Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome…and congratulations on your purchase of the BLAZER PLUS Mobile Cleaning Unit. This instruction manual is a guide for operating and servicing your PROCHEM unit. Read this manual completely before installing or operating this unit. This unit offers you personal convenience. All of your instrumentation and controls have been positioned to give you easy access for operation and daily maintenance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Data Log/Overview......1 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Table of Contents ...........2 Maintenance HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Maintenance Schedule......4-1 Engine............4-2 Vacuum Pump......... 4-3 How to use this Manual........1-1 Water Pump..........4-4 Strainer Basket (Waste Tank) ....4-4 SAFETY Bypass Manifold ........
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The SAFETY section contains important information This manual contains the following sections: regarding hazard or unsafe practices of the machine. Levels of hazards is identified that could HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL result in product or personal injury, or severe injury SAFETY resulting in death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. These symbols mean WARNING or CAUTION. Failure to follow warnings and cautions could result in fatality, personal injury to yourself and/or others, or property damage.
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DO NOT leave the vehicle engine running while operating this unit. Dangerous Acid, Explosive Gases! Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent acid burns, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while being charged. To prevent a fire or explosion, charge batteries only in well ventilated areas.
Order Part #48-941212 to get a complete set of decals (safety and instrumentation) for your BLAZER PLUS cleaning unit. The following decals must be placed in a prominent spot on the vehicle that your unit is to be installed in where access is given to operate the unit. See next page for suggested locations for these decal.
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HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL The decals should be placed in a prominent spot on the vehicle where access is given to operate the unit. The illustrations above suggest the location and placement of the decals. When placing the decals, be sure the area is clean of any dirt and possible wax build-up.
192 inch/lbs 16 foot/lbs JET SIZING: Prochem recommends floor tool tip sizing not exceed a total of “.04”. Using larger jet sizes on your BLAZER PLUS may reduce cleaning temperatures. Example: Dual jet wand uses two 11002 jets. (110° spray angle w/ 02 orifice)
15. Winterizing loop hose. Part #10-805380. ACCEPTANCE OF SHIPMENT 16. Upholstery tool and stair tool. Every part of your PROCHEM BLAZER PLUS 17. Extra wands. cleaning unit was carefully checked, tested, and inspected before it left our manufacturing plant. Upon 18.
6. We highly recommend using a galvanized drip tray under the console (Part #56-501607). 7. If using a trailer, the BLAZER PLUS console should be positioned so that it balances properly with respect to the axle. Ten percent (10%) of the overall unit weight (without accessories or water) should be on the tongue.
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3-1/2 grains, we highly recommend a suitable water The PROCHEM BLAZER PLUS, due to its chemical softener be installed. If using a water softener, it must injection pump design, can be used with a variety of...
OPERATION WATER PUMPING SYSTEM A small amount of hot water constantly bleeds through the bypass manifold, which contains a small orifice, to the water box. See Figures 1 and 2. A temperature switch on the heat exchanger outlet Cold water enters the console through the water will shut down the engine if the water temperature inlet connection located on the lower front panel.
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OPERATION The vacuum exhaust heat exchanger utilizes The primary heat exchanger is an engine exhaust vacuum pump exhaust as it is leaves the vacuum chamber containing a stainless steel heating coil. pump. The warm air flows through a radiator-type Water flows through the coil and is heated by the heat exchanger prior to discharging out to the engine exhaust as it leaves the engine.
OPERATION VACUUM SYSTEM A level sensor switch located near the top of the Vacuum flow is initiated by the vacuum pump, with waste tank will shut the unit down before the waste air and water being drawn into the vacuum inlet at tank reaches its full capacity.
OPERATION Next, the chemical pump injects the chemical CHEMICAL PUMPING SYSTEM through a check valve to the 3-way selector valve on the control panel. This valve may turn the chemical The chemical is drawn from the chemical container flow ON, OFF, or PRIME the chemical pump. through a strainer into the flow meter.
