Troubleshooting - Prochem EVEREST 650 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem
Water supply is turned off or the float valve
is stuck or improperly adjusted.
solution pump inlet supply line is plugged or
drawing air.
Improper engine speed.
Loss of solution
pump pressure.
Pressure regulator o-rings are dry.
Pressure regulator has worn o-rings
With the cleaning
Pressure regulator is dirty, stuck open, or
tool open, the
improperly adjusted.
solution pressure
gauge reads below
Low pump volume. (Measure the amount of
the normal
water being returned to the water box from
operating pressure.
the pressure regulator. It should fill a gallon
container about every 17 seconds) at high
speed.
Defective solution pressure gauge.
Orifice (spray nozzle) in the cleaning tool is
worn, defective, or wrong size.
Debris clogging water lines or water inlet
disconnect.
Belts loose or broken
Loss of pump prime
Plugged orifice and/or screen in the cleaning
tool.
Internal block between the pressure
Loss of solution
regulator manifold and the solution manifold,
volume at cleaning
or the solution screen is clogged.
tool orifice.
Outlet check valve is plugged.
solution gauge
reads normal.
Defective quick-connect on one or more of
the high-pressure hoses.
Cleaning tool valve is malfunctioning.
Hose inner lining is constricted.
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Cause
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Solution
Turn the water supply on or up. Check for
kinks in the water supply hose. Examine the
float valve and adjust or replace.
Examine the water inlet strainer inside the
water box. Remove accumulated debris
and replace if required. Check for suction
leaks and loose clamps or fittings. Tighten
any loose fittings or clamps. Replace any
ruptured hose(s).
Using a tachometer, check the engine
speed. Full throttle engine speed is 2200
RPM. Idle engine speed is 900 RPM.
Lubricate o-rings, using o-ring lubricant
Check o-rings. If necessary, replace.
Clean or repair regulator. Adjust to working
pressure. Lubricate o-rings, using o-ring
lubricant
Examine the check valves, plunger cups,
and cylinder head on the solution pump.
Repair, whenever required (refer to the
solution pump service manual).
Replace gauge.
Replace Nozzle or change nozzle size.
Clean or replace as needed.
Re-tension or replace as needed.
Manually prime solution pump
Unplug or replace orifice and/or screen
Inspect all lines, remove accumulated debris
which is blocking proper flow. Replace any
defective hoses. Remove, inspect, and
clean the solution screen. De-scale unit and
install a water softener, if necessary.
Examine the check valve, remove any
debris
Replace defective quick-connect(s) on high
pressure hose(s).
Repair or replace valve.
Remove restriction or replace hose.