Birchmeier REC 15 - Care and Maintenance; Spare Parts and Repairs; Troubleshooting Common Issues

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 If the battery is not used for a long period of time, remove the battery and recharge it. Do not store the
battery in the charging device after recharging.
VI Care and maintenance
Store the equipment away from the effects of frost. For storage, the spray-tube can be hooked onto the
retaining ring.
Nozzles and filters (trigger) must be periodically cleaned or replaced.
Do not clean the nozzle with hard objects, nor blow through it using the mouth (danger of poisoning). The
most suitable cleaning device is a nail-brush or tooth-brush.
Gaskets are subject to wear and must be monitored regularly, and eventually replaced.
To dry the appliance, leave it standing in an open position.
Please be aware that the appliance may be subject to national requirements for regular inspection by
designated bodies, as provided for in Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament.
1. Spare parts and repairs
If any part shows signs of damage or wear, replace it immediately. Use only BIRCHMEIER original parts (see
spare parts list).
2. Troubleshooting
The following check-list should help you when trouble-shooting minor malfunctions.
Repairs are only to be carried out by experts.
Motor will not start
LED lights up: Motor hums  Pump is blocked
Motor does not hum  Li-ion battery is in sleep mode  First remove and then
replace the battery.
No voltage can be measured at the motor  Defective plug, cable or
electronics  replace
LED does not light up: Defective fuse  replace
Battery connector or cable defective  replace
Electronics connector or cable defective  replace
Battery empty  charge
Motor runs, but ...
Not building up any Suction valve is clogged up  squeeze the black diaphragm on the pump.
pressure:
Insufficient pressure: Inspection: Turn the 1.7mm adjustable nozzle off completely, set the pressure
to 6 bar and activate the pistol valve. If the pump speed reduces itself after a
few seconds, then the pump is working fine.
Intake suction hose is blocked or defective  clean or replace
Defective pump  replace
Defective electronics  replace
Period of application Reduce the operating pressure
too short: Battery defective (Period of application < 65 % nominal)  replace
Spray performance Filter in the trigger is blocked  clean or replace
decreases:
Spray pattern is poor: Adjustable nozzle is blocked  clean or replace
Adjustable nozzle drips: Defective gasket  replace