Riccar 1700, Service Manual

Page 1: ...Full Size Canister Service Manual Riccar Models 1700 1800 Power Nozzles RPB 100 RPB 220 RPB 224 RPB 250 ...

Page 2: ...en plugged into the wall 4 II Full Size Canister Troubleshooting Guide 5 A Cover Dis assembly Instructions 5 B Canister Shuts Off or Will Not Power Up 6 C Canister Power Switch Fails to Power Up Unit Hose Works Normally 8 D Canister Runs Power Nozzle Does Not Run 9 E Power Nozzle Cuts On and Off When Using Troubleshooting Wand 10 F Power Nozzle w Dirt Sensor Will Not Run But Canister Runs 11 G Pow...

Page 3: ...n not in use 2 Turn off all controls before unplugging 3 Do not attempt to service canister while plugged in 4 Before handling PC board discharge static electricity by using anti static mat and ground strap If anti static mat is not available touch a metal object that is grounded and only handle PC board by outside edges 5 Disconnect from power source before removal of any panel or replacement of ...

Page 4: ... full 5 If none of the above conditions exist and the full bag indicator light on the handle is blinking the sensor may be set improperly 6 The hose or PC board may be bad Remove the HEPA filter and see if the FBI light goes out If the FBI light stays ON the hose is should be replaced otherwise the PC board needs to be replaced 3 The full bag indicator fails to activate when the bag is full 1 The ...

Page 5: ...black bracket in position this will allow you to see the wiring Check the wiring for broken or pinched wires 2 If all the wires are good continue to Step 4 3 If necessary replace any bad wiring 4 Re assemble canister and re test B Step 4 1 With the hose connected and canister plugged in take a DC volt meter and check volts at the the PC connection board red wires should read 4 to 5 volts DC 2 If v...

Page 6: ... to interrupt the proper operation of the canister cleaner 3 Interpreting blinking LED light on the main PC board This light indicates whether the main PC board is maintaining proper communication with the handle PC board The light should be blinking at an approximate rate of 2 seconds on 2 seconds off If it is blinking at a faster rate of 0 5 seconds on 0 5 seconds off there is an interruption in...

Page 7: ...careful not to lose the switch foot spring See Figure A Main Parts Assembly A Step 4 Remove the cover assembly screws 6 See Figure A Main Parts Assembly one screw is under the HEPA filter one screw is under the switch pedal open the dust cover assembly there are two screws between the bag holder tabs and the handle two screws are between the back wall of the dust compartment and the tool plate hin...

Page 8: ...ee Figure A Main Parts Assembly Re test canister 5 If canister still does not power up continue to Step 4 B Step 4 1 Remove dust cover assembly See page 5 A Cover Dis assembly Instructions 2 Lift off top cover in order to see PC board 3 Verify all electrical connections are securely made including hose 4 Ensure that the eight 8 wires are secure in the 9 pin connector 5 Check for blinking LED light...

Page 9: ...e 0 5 second intervals continue to Step 8 otherwise skip to Step 13 B Step 8 1 Make sure the two wire connectors on the PC connection board under the switch pedal are securely connected and that the wires are secure in the connectors 2 Verify that the hose is installed 3 If the LED is still blinking at fast rate 0 5 second intervals continue to Step 9 otherwise skip to Step 13 B Step 9 1 Remove co...

Page 10: ...nnect wires if able If wires are broken off motor replace motor and re test Re assemble if canister is good NOTE If motor runs when hooked up direct but not when installed and power nozzle runs Model is KV040525 or below Replace thermal protector and re test canister B Step 13 1 LED blinking fast at 0 5 second intervals OR LED blinking at 2 second intervals and canister will not power up 2 Replace...

Page 11: ...se 4 Ensure that the eight 8 wires are secure in the 9 pin connector 5 Check for blinking LED light at the lower side of the main PC board next to the cord reel 6 If the LED is blinking slowly 2 second intervals re test the canister If power nozzle works re assemble If power nozzle still does not work continue to Step 4 7 If the LED is blinking fast 0 5 second intervals the PC board is not communi...

Page 12: ...he connection at the lower end of the wand or the canister connection plug 4 Change the wand and re test If good change the canister connection plug 5 Re assemble and re test E Step 3 1 Holding the wand with one hand hold the nozzle down and pull on the wand with the other hand 2 If the nozzle cuts off a Check the neck on the power nozzle to see if it is cracked or one of the prongs in the caniste...

