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7.0 Trouble shooting guide
To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the ALTO serivice
organisation:
Symptom Cause Recommended action
Machine refuses to start
Machine not plugged in Plug in machine.
Defective socket Try another socket.
Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Defective extension cable Try without the extension cable.
Motor busses
Low voltage or Activate the trigger of the spray handle.
low temperature
Machine stops
Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Incorrect mains voltage Check that the mains voltage corresponds to
secication on the model tag.
Thermal sensor activated Wait until the thermal sensor has cooled -
turn switch to pos. O and then to pos. I to
restart the machine.
Fuse blows
Fuse too small Change to an installation higher than the
amp. consumption of the machine.
You may try without the extension cable.
Machine pulsating
Air in inlet hose/pump Allow machine to run with open trigger until
regular working pressure resumes.
Inadequate supply of Check that the water supply corresponds to
mains water specications required (see model tag)
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min 1/2")
Nozzle partially blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1)
Water lter blocked Clean the lter (see section 4.2)
Hose kinked Straighten out hose.
High pressure hoses too long Disconnect high pressure extension hoses
and retry. (Extension hose max. 7 m).
Machine often starts
Pump/spray handle is Contact your nearest ALTO Service Centre.
and stops by itself leaking
Machine starts, but
Pump/hoses or accessory Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
no water comes out frozen
No water supply Connect inlet water.
Water lter blocked Clean the lter (see section 4.2)
Nozzle blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 4.1)
In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local ALTO distributor.
Customer services (UK only):
ALTO Cleaning Systems Ltd.
Phone: 01 768 868 995
Bowerbank Way
Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
Customer services (AUS):
ALTO Overseas Inc. Phone: 02 9524 6122
1B/8 Resolution Drive
P.O. Box 797
Caringbah, N.S.W. 2229