Manual
58 ETEK5 MANUAL
FAULT FINDING
How to resolve any problems
that may arise with your ETEK5.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Although a fresh battery has been î™tted, the ETEK5 will not
switch on.
The battery has drained on the shelf. Replace with another battery.
The battery connector is not making proper contact with the
battery.
Disconnect the battery. Gently squeeze the large terminal
on the battery connector in order to reduce its diameter.
Reconnect the battery.
The battery does not seem to last very long. The battery type is of a low quality.
Use an alkaline or lithium battery. Do not use a low quality or
rechargeable battery.
The ETEK5 leaks from the solenoid and/or manifold.
Either of the two gaskets are damaged and/or not seated
correctly in its designated pocket in the manifold body.
Ensure the gasket is seated correctly.
Replace the gasket if damaged using the ETEK5 parts kit.
Solenoid valve and/or manifold is over-pressurising.
Check the LPR output pressure. Adjust accordingly.
Clean and inspect the LPR assembly paying particular
attention to the piston o-ring, piston tip and rubber seal.
Replace damaged components as necessary.
Damaged or incorrect seals on rammer. Replace seals.
Damaged manifold inlet barb or low pressure hose. Check low pressure hose for cuts or replace barb.
Damaged ETEK5 solenoid valve. Replace ETEK5 solenoid valve.
The ETEK5 leaks down the barrel.
Damaged exhaust valve. Replace exhaust valve.
Damaged valve guide. Replace valve guide and o-rings.
Incorrect o-ring on the valve guide.
Replace front o-ring on valve guide with a new 013 NBR70
o-ring.
Gas vents quickly down barrel as soon as it is gassed up. The exhaust valve has become jammed in the valve guide.
Replace exhaust valve and valve guide as necessary (see
Maintenance section).