Page 13: ...le runs Check wiring See Figure L Wiring Diagram For Dirt Sensor Models F Step 4 Turn the canister and power nozzle ON push the nozzle through some dirt and see if the light turns ORANGE Light turns ORANGE Sensor is working and breaker reset switch is good Remove nozzle and cover and check the motor and wiring to the motor Light stays GREEN Remove nozzle and cover and check the motor and wiring to...

Page 14: ...ir of vice grips or jam the agitator WARNING If vice grips are used to lock motor ensure they are lying flat against housing before starting motor 3 Turn power nozzle on 4 If the light turns GREEN the sensors are wired wrong 5 Change the dirt sensor PC board and sensors assembly Light is Orange ORANGE light normally indicates that dirt has been found Light stays ORANGE 1 If light stays ORANGE it i...

Page 15: ...n PC board H Step 4 Replace cord reel wiring harness 1 Install P N 3622714720 new wiring harness Lift rubber body seal and slide connector under and into slot in dust compartment Push rubber seal back into place Place connector into slot under the cord reel with the wiring going to outside slot Connector should be cross ways inside of canister 2 Connect the black connector on the new harness to th...

Page 16: ... 4 Cord Reel Lever 5 Cord Reel Roller Wheel 6 Screw 7 Spring for Lever 8 Main PCB Assembly 9 Cover Assembly 10 PC Board Fuse 11 Screw Tapping 12 Spring Button 13 Button Switch 14 Hepa Filter 15 Grill Exhaust 16 Bag Filter 17 Hose Assembly 18 Power Brush Assembly 19 Pedal Brush Assembly 20 Floor Brush Assembly 21 Pipe Assembly Parts of Cord Reel Assembly ...

Page 17: ... Caster Wheel Axle 7 Parking Bracket 8 Screw 9 Wire Harness 10 Furniture Guard 11 Handle Insert 12 Bag Holder Assembly 12a Bag Holder 12b Bag Holder Spring 13 Dust Compartment Gasket 14 Secondary Filter Holder 15 Activated Charcoal Filter 16 Bottom Motor Mount 17 Front Motor Mount 18 Cover Hole 19 Screw 20 Silicone Rubber 21 Cord Reel Assembly ...

Page 18: ...tor Mount 3 Motor Foam Filter 4 Main On Off Switch 5 Filter reset Button 6 Screw 7 PC Board Connector Assembly 8 PC Board Mount 9 Cover Dust Assembly 10 Rear Compartment Bracket 11 Screw Tapping 12 Cord Reel Spring 13 On Off Button 14 Cord Reel Button 15 S Class HEPA Filter Includes seal 16 Post Filter Cover ...

Page 19: ...T NAME 1 Dust Compartment Lid 2 Dust Compartment Tool Plate 3 Frame Terminal Assembly 4 Hose Cuff Socket 5 Dust Cover Latch 6 Tool Lid Latch 7 Tool Cover Latch 8 Latch Spring 9 Tool Cover Lid Dampener 10 Screw 11 Screw 12 Tool Cover Lid Spring 13 Tool Lid 14 Tool Lid Hinge ...

Page 20: ...07 18 J Hose Assembly NO PART NAME 1 Hose Assembly 2 PCB Y Terminal Assembly 3 PCB Handle Assembly 4 Cover Handle Right 5 Cover Handle Left 6 Screw 7 Pipe Handle Inner 8 Cap Cover Handle 9 Terminal Subassembly 10 Screw 11 Hose Handle Decal ...

Page 21: ...III Full Size Canister Figures 07 03 07 19 Motor Thermal Reset Cord Reel PC Board B l a c k B la c k White B l u e B lu e Red White K Wiring Diagram for Harness Upgrade ...

Page 22: ...ls M Motor Power Cord Circuit Breaker PC Board White W h i t e W h it e B l a c k Br ow n Black B r o w n o r R e d B l a c k Red Red B r o w n o r R e d B r o w n M Motor Canister Connection Plug Circuit Breaker LED Light Red or Brown or Black Black Black Red Red Green Brown Brown White White W h it e Red or Brown or Black ...