weedingtech Foamstream M600 Troubleshooting guide

QUICK START-UP GUIDE
ENGLISH (EU) –16/05/2018 –ISSUE 3

Foamstream M600 –Quick start-up guide –English (EU) –16/05/2018 - ISSUE 3
Safety Information
To ensure safety while operating the M600, please carefully
read the following information.
Operator Attention
WARNING
•Read and understand this user manual before operating
the M600.
•The M600 should only be used by trained operators.
•Proper PPE is to be worn at all times while operating the
M600.
•Major repair work should only be carried out by
professionally trained service engineers.
Carbon Monoxide Hazards
WARNING
•Boiler and generator exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas.
•Never run the M600 indoors, even if a door or window
is open. ONLY USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
•Do not use the M600 in potentially expolosive
atmospheres.
Electric Shock Hazards
WARNING
•Do not operate the M600’s electrical components with
wet hands.
•Do not expose the generator to rain, moisture, or snow.
•Always ensure electric cables are in good condition.
Fire and Burn Hazards
WARNING
•LPG and diesel are explosive and flammable. Always
ensure spark or fire source point away while refueling.
•Do not refill diesel while machine is in use.
•Clean up any overflowing fuel prior to turning on the
M600.
•Never smoke while operating the M600.
•Do not touch the working components in the M600 while
in use or immediately following use. Allow sufficient
time to cool before servicing.
•Shut off generator by closing LPG supply to prevent
unburned gas from remaining in the system.
Generator Fuel Warning
WARNING
NEVER USE PETROL IN THE M600. ONLY USE LPT TO
FUEL THE GENERATOR.
If the generator is used outside the M600 as a backup
generator and petrol is used, follow the instructions below
prior to using the M600.
•Remove all remaining petrol from generator and
clean all spills and allow to dry/evaporate
before putting the generator back inside the
M600.
•Turn the fuel switch (item 7 in Figure 3) to the OFF
position.
•Connect LPG cylinder and start as normal.

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Figure 1 - Perspective view of the M600
Num.
Description
1
Control Panel
2
Generator
3
Water tank
4
Lance
5
Hose reel orifice
6
Water Filter
7
Forks entrance
8
Boiler exhaust flap
9
Warning light
10
Control panel access door
11
Generator access door
12
Top cover
13
Hydraulic pressure gauge
14
LPG cylinder
15
LPG regulator

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Prestart checks
THE FOLLOWING CHECKS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE
EVERY START UP OF THE M600. ANY FAULTS MUST BE
RECTIFIED BEFORE THE M600 IS SWITCHED ON.
✓The M600 is in good condition and securely attached to
the transport vehicle
✓The M600 water tank is securely attached to the
transport vehicle
✓The LPG cylinder is full, secured, and in good condition
✓Water tank is full of clean water
✓Water filter is clean and free from debris
✓Air intakes are clear of debris
✓The lance, hose reel and hose are securely connected
and free from damage
✓Lance wear pads are not excessively worn
✓The water return pipe and water level sensor are
connected
✓Pipe/hose routes are clear of sharp edges and hot
surfaces
✓There are no signs of leaks from any pipe or connection
✓Fuel tank is full of clean diesel fuel
✓Boiler fuel filter is clean and free from debris
✓The Foamstream® concentrate has not been subject to
temperatures below 5°C and frozen or separated
✓Foamstream® concentrate tank is full of clean
Foamstream® concentrate
✓Foamstream® filter is clean and free from debris
✓Vent screw on Foamstream® tank filler cap is open
✓Generator engine oil level is correct
✓Pump oil level is correct
✓Generator and boiler exhaust are secure and clear of
debris and obstruction
✓Fuel switch on generator is in the OFF position
✓Generator is switched to normal mode
✓Water feed valve is connected and in the ON (inline)
position
✓Air has been bled from water system
✓The LPG cylinder valve is connected and open
NOTE:
CLOSE LPG CYLINDER VALVE WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN
OPERATION
NEVER RUN GENERATOR WITH LPG WHILE PETROL
REMAINS IN THE PETROL TANK.

