Dramm FM20 User manual

FOAMER
Owners Manual
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Tab e of Contents
Warranty ............................................................................4
Safety Instructions ..............................................................5
Set-Up & Operation ............................................................5
Useable Products ................................................................5
After Use Instructions..........................................................6
Troubleshooting ..................................................................6
Illustrated Parts List ............................................................7
Cart Diagram ......................................................................8
Dramm Corporation
2000 orth 18th Street PO Box 1960
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1960
www.dramm.com
920.684.0227 • Fax: [phone]
Printed in the U.S.A. Revised: 8-2019

Limited Warranty
Dramm Corporation warrants to the extent of the purchase price, that the Foamer will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of six months. Parts
subject to wear are not covered under this limited warranty. Defects or damages due to the misuse,
non-observance of safety standards, or non-observance of EPA chemical guidelines are not covered
under this limited warranty. Please read and follow the instructions and heed warnings stated in the
operating manual and on the Foamer.
Dramm Corporation makes no other further warranty, expressed or implied, and all other or
further warranties, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are
expressly excluded.
In no event shall Dramm Corporation be liable for loss of product, profit or any other special,
incidental or consequential damages including, but not limited to, plant damage, property or persons.
This warranty begins on the date of original purchase. If warranty service is required, the
equipment must be sent prepaid to:
Foamer Service
Dramm Corporation
2000 orth 18th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Dramm Corporation makes no warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the efficacy of any
pesticide or other chemical which may be applied using the Foamer.
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Model: FM20–30
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SET – UP INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves while operating foam unit.
2. Avoid contact of cleaning agents with skin and eyes. If contact occurs rinse affected area with
water for 15 minutes and get medical attention if needed.
3. After use, relieve all remaining pressure in the system by unplugging the air line from the unit and
opening the discharge ball valve.
4. ever point the discharge ball valve at anyone.
5. Be sure to flush the unit with fresh water for 5 minutes when switching from an alkaline to an
acid or an acid to an alkaline.
1. Remove all parts from shipping box.
2. Clip the cable tie holding the air fitting, cotter pins, and axle washers from the leg of the cart.
3. Place one of the washers on one of the axles, then slip a a wheel on the axle followed by a second
washer, then insert a cotter pin into the hole in the axle and bend the cotter pin to keep it from
falling out. Repeat this for the other side.
4. Screw the air plug into the brass fitting on the side of the control box. Be sure to hold the brass
fitting while turning the air plug. Do not over–tighten.
1. Fill the tank with combination of water and foaming chemical, Follow all chemical manufacturer
mixing instructions.
2. With ball valve in the closed position, plug an air line into the air fitting.
3. Slowly open the ball valve.
4. Adjust the wet foam/dry foam valve to desired wetness or dryness of foam following the steps
below:
A. Close valve completely in clockwise direction
B. Open valve in counter-clockwise direction 3 complete turns
C. Continue to open valve in 1/4 turn increments allowing 30 seconds between
adjustments until proper consistency of foam is achieved.
D. If the valve is open too far it can cause the pump to stall out. If this occurs begin
begin again with step A.
ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS
–ALKALI E CLEA ERS
–CAUSTIC CLEA ERS
–SA ITIZERS
–PHOSPHORIC ACIDS O LY
UNACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS
–STRO G ACIDS
–ALL HYDROCARBO S
–D-LIMO E E

AFTER USE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. It is recommended to run a gallon of fresh water through the unit after each use. With the
discharge ball valve open run the unit until the gallon of water has gone through the unit and
discharged out of the discharge hose.
2. Disconnect the air line from the air fitting and relieve any remaining pressure in the system by
having the discharge ball valve in the open position.
3. Close the discharge ball valve when all the pressure is relieved from the system.
1. Check for proper air pressure (60psi or more into unit, 60 psi on AG100).
2. Check air inlet filter for debris such as water, oil, or rust particles. Clean by pressing up on the
bottom of the filter.
3. Check for plugged strainer. Replace strainer if necessary, STRAINER MUST BE USED.
4. If wet foam/dry foam valve is open too far the pump will not cycle properly due to lack of air
pressure. If this occurs, reset valve as described in operation instruction #4.
5. Make sure proper foaming chemical and concentration is being use.
6. If air passes through the pump without cycling, replace pump.
7. If foam solution backs up into air filter the check valve needs to be replace.
8. If foam comes out wet no matter where the wet foam/dry foam valve is positioned the check valve
may need to be replaced.
9. If unit foams at a reduced pressure:
A. Check the air supply into the unit. If it is low, turn th foam unit off until the compressor
can catch up.
B. If the air supply is 60psi or above, check the internal air gauge which should read near
60psi. If the gauge is more or less than 60psi, adjust the pressure by turning the know on
the top of the regulator.

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS & LIST

FM20 – 30 CART
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DRAMM FOAMER MANUAL
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2000 North 18th Street
P.O. Box 1960
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1960, USA
dramm.com
920-684-0227 • 1-800-258-0848
FA : 920-684-4499
inform[email protected] 8/2019
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