Karcher HDS 1000 De Handbuch - VI. Trouble Shooting
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HDS 1000 DE
VI. Trouble shooting
Fault
Cause
Remedy
1. Engine does not run a)
b)
c)
Fuel tank empty
Spark plug
Other causes
Check, fill up.
See operating instructions, engine
See operating instructions, engine
2.
Unit does not come
up to pressure
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
k)
Pump is sucking in air
Strainer at pump inlet blocked
Pump has not been bled
Pump or overflow valve defective
Safety valve out of adjustment
Insufficient water supply
Cleaning agent valve leaking,
cleaning agent pump sucks in air
Strainer in front of low water
protection device dirty
Safety valve leaking
Cleaning agent container empty
Check water hose
Open water inlet
Clean strainer
Switch off unit, retract handgun
lever, switch on unit with opened
handgun, if necessary repeat
procedure.
Call in Customer Service
Call in Customer Service
Open water tap
Check and seal
Dismantle strainer and clean it
Call in Customer Service
Fill up cleaning agent container or
set cleaning agent valve to “0”.
3.
Burner does not
ignite or flame goes
out whilst unit in
operation
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
No ignition spark (can be
ascertained through sight glass
in burner cover)
Burner fuel tank empty
Fuel filter blocked
Insufficient sputtering of the burner
nozzle
Fuel pump or coupling defective
Low water protection device does
not operate
Thermostat defective or set too low
Clean electrode and adjust electrode
gap. Check ignition transformer and
spark-plug connector.
Top up
Dismantle and clean
Dismantle filter and clean it
Disassemble and replace damaged
parts.
Water supply not sufficient.
Reed switch or magnetic pistons
defective.
Replace or set higher