Hydro ICS 8950 User manual

Integrated Cleaning System
Rechargeable Battery
ICS 8950

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR PRODUCTS
Hydro Systems manufactures quality chemical proportioners. Please use this equipment carefully and observe all warnings and cautions.
WEAR protective clothing and eyewear when working in the vicinity of chemicals or other
materials, when filling or emptying equipment or changing metering tips.
ALWAYS
CLEAN
re-assemble equipment according to instruction procedures. Be sure all compo-
nents are firmly screwed or latched into position.
direct discharge away from you or other persons or into approved containers.
exercise CAUTION. Dispense cleaners and chemicals in accordance with manu-
facturer’s instructions.
observe safety and handling instructions of the chemical manufacturers.
equipment after each use to maintain proper operation.
Unit with integral 12.5 gallon water reservoir
Battery & charger (installed)
Spray attachment w/ 2 nozzles (installed)
15 ft. discharge hose (installed)
(2) Bottle holders
Metering tip kit
Instruction manual
(2) Chemical feed line assemblies (installed) 1 split for 2 dilutions of same chemical, include:
Tube
Weight
Strainer
Cap
Packing List
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Fig. A Water pick-up assembly
1/4” PVC tube
Ceramic weight
Foot valve
Chemical bottle
holder for 1 gal.
round.
Water fill port
(access to water pick-up assembly,
see Fig. A)
Chemical feed-
line assembly
Control panel
Battery charger
cord wrap

Overview:
The ICS 8950 is a battery powered, portable, self-contained unit designed to make daily
maintenance of your facility easier. This unit includes the following features:
15 ft. discharge hose
Locking casters
Spray attachment with two nozzles
(solution and rinse)
Storage for spray bottle
Fresh water reservoir
12.5 Gal.
Chemical bottle holder
Top
Easy roll wheels
3
Tap style drain
Sign hanger
Battery Charger
On/Off Switch
Battery Life
Indicator

Initial Set-up
Chemical “3”
Remove any items sitting on the cart top.
Remove cart top by lifting near the chemical
bottles. See Fig. B.
Remove tubing from checkvalve/metering tip
holder.
Push the selected metering tip into metering
tip holder. Put clean metering tips into any
unused lines. See Fig. C.
Replace tubing.
Connect the red wire to the red
terminal on
the battery.
Replace top.
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6.
7.
Pegs
Metering Tip Selection:
The final concentration of the dispensed solution is related to both the size of the metering tip opening, and
the viscosity of the liquid being siphoned. For water-thin products, the chart can be used as a guideline.
Because dilution can vary with water temperature and pressure, and if the product is noticeably thicker than
water, dilution rates shown should be viewed as approximate.
Orifice
Size Tip Color Average Dilution Ratio
no tip 4:1
0.128 grey 4.25:1
0.098 black 4.5:1
0.070 beige 4.5:1
0.052 red 5:1
0.043 white 6:1
0.040 blue 7:1
0.035 tan 8:1
0.028 green 10:1
0.025 orange 12:1
0.023 brown 16:1
0.020 yellow 20:1
0.018 aqua 24:1
0.014 purple 32:1
0.010 pink 64:1
Fig. B
Fig. C
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Chemical “1”
Check valve/
metering tip
holder
Metering Tip
Chemical “2”
Note: Feed lines are marked corresponding to numbers on control panel.

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Initial Setup (cont.)
The spray attachment is in the accessory box.
Attach it to the discharge hose.
Remove the black cap from the water fill port
(it rotates COUNTER CLOCKWISE to open).
Fill the tank with cool, clear tap water. See
Fig. D.
To connect the chemicals, remove the ship-
ping cap and the seal on your chemical bottle
and discard. Place the strainer and weight
into chemical bottle and screw the chemical
feed line cap on to bottle. See Fig. E.
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9.
10.
Prime the Unit
Set the nozzle on the spray attachment to “S”.
See Fig. F.
Set the chemical select valve to any valve posi-
tion. See Fig. G.
Turn the power switch on. The pump should run
for a short time, then stop. (The pump will run
until the discharge pressure reaches the factory set
point. The pump will then turn off until the trig-
ger on the spray attachment is activated.)
Direct the spray nozzle into a drain or other con-
tainer and pull the trigger.
Run until a steady spray pattern is established,
without air in the water stream.
Release the trigger. The pump should stop almost
immediately. If it does not, operate the unit lon-
ger as it is not fully primed.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 for all of the valve positions.
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2.
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6.
7.
1.
Water fill port
Fig. D
weight
strainer
Fig. E
chemical feedline
cap
S
Rollover Valve
Spray attachment
R
Fig. F
Right
Chemical
Holder
Left
Chemical
Holder
Fig. G
Select Valve
Position 2
Position 3
Position 1
Rinse
(Positions 1&2 are different dilutions of
the chemical in the right holder.)

