increase the detergent solution outlet
flow by turning the flow adjustment lever.
The solution water filter is dirt and clogged in
some point.
Open the filter and clean it removing the dirt.
9.4 NO SUCTION
The suction hose is not connected to the squee-
gee.
Connect it correctly.
The suction hose or the squeegee conduit are
obstructed.
Clean out and remove any obstructions from the
conduits.
The suction motor is turned off.
Activate it.
The recovery tank is full.
Empty it.
The suction motor is not receiving electric power
or is burned.
Check the connections and, for the latter case,
replace the motor.
9.5 INSUFFICIENT SUCTION
The cover of the suction compartment is not per-
fectly closed.
Close it correctly.
The suction hose or the squeegee conduit are
obstructed.
Clean out and remove any obstructions from the
conduits.
9.6 THE BRUSH MOTOR OR THE SUC-
TION MOTOR DOESN’ T STOP
Stop the machine, cutting off the main power
supply and disconnecting the main battery con-
nector, and contact the technical service centre.
9.7 THE SQ UEEGEE DOESN’ T CLEAN OR
DRY EFFICIENTLY
The squeegee blades are worn or are dragging
solid dirt.
Replace or clean them.
The squeegee adjustment is not correct; the
advancement must be exactly perpendicular to
the running direction.
Adjust the squeegee.
The suction hose or the squeegee conduit are
obstructed.
Clean out and remove any obstructions from the
conduits.
9.8 THE BATTERY CHARGER DOESN’ T
WORK
The battery charge doesn’ t start .
Check that the battery charger is connected to
the battery. Consult the battery charger manual.
9.9 THE BATTERIES DO NOT CHARGE
OR DO NOT HOLD A CHARGE
The batteries are new and do not generate
100% of the rated performances.
The accumulator reaches the maximum perfor-
mance after 20-30 complete charge cycles.
The electrolyte has evaporated and does not
completely cover the plates.
Check the battery manufacturer’ s use and main-
tenance manual.
There are significant differences in density
among the various elements.
Replace the damaged battery.
Always consult the battery and battery charger
use and maintenance manual. If this does not
solve the problem, contact the authorised tech-
nical service centre.
The manufacturer CANNOT solve problems
caused by using batteries and battery chargers
that were not directly supplied.
