
LVO Manufacturing, Inc.
808 N. 2nd Avenue E., P.O. Box 188
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
www.lvomfg.com
(712) 472-3734
1-800-346-5749 Fax (712) 472-2203
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A main power shut-off, supplied by the customer, must be installed near the machine in a
place easily accessible by anyone operating or servicing the machine. The line from the main
shut-off to the machine should be watertight flex conduit. The factory strongly recommends
that a few extra feet be used to allow the machine to be moved if necessary. The wire used to
supply the machine must be heavy enough to carry the amperage load of the machine. The
supply should be run into the back of the machine at the bottom, between the rinse tank and
the side of the machine, and through the back of the control box.
The first connection should be the main ground to the grounding lug at the lower right hand
corner of the control panel. Next, the hook-up can be made to the main power block.
Once the hook-up is complete, the circuit breakers in the control box of the washer must be
checked to make sure they are in the “OFF” position. The main switch on the wall can then be
turned on to power the machine.
Step 8 GAS CONNECTION (Gas Machines Only): A certified gas technician is required for the
hook-up and final adjustments of the burners. This is necessary to insure proper inlet and
manifold pressure for the gas machines (see spec page for gas pressure settings).
Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either natural or LP, and make sure the marking on
the gas data plate agrees with that of the supply. The gas line hook-up must be made with a
union at the location shown on the gas machine drawing (see spec page for gas line size). This
line must have a shut-off valve (supplied by the customer) installed near the machine and
accessible by anyone operating or servicing the machine.
A 3” stainless steel gas chimney runs up the back of the machine. A draft diverter is included
with the machine (shipped inside the machine with the other accessories). The draft diverter
must be installed on top of the factory installed chimney. The Type B gas flue can then be
continued to the outside of the building per local codes.
The initial start-up of the burners should not be done until the start-up procedures for the
machine on the following pages have been completed.
Step 9 STEAM CONNECTION (Steam Machines Only): A steam line is required to supply the
steam injector or recirculated steam heat exchanger coil (see spec page for size of steam line).
A strainer is already built into the machine but a union will be required in the supply line
(supplied by the customer). The specification sheet above lists the rated pressure and average
steam consumption rate for the machine.