Operators Manual for 2513-JE Cart Jetter - Hi
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1. sizing Pump System Troubleshooting Continued MALFUNCTION CAUSE REMEDY Rough Pulsating Operation with Pressure Drop Worn packing Inlet restriction Accumulator pressure Unloader Cavitation Replace packing Check system for stoppage air leaks correctly sized inlet plumbing to pump Recharge replace accumulator Check for proper operation Check inlet lines for restrictions and or proper size Pressure Drop at Gun Restricted discharge plumbing Resize discharge plumbing to flow rate of pump Excessive Leakage Worn plungers Worn packing seals Excessive vacuum Cracked plungers Inlet pressure too high Replace plungers Adjust or replace packing seals Reduce suction vacuum Replace plungers Reduce inlet pressure High Crankcase Temperature Wrong grade of oil Improper amount of oil in crankcase Giant oil is recommended Adjust oil level to proper amount2. unit for damage Notify the carrier at once with any claims e The Warranty Registration Card is located in the front of your owner s manual The consumer must fill out the Warranty Registration Card and mail back to Hi Vac Corporation within ten 10 working days The warranty is provided below e The Hi Vac Corporation identification tag contains product identification information which is also provided on the cover sheet inside your Operator s Manual Record the required information in the space provide below This information must be provided when filing a warranty claim or ordering parts Serial No Model No e RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FURTHER USE e HAVE THIS INFORMATION WHEN FILING A WARRANTY CLAIM OR ORDERING PARTS Each and every product manufactured by Hi Vac Corporation is tested carefully prior to shipment to assure a high standard of quality and maximum operating efficiency The following warranty is operative upon the receipt by Hi Vac Corporation of a properly completed and executed warranty registration card A Hi Vac Corporation warrants that sewer units equipment accessories and parts manufactured by Hi Vac Corporation shall for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase be free from 1 Defects in material and workmanship 2 Defects arising from process of manufacturing 3 Defects in design thereof B The foregoing warranty shall not apply to components supplied to Hi Vac Corporation by other
3. Hi Vac Corporation of said defect Disassembly of the product to correct the defect removal of the defective accessory new part s and reassembly of the product shall be at the purchaser s expense 5 Purchaser does not submit reasonable proof that the defect is due to a material embraced within Hi Vac Corporation s warranty hereunder Liability under this warranty is limited to parts and is furthermore limited to the replacement or repair of said parts returned freight prepaid to Hi Vac Corporation Only parts deemed defective due to workmanship or a related defect will be warranted A Return Goods Authorization RGA number and completed warranty evaluation form are required prior to the return of any part s to Hi Vac Corporation Under no circumstances is loss of time revenue or consequential damages covered under this warranty Any part s returned without proper pre authorization will be returned refused Technical Service will supply the RGA Please phone Technical Service 800 752 2400 to obtain the proper authorization or with any other service related question Maintenance This section covers maintenance procedures not covered by the manufacturers instruction manuals Please follow the manufacturers instructions for engine pump and power take off maintenance Fluid Levels 1 Water Pump Oil Check tank fill daily Fill with 30 W SEA oil 2 Engine Oil Check tank fill daily Fill with 10W 30 oil Jetter Operation Sa
4. Inadequate water supply Fouled inlet or discharge valves Worn inlet or discharge valves Leaky discharge hose Restricted inlet Air entering the inlet plumbing Rebuild plunger assembly Install proper screen filter in suction line Install proper screen filter in suction line Install proper screen filter in suction line Clean inlet and discharge valve assemblies Replace worn valves Replace hose Proper size inlet plumbing Check for air tight seal Pump runs rough or pressure low Inlet restrictions Air leaks Stuck inlet or discharge valve Clean out obstructions Replace worn valves Replace worn valves Short packing life Abrasives in pumped fluid Excessive pressure Excessive temperature Running pump dry Install proper screen filter in suction line Check pressure Check fluid temperature Install thermal relief valve DO NOT RUN PUMP DRY Strong surging at inlet and Low pressure on discharge side Foreign particles in valves Worn valves Check for smooth lap surfaces on valves seats Damaged valves cannot be lapped but must be replaced Oil leakage from drain plug Loose or worn drain plug Tighten or replace drain plug Loud pump knock Worn or broken bearing or connecting rod Replace bearings or connecting rods Probable Cause Excessive crankshaft endplay Worn main ball bearing Replace ball bearing Water in crankcase Water condensing into crankcase Ch
5. Operators Manual for 2513 JE Cart Jetter O BRIENI A Product of Hi Vac Corporation Phone 740 374 2306 Toll Free 800 638 1901 e mail sales obrienmfg com www obrienmfg com Congratulations We at Hi Vac Corporation wish to express our appreciation on your purchase of a water jetting sewer cleaner jetter With you in mind our skilled craftsmen have designed and assembled the finest water jetting sewer cleaner available This manual includes operating instructions maintenance instructions and instructions for troubleshooting Your jetter is built for dependability and will bring you years of service as long as maintenance is performed regularly and a qualified person operates the jetter Sincerely Hi Vac Corporation Your new O Brien water jet unit is the latest model developed in over 40 years of producing sewer cleaning equipment Depending on your pump over 2 000 psi water pressure can be generated This pressure is directed through the hose to a nozzle which is propelled into the sewer line by a rearward directed force of water Just the right amount of water plus pressure is needed to effectively clean the pipe and neither high pressure nor large amounts of water alone will do the job With just the right combination at your disposal you will find the jet nozzle will carry the weight of the hose into the pipe With the penetrator installed we recommend that your cleaning begin with the penetrato
