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14 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Remedy

PLANEX bumps over

the surface.

Suction power too strong Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction if necessary.

Hard repair compound or hard sub-

layers

Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction if necessary.

Reduce speed.

Extraction power is

insufﬁ cient.

Filter element on

CTL/M 36 E AC PLANEX blocked /

clogged.

Clean the ﬁ lter element regularly:

Option 1: Set the suction power control to the

maximum setting. Cover the nozzle, suction

hose or intake opening on the extractor with

the surface of your hand for 10 seconds until

the automatic cleaning cycle starts.

Option 2: Clean the ﬁ lter element mechani-

cally (extracting).

Option 3: Check the ﬁ lter element for dam-

age and clogging. Insert a new ﬁ lter element

regularly.

Disposal bag inserted incorrectly. The holes punched in the disposal bag must

be inside the container.

Filter bag inserted instead of disposal

bag.

Always work with the disposal bag when op-

erating the PLANEX (grey bag).

Suction power setting on

CTL/M 36 E AC PLANEX too low.

Adjust the suction power to a higher setting.

Speed of PLANEX too fast Reduce speed.

Internal extraction on PLANEX with

extraction control on setting 1

Increase suction power or switch to external

extraction.

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Switch on the external extractor connected to

the PLANEX, set the extraction control to set-

ting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the speed.

Suction hose blocked or kinked. Remove blockage and straighten hose.

Disposal bag full Dispose of the bag.

Excessive material

removed from work-

piece

Speed of PLANEX too fast Reduce speed.

Suction power of the PLANEX too

strong

Reduce suction power or switch to external

extraction.

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Switch on the external extractor connected to

the PLANEX, set the extraction control to set-

ting 6, in extreme cases, turn down the speed.

Grit on abrasive too coarse Select a ﬁ ner grit.

Surface quality not

perfect

Incorrect abrasive grit Select a ﬁ ner grit.

Drying times of the repair compound

not observed.

Read the technical data sheets and manufac-

turer recommendations.

Suction power of PLANEX too strong Reduce the suction power of the PLANEX

Repair compound with a high percent-

age of ﬁ ller, soft ﬁ ller

Select a ﬁ ner grit, e.g. P180.

Machine set down on the surface

while running (groove formation)

Place the machine in position and then switch

on.

Always use detachable brush segments when

working on surfaces.

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