OPERATION FILLING AUXILIARY WATER TANK Operate this unit and equipment only in a well- Your cleaning unit may be equipped with an auxiliary ventilated area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon water tank mounted underneath the console. To fill monoxide which is an odorless and deadly the auxiliary water tank: poison that can cause severe injury or fatality.
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OPERATION WATER PRESSURE GAUGE VACUUM GAUGE HOURMETER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PUMP-OUT CIRCUIT BREAKER CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE ON/OFF FLOWMETER IGNITION SWITCH CHEMICAL PRIMING VALVE CHEMICAL PUMP-OUT METERING SWITCH VALVE SOLUTION OUTLET PRESSURE ENGINE REGULATOR EXHAUST OUTLET WATER INLET CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VACUUM INLET ON WASTE...
5 minutes with vacuum blocked off. Allow 5 JET SIZING minutes maximum to warm up. Prochem recommends floor tool tip sizing not PRIMING THE CHEMICAL PUMP exceed a total of “04”. Using larger jet sizes on your BLAZER PLUS may reduce cleaning temperatures.
OPERATION WASTE PUMP 2. Normally, chemical is applied on the push stroke of the wand when cleaning, and vacuuming is done on the pull stroke. For heavily soiled 1. If your unit is equipped with an automatic waste carpets the wand may be used in a scrubbing pump, connect one end of a garden hose to the manner, applying chemical in both push and pull pump-out connection on the console and the...
3. Position the throttle control to approximately 3/4 of the way out, but no less than 1/2 out. NOTE: When replacing this filter, we recommend using the stainless steel PROCHEM filter (Part 4. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the unit. #14-806518) only. This will prevent rust and corrosion from entering the vacuum system.
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OPERATION ADDING ANTI–FREEZE TO YOUR 7. Shut-down the unit. Attach the winterizing loop hose with attachment, Part #10-805380, to the UNIT: solution outlet connection and the water inlet connection. Restart the unit. 1. Shut off the water supply. Disconnect the water inlet hose from the front of your console.
OPERATION 7. Place the chemical prime hose into the REMOVING ANTI–FREEZE FROM THE approved container. Submerge the chemical UNIT inlet hose in water. Turn the chemical valve to the PRIME position until clear water comes 1. Connect one end of the loop hose to the solution through the prime hose, and then remove the outlet connection.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE Engine Daily Check engine oil level.*** Fill no proper level. Vacuum pump Daily Spray WD-40 in lubrication cup at front of console for 5 seconds. Water pump Daily Check oil level.** Fill to proper level. Vacuum inlet filter (in waste tank) Daily* Clean filter, inspect, replace if damaged.
Use high quality detergent oil of API (American planned preventative maintenance program will Petroleum Institute) service class SF or SG. assure that your PROCHEM BLAZER PLUS has Select the viscosity based on the air optimum performance, a long operating life, and a temperature at the time of operation as shown in minimal amount of "down"...
NOTE: AEON PD (Part # 05-008039) is the oil which 3. Drain, flush and replace oil every 1500 Prochem puts in the vacuum pump at the factory. hours or yearly, whichever comes first. Topping off or adding petroleum oil to synthetic oil Change oil more frequently if inspection so is NOT recommended.
Grasping filter by the screen may collapse or ruin the filter. NOTE: When replacing this filter, we recommend using a stainless steel PROCHEM filter (#14-806518) only. This will prevent rust and corrosion from entering the vacuum system.
MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELTS, PULLEYS, & HUBS Place a straight-edge across the top of belt. There should be no more than 1/2" deflection in the center of the belt, halfway 1. Check pulley set screws and/or hub cap screws after between the pulleys. If there is too much the first 25 hours and then again at 100 hours.
MAINTENANCE Y–STRAINER (OUTLET) NITROGEN ACCUMULATOR Inspect the Y-strainer after the first week of running Check the nitrogen pre-charge at least once a year. the unit by unscrewing the screen and remove any Recharge the accumulator and replace the bladder, accumulated debris. Inspect the strainer again at 2 when needed.
