Prochem APEX GTX 1.001-139.0 User manual

86410220 - C
03/23/16
Operating Instructions (ENG)
MODELS:
APEX GTX - GAS
1.001-139.0
APEX GTX - DIESEL
1.001-140.0
Truck Mount
From Serial Number (Ref No1*)
*See Serial Number Page
in Spare Parts List
or call manufacturer
Apex GTX

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Model:
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
Dealer:
Address:
Phone Number:
Sales Representative:
86410220 Operators Manual - Apex GTX Prochem
Machine Data Label
Overview
Welcome…and congratulations on the purchase of your Mobile Cleaning Unit. Thisinstruction manual is a guide for
operating and servicing your unit. Read this manual completely before installing or operating this unit.
This unit offers you personal convenience. All of your instrumentation and controls have been positioned to give
you easy access for operation and daily maintenance.
Proper operation and service are essential to the efficient functioning of this unit. When maintained correctly, this
unit will have a long, trouble-free life.
The service methods described in this manual are explained in such a manner that servicing may be performed
accurately and safely. Proper service varies with the choice of procedure, the skill of the mechanic, and the tools or
parts available. Before attempting any repair, make certain that you are thoroughly familiar with this equipment and
are equipped withthe proper tools. Any questions pertaining tooperating or servicing this unit should be directed to
your nearest dealer.
THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FROM WHOM YOU PURCHASED IT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PRESCRIBED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part
of PROCHEM.
Warranty Registration
Thank you for purchasing a Prochem Legend Group product. Warranty registration is quick
and easy. Your registration will allow usto serve you better over the lifetime of the product.
To register your product go to :
http://www.prochem.com/WarrantyRegistration.aspx
For customer assistance:
1-800-444-7654
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Machine Data Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Receiving Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Acceptance Of Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment List: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . 6
Hazard Intensity Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation
Dealer Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vehicle Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lifting Unit Onto Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning Unit In Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bolting Down Unit And Waste Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Layout with 60 Gallon Waste Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Layout with 100 Gallon Waste Tank . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Waste Tank To Console Connection. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fuel Pump Assembly Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Van Bulkhead Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fuel Supply & Return Line Installation. . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operations
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chemical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Water Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel and Engine Oil Requirements - Gas . . . . . . . 26
Fuel and Engine Oil Requirements - Diesel. . . . . . 27
Components - Upper Control Panel - GAS . . . . . . 28
Components - Upper Control Panel - DIESEL. . . . 30
Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Water Pumping And Heat Transfer System. . . . . . 34
Chemical Injection System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Vacuum System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pre-Run Inspection / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Priming the Chemical Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Waste Pumpout (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Upholstery Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shutdown And Daily Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
De-Flooding Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Freezing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Winterizing Your Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing Anti-Freeze From the Unit . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Maintenance
Service Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Key Checkpoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Engine Coolant System (Radiator) Maintenance . .45
External Fuel Pump Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Chemical Supply System Maintenance . . . . . . . . .45
Heat Exchanger System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .45
Vacuum Pump Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Engine - Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Engine - Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Vacuum Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Vacuum Inlet Filter (In Waste Tank) . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Vacuum Relief Valve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Vacuum Pump Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Solution Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Solution Pump Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Float Valve (Water Box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Waste Tank Float Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Waste Tank Strainer Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Waste Tank Vacuum Inlet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Solution Screen (Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Check Valve (Outlet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Chemical Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Chemical Metering Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Pressure Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Vacuum Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
High Pressure Solution Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Optional Waste Pump-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Temperature Balance Orifice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Engine Coolant Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
General Service Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Engine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
High Altitude Operations - Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Check Valve (Solution Outlet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Water Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chemical Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Packing Nut Adjustments For Chemical Valves . . .54
Pressure Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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