Unit heats, but shuts off at a lower pressure that normal
The thermostat set too low
Adjust the thermostat to the "10" setting.
The thermostat is out of adjustment
Adjust the Steam Pressure.
Safely Valve Leaking
Foreign Material Under Seat
Caution: Make sure discharge is away from people and work areas. Pop the Safety valve while steam is in the unit to dislodge forming material
Replace valve
Fill Valve Leaking Steam
Water Between valve and fill cup
Water must be drained or allowed to boil off to stop leaking
Packing Nut loose
When the boiler is cool and the pressure if at zero ( test by opening the steam outlet valve) tighten the nut on the handle stem.
Bad Fill Valve
Replace
Water is dark brown or black
Rust in Water
Blowing down the boiler. Rust is a normal occurrence in steam generator shells. The rust appearance in the water will slowly disappear after a few weeks of use. The steam generator must be blown per the instructions given in this manual. Blowing down will minimize the visual amount of discolored water.
No Steam comes from the Solenoid Valve
Bad Foot Switch
Replace the electric foot switch
Bad Solenoid Valve
Replace the electric solenoid valve
Can not fill with water
The Breather Valve is not open
Operation
Check if the Valve is stuck
Lightly Tap valve
Clean the valve seat. Disconnect the power and remove the pressure from the boiler. Check if there is no pressure by leaving the breather open.
Boiler keeps filling
The Inlet solenoid Valve is dirty
Clean seat in solenoid valve. WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing. Drain Boiler
Wet Steam
Too Much Power in the boiler
Drain tank until water level fills sight glass approximately 75%
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