Ramteq Lh series User manual

R E A D T H I S M A N U A L

This manual contains important information for the use and safe operation of

your RAMTEQ

machine.

FAILURE TO READ THIS MANUAL AND

FOLLOW ITS INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING OR ATTEMPTING

ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER PERSONS; ALSO

DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE OR TO OTHER PROPERTY.

LH SERIES

Electric Motor / Diesel fired

RAMTE

NOTICE

Information in this operator’s manual is subject to change without notice.

RAMTEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. This operator’s manual

contains information protected by copyright. No part of this operator’s manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without

prior written consent from RAMTEQ

, 2005

INCLUDED PARTS

• Pallet

• Packing Material

Outer BOx

•

LH Series Machine

•

Operator’s

Manual

• Wand / Trigger Gun

• Nozzle 15º (1)

• Hose 3/8” X 50’

INSPECTION

Carefully unpack your new RAMTEQ equipment by

removing the banding

and cardboard box from pallet. Remove the pressure washer from the

pallet and check for any physical damages that may have occurred during

shipment. Check for all parts specified and shown below.

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DO NOT operate this machine

in areas where open flames are not permitted.

DO NOT

store or

use combustible materials on or near this machine.

Use this equipment only in well ventilated

areas. Failure to follow this warning may cause carbon monoxide build up, fire or explosion, and

possible injury or death.

DO NOT

operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or while fatigued.

DO NOT

direct discharge stream at yourself or others. Risk of injection or injury may occur.

Never put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.

Do not try to stop or deflect leaks with your

hand or body.

Always face nozzle and wand to the ground when testing.

DO NOT

operate this machine

WITHOUT

wearing protective Eye Wear.

Gloves, Hard Hat, Mask,

Ear Plugs & Steel Toe Work Boots are also recommended, DO NOT wear loose clothing. Keep

your body and clothing clear of the engine and discharge stream when the machine is running.

DO NOT

tie back or block trigger gun in OPEN position.

Never leave the pressure washer

unattended once you have started it. If you leave, shut down machine completely.

DO NOT

overreach or stand on an unstable support while operating this machine. Maintain

good footing and balance.

DO NOT

permit this machine to run while unattended or for extended periods of time with

trigger gun closed. Damage to pump may occur.

DO NOT operate this machine in an unsafe manner or around unsupervised

children. Keep all

other personnel clear while operating this machine. This product should only be operated by

trained personnel.

DO NOT

alter original factory settings prior to operating this machine. Risk of

injury to yourself or

other persons may occur.

DO NOT

remove hoses, guns, nozzles or any components while this machine is

still hot or while

it is running.

DO NOT

attempt to service this machine before reading the service manual.

DO NOT use water with a temperature over 140 degrees Fahrenheit

DO NOT

use any electrical outlet that is not properly grounded or does not comply with all

federal, state, and local laws and/or electrical codes

DO NOT put diesel fuel in to a gasoline tank or gasoline into a diesel tank. Observe correct

markings on fuel tanks before filling.

DO NOT

operate this machine without knowing how to stop and bleed water

pressures. Know all

controls before using this machine.

DO NOT

spray caustic, acids or abrasive fluids through this machine.

DO NOT

permit water to freeze inside this machine. Pump and

plumbing damage may occur.

Use only recommended RAMTEQ parts when servicing this machine.

RAMTEQ will not be held liable for any unauthorized

modifications made to this

machine. Any such action will void the warranty.

FAILURE TO READ AND OBSERVE ALL

WARNING STATEMENTS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY

INJURY OR DEATH, POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHER PERSONS,

DAMAGE TO MACHINE OR OTHER PROPERTY.

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LOCATION GUIDELINES

Locate the machine on a solid and level surface so that engine and pump crankcase oil lubricate

components properly.

Avoid areas where water can build up in the working area. Possible injury can occur caused by the surface becoming

slippery from water build up.

Locate the machine in a well-ventilated area and away from flammable materials or fumes. Be sure ventilation warnings

are observed. Keep pressure washer at least 18” away from flamable materials.

Locate the machine so the operator has easy access to the pressure washer and its controls. Locate the machine so that

it is protected from external damage.

To prevent damage and excessive hose wear, locate the pressure washer so that the hose does not cross traffic areas

STARTING THE MACHINE

Following the steps below will insure successful operation:

Read this manual completely before attempting to start the machine.

Check that the Motor/Burner switches are in the "OFF" position

Check the diesel tank and fill with a good grade of diesel fuel #1, #2 or kerosene.

