B-16 - FORM NO. 56041994 - BR 850S, BR 1050SB-16 / ENGLISHGENERAL MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Possible Cause RemedyPoor water pick-up Worn or torn squeegee blades Reverse or replaceSqueegee out of adjustment Adjust so blades touch floor evenlyacross entire widthRecovery tank full Empty recovery tankRecovery tank drain hose leak Secure drain hose cap or replaceRecovery tank cover gasket leak Replace gasket / Seat cover properlyDebris caught in squeegee Clean squeegee toolVacuum hose clogged Remove debrisUsing too much solution Adjust solution control valvesFoam filter cover not seated Seat cover properlyPoor scrubbing performance Worn brush or pad Rotate or replace brushesWrong brush or pad type Consult NilfiskWrong cleaning chemical Consult NilfiskMoving machine too fast Slow downNot using enough solution Adjust solution control valvesInadequate solution flowor no solutionSolution tank empty Fill solution tankSolution lines, valves, filter or trough clogged Flush lines, trough and clean solution filterSolution control valves not open Adjust solution control valvesSolution solenoid valve Clean or replace valveMachine does not run Emergency stop switch tripped Reconnect battery connectorsOperator seat safety switch Check for open circuit and replaceMain system controller Check error fault codes(see service manual)Tripped 10 Amp circuit breaker Check for electrical short circuit & resetNo FWD/REV wheel drive Drive system speed contoller Check error fault codes(see service manual)Tripped 70 Amp circuit breaker Check for drive motor overloadEmergency stop switch tripped Reconnect battery connectorsVacuum shuts off and display shows“FULL” when recovery tank is not fullPlugged squeegee hose Clear debrisVacuuming large amounts of waterat a high travel speedSlow down or disable auto shut-off feature(see service manual)Poor Sweeping Performance(Cylindrical System)Hopper Full Empty and clean hopperBrushes worn Replace brushesBristles have taken a set Rotate brushesNo Detergent Flow (EcoFlex modelsonly)Empty detergent cartridge Fill detergent cartridgePlugged or kinked detergent flow line Purge system, straighten lines toremove any kinksDry seal cap on detergent cartridge not sealed Reseat dry seal capDetergent ratio slider magnet missing Replace sliderDetergent pump wiringdisconnected or backwardsConnect or reconnect wiring