6. ange oil at 3 month or 200 hour intervals Oil leaking from crankcase shaft Bad bearing Bad crankshaft seal Replace bearing Replace crankshaft seal Will not siphon chemical Dirty or clogged chemical hose strainer Worn injector orifice Wrong nozzle in wand Clean or replace strainer Replace orifice Use brass soap injector nozzle Pump overheating Water left re circulating in pump Allow fresh water supply into pump Pump and motor RPM amp pressure spike Clogged nozzle jets Clean jets and check water supply for debris Low pressure or no pressure when using hand gun Wrong nozzle in hand gun Use steel high pressure spray nozzle Engine System Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION CAUSE REMEDY Engine Will Not Start Check battery and fuse Battery discharged Recharge battery Fuse burnt out Replace fuse Check control positions Fuel valve OFF Choke OPEN Engine switch OFF Move lever to ON Move lever to CLOSED unless engine is warm Turn engine switch to ON Check fuel Out of fuel Bad fuel engine stored without treating or draining gasoline or refueling with bad gasoline Refuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor refuel with fresh gasoline Remove and inspect spark plugs Spark plugs faulty fouled or improperly gapped Spark plugs wet with fuel Clean gap or replace spark plugs Dry and reinstall spark plugs start engi
7. d The unit should be positioned as close to the cleaning location as possible Normal cleaning is started by using the penetrator nozzle which should be attached at this time Unwind hose from the reel by pulling the hose off of the reel Care should be taken not to damage the hose by keeping it clear of the manhole sides The point of the hose nozzle should be pointed upstream into the pipe rather than downstream Make sure water control valve lever is in correct position for cleaning NOTE The valve has two marked positions One is marked High Pressure to Hose Reel and the other is marked Re Circulate Wash down Gun this position is for operating the washdown gun With the hose unreeled and pointed into the sewer or pipe engage the engine by putting the clutch handle to the ON position The nozzle will now start to carry itself into the sewer line and penetration will begin The correct method of cleaning is to extend the hose into the line and gradually and slowly retract it During the retraction you will note that cleaning or flushing takes place Adjust engine throttle by using the vernier throttle control unit desired pressure is shown on the pressure gauge More throttles produces more pressure which gives greater effort to drive the hose and nozzle into the line Pressure is normally set at 2 500psi Unreel the hose as needed allowing the nozzle to go further into the line Short distances into the line are
8. fety Precautions QWARNING Read manual and supplemental s before operating water jetter Read and become familiar with all safety precautions pre operation notes and details operating instructions and manual operating instructions before operating your jetter QWARNING Inspect jetter before operation Do not operate jetter if you suspect damage wear or any abnormal condition QWARNING Keep operator and bystanders clear of area in which high pressure hose operates OWARNING Do not overload or abuse water jetter unit OWARNING Do not operate jetter while on medications narcotics or while intoxicated Always wear protective clothing and eye protection when operating equipment AWARNING Do not allow children to operate equipment AWARNING This equipment can be hazardous to the operator s safety and only authorized personnel who have read and understand the installation and operating manual should be permitted to operate this unit AWARNING Do not allow equipment to run unattended OQWARNING This unit may conduct static electricity through the discharge nozzle and is not designed for cleaning applications using combustible liquids materials or flammable gases To do so could result in severe or fatal injury OWARNING Do not use any type of insecticide toxic chemicals or heat activated chemicals that produce toxic fumes or explosive materials in the soap solution system of this equipment Use only those detergents proven safe for huma
9. manufacturers and the purchaser is directed to contact said individual manufacturers nearest factory service center for repair or replacement of said components Hi Vac Corporation when necessary will act as agent to secure adjustment Purchaser is responsible for labor and freight of any return part components C Incase of defects in material or workmanship or defects arising from processes of manufacture or design such defects must become apparent in the machine accessory equipment or part within 1 year from date of purchase The extent of Hi Vac Corporation s liability under the warranty is limited to the repair of such defects or to the repair or replacement of any part equipment or accessory which is defective in any such respects D Hi Vac Corporation shall as to each defect be relieved of all obligations and liability under this warranty if 1 The product is operated with any accessory equipment or part not specifically approved by Hi Vac Corporation and not manufactured by Hi Vac Corporation unless purchaser furnishes reasonable evidence that such installation was not the case of the defect 2 The product is not operated or maintained in accordance with Hi Vac Corporation s operation manual furnished with said equipment 3 The product was modified altered or repaired without the approval of Hi Vac Corporation 4 The purchaser does not within the applicable time period set forth in paragraphs A and C above notify
