Troubleshooting – Nortec AIRFOG Series User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Part

Possible Failure

Symptoms

Solution

Vacuum Valve

Diaphragm Failure

Nozzle sputter.

Low output.

No output.

Replace defective
component.

Pilot Safety Regulator
Diaphragm Ripped

Nozzles sputter.
Air in water line.

Low output.

No Output.
Water drips from bonnet.

Repair regulator using
repair kit.

Valve Seat O-Ring

Pressure water line resulting
in heavy mist.
Could damage main
diaphragm.

No control of output.

Replace o-ring, rebuilt
vacuum valve.

Other O-rings

Vacuum leak, low output, no
output.

Water leaks out.

Replace.

Cracked Housing

Vacuum leak or water dripping
from valve.

Replace damaged
component.

Blockage Reduced

output.

No output.

Clean.

Pilot Air
Regulator

Damaged Diaphragm

Loss in air pressure.

No air pressure.

Uncontrolled air pressure.

Repair.

Stuck Closed Or Open

Unable to adjust pressure.

Disassemble and clean.

Pilot Water
Regulator

Damaged Diaphragm

Loss in water pressure.
No water pressure.

Uncontrolled water pressure.

Repair.

Stuck Closed Or Open

Unable to adjust pressure.

Disassemble and clean.

Solenoid Valve

Burnt Coil

Valve does not activate.

Replace.

Blocked

No pressure leaving the valve.

Clean.

Stuck Closed Or Open

Dirty plunger.

Clean and install
external filters.

Timer

Wrong Timer Settings

System will not come on.

System only stays on for a few
seconds.

Reduce the off cycle.

Increase the on cycle.

Burnt Timer

The timer lights are not on.
Burnt smell from inside the
control panel.

Replace.

Panel
Regulators

Damaged Diaphragm

Loss in air pressure.

No air pressure.
Uncontrolled air pressure.

Repair.

AFE Nozzle

Stuck Cleaning Needle

Nozzle does not clean itself.

Lubricate seal and shaft
of needle.

Nozzle Drips

Water on the floor.

Replace damaged

o-ring on end of needle.

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