MAINTENANCE BATTERY ENGINE EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER Dangerous Acid, Explosive Gases! If an engine is not properly maintained, the Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent acid exhaust gases may deposit carbon on the burns, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. outside of the heat exchanger coil and affect the Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas while cleaning solution temperature.
MAINTENANCE VACUUM EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER VACUUM PUMP DRIVE BELTS Removing and cleaning the vacuum exhaust pre- To tighten the vacuum pump belts: heater core is recommended as needed or if the unit was operated with the vacuum inlet filter damaged, 1.
MAINTENANCE BYPASS MANIFOLD 4. Clean the poppet and spring, inspect for wear or damage, replace as needed. Clean the bypass strainer and orifice weekly, using 5. Re-assemble the check valve. Start the seat by the following guidelines: hand, tighten using a 5/16" Allen wrench. DO NOT over-tighten seat.
MAINTENANCE PACKING NUT ADJUSTMENT FOR We recommend that you lubricate the pressure regulator o-ring every 50 hours, or whenever CHEMICAL METERING AND required. If you do not, the stem may become CHEMICAL SELECTOR VALVES seized due to inadequate lubrication. If this occurs: Examine the packing nut on the metering and a) Shut-down the unit.
3. Connect the long section of 2-7/8" I.D. (for Before disconnecting the negative (-) ground Blazer Plus) or 2” I.D. (for Blazer) internal cable, make sure all switches are OFF. If ON, a vacuum hose to the vacuum outlet tube on the...
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MAINTENANCE WASTE TANK TO CONSOLE CONNECTION FIGURE 3 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Cut hoses to fit, if necessary. 2. When cutting hoses, make certain that the cutting blade is facing away from your hands, fingers, or any other part of your body to avoid injury.
MAINTENANCE AUXILIARY WATER TANK CONNECTION 2. Connect the demand pump cord to the 2-pole connector on the console (located on the left side of the console near the vacuum pump.) Your cleaning unit may be equipped with an auxiliary water tank mounted underneath the console. The figure below illustrates how the demand pump When using the auxiliary water tank as your works with the auxiliary water tank and how it...
MAINTENANCE In addition, prior to proceeding, you can save TROUBLESHOOTING time by checking that: DO NOT service this unit while it is running. The 1. The water supply is ON. high-speed mechanical parts as well as high temperature components may result in severe 2.
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MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Water supply is turned off or the float Turn the water supply on or up. Check valve is stuck or improperly adjusted. for kinks in the water supply hose. NOTE: This may also cause the water Examine the float valve and adjust or pressure switch to shut the unit down.
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MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Examine the tubing between the vacuum Vacuum gauge is giving an improper relief valve and the vacuum gauge and reading. remove any blockage. Vacuum hose(s) is damaged, Inspect all lines, remove accumulated causing a suction leak. debris Waste tank gasket not sealing Inspect the gasket.
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MAINTENANCE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION After inspecting the unit to determine the Main circuit breaker on the control cause of the tripped circuit breaker, press panel has been tripped. the reset button. Clean, tighten, or replace the battery Loose or corroded battery. terminals.
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Engine RPM is low. Replace, if necessary. Soak coil section at a radiator shop. Boil Engine exhaust heat exchanger is tank or soak in PROCHEM Industrial carbon-coated on outside of coil. cleaner. Damaged or plugged radiator core Remove and inspect cores. Replace, if in vacuum exhaust heat exchanger.
VACUUM EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 70270 SCR, 1/4-20 X 3/4 HHCS PLTD 70105 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1.75 HHCS PLTD 87162 WASHER, 1/4 SPLIT LOCK 02-000066 FLATWASHER, 1/4 03-000112 CLAMP, HOSE #48 03-000149 CLAMP, CABLE 1-1/4 ID 5/16 BLT 03-000246 CLAMP, HOSE #8 SST 09-805330...
