Tornado TE310-G15-U, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Pump motor runs but 

no spray through jets. 

1.  Clogged or faulty 

solution filter.

2. Clogged or faulty quick 

disconnect on housing.

3. Punctured pump 

diaphragm.

4. Clogged jets

1.  Check filter and remove lint 

or other foreign material.

2. Depress plunger on 

solution hose against 

inside wall of solution tank. 

If solution is flowing at this 

point, the system is OK If 

no solution flows, check 

the quick disconnect for lint 

and other foreign matter.

3. Replace with diaphragm 

repair kit.

4. Clean jets on wand or tool.

Uneven spray from jet. 

Spray weak or uneven.

1.  Clogged strainer in 

solution tank.

2. Clogged jet.

1.  Unscrew strainer and 

remove lint and any other 

foreign material from 

screen.

2. Remove and clean.

Leaking or stuck 

solution valve.

1.  Foreign material in valve.
2. Loose brass hex nut.
3. Valve or seals worn

1.  Remove brass hex plug, 

clean valve and replace.

2. Reseal hex and plug.
3. Replace worn parts with 

solution valve repair kit.

Pump motor not working. 

1.  Loose wiring
2. Defective pump 

pressure switch.

3. Motor burnout

1.  Tighten wiring
2. Replace with new pressure 

switch assembly.

3. Replace pump motor

Pump pressure low

1.  Clogged screens on 

strainer in solution tank.

2. Punctured pump 

diaphragm.

1.  Unscrew strainer remove 

lint and any other foreign 

material from screen.

2. Replace with diaphragm 

repair kit.

Pump pressure varies.

1.  Defective pump pressure 

control switch.

1.  Replace.

PUMP SYSTEM

The following checks may be performed by the operator. 

Any other service or attempt to service by the operator 

will void the warranty.