Jetwave Scorpion G2 - Troubleshooting

SCORPION G2 MANUAL - WATER JETTER/DRAIN CLEANER
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Jetter shuts off in use. Not enough water in the tank (low water
oat switch turning jetter off).
Conrm water supply is ON.
Conrm water supply hose is clear and not
kinked or collapsed.
Conrm water level in tank.
Jetter will not adjust to
full operating pressure
at start-up.
Air is trapped in system.
Jetter nozzle orices are blocked.
Remove nozzle and insert jet hose in drain line.
Run jetter to ush trapped air or debris.
Remove nozzle. Use nozzle cleaning tool to
clear nozzle orices: push completely through
each orice to remove debris.
Jetter pressure gage
oscillates from 500 to
full operating pressure.
Jetter nozzle orices are blocked.
Debris or air trapped in system.
Remove nozzle. Use nozzle cleaning tool to
clear nozzle orices: push completely through
each orice to remove debris.
Remove nozzle and insert jet hose in drain line.
Run jetter to ush trapped air or debris.
Jetter won’t start. Not enough water in the tank.
Filter is clogged.
See “Jetter shuts off in use” above.
Clean inlet lter.
Pump runs extremely
rough, pressure very
low
Inlet restrictions and/or air leaks inlet
side of pump.
Stuck inlet or discharge valve.
Check hose from tank to pump for kining;
conrm hose connections are tight.
Worn pump cups or valves. Take jetter for
pumpservice.
Low pressure Worn nozzle.
Air leak in inlet plumbing.
Pump valves stuck, worn or dirty.
Unloader valve improperly adjusted.
Filter clogged.
Worn pump packing.
Abrasives in pumped uid.
Severe cavitation. Inadequate water
supply.
Replace nozzle (must be properly rated for the
jetter).
Conrm hose connections are tight.
Take jetter for pump service.
Adjust Unloader Valve.
Clean lter. Check more frequently.
Take jetter for pump service.
Change water supply or add appropriate lters.
Conrm no water supply restrictions.
Trouble Shooting