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- Page 1 OLD VALUES. NEW IDEAS. 3182 P.O. Box 288 105 Broad Street Alcester, SD 57001 800.255.6823 www.alkota.com...
- Page 2 MACHINE RECORD PLACE OF PURCHASE DATE OF PURCHASE SERIAL NUMBER MONTH/ DAY/ YEAR OPERATING HOURS MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NOTES Supersedes 8-25-04 Z08-04527 06-14-06 Z08-04527...
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Page 3: Troubleshooting
3182 - OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS OIL FIRED ELECTRIC DRIVEN CLEANER TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Number Page Number Safety Symbols • Machine 13, 14 • General • Water Heater • Mechanical • Oil Burner See Parts List Section • Electrical •... -
Page 4: Machine Unpacking
SAFETY, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION ELECTRIC DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANER MACHINE UNPACKING GENERAL SAFETY ALL CLEANERS ARE CAREFULLY INSPECTED 1. Before operating this machine, read and observe AND CARTONED TO PROTECT AGAINST SHIPPING all safety, unpacking, and operating DAMAGE. IF THERE IS DAMAGE OR MISSING instructions. -
Page 5: Electrical Safety
15. Do not start the machine unless the gun Always use the correct size spray tip found in assembly is firmly gripped by the machine the GENERAL section of the MODEL operator. Failure to do this could result in injury SPECIFICATIONS or MODEL EXPLODED VIEW. -
Page 6: Installation
3. Fuel burning equipment must have proper ven- amp draw of your machine will adversely limit tilation for cooling, combustion air, and ex- the starting load carrying abilities of the motor hausting of combustion products. and machines performance. Use only 3-wire 4. - Page 7 10. CHEMICALS: Mix chemicals per the chemical manufacturers printed directions. Follow all WARNING: CARBON mixing, handling, application, and disposal instructions. Wear gloves, boots, goggles, and MONOXIDE protective clothing appropriate for the chemical HAZARD being used VENTING 4. VENTING: This machine emits carbon monoxide, a deadly gas, and must be vented if used in an enclosed area.
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Page 8: Pre-Start-Up
D. Installation of a draft diverter WILL NOT operating. Failure to warm machine can cause PREVENT THE COIL FROM FREEZING. damage to the pump packings and other In areas where freezing temperatures are components. common, some type of down draft Read and observe all items in “CLEANER prevention must be used. - Page 9 chemicals available. Follow instructions on 11. FLOAT TANK: Check the float tank to assure chemical container. it is full and the float valve shuts off securely. Mix chemicals per label instructions. 12. Check the position of the ball valve (if so necessary safety precautions.
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Page 10: Pressure Regulating Valve
COMBINATION OPTION ELECTRIC DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANER COMBINATION OPTION Regulate the temperature indicated on the thermometer to 300°F by turning the INSTRUCTIONS regulating valve on the coil inlet assembly clockwise to DECREASE the temperature and counter clockwise to INCREASE the WARNING: This machine should be temperature. - Page 11 MACHINE MAINTENANCE EACH AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY MOTOR DRIVEN OIL FIRED FIRST DAILY YEARLY CLEANERS FIRST 8 HRS OIL BATH W A TER PUM P : Oil Level – check and add as needed per PUMP SERVICE insert. Oil Change – drain and refill per PUMP CAUTION: SERVICE insert...
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Page 12: Machine Maintenance
MACHINE MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANERS MACHINE metering valve is closed when finished. MAINTENANCE 2. Check the position of the ball valve (if so equipped) on the outlet of the float tank assuring it is in the closed position. FLUSHING 3. -
Page 13: Belt Tension
MACHINE MAINTENANCE CONT’D ELECTRIC DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANERS 3. Before replacing spray tip flush the machine 3. Install a pressure gauge between the water per “FLUSHING”. pump and coil inlet. 4. Reinstall Spray tip to gun assembly. DISCHARGE VOLUME BACK PRESSURE BELT TENSION REQUIRING DESCALING DEFLECTION... - Page 14 CLEANER TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANERS TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REM E DY 1. Poor Cleaning A. Hard water. A. Connect machine to water softener. Action. B. Low Pressure. B. See "Low operating pressure" C. Little or no chemical being C.