Check the pump oil level and fill with SAE 30w

non-detergent

oil if needed.

Connect water hose to pump (or float tank if equipped). Turn on water source.

Connect the power cord to a properly grounded power source.

Attach high pressure hose to base of spray gun.

Install water nozzle at the end of wand, making sure it is clear of any obstructions.

Turn pump switch to “ON”

Pull trigger on gun until a steady stream of water comes out the nozzle. This purges any air in the system.

Check for leaks in the system and cycle trigger gun to insure bypass is adjusted correctly. Repair any leaks and correct

unloader adjustment if needed. Turn off machine before attempting any repairs.

Turn burner switch to "ON". Check gor buner ignition.

Adjust thermostat to desired temperature appropriate to the task. Maximum temperature setting may not be needed.

Insert detergent siphoning tube into a DOT approved container and open the metering valve for detergent application.

WASHING TECHNIQUES

Washing from bottom up increases dwell time of soap and lessens vertical streaks.

Turn soap metering valve “OFF” to purge system of soap

Rinsing with cold water from top down will retard detergent reaction which will enhance

the rinsing performance.

Wash at 30 to 60 degree angles to prevent splashback.

STOPPING THE MACHINE

Turn burner switch to “OFF”. Allow water to discharge for a few minutes while cooling down.

Turn pump switch to "OFF".

Disconnect water source.

Pull gun trigger to release water pressure from system.

Disconnect wand & gun assembly.

Wind up pressure hose on hose reel.

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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

Do not permit acidic, caustic or abrasive fluids to be pumped through system.

Periodically clean detergent inlet screen. This will ensure proper flow of water to the pump.

High mineral content in water may adversely affect your machine and may require the use of a water softener

to ensure proper operation.

NEVER run the pump dry under any circumtances. Doing so will cause exteme damage to the pump.

HEAT EXCHANGER COIL MAINTENANCE

Hard water conditions may eventually cause clogging in the heat exchanger coil if left unattended.

Scale deposits will compromise the heating efficiency and produce an unsafe condition over time.

It may be necessary to descale coil.

Scale buildup from certain detergents may eventually clog up the heat exchanger coil causing an

unsafe condition. Use only

recommended detergents for better cleaning efficiency.

Black carbon deposits that collect on the outside wall of the heat exchanger coil may be a result of

using a poor grade of fuel or improper burner operation. Heating fuel should be void of water and

sediments to eliminate the possibility of sooting and compromising the efficiency of the coil.

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HEAT EXCHANGER COIL MAY

RESULT IN A STEAM EXPLOSION WHICH MAY CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

MOVING, STORAGE

Place machine in covered area when not in use to protect from elements.Protect machine from

freezing in cold temperatures by storing in a heated location.

WINTERIZING

Non-float Tank

Machines: To protect the machine from freezing temperatures while

storing or transporting, connect short length of garden hose (approximately 3 ft.) to

water inlet connection on machine. Remove the pressure nozzle from the wand and

insert the short garden hose end into a container of antifreeze. Place the wand into the

antifreeze container and start engine running machine until antifreeze appears from the

end of the wand. Turn engine “OFF” and replace pressure nozzle. Coil up hose and

move machine to storage area.

Float Tank Machines: Pour antifreeze into float tank and remove water nozzle from end

of wand and carefully insert into opening of float tank. Start machine and run until

antifreeze water mixture has circulated throughout the machine returning back to the

float tank.

PUMP MAINTENANCE

Fill crankcase to dot on oil gauge window per specifications with

the specific oil created by the pump

manufacturer (i.e.

General Pump Oil

). Ensure the right oil for specific pump as it may vary.

Change oil after

40 Hour Break-in Period.

Change oil every

Three Months or at 500 Hour Intervals

thereafter.

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ELECTRODE SETTINGS

Inspection of all wires, spring

contacts and electrodes should

be done periodically.

OIL BURNER AIR BAND ADJUSTMENT

RAMTEQ

sets oil burners at sea level. Air bands may need adjustment at higher elevations to offer

enhanced performance of the burner and extended life of the machine.

Adjustment of burner is done with pump motor and thermostat

set to maximum. Loosen locking screw on air band, then close

band until black smoke vents up exhaust vent. Take careful note

of air band position when black smoke is first noticed. Slowly

open air band until white smoke vents, then turn air band halfway

back to where black smoke was first noted. Tighten air band

locking screw. When properly set, the unit should NOT have either

"black" smoke or "white" smoke during operation.

