Good Way GVC-18000 Manual

GVC-18000/
GVC-36000
Dry-Steam Cleaner
Operating and
Maintenance
Instructions
Read before operating.

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CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................2
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION............................................................................................... 3-4
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................4
USE OF DETERGENTS ..........................................................................................................................5
GENERAL FEATURES......................................................................................................................... 5-8
SET –UP....................................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION............................................................................................................................................9
WATER REFILL:.....................................................................................................................................10
CONTINUOUS WATER REFILL ...........................................................................................................11
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................12
QUICK START GUIDE ..........................................................................................................................13
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................15
STANDARD ACCESSORY LIST............................................................................................................16
NON-STANDARD ACCESSORY LIST...........................................................................................................17-18
INSTRUCTIONS TO MOUNT THE VACUUM KIT ..............................................................................19
Thank you for purchasing this Goodway Dry-Steam Cleaner. We appreciate your
business and look forward to serving you in the future. As with all Goodway
products, you can be assured that the nest quality components and workmanship
have gone into this machine.
Please take a few minutes to read the following Operating and Maintenance
Instructions. Please pay particular attention to the safety instructions and exercise
caution when using this machine.
GOODWAY®TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
HVAC & FACILITY MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS
For Sales Call: 1-800-333-7467
For Service Call: 1-800-370-2855

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GENERAL
The GVC-18000 and GVC-36000 Dry-Steam cleaners are the most powerful
dry-steam cleaner in their class. They melt away grease and grime, and can kill
bacteria and other microorganisms when high temperature is applied for extended
periods.Please review these instructions prior to installation and operation of this dry-
steam cleaner.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent operator injury and damage to the equipment, please read and observe
the following basic safety precautions:
1. Warning: Risk of severe injury – keep clear of nozzle – do not direct discharge
steam at persons – this product is to be used only by trained operators.
2. Read and understand all instructions before using.
3. Keep this manual with the unit at all times.
4. Do not operate without eye protection or other necessary protective gear. Consult
SDS for all chemicals and for CO² and OSHA exposure limits.
5. Warning: Hot accessories can lead to injuries, do not touch with bare skin.
6. Make sure that the water you ll into the water tank is clean. Avoid the use of
buckets or canisters to ll the tank unless these are completely free of dirt or
foreign objects.
7. Do not drag the machine by pulling the hose, this can damage the hose.
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
9. When using the optional vacuum accessory, do not use to pick up ammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
10. Check the power supply cable before use for any damage. In the event of damage
to the power supply cable, have it immediately replaced by the manufacturer or
qualied personnel.
11. Over length of power cord extension (longer than 82 ft or 25 m) may lead to
insufcient voltage supply and malfunction.
12. Warning: Inadequate extensions can be dangerous. Make sure that your extension
is correctly dimensioned and constructed according to national legislation.
13. Never immerse any part of the machine in water or other liquids.

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14. Check the steam hose and all accessories for damage before use and replace or
have them repaired immediately.
15. In the event of leakage of steam or liquid, switch off and disconnect power
immediately. Contact the manufacturer or service center.
16. Service must be performed by qualied persons.
17. Never use the machine in a tilted position, all 4 wheels must stand on a level surface.
18. Do not clean heat sensitive materials with steam, the heat of the steam could
cause damage.
19. Operate the machine only wearing appropriate PPE.
20. Ventilate work area when using toxic or pungent additives to reduce your exposure
to toxic fumes.
21. Be careful of slippery oors. Some additives make a normally safe area extremely
slippery and dangerous.
22. Keep operation area clear of all persons. Do not use unit with children or visitors in
the immediate area.
23. Do not change nozzle size. An incorrect nozzle could cause excessive pressure
resulting in equipment damage and possible personal injury.
24. Use only Goodway specied replacement parts and accessories.
25. Keep objects, loose clothing, hair, body parts away from openings and moving parts.
26. Do not operate unit when fatigued or under the inuence of drugs or alcohol.
27. Do not over reach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at
all times.
28. Stay alert and watch what you’re doing.
29. Both front casters must be locked when unit is plugged into power supply.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This dry-steam cleaner must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor. The cord must be wired into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Power Disconnect Switch
2. Boiler Control Panel
3. Wet Steam/Detergent Panel
4. Emergency Kill Switch
5. Steam Output Selector - LOW/HIGH
6. Steam Regulator
7. Hose Connection Socket
8. Continuous Rell – Water Inlet Button
9. Water Tank Full LED
USE OF DETERGENTS
One of the principal advantages of steam is that it takes away the need to use
detergents. However, we recognize that in certain situations the addition of
detergent can assist the power of steam and speed up the cleaning process.
Goodway offers approved detergent (GVC-500) to be used via the detergent facility
for occasional use.
WARNING: other detergents should not be used as the chemical’s reaction to heat
is not always known. Heated chemicals can give off noxious fumes which can cause
serious injury.
WARNING: Do not put any chemical in the water tank. This will cause damage to
the boilers and pumps within the unit
Front Panel (Pic.1):
GENERAL FEATURES

