Hydrotech Precision-PWS 45-75 OWNERS GUIDE - Manual (Page 8)

9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: Distiller does not operate.
Causes: 1. Distiller is not plugged in securely or the circuit breaker is off.
2. Power Switch on the distiller in turned off.
3. Reset button has shut the unit off. The reset button will shut the unit off if the distiller has
overheated, you may reset once the distiller is cooled off. This may also indicated a problem and
should be looked at by a service center. The reset button is a safety feature and is designed to
shut the distiller down should it overheat.
4. The Storage Tank is full of water. From a full Storage Tank you have to use approximately ½”
water from the storage tank before unit will start distilling again.
Problem: Water is coming out from the top of the charcoal filter.
Causes: 1. Charcoal is old and compacted. Replace coconut charcoal from inside the filter canister.
2.
Water solenoid valve has malfunctioned and is stuck open or boiler float system malfunctioning.
Problem: Charcoal Filter is very hot and steam is escaping from filter.
Causes: 1. The fan switch is turned off.
2. Fan motor is not running properly, check to make certain the fan is not obstructed.
3. Cooling coil fins are plugged.
Problem: Boiling tank will not fill with water.
Causes: 1. The self-piercing saddle valve is turned off.
2. The direct water feed line may be obstructed or kinked.
3. The water switch and/or the power switch is off.
4. The float in the boiling tank may be stuck.
5. Opening for water feed line inside the boiling tank may be scaled up.
Problem: Strange taste in Distilled Water
Causes: 1. Boiling tank may require cleaning, see section on maintenance and cleaning.
2. Storage tank or container may require cleaning.
3. Boiling tank has overfilled, float system or water solenoid valve has failed and allowed un-distilled
water to overflow into the cooling coil.
4. Charcoal Filter requires new Coconut Charcoal.
Contact any Precision Water System Service Center to correct any problems with your distiller that
is not covered in this guide. You may contact the factory at the address on the front cover of this
Owner’s Guide for a Service Center in your area.
9. WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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