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Trouble Shooting Guide B-828

 

Step 1: To determine cause: Unplug unit and reconnect unit look for Green LED light and sound of motor. Activate soap dispenser continually five times.
Unit Not Dispensing 
Likely CauseAction

Instruction

 

Replacement part needed
Fiber Optic Nut may be thread too tight onto connector port in the Bottom Housing.Check Fiber Optic Nut to see if nut has been overtightenedTighten Fiber Optic Connector Nut hand tight and then rotate nut counterclockwise by 1/4 turn (90°).N/A
No change.All steps above completed.Contact Bobrick Customer Service.N/A
If motor running and LED lights up.
Likely CauseAction

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Replacement part needed
Clogged Nozzle Tip.Remove Nozzle Tip.Clean with warm water and replace. Flush whole system. If Nozzle continutes to be clogged replace.828-310
Soap may be too viscous.Ensure that soap meets specified viscosity range.
Viscosity less than 100cps (CPS = centerpoise) Adjust viscosity and Flush system.
Flush whole system. Replace with soap that is within recommended viscosity range.N/A
No change.All steps above completed.Contact Bobrick Customer ServiceN/A
If motor not running and LED lights up.
Likely CauseAction

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Replacement part needed
Issue with Power Source this is determined by Flasing RED LED.Check batteries. Check A/C adapter connection.Replace with new batteries. Reconnect A/C adapter connection. If problem persists, send unit back to manufacturer.N/A
Gear jamming.Check for dried soap. Purge system.Open Cover, pour warm water, and then purge by pressing Automatic System Flush Button.N/A
Flashing red LED. Indicates sensor obstruction.Ensure all obstructions are clear from sensor path.Refer to mounting template        824-307.824-307
No change.All steps above completed.Contact Bobrick Customer Service.N/A
If motor not running and NO LED light.
Likely CauseAction

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Replacement part needed
No power to the unitReplace with new batteries. Check A/C adapter connection.If problem persists, send unit back to manufacturer.N/A
No change.All steps above completed.Contact Bobrick Customer Service.N/A

Unit Leaking 

Likely CauseAction

Instruction

 

Replacement part needed
Loose Stem connection to Bottle Cap.Unscrew Stem Locking Nut.Push the Bottle Assembly up onto the Stem until it stops. While pushing upwards on the Bottle, thread the Stem Locking Nut down onto the Bottle Cap threads. Reference Instruction Sheet 828-391.N/A
Leaking from bottom of Bottom Housing.Locate leak if from bottom of Bottom Housing.Unit needs to be returned. Replace with Bottom Housing Replacment Kit.828-550
SoapLikely CauseAction

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Replacement part needed
Foam Soap too Airy.Adjust portion control knob. Also check Nozzle Tip Mesh Screen.Turn knob clockwise for less air in foam. Clean Mesh Screen and /or replace.828-310
Foam Soap too Liquidy/Watery.Adjust portion control knob. Also check Nozzle Tip Mesh Screen.Turn knob counterclockwise. If Mesh Screen is torn replace.828-310
 
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Replacement Parts List

Description

Part #

A/C Adapter

3974-57

International AC Adapter Plug Kit (U. K., Europe, Australia)

3974-58

Mack Gasket Kit (To secure Top Assembly under the counter due to irregular counter surface)

824-167

External A/C Multi Adapter Kit

824-201

Nozzle Tip Replacement Kit Foam

828-310

D Size Battery Pack (Batteries not included)

824-241

Installation Hardware Packet with Foam Mixer Housing (Includes Wave Washer, Counter Gasket, Mounting Nut, BobKey, Stem Locking Nut)

828-443

Top Housing Assembly Foam (Includes Installation Hardware Packet and Foam Mixer Housing)

828-525

Bottom Housing Assembly Foam

828-550

 

Recommended Liquid Soaps

Kutol Foaming Luxury Hand Soap
Kutol Foaming Antibacterial Handsoap
Chemcor Foaming Antibacterial Handsoap
State Chemical Gentle Fresh Foaming Hand Soap
State Chemical Gentle Fresh Defense Foaming Antibacterial Hand Soap
SCJ Professional - Refresh Azure Foam
Hillyard Cucumber-Melon, Premium Foam Soap
Hillyard Green Select, Foaming Hand Soap
Total Solutions, Green Apple Foam Soap
Novo Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap, Lemon Scented
Spartan Lite'n Foamy, Citrus Fresh
Germ-X Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash
Germ-X Green Foaming Hand Soap
Betco Pink Foaming Skin Cleanser
BETCO Green Earth Clear Foaming Skin Cleanser
Enviro-Chem Foam Care Hand Soap
DAYCON Foaming Hand Soap
Recommended soaps are for reference only and do not constitute an endorsement of named manufacturer(s). All registrations and trademarks are the sole property of manufacturer.
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