10. n contact Failure to do so could result in severe or fatal injury OWARNING Do not keep gun trigger open by mechanical means when using washdown gun QWARNING Do Not stand or allow other personnel to stand in front of the cleaning gun nozzle and avoid contact with hot water discharge if connected to hot water source To do so could result in severe bodily injury OWARNING Bleed off all pressure prior to removal of nozzles hoses or drain plugs AWARNING Position and secure hose and reel before transporting jetter OWARNING Accidental activation of control switch es may cause unintended operation s OQWARNING Maintenance and lubrication procedures must be performed as specified in this manual by qualified authorized service personnel OWARNING Replace missing worn or illegible decals OWARNING Keep owner s service manual with jetter at all times OWARNING Never modify alter a Hi Vac Corporation water Jetter AWARNING Do not use accessory devices not authorized by Hi Vac Corporation OQWARNING Do not remove any guards or covers OQWARNING Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in serious bodily and or property damage 1 Check the engine oil and hydraulic oil levels Engine and pump maintenance schedules must be followed Connect the water line to the cart jetter Follow engine manufacturer s instructions for starting engine Engine should be started and warmed up for 3 to 5 minutes before applying any loa
11. ne with throttle lever in FAST position Take engine to an authorized engine servicing dealer or refer to shop manual Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction valves stuck etc Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Engine Lacks Power Check air filter Filter element s clogged Clean or replace filter element s Check fuel Bad fuel engine stored without treating or draining gasoline or refueling with bad gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refuel with fresh gasoline Engine overheating Insufficient air flow Allow engine to cool Take engine to an authorized servicing dealer or refer to shop manual Pump System Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION CAUSE REMEDY Worn packing seals Replace packing seals Broken valve spring Replace spring Worn or damaged nozzle Replace nozzle Fouled discharge valve Clean valve assembly Fouled inlet strainer Clean strainer The Pressure and or Delivery Drops Worn or damaged hose Repair replace hose Worn or plugged relief Clean reset and replace valve worn parts Check suction lines on inlet Cavitation of pump for restrictions Check for proper operation Unloader High humidity Reduce oil change interval Water In Crankcase Worn Seals Replace seals Worn bearings Replace bearings refill crankcase oil with recommended lubricant Noisy Operation Cavitation Check inlet lines for restrictions and or proper
12. r nozzle it should penetrate most blockages of grease sand mud etc that clog the line Normally the penetrator nozzle is used to scour the inside of the pipe The actual cleaning of the pipe is done as the hose is being retracted from the pipe onto the reel You will note that this brings out the source of the blockage Little or no cleaning is done while entering the sewer either with the penetrator or other nozzles Therefore it is very important that when retracting the hose a slow steady speed is used Many times it is necessary to repeat this slow retracting process to thoroughly clean the pipe Hi Vac s years of experience in developing and using various pressures and flows have not succeeded in being able to cut roots by pressure alone Although some manufacturers state that extremely high pressure will remove roots Hi Vac has not been able to confirm or verify these statements Instead Hi Vac offers the patented original water powered root cutter unit When any root systems are encountered we highly recommend the O Brien Root Cutter machine which not only cuts any roots in the system but other blockages such as starch and grease build ups The Root Cutter also is an aid in indicating broken or caved in tile pipe or sewers Before operating the unit read the enclosed engine and pump manuals carefully and review the safety information in great detail Warranty Registration Instructions Immediately upon receiving e Examine the
13. recommended on the first pass with slow retraction to flush the blockage of the line In large lines or in lines with several clogs repeated passages may be necessary to insure that the line is cleaned to your satisfaction When the pipe or line is cleaned retract the hose and nozzle back just short of the end of the line Reduce the throttle to near idle and turn water control valve to recirculate washdown gun position Disengage the reel in the cleaning hose with the electric reel control Stop engine All machines have a low water warning which flashes brightly when water is low in the supply tank Do not rely on these gauges to maintain your water jet unit Normal maintenance schedules must be followed Troubleshooting As an aid in locating and correcting problems which may occur in transit or while the unit is in operation this section was developed to assist the operator in the diagnosis and repair of equipment failure Prior to disassembly or removal of components check the following list for a quick reference to possible problem areas Probable Cause Pulsation Obstructed or worn valve Worn nozzle Air leak in inlet plumbing Inlet suction strainer clogged Check valves and seats for worn surfaces Replace with nozzle of proper size Disassemble reseal and reassemble Clean use adequate size check frequently Low Pressure Worn plunger assembly Abrasives in pumped fluid Severe cavitations
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