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OWNERS MANUAL GV180 60 YEARS OF AMERICAN INGENUITY KRENDL MACHINE COMPANY • 1201 SPENCERVILLE RD DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 • TELEPHONE 800-459-2069 • FAX 419-695-9301 E - MAIL: krendl@krendlmachine.com • WEB SITE: www.krendlmachine.com...
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF KRENDL EQUIPMENT MODEL GV180 OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ASSURED SAFETY AND CONFIDENCE, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. E-MAIL ADDRESS IS: krendl@krendlmachine.com WEB SITE IS: www.krendlmachine.com...
able of ontents Preface General Safety Information Decals Returned Goods Procedure Service Specifications Warranty Basic Components Theory of Operation Operating Instructions Machine Hook-up ......8 Machine Start-up .
The machine is designed to move insulation with the utmost in dependable performance. Our primary objective is to build equipment which will provide complete satisfaction. Since Krendl Machine Company does not manufacture or sell insulation, our interest lies only in the proper