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EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER 20,26 21,22,23 TO PRESSURE REGULATLOR MANIFOLD CLAMP TO TAB ON BASE TO CHECK VALVE MANIFOLD BLAZER 980073 09/16/02 5-29...
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EXHAUST HEAT EXCHANGER SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 00-000078 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1” HXHD GRD8 00-000315 SCR, CAP 5/16-18 X 7/8 SOCHD 57031 NUT, 5/16-18 HEX 87162 WASHER, 1/4 SPLIT LOCK 87083 WASHER, 5/16 SPLIT LOCK PLTD 02-000066 FLATWASHER, 1/4 03-000086 CLAMP, MFLR 1-1/4...
AUTOMATIC PUMPOUT TO WASTE TANK 9,12,15 BLAZER 980073 09/16/02 5-33...
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AUTOMATIC PUMPOUT SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 70105 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1.75 HHCS PLTD 00-000132 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 HXHD 57006 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX 87162 WASHER, 1/4 SPLIT LOCK PLTD 02-000066 FLATWASHER, 1/4 03-000176 CLAMP, HOSE #16 09-805591 HOSE, WATER PUMP 1”...
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AUTOMATIC PUMPOUT TO MOTOR BLAZER 980073 09/16/02 5-35...
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AUTOMATIC PUMPOUT SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 00-000210 SCR, 1/4-20 X 3/4 SOCHD 00-000311 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1/2 SHCS SS 00-000312 SCR, CAP 1/4 X 1 SOCHD 00-000399 SCR, CAP 1/4 X 1 3/8 SOC 00-000241 SCR, CAP 10-32 X 2 SOCHD SS 57245 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX NYLOCK SS 87162...
WATER TANK, DUAL WITH DEMAND PUMP SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 66-945260 TANK, DUAL SADDLE W/DMD PUMP COMPLETE 66-945265 SINGLE SADDLE TANK W/DMND PMP COMPLETE 50-501774 HOLD DOWN, SADDLE TANK GRAY 87171 WASHER, 3/8 FLAT 87163 WASHER 3/8 SPLIT LOCK 00-000072 SCR, 3/8-16 X 2’...
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WATER TANK - DEMAND PUMP BLAZER 980073 07/05/03 5-51...
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WATER TANK - DEMAND PUMP SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 70305 SCR, 5/16-18 X 3/4 HHCS GR5 PL TDL 87083 WASHER, 5/16 SPLIT LOCK PLTD 02-000143 WASHER, 5/16 FLAT 03-000113 CLAMP, HOSE #12 SST 09-805278 HOSE, WATER 3/4 X 3” 09-805357 HOSE, WATER .75 X 5.5 09-805446...
WATER BOX WITH AUXILIARY WATER TANK 2, 7 BLAZER 980073 07/05/03 5-55...
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WATER BOX WITH AUXILIARY WATER TANK SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 70302 SCR, 5/16-18 X 1” HHCS GR5 PLTD NP 00-000072 SCR, 3/8-16 X 2” HXHD 70266 SCR, 3/8-16 X 1” HHCS GR5 PLTD DL 57006 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX 57119 NUT, 3/8-16 HEX NYLOCK 87083...
WASTE TANK WITH AUXILIARY WATER TANK 24,32 13,14 BLAZER 980073 07/05/03 5-57...
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WASTE TANK WITH AUXILIARY WATER TANK SERIAL NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NOTES: FROM 00-000078 SCR, 1/4-20 X 1” HXHD GRD8 00-000167 SCR, 1/4-20 X 6” HXHD 67006 RIVET, 3/16 OD X 5/8 AL 57006 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX 02-000038 WASHER, 1/4 SPLIT LOCK 02-000066 FLATWASHER, 1/4 03-000242...
Your PROCHEM unit is designed to give you years of reliable service. However, if a problem should arise after the warranty period, follow the troubleshooting procedures in the Operation and Service Manual. If you are still unable to determine the cause and solution to the problem, contact your nearest PROCHEM Service Center for details of the services available.
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