How to Correct Problems in the Machine. Clarke ENCORE L2426, ENCORE S2426

HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE

PROBLEM

There is no solution flow.

CAUSE

The solution tank is empty.

The solution flow does not stop.

The solution valve is closed.

There is an obstruction in the solution hose or filter.

The solution valve or electric wiring is

damaged.

The solution module is defective.

The solution valve is open.

The solution valve or wiring is damaged.

The solution valve is dirty

There is a damaged seat and washer in the solution valve.

The solution module is defective.

The machine does not remove all the water from the floor.

The squeegee is up.

The squeegee tilt is not correct.

The recovery tank is full.

The screen filter is dirty.

There is an obstruction or damage in the squeegee, squeegee hose or standpipe.

The vacuum motor is not running.

The squeegee hose is disconnected, or damaged

The squeegee blade is damaged, worn, or incorrectly installed.

The gaskets on the cover of the recovery tank are damaged.

ACTION

Fill the solution tank.

Open the solution valve.

Remove the obstruction from the hose or filter.

Repair or replace the valve or the electric wiring.

Replace solution module

Close or Clean the solution valve.

Repair or replace the valve and the wiring.

Clean the solution valve.

Replace the seat and washer.

Replace solution module.

Lower the squeegee.

To adjust See Figure 11, page 23.

Drain the recovery tank.

Clean the screen filter.

Remove the obstruction or repair the damage.

Check for tripped breaker. Have an authorized service person make repairs.

Check and connect hose.

Turn or replace the squeegee blade.

Correctly install the squeegee blade.

Replace the gaskets.

The batteries do not give the normal running time.

The battery terminals are dirty or damaged.

The electrolyte level is too low.

The batteries are not fully charged.

The charger is damaged.

The battery is defective.

The batteries are disconnected.

Brush is in heavy scrub setting.

Clean the terminals and connectors. Replace the damaged cables. Charge the batteries.

Add distilled water to each cell and charge the batteries.

Charge the batteries for a full 16 hour charge.

Have an authorized service person repair the charger.

Check voltage of each cell while discharging.

Connect the batteries.

Adjust Pressure.

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PROBLEM

The cleaning is not even.

The machine does not run.

CAUSE

The scrub brush or pad is worn.

There is damage to the brush assembly, caster or the solution valve.

The brush motor is not running

The solution level is low.

The machine loses power.

Key or switch is off.

Batteries are unplugged.

Battery terminals are dirty.

Batteries are discharged

ACTION

Replace the scrub brush or pad.

Have an authorized service person make the needed repairs.

Check for tripped breaker. Reset. Check for loose connections.

Fill the solution tank.

NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person.

Reset the circuit breaker.

Turn key or switch on.

Check the battery connections.

Check battery gauge and recharge

NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person.

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