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Boiler Control Panel (Pic.2):
2.7 2.5 2.4
2.6 2.8 2.3 2.2 2.1
2.1 Power On LED
2.2 Water Tank Low LED
2.3 Boiler Pump LED
2.4 Boiler Heating LED
2.5 Boiler On/Off Button
2.6 P1 Service Function
2.7 Temperature Display
2.8 P2 Service Function
Function of the P1 and P2 Buttons:
The buttons are used to read out the total hours run by the machine. To read total
hours, do as follows:
1. Press P2 (2.8) to visualize the hours run up to 999 – the display shows 3 digits
2. Press P1 (2.6) to visualize the hours up to 99000 – the display shows 2 digits
Now sum up both, for example if you press P2 and read 317 and then press P1 and
read 04 then you have a total of 4317 hours which the machine has run.

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Wet Steam/Detergent Panel (Pic.3)
Top Inlet Water Tank D.160mm (Pic.4)
3.1 Wet Steam Button (Blue)
3.2 +/- Level Buttons
3.3 Detergent Button
3.4 Level Indication LED
Pic. 4

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Hand-grip (Pic.5)
Hose-Grip Steam and Vacuum (Optional):
SET–UP
1. Remove from packaging and inspect unit. Report any discrepancies to
Goodway Technologies Corporation’s Customer Service at [phone].
2. Attach handle to rear of unit using four included fasteners w/orange handles
3. Position this Dry-Steam cleaner in the area it will be used.
4. Connect the unit to the plant’s wiring. See unit’s nameplate for power
requirements. It is imperative that the ground connection is properly made.
See grounding instructions for more information.
5. Connect water supply hose to connector on rear of unit. Water supply pressure
must be between 1.5 psi and 100 psi.
6. Insert the Steam Hose into Connection Socket on front of machine (note - pull
back slightly on ring of hose connector to allow insertion into socket).
7. Connect output end of hose to accessory or nozzle for cleaning application.
11 Steam Handle
11.1 Steam Trigger
11.2 Detergent Button
11.3 Vacuum On/Off Button
11.4 White Lever

