Troubleshooting for vacuum motors used in Mytee equipment.
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum is not turning on | Vacuum may not be receiving power. | Check for faulty connections between the motor, switch, relay and power cord. Secure any loose connections. |
| Vacuum is not producing suction | Recovery tank is full. | Empty recovery tank. |
External vacuum hose blockage (if there is no exhaust). | Check for blockage in the hose, starting from the cleaning tool to the machine. | |
| Clogged filter in vacuum tank. | Clean out filter regularly. | |
| Drain valve/cap is loose and is causing air leakage. | Tighten the drain cap/make sure valve is completely shut. | |
Hose cuffs are loose and causing air leakage. | Tighten all hose cuffs regularly as may loosen over time. Use a glue to prevent cuffs from coming loose (optional). | |
| Lid on vacuum tank is loose and is causing air leakage. | Make sure the lid is tight. | |
| Vacuum blows water out of the exhaust | Electronic shutoff is malfunctioning, causing the vacuum to continue running even when the recovery tank is full. | Replace the electronic float switch with a ball float. |
| Foam building up in the recovery tank. | Use a defoamer | |
| Boot behind vacuum port is turned the wrong way. | Make sure this plastic boot is turned toward the right wall of the machine and not toward the ball float. | |
There is a loud grinding noise coming from the vacuum. | Debris has been sucked into the vacuum motor chamber. Usually results from dry vacuuming. | Replace the vacuum motor. To avoid repeat problem, DO NOT dry vacuum with your extractor. |