Daily:
When finished using the pump for the day, run the pump two to four minutes with the select valve and
nozzle in rinse position, to purge chemical from the unit. See Fig. G.
Set the nozzle to “S” (keep the select valve in the rinse position) and run for ten seconds.
Turn the unit off with the switch. Relieve the pressure in the discharge hose by pulling the trigger on the
spray attachment after the switch has been turned off. A small amount of water will discharge.
Check the unit for any damage or leakage.
If the unit is going to be stored where it can freeze, drain the water reservoir and run the pump until there
is no more water in the system. Allow the system to thaw before you start the pump.
Plug the unit into a 120 Volt outlet to recharge the battery. The indicator light on the charger will be red
while the battery is charging, and green when the battery is fully charged. Leave the charger plugged in
during long term storage to maintain the battery at peak capacity. Note: It is not necessary to fully dis-
charge the battery before recharging.
NOTE: Failure to follow this procedure after use will void the warranty on the pump.
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6.
Maintenance:
The power switch is lighted when it is in the “ON” position.
The pump will run when the trigger on the spray attachment is pulled and stop when it is released.
The rollover valve on the outlet of the spray attachment selects between the two attached spray
nozzles. “S” should be used when applying either product, “R” is used for rinsing. The rinse is a fine
spray pattern, while the “S” is a pattern that is more coarse.
Run the unit approximately 10 seconds to flush prior chemical from hose.
NOTE: To apply either chemical you must use nozzle “S” for proper dilution.
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2.
3.
4.
Normal Operation:
CAUTION: Continuous cycling of the pump (continuous, rapid on/off cycles) indicates a problem
with the unit. Have the unit serviced immediately.
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Out of water/chemical indication:
When the system runs out of either water or chemical, air will enter the water stream and it will become
“rough.” The pump may also continue to run when the trigger is released. Turn off the power immedi-
ately, fill the water reservoir and/or replace the empty product container, and repeat the priming operation.
CAUTION: Do not operate unit while the charger is plugged into an electrical outlet. If unit does
not operate unless plugged in, check that the battery terminals are connected (see initial set up
proceedure on page 4).

Troubleshooting:
The spray is weak or there is no spray. The pump does not operate at full flow if there is
air in the system. Air can enter the system from several sources:
Out of water - fill the water reservoir and prime the system.
Out of chemical - replace the chemical container and prime the system.
Foot valve is clogged - clean or replace the foot valve in the reservoir. To access the foot
valve, remove fill port cap. Pull water pick-up assembly out through fill port. The foot
valve is mounted on the end of the water pick-up assembly, and is designed to be re-
moved without tools. See Fig. H.
Leak in one of the fittings. Remove the cart top and find the source of bubbles. Correct
the leak.
Battery is low, check battery life indicator, if necessary, recharge.
Pump pulses. There is a pressure switch in the pump. If the pump is pulsing, this switch is
cycling and the life of the pump will be greatly reduced. Have the pump serviced.
Pump not running.
Battery is dead, recharge.
Loose battery connection, check that both terminals are connected.
Pump not priming.
Make sure the water feed line is untangled and lying at the base of the tank. Sometimes
feedlines become tangled in shipping and priming cannot occur.
Note:
- The pump does not contain any field serviceable parts. It should run for 800 to 1000 hours
with no maintenance needed. If leaks occur in the pump, it needs to be replaced.
- The pump is fitted with a non-adjustable, factory installed, regulator. This regulator is
preset at the factory and should not be adjusted.
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b.
4. a.
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Fig. H Water pick up assembly
(accessed through water fill port)
Foot valve

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Parts List
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13.
Part Number Description
1. 10092250 Pump replacement kit
2. 10091845 Spray attachment
3. 10092253 Battery
4. 10092254 Battery charger
5. 10092211 Cord, battery charger
6. 10092255 Battery life indicator
7. 10092262 Chemical selector valve
8. 10091864 Discharge hose replacement, black
9. 10092252 On/off switch replacement kit
10. 10091867 Caster replacement kit (set of 2)
11. 10091866 Wheel replacement kit (set of 2)
12. 10091861 Fill port cap
13. 10092217 Sign hanger
14. 10092258 Mop clips (set of 2)
15. 10092266 Bottle holder - (set of 2)
16. 90084615 Tap style drain
17. 690014 Metering tip kit
18. 10076302 Foot valve, EPDM
19. 10092251 Chemical feed line kit - Single
20. 10092259 Optional foaming attachment
21. 10069255 Check valve
22. 10092645 Chemical feedline split
23. 10092602 Mop bucket retainer kit
22. 23.