Operator`s manual

OperatOr’s Manual
RAMTEQ
®
14275 NORTHWEST FREE WAY  HOUSTON, TX 77040  PHONE: [phone]  FAX: [phone]  300-00011-01 8/05
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Low Water Pressure Insufficient water source Check hose size/water source
Old or incorrect nozzle Replace nozzle
Plumbing or hose leak Tighten, repair or replace leak
Obstruction in spray nozzle Clean or replace nozzle
Chemical valve open Close valve or submerge hose
Unloader valve worn Replace unloader
Pump valves dirty or worn Clean or replace packing/valves
No Chemical Flow Detergent valve closed Open detergent valve
Low detergent level Fill detergent container
Chemical screen dirty Clean detergent screen
Pressure Relief Valve Leaks Nozzle is dirty Clean or replace nozzle
Defective relief valve Replace relief valve
Unloader adjusted incorrectly Adjust unloader valve
Restriction on discharge hose Remove nozzle and flush line
Scale restricting flow in coil Clean coil
Pump Motor Not Running Pump motor switch off Turn on pump motor switch
GFCI tripped Reset and test GFCI
No voltage to machine Check power source
Clogged water nozzle
Clean water nozzle
Insufficient voltage/amperage Use proper drop cord
Pump Noisy Air in suction line Check inlet water fittings
Pump valves dirty Clean/replace pump valves
Check valve springs worn Replace check valves
Low pump oil Add SEA 30wt. non-detergent
Pump bearings are worn Replace/rebuild pump
Incoming water too hot Reduce temperature/ambient
Water In Oil High humidity environment Change oil frequently
Oil seal worn Check and replace oil seal
Plunger packing worn Check and replace packing
Water Dripping/Pump Plunger packing is worn
Install new packing kit
Plunger retainer oil ring worn
Replace oil ring
Cracked ceramics Replace ceramics
Oil Dripping Oil seal worn Check and replace oil seals
Cracked manifold Replace manifold
Fluctuating Pressure Unloader not adjusted Adjust to specifications
Valves worn Replace with valve kit
Dirt or blockage in valve
Clean or replace valve
Pump sucking air
Check water/detergent supply
Worn plunger packing Replace packing kit
Pump Head Overheating Extended period in bypass Pull trigger gun for water flow
problem cause action
Troubleshooting