- Page 15 CLEANER TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN OIL FIRED CLEANERS T R O U B L E P O S S I B L E C A U S E R E M E D Y A . S e e P U M P T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G . 4.
- Page 16 OIL FIRED WATER HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY A. See BURNER on MODEL 1. Machine will not rise to A. Low fuel pressure. SPECIFICATIONS for specified pressure. operating temperature B. Water in fuel piping. B. Drain fuel tank and remove and replace filter per FUEL FILTER INSERT.
- Page 17 FROM CHEMICAL METERING VALVE IN CONTROL PANEL FROM FLOAT TANK ASSEMBLY FROM FROM VACUUM SWITCH CAM SWITCH...
- Page 22 8.83 4.13 5.75 4.75 2.25 24 MM 3.13 2.75 5.75 NOTE: When plunger nut is removed, install a new copper washer and flinger washer to ensure proper fit and seal of ceramic plunger. If same copper washers are reused cracking or a poor seal may result.
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Page 28: Transformer Test
OIL BURNER MAINTENANCE OIL FIRED CLEANERS DANFOSS PUMP AIR BAND ADJUSTMENT Shut off fuel supply. NOTE: The air band adjustment on this burner Loosen the 2 screws with 7/64 allen wrench has been preset at the factory (elevation one turn. approximately 1400 feet). -
Page 29: Oil Burner Maintenance
OIL BURNER MAINTENANCE OIL FIRED CLEANERS BUSS BAR ALIGNMENT 7. Partially close transformer. Check if buss bars align and contact the transformer electrodes. 1. With burner off, loosen screw and swing the If buss bars do not contact, see Buss Bar transformer away from burner gun assembly. -
Page 30: Filter Section
OIL FIRED BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Burner will not A. Electrodes out of alignment. A. See "ADJUSTING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY" in BURNER ignite. M A INTENANCE SECTION. B. Electrode insulator failure. B. Remove and replace if there are breaks, cracks, or spark trails. -
Page 31: Oil Burner Troubleshooting
OIL BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 4. Pulsating pressure A. Partially clogged fuel pump A. Remove and replace strainer per FUEL PUMP FILTER in OIL BURNER strainer or filter. MAINTNANCE Section. B. Air leaking around fuel pump B. Check fuel pump cover screws for cover. - Page 32 MAXIMUM FLOW....................15 GPH / 57 LPM MAXIMUM FILTRATION....................2 MICRONS MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE..................212° / 100° WEIGHT.........................1 LB / 340 GM INLET AND OUTLET PORT SIZE..................1/4 NPT...
- Page 33 1. PRIMING THE MACHINE Spin-off the element, fill with clean fuel and coat the square gasket (3) with fuel. Reinstall the element and tighten 1/4 to 1/3 turns after the gasket contacts the upper housing. Start the machine and check that there are no leaks.
- Page 34 Turning Chemical flow handle clockwise will shut off chemical flow. Turning the flow adjusting screw clockwise lowers the chemical CHEMICAL CONTROL flow. Turning the screw counterclockwise lowers the flow. Maximum Pressure....4000 PSI / 276 BAR Maximum Flow ......12 GPM / 45 LPM Minimum Flow ......1.0 GPM / 3.8 LPM MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE ....200F°...
- Page 37 ES-00022 ES-00024 VACUUM SWITCH wht/blk SWITCH SWITCH BURNER BURNER MOTOR MOTOR 230 VAC 230 VAC wht/red wht/red IGNITION IGNITION TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER 230 VAC 230 VAC wht/red wht/red PUMP PUMP MOTOR MOTOR 230 VAC 230 VAC ES-00025 VACUUM SWITCH wht/ SWITCH FUEL SOLENOID 230 VAC...
- Page 38 Warranty Policy Machines are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for period of one year after delivery from the factory. Any part (other than vendor items) that is determined to be warranty will be repaired or replaced at NO CHARGE provided the warranty registration form is filled out in its entirety and the part is sent back freight prepaid.
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Need pump motor for 3182 alkota
The options for a pump motor for the ALKOTA 3182, based on troubleshooting, include:
1. Check for low voltage and correct it if needed.
2. Address excessive back pressure.
3. If the motor is defective, call a service technician or take the motor to a Repair/Warranty station.
4. If the motor starter has "kicked out" or the thermal overload has tripped, reset it.
5. Use an appropriately rated extension cord to avoid low voltage issues.
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