Karcher B 150 R Floor Scrubber Dryer Display Faults Guide
The Karcher B 150 R Floor Scrubber Dryer is a great addition to your commercial cleaning equipment. As with most machines, fault codes alert you to key information, be that an issue, or warning. In this guide, we detail the display faults and the function faults for the B 150 R. We hope you find this guide to potential faults helpful.
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The B 150 R comes with a display screen, and when any faults or warnings are detected, it will show them on this screen.
Should you require a helping hand, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly servicing team here at Alpha Power Cleaners. As an Accredited Karcher Premier Servicing Dealer, we have direct access to spare parts and other essentials to complete your service or repair, with a remarkably quick turnaround time. In some cases, our team can carry out repairs and fixes onsite.
Benefits of the Karcher B 150 R Scrubber Dryer
The Karcher B 150 R battery powered floor scrubber dryer has a compact design and is able to target even the widest angled inner surfaces, making it ideal for application in multi-storey car parks, warehouses, supermarkets, showrooms and other commercial spaces. The advantages of the Karcher B 150 R include:
- Reduced water and energy consumption compared with other scrubber dryers
- Noise reduction technology
- Available with both brush and disc heads, in several widths
- Easy brush-speed adjustment
- Easy operation of switches and handling
- Accessible, colour coded controls and display
- Hygienic, easy to clean waste water tank
As the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial cleaning machines, Karcher has developed a wide range of specialist products, which offer a precise and specific solution to the full range of professional cleaning requirements.
Karcher B 150 R Display Faults Explained
These are faults that will appear on the display for your attention and remedy.
| Display | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Seat switch open! | Seat contact switch has not been activated. | › Release the drive pedal. Have a seat. |
| Release accelerator! | The gas pedal is depressed when the main switch in on. | › Release drive pedal on reactivate. |
| No direction of travel! | Travel direction switch or cable connection defective. | › Shutdown the machine. Call our team for help. |
| Battery discharged! | Battery voltage too low. | › Charge the battery. |
| Battery voltage inadmissible! | Battery voltage is above or below the admissible range, | › Shutdown the machine. Call our team for help. |
| Charger defective! | Error on the charger, charging is not possible. | › Check the charging cable, plug and socket. Issue persists, call our team for help. |
| Fresh water tank empty! | The fresh water tank is empty. | › Fill the fresh water reservoir. |
| Brush pressure not reached! | Timeout brush contact pressure control. | › Check your brush for wear / damage, replace is needed. › Check the brush head is functioning, lowering, raising. Issue persists, call our team for help. |
| Waste water tank full! | The waste water tank is full / or the level sensor or cable connection is defective | › Empty the waste water tank. Issue persists, call our team for help. |
| Brake defective! | Break defective. | › Shutdown the machine. Call our team for help. |
| Propulsion motor hot! Allow to cool down! | Motor protection was triggered. | › Bring the safety switch into the ‘0’ position. › Allow machine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Issue persists, call our team for help. |
| Horn defective! | Horn defective! | › Call our team for help. |
| Control is hot! Allow to cool down! | Performance electronic of lift models too hot. | › Bring the safety switch into the ‘0’ position. Allow control to cool down for at least 5 minutes. › Reduce the brush pressure with rough ground. Issue persists, call our team for help. |
| Brush motors overloaded! | Load of the brush heads asymmetric. | › Adjust the brush head level, so it is level with the floor/surface. |
If you come across any of these issues, and can’t resolve the problem – get in touch or see our repairs page.
Karcher B 150 R Function Faults Explained
These are faults that you may experience but will not produce an alert on your display.
| Fault / Issue | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Appliance cannot be started | › Seat switch not operated, sit down on the seat. The machine operates only if the operator is seated on the seat. › Bring the safety switch into the “1” position. › Set the programme switch to “OFF”. Wait for 10 seconds. Set the programme selector switch to previous function. If possible, drive the appliance on level grounds only. Check parking brake and foot brake if necessary. › Take the foot off the accelerator pedal prior to switching on the safety switch. If the fault recurs, call the aftersales service. › Check battery; charge it, if needed |
| Insufficient water quantity | › Check fresh water level, refill tank if necessary. › Check hoses for blockages; clean if required. › R cleaning head: Remove the water distributor strip and clean it. › Clean the fresh water filter. |
| Insufficient vacuum performance | › Clean the seals between waste water tank and cover and check for tightness, replace if required. › Check protective turbine strainer for soiling, clean if necessary. › Clean the vacuum lips on the vacuum bar, turn or replace if required › Check if the cover on the dirt water discharge hose is closed. › Check suction hose for blockages; clean if required. › Check the suction hose for tightness; replace if required. › Check the setting of the vacuum bar. › Attach additional weight (accessory) to the vacuum bar. |
| Insufficient cleaning result | › Set/ adjust contact pressure. › Adjust wiper lips. › Check the brushes for wear, replace if required. |
| Brushes do not turn | › Reduce the contact pressure of the brush and the floor › Check if foreign matters block the brushes; remove foreign matter if required. › Motor overloaded, allow to cool down. Set the programme switch to “OFF”. Wait for 10 seconds. Set the programme selector switch to previous function. |
| Drain hose for dirty water is blocked | › Open dosing equipment at the drain hose. Pull out the suction hose from suction beam and close it by hand. Set the program selection switch to suction or vacuuming. The blockage will be sucked out from the drain hose into the dirt water tank. |
| Detergent metering Dose (only Dose) does not function properly | › Call our team for help. |
If you come across any of these issues, and can’t resolve the problem – get in touch or see our repairs page.
Karcher Commercial Repairs & Servicing
To reduce the chance of faults arising with your Karcher B 150 R, we recommend a regular servicing schedule with our experienced technicians. This not only helps to keep your floor scrubber dryer in peak condition, it also ensures you’re accessing the best servicing technicians for your commercial cleaning equipment.
Alpha Power Cleaners provides you with a fast, efficient and reliable repair service for your commercial Karcher cleaning equipment products.
We’re only a phone call away and we’re always happy to discuss your needs to ensure that you get the best servicing package to suit your requirements, and all at very competitive prices throughout Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham, and across the Midlands. Get in touch today.
