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Maintenance
Preventative Maintenance
1. Check to see that water pump is properly
lubricated.
2. Follow winterizing instructions to prevent freeze
damage to pump and coils.
3. Always neutralize and flush detergent from system
after use.
4. If water is known to have high mineral content, use
a water softener in your water system, or de-scale
as needed.
5. Do not allow acidic, caustic or abrasive fluids to be
pumped through system.
6. Always use high grade quality cleaning products.
7. Never run pump dry for extended periods of time.
8. Use clean fuel and replace fuel filter every 100
hours of operation. Avoid water contaminated fuel
as it will damage the fuel pump.
9. If machine is operated with smoky or eye burning
exhaust, coils will soot up, not letting water reach
maximum operating temperature.
10. Never allow water to be sprayed on or near the
engine or burner assembly or any electrical
component.
11. Periodically delime coils as per instructions.
12. Check to see that engine is properly lubricated.
It is advisable, periodically, to visually inspect the
burner. Check air inlet to make sure it is not clogged or
blocked. Wipe off any oil spills and keep equipment
clean and dry.
The flow of combustion and ventilating air to the burner
must not be blocked or obstructed in any manner.
The area around the washer should be kept clean and
free of combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
Maintenance & Service
Unloader Valves
Unloader valves are preset and tested at the factory
before shipping. Tampering with the factory setting may
cause personal injury and/ or property damage and will
void the manufacturer's warranty.
Winterizing Procedure
Damage due to freezing is not covered by warranty.
Adhere to the following cold weather procedures
whenever the washer must be stored or operated
outdoors under freezing conditions.
During winter months, when temperatures drop below
32°F, protecting your machine against freezing is
necessary. Store the machine in a heated room. If this
is not possible then mix a 50/50 solution of anti-freeze
and water in the float tank. Turn the engine on to siphon
the anti-freeze mixture through the machine. If
compressed air is available, an air fitting can be
screwed into the float tank by removing the float tank
strainer and fitting. Then inject the compressed air.
Water will be blown out of the machine when the trigger
on the spray gun is opened.
High Limit Hot Water Thermostat
For safety, each machine is equipped with a tempera-
ture sensitive high limit control switch. In the event that
the water should exceed its operating temperature, the
high limit control will turn the burner off until the water
cools, then it will automatically reset itself. The thermo-
stat sensor is located on the discharge side of the
heating coil. The thermostat control dial is located on
the control panel.
Pumps
Use only SAE 10W-40 weight non-foaming oil. Change
oil after first 50 hours of use. Thereafter, change oil
every year or at 500 hour intervals. Oil level should be
checked through use of dipstick found on top of pump,
or the red dot visible through the oil gauge window. Oil
should be maintained at that level.
Cleaning of Coils
In alkaline water areas, lime deposits can accumulate
rapidly inside the heating coil. This growth is increased
by the extreme heat build up in the coil. The best
prevention for liming conditions is to use high quality
cleaning detergents. In areas where alkaline water is
an extreme problem, periodic use of Deliming Powder
(Part #9.804-059.0) will remove lime and other deposits
before coil becomes plugged. (See Deliming instruc-
tions for use of Deliming Powder.)
Deliming Coils
Periodic flushing of coils or optional float tank is recom-
mended.
Step 1 Fill a container with 4 gallons of water, then
add 1 lb. of deliming powder. Mix thoroughly.
Pour mixture into float tank.
Manual Operator HOTSY 1265SSD/S 9.808-057.0 - A