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Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 This D8RE2 - 40 GPM Troubleshooting Part 1 will cover: The injector is clicking, but not drawing the concentrate. Step 1: Take a look at the strainer. If it is clogged clean it and retest your Dosatron.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 4: If you feel suction, just cut a half inch off the top of the hose and reattach. If the hose is cracked, ridged, or looks really old just replace it.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 7: Unscrew the suction hose nut. Step 8: Remove the suction hose. Set it aside. Step 9: Unscrew the injection stem nut.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 10: Pull the injection stem straight out from the body of the injector. Step 11: Take a close look at the plunger seal for nicks, scratches, or wear.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 13: Install the new one into the groove on the plunger. Step 14: To reinstall the injection stem, align the notches in the lower part of the blue body with the teeth on the top of the injection stem assembly.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 16: If the scale you prefer is not facing out, just loosen the stem nut and remove.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 1 Step 19: Your injector should now be drawing the concentrate. Page 7...
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Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 2 This D8RE2 - 40 GPM Troubleshooting Part 2 will cover: The injector is pushing water down into the concentrate tank.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 2 Step 4: To inspect the check valve parts, hold the assembly and twist the white top guide one quarter turn counter clockwise to remove.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 2 Step 7: Insert the cone into the top of the barb. Step 8: Then slide the spring over the shaft.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 2 Step 10: Align the guide and twist it one quarter turn clockwise to lock. Step 11: Give it a tug to make sure everything is in position.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 2 Step 13: Reinstall the check valve nut. Step 14: Thread the suction hose nut onto the hose. Step 15: Slide it onto the barb and hand tighten the nut. This should stop the water from dripping back into the concentrate tank.
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Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 3 This D8RE2 - 40 GPM Troubleshooting Part 3 will cover: The injector isn’t clicking or is stalling at low flow.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 3 Step 4: Holding the piston, press the push rod up and down. NOTE: It should click in both directions. If not, please give us a call for assistance at 800-523-8499.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 3 Step 7: To test the lower flange remove the plunger by turning it a quarter turn counter clockwise and pulling it straight out.
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800-523-8499 www.dosatronusa.com Proper protection, such as gloves, eye wear, and aprons, are recommended when disassembling a Dosatron. D8RE2 Troubleshooting - Part 3 Step 10: Twist it a quarter turn clockwise to lock. Step 11: Now insert the piston back into the blue body.
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