IF BLACK OR WHITE SMOKE VENTS FROM EXHAUST

PORT UPON STARTING EQUIPMENT, DISCONTINUE USE

AND ADJUST AIR BANDS BEFORE RESTARTING.

All RAMTEQ machines have the unloader

correctly set at the the factory. Setting an

unloader is a difficult job without the proper

equipment and training. Should the need arise

to change the unloader settings, please contact

your local distributor.

UNLOADER ADJUSTMENT

CHANGING THE UNLOADER SETTINGS WITHOUT THE PROPER

EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING MAY RESULT IN NON-WARRANTY

DAMAGE TO THE PUMP.

General

Unloader

Pulsar

Unloader

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Ref. # Part # Description Qty

2 170-00006-01 Wheel, Pneumatic 2/4

3 175-00001-01 Axle, Two and Four Wheel Configuration 1/2

4 516-00001-01 Bushing, Wheel Collar, 5/8" 2/4

170-00001-01 Wheel, Solid Core 2/4

5a 180-00171-01 Chassis, LH Series, Pneumatic / Pnuematic 1

5b 180-00171-02 Chassis, LH Series, Pneumatic / Caster 1

6a 250-00001-01 Burner Assy, Oil, 115v, Vertical (LH150, LH200, LH230) 1

6b 250-00008-01 Burner Assy, Oil, 230v, Vertical (LH300, LH500) 1

7 180-00173-01 Universal Wand Bracket 1

8 180-00004-01 Handle 1

9 567-00015-01 Grommet, Rubber Wand Holder 1

10a 155-00001-01 Coil, Schedule 80 (LH150, LH200, LH230) 1

10b 155-00002-01 Coil, Schedule 80 (LH300, LH500) 1

11a 191-00006-01 Insulation, Blanket 1" Thick #4 5.5 ft.

11b 191-00007-01 Insulation, Blanket 1/2" Thick #4 1.5 ft.

12a 180-00015-01 Shell, SS, Removable,16",Short (LH150, LH200,LH230) 1

12b 180-00015-02 Shell, SS, Removable (LH300, LH500) 1

13 191-00003-01 Insulation, Cap, 16" X 10" 1

14 180-00071-01 Cap, Coil, 16"OD x 10"ID W/Ring, Painted 1

15a 180-00016-01 Shell, SS, Stationary, 16" Short (LH150, LH200,LH230) 1

15b 180-00016-02 Shell, SS, Stationary (LH300, LH500) 1

16 180-00152-01 Plate, Burner, LH Series 1

17a 200-00001-01 Motor,1.5hp 115/60/1,Baldor PCL1319M (LH150) 1

17b 200-00002-01 Motor,2.0hp 115/60/1,Baldor PCL1322M (LH200,LH230) 1

17c 200-00003-01 Motor, 3.0hp 208/230/60/1, BaldorPCL1326M(LH 300) 1

17d 200-00014-01 Motor, 5.0hp 208/230/60/1, (LH 500) 1

18a 220-00001-01 Pump, General T9051EBF (LH150, LH200) 1

18b 220-00052-01 Pump, General TT9111EBF (LH230) 1

18c 220-00002-01 Pump, General TT9071 (LH300) 1

18d 220-00005-01 Pump, General TT2035 (LH500) 1

21 180-00174-01 Plate, Power 1

22 567-00001-01 Grommet, Nozzle Holder 1

23 140-00001-01 Cap, Fuel Gauge, Diesel, Black 1

24 190-00002-01 Fuel Tank, 9 Gallon Green 1

25 170-00002-01 Wheel, Caster 1

Not Shown

439-00001-01 Power Cord, 36' GFCI 20amp (LH150, LH200,LH230) 1

439-00002-01 Power Cord, 36' GFCI 30amp (LH300, LH500) 1

305-00005-01 Label, Fuel-Diesel 1

305-00041-01 Label, RAMTEQ® Quality Pressure Washers 2

305-00004-01 Label, Operating Instructions, Vertical 1

305-00002-01 Label, Warning, Electrical, Vertical 1

RAMTE

Ref.# Part # Description

Qty

1 270-00002-02 Nozzle 4.0 15° 1/4" (AV150) 1

270-00001-02 Nozzle 3.5 15° 1/4" (AV200) 1

270-00006-02 Nozzle 6.0 15° 1/4" (AV230) 1

270-00004-02 Nozzle 5.0 15° 1/4" (AV300) 1

270-00005-02 Nozzle 5.5 15° 1/4" (AV500) 1

2 265-00001-01 36" Wand, Insulated 1

3 275-00001-01 ST1500 Trigger Gun 1

4 552-00004-03 3/8" Quick Connect Plug 1

5 284-00001-01 Hose 3/8" X 50' 3000 PSI Swivel Ends 1

General Pump TT9111EBF, T9051EBF, TT9071EBF, TT2035EBF Direct Drive Triplex Pump

Ref.# Part # Description Qty

1 220-00001-01 T9051EB-F Triplex Plunger Pump Complete (AV150, AV200) 1

1a 220-00052-01 TT9111EB-F Triflex Plunger Pump Complete (AV230) 1

1b 220-00002-01 TT9071EB-F Triplex Plunger Pump Complete (AV300) 1

1c 220-00005-01 TT2035EB-F Triplex Plunger Pump Complete (AV500) 1

2 221-00001-07 Manifold, Alum Head (T9051/TT9071) 1

2 221-00001-01 Manifold, Brass Head (TT2035EF-B) 1

1a 220-00105-01 TC1509S17 Triplex Plunger Pump Complete (XV150, XV200) 1

1b 220-00106-01 TC1809S17 Triflex Plunger Pump Complete (XV200, XV300) 1

1c 220-00107-01 TC1811S17 Triplex Plunger Pump Complete (XV500) 1

2a 221-0000XX-X Manifold, Brass Head (TC1509S17 & TC1811S17) 1

2b 221-0000XX-X Manifold, Brass Head (TC1809S17)

Pump Repair Kits

221-00002-01 Check Valve Assembly Kit #1 (All AV Series) 1 kit

221-00003-01 Oil Seal Kit #83 (All AV Series) 3

221-00004-01 Oil Ring and Valve Cap 6

221-00006-01 Head Packing Complete, One Cylinder Kit #96 (All AV Series) 1

221-00021-01 Check Valve Assembly Kit #123 (All TC Pumps)

1 kit

221-00003-01 Oil Seal Kit #83 (All TC Pumps) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Seals, HP, 15mm Kit #196 (TC1509S17 & TC1811S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Seals, HP, 18mm Kit #197 (TC1809S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Rings, 15mm Kit #198 (TC1509S17 & TC1811S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Rings, 18mm Kit #199 (TC1809S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Seals, LP, 15mm Kit #200 (TC1509S17 & TC1811S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Seals, LP, 18mm Kit #225 (TC1809S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Packing, 15mm Kit #226 (TC1509S17 & TC1811S17) 1 kit

221-0000X-XX Packing, 18mm Kit #227 (TC1809S17) 1 kit

General Pump TC1509S17, TC1809S17, TC91811S17 Belt Drive Triplex Pump

RAMTE

Ref.#

Part # Description

Qty

1a-1 252-00002-01 Fuel Pump Solenoid (AV150,AV200, AV230) 1

1a-2 252-00002-01 Fuel Pump Solenoid (AV300, AV500) 1

2 256-00001-01 Main Burner Gasket 1

3 245-00006-11 Nozzle, Fuel 1.35/125psi (AV150, AV200, AV230) 1

3b 245-00006-12 Nozzle, Fuel 1.65/140psi (AV300) 1

3c 245-00006-12 Nozzle, Fuel 1.50/125psi (AV500) 1

4 258-00002-01 Electrode Pair (RH & LH) 1

5 252-00001-06 Transformer 115v (AV150, AV200, AV230) 1

5a 252-00001-07 Transformer 230v (AV300, AV500) 1

6 253-00001-01 Coupling 1

7 253-00002-01 Fan Wheel 3.44" X 4.25" 1

8 254-00001-01 Motor 115v/60/1 (AV150, AV200, AV230) 1

8a 254-00001-02 Motor 208/230v/60/1 (AV300, AV500) 1

9 577-00002-01 Filter, Fuel Inline 1

10 557-00001-01 Clamp, Hose 2

11 280-00003-01 Hose, Inlet/Outlet Fuel Line 1

Burner Assembly Complete

250-00001-01 Wayne Burner Vertical 115v 1

250-00008-01 Wayne Burner Vertical 230v

Ref.# Part # Description

Qty

1 450-00001-01 Rocker Switch 2

2 571-00002-01 Hourmeter 1

3 305-00040-01 Label, Controls 1

4 573-00001-01 Thermostat Assembly 1

5 573-00001-01 Rotary Cam Switch (instead of rocker switches) 1

6 180-00295-01 Cam Switch Plate 1

7 180-00357-01 Control Panel Closeout Plate (upgrades only) 1

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