Maintenance Works; Faults - Kärcher BRC 40/22 C Manual Original

After the work
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Do not sluice the appli-
ance with water and do not use aggressive
detergents.
 Drain off dirt water.
 Rinse the waste tank and lid with clear
water.
 Clean and check the seals between the
waste water tank and the lid and be-
tween the waste water tank and the
fresh water tank.
 Clean sieve with the float ball in the
waste water tank.
 Clean brush.
 Check the brush for wear and replace if
required (see "Maintenance tasks").
 Remove bulk waste container and emp-
ty it.
 Rinse out the suction hose.
 Clean the suction bar and check its
ease of movement.
 Rinse the fresh water tank and spray
system with about 5 litres of clear wa-
ter.
 Run the suction turbine for at least
1 minute.
 Clean the outside of the appliance with
a damp cloth which has been soaked in
mild detergent.
 Clean the vacuum bar, check for wear
and replace if necessary.
 Always store the appliance with the
waste water tank lid open.
DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off
the appliance and pull the power plug.
Failure
Appliance cannot be started
Insufficient vacuum performance
Insufficient water quantity
Brush does not turn
10
Weekly
 Take out the brush and clean it thor-
oughly.
 Check status and correct seating of all
seals.
 Clean the sight glass for waste water.
 Check the vacuum bar for damages.
 Clean the wheels under the cleaning
head.
 Clean the fresh water filter.
Quarterly
 Have the prescribed inspection carried
out by the customer service.

Maintenance Works

Rinsing out the suction hose
Figure 5, see cover page
1 Suction hose
2 Suction turbine suction channel
 Remove the waste water tank.
 Insert the water hose into the suction
hose.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage. Ensure that no water en-
ters the suction turbine suction channel.
 Rinse the suction hose and suction bar
with a strong water stream.

Faults

ATTENTION
Risk of damage for the appliance due to
leaking water. Drain the wastewater and re-
maining fresh water prior to performing
tasks on the appliance.
Correction
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Is the indicator light voltage supply on?
Reset the overload fuse by pressing it in.
Check facility fuse.
Empty the waste water tank and clean the sieve with the float ball.
Clean the vacuum bar
Check the seals on waste water tank and sight glasses.
Check suction hose for blockages; clean if required.
Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if required.
Clean or replace the nozzles.
Clean the detergent solution filter.
Turn the program selection switch to the desired programme.
Check if foreign objects block the brush; remove foreign object if required.
EN 3
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Clean the vacuum bar
Figure 6, see cover page
1 Rotatable bracket
2 Clip
 Remove the waste water tank.
 Turn the steering wheel to reverse
movement.
 Tilt the appliance rearward.
 Pull out the suction hose from the vacu-
um bar.
 Release both clips.
 Remove the vacuum bar.
 Open the rotatable brackets and take
off the cleaning nozzle.
Replacing the brush roller
The brush must be replaced if it is so heav-
ily worn that the front edge of the cleaning
head touches the ground.
 Remove the waste water tank.
 Tilt the appliance rearward.
 Press the release button for the brush
roller and swivel the brush roller toward
the bottom and pull it off the driver.
 Place the new brush roller on the driver
and lock into place on the opposite side.
Maintenance contract
To ensure a reliable operation of the appli-
ance maintenance contracts can be con-
cluded with the competent Kärcher sales
office.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied
using the table below please contact the
customer service.