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WARNING: Always wear gloves, protective glasses and ear protection while
operating this machine.
Steam Only Function:
1. Turn the main switch 1(Pic.1) to the ON position.
2. LED 2.1 (Pic.2) goes on to signal that the machine receives voltage
3. Remove the water tank cover 9.1 (Pic.4) and ll the tank 9(Pic.4) with plain
tap water until the LED 9(Pic.1) lights up, this is possible only if the machine
is turned on, or you see that the tank is full. Close the water tank. Also see
‘Continuous Water Rell’ section for optional continuous water relling.
4. Push the boiler ON button 2.5 (Pic.2) and the pump starts lling the boiler. LED
2.3 (Pic.2) lights up. Filling is automatically preformed when requested by the
water level sensor inside the boiler.
5. When the pump stops, LED 2.3 (Pic.2) goes out and the heating phase begins,
lasting approx. 5 minutes. During the heating phase LED 2.4 (Pic.2) will
continue to blink.
6. When LED 2.4 (Pic.2) stops blinking and stays on, the machine is ready for use.
(During use this light will often blink to show that the heating elements are on).
7. Insert the hose into the hose connection socket 7(Pic.1), ensuring that it is
securely tted.
8. Fasten accessories to lances by rmly pushing them on to the tip (nozzle)
10.2 (Pic.5)
9. Pull the trigger 10 (Pic.5) on the hand-grip to start the steam output and direct
the steam jet towards the area to be cleaned.
10. Regulate steam output by turning the manual output regulator 6+/- (Pic.1)
and/or by using selector 5(Pic.1) for LOW or HIGH output. (Always select LOW
with the vacuum hose!).
NOTE:Before beginning steam cleaning operations, evacuate the condensation
left inside the steam hose into a bucket or other suitable place.
WARNING: In case of danger, injury of the operator, leakage of steam or anything
that makes it difcult to regularly turn the machine off, immediately hit the
emergency OFF button 3 (Pic.1). The switch will remain in the off position until
manually reset by turning the switch so that it pops back up! Reset ONLY after
having removed the cause of malfunction. See the troubleshooting section!
Wet Steam or Detergent:
To optimize the cleaning action of the steam, water from the internal tank 9 (Pic.4)
or detergent from one of the external canisters can be injected into the steam.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Enable the wet steam feature by pressing the blue button 3.1 (Pic.3) and
then choose the level required with the +/- buttons 3.2 (Pic.3). Levels 1 & 2
are indicated for most jobs in which dry saturated steam is too dry, making
cleaning slower than necessary. Levels 3 & 4 allow for a strong rinsing action
of the steam but the steam temperature still stays above 120°C at the
lances tip.
2. Now enable switch 10.1 (Pic.5) on the top of the hand grip to activate the
injection of water into the steam while also pulling the steam trigger. The
water pump will run only while pulling the trigger.
3. To use the detergent feature press the yellow button 3.3 (Pic.3). First ll one
or both of the external canister on top of the machine with 5 liters of water
and detergent and make sure that the transparent hose is connected properly
to the chassis. You have 2 canisters available which you can ll as required for
a total of 10lt.
4. Choose the desired level of detergent required with +/- buttons 3.2 (Pic.3)
and if necessary do tests to nd the best level of detergent to inject.
5. Again enable switch 10.1 (Pic.5) on the top of the hand-grip to activate the
injection of detergent into the steam while also pulling the steam trigger. The
detergent pump will run only while pulling the trigger.
6. Priming the detergent pump: if the detergent canister runs empty the pump
may take a while to suck up the detergent and purge the air in the hose.
Observe the transparent hoses on the canister for visual feedback.
ATTENTION! Please use water with low levels of mineralization that has been
ltered or softened in order to avoid mineral deposits which can obstruct the
free ow of steam within the hose. For a correct use of the machine, do not use
demineralized or distilled water with a value lower than 96 TDS or 200 μs/cm. Also,
remnants of detergent in the transparent hose or pump can cause blockage and or
damage the pump, please ush the detergent circuit when not used regularly.
WARNING:This Machine has been designed for use with non- foaming and non-
corrosive detergent. Use of foaming and/or corrosive detergent will damage the
machine! You are advised to use only the detergent specied by the manufacturer.
Use of any other detergent may void warranty.
WATER REFILL:
When the water in the tank nishes, the machine emits an acoustic signal and LED
2.2 (Pic.2), signaling “water tank low” lights up along with 9 (Pic.1). After a little
more time the steam outlet is blocked until the tank is relled.
Perform the following operations:
1. Press button 2.5 (Pic.2) to turn off the boiler.
2. Open the plug 9.1 (Pic.5) and rell the tank with clean tap water. Close tank.
3. Press button 2.5 (Pic.2) and the pump will start lling up the boiler, LED 2.3
(Pic.2) and 2.4 (Pic.2) blink.
4. Since the boiler is already under pressure, LED 2.4 (Pic.2) light up steady after a
few seconds and the machine is ready to resume work.