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13. TROUBLE SHOOTING & FAULT FINDING GUIDE
This guide outlines general faults and actions.
Power units and their accessories have been designed specifically to be low maintenance.
Maintenance is generally restricted to filter changing and battery charging.
AIR160/190 Unit Systems
Symptom: - Power Unit will not switch ON (No airflow)
Possible reason
Switch defective
Battery discharged
Battery not making
Electrical contact
Motor defective
Motor Fan loose
Motor Fan jammed
Battery not connected
Battery defective
Symptom: - Insufficient (Low) Airflow/Visor misting
Possible reason
Battery not making
good contact
Battery defective
Battery discharged
Motor defective
Motor fan loose
Filter/ Pre-filter blocked
Door air inlet holes blocked
Air outlet blocked
PCB electronics defective
(AIR 190 Unit only)
Air flow indicator damaged
(AIR 160 Unit only)
Symptom: - Unit will not switch OFF
Possible reason
Defective switch
Internal electrical short
circuit or PCB failure
Symptom: - Unable to lock, Outlet locking Ring
Possible reason
Locking ring cracked or split Mechanical failure or Misuse
Locking ring distorted.
Bayonet on hose not
positioned correctly in outlet
Excessive contamination
under locking ring.
IRL
Possible cause
Mechanical failure
Defective Battery or Charger.
Damaged or dirty contacts on
Battery or Power Unit
Bearing failure
Mechanical failure
Foreign object in Fan chamber
End user training required
Misuse or cells open circuit
Possible cause
Damaged or dirty contacts
on Battery or Power Unit
Misuse or cells open circuit
Defective Battery or Charger
Bearing/Electrical failure
Mechanical failure
Excess contaminate
Excess contaminate
Foreign object in outlet
Electro/Mechanical failure
Misuse or Damage
Possible cause
Mechanical failure
Mechanical or Electrical failure
Possible cause
Misuse or exposure to high temperature
Improper use.
Excessive contaminate in working area
Action
Replace
Test Battery or Battery Charger.
Clean contacts or replace
Replace Power unit
Replace Power unit
Remove object
Connect charged battery
Test Battery/ Replace
Action
Clean contacts or Replace Battery
Test battery/Replace Battery
Test or Charge Battery
Replace Unit
Replace Unit
Replace Filter/Pre-filter
Clear holes
Remove object from outlet.
Replace Unit
Replace Indicator
Action
Replace Unit
Replace Unit
Action
Replace Ring
Replace Ring
End user retraining.
Clean with warm soapy water
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