ActiveProducts 1450 - Troubleshooting Common Issues

Symptom
Motor will
not
start.
Unit
does
not
reach
high-p
ressure.
Output
pressure
varies
high
and
low.
On/O
ff switch is in the
“OFF”
(O) position.
Power
cord is not plugged in.
Extension
cord is too long.
Extension
cord is not proper gauge.
Extension
cord is damaged.
Electrical
outlet does
not
supply adequate power.
Diameter
of garden hose is too small.
Water
supply is restricted.
Not
enough inlet water supply.
Water
inlet filter is clogged.
Pump
is sucking air.
Not
enough inlet water supply.
Pump
is sucking air.
Water
inlet filter is clogged.
Discha
rge nozzle is obstructed.
Turn switch to the “ON” ( | ) position.
Plug
in power cord.
Replace
extension cord with a
50’
14 gauge cord.
Try a different outlet.
Replace with a inch or
5/8”
garden hose.
Check
garden hose for kinks,
leaks
and blockage.
Open
water source full force.
Remove
filter and rinse
out
in warm water.
Check
that hoses and fittings are air
tight.
Turn “OFF” machine and purge
pump
by squeezing trigger gun until a
steady flow of water emerges through
the
nozzle.
Turn water on full force. Check garden
hose
for kinks, leaks or blockage.
Check
that hoses and fittings are air
tight.
Turn “OFF” machine and purge
pump
by squeezing trigger gun until a
steady flow of water emerges through
the
nozzle.
Remove
filter and rinse
out
in warm water.
Blow
out or remove debris
with
a fine needle.
Cause Solution
GFCI needs to be reset.
Press RESET button on the GFCI.
No detergent. Detergent container is empty.
Dete
rgent bottle or suction
tube
not properly connected.
Dete
rgent is too thick.
Filter
on detergent suction
tube
is clogged.
Damaged
or clogged
dete
rgent suction tube.
Nozzle
is in high-pressure position.
Discha
rge nozzle is obstructed.
Add
more detergent.
Check
connections.
Dilute detergent.
Run
warm water through
filter
to remove debris.
Remove
obstruction or
replace detergent suction tube.
Turn nozzle tip to
low-p
ressure position.
Blow
out or remove debris
with
a fine needle.
Disconnect the machine from the power source before making any repair.
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