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Filling with foam and Diesel
NEVER MIX FOAMSTREAM® CONCENTRATE WITH
DIESEL.
ONLY FILL FOAM TANK WITH FOAMSTREAM®
CONCENTRATE.
✓Open top cover and prop up with rod.
✓To fill diesel tank, open valve cap (RED - LEFT) (item 1
Figure 2) and carefully pour diesel until the tank is full.
✓Replace cap and screw in until tight.
✓To fill foam tank, open valve cap (GREEN - RIGHT)
(item 2 Figure 2) and carefully pour Foamstream®
concentrate until the tank is full.
✓Replace cap and screw in until tight.
Figure 2 - View of foam and diesel filling points

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Start procedure
Figure 3 - M600 User Interface
✓Complete pre-start checks (previous section)
✓Press and hold priming button on regulator (item 1 in
Figure 3)
✓Turn fuel switch to OFF position on generator (item 7 in
Figure 3)
✓Start the generator by turning key (item 6 in Figure 3) in
a clockwise direction by either:
1. Turn key to position E, release to position Dwhen
engine starts
2. Turn key to position Dand double press and hold
ON on the remote (Not shown)
✓Turn the isolator switch (item 2 in Figure 3) to position
A, the PLC screen (item 5 in Figure 3) should illuminate
✓Press the RESET button (blue button, item 3 in Figure
3), the FAULT indicator goes out and you should see the
screen represented in Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Start-up screen of the PLC
✓Wait a few seconds before requesting air bleed: buttons
1or 2in Figure 4.
If you have disconnected the water tank or are starting for
the first time of the day, please use Air bleed Total
If you just took a break or want to perform an additional air
bleed, please select Air bleed Partial
When bleeding the machine, the trigger must be pushed
to allow water to flow out of the lance. Failure to do so will
cause the machine to display a fault message.
✓Once button 1or 2of Figure 4 are pressed the bleed
screen represented in Figure 5 will appear.
12
3
4
5

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Figure 5 - Bleed screen of the PLC
If starting when water tank level is below water filter
level perform either of the following:
1. Fill water tank to higher level than water filter
2. If unable to fill water tank select scenario below and
follow the instructions
✓Water filter full, no air in system - Machine will start
like normal.
✓Water filter full, air in system - Perform an additional
air bleed.
✓Water filter empty - Manually fill water filter and then
replace, then perform additional air bleeds until no
faults/errors appear on the screen (“No flow at outlet”
“Release Trigger”) then perform one additional air
bleed to ensure system is free of air.
✓Wait until the purge is completed. A new screen will
appear, represented in Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Start screen of the PLC
✓Press START, the button turns green and the screen
represented on Figure 7 will appear.
1
2 3
4
5

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Figure 7 - Running screen of the PLC
✓The amber HEATER light will illuminate and the red
FAULT button should go out. This indicates that the
boiler has switched on and is heating the water
✓The green READY light will illuminate when the M600
has reached operating temperature and the system is
ready for use (2 –4 minutes).
AFTER A COLD NIGHT (BELOW 0 DEGREES CELSIUS),
LET THE GENERATOR RUN ALONE FOR 15 MINUTES TO
WARM UP THE MACHINE BEFORE TURNING THE
ISOLATOR TO POSITION A.

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Screen and PLC navigation
When the M600 is ready to start, the screen below will
appear (same as Figure 6)
To access the menu, click on the Menu (item 5 in Figure 6)
button on the top left-hand side of the screen. The screen
below will appear.
Figure 8 - Menu Screen
Num.
Description
1
Return to main page
2
Go to summary screen
3
Purge (Air bleed)
4
Language and units selection
5
Fault summary panel
6
Maintenance mode
Users have no need to access pages 5 and 6. Page 6is
restricted by a password. The screens are summarized in
the table below.
During the start-up phase, you will be able to check the
operation of the various sensors by going on the Summary
page.
1
2 3
4
5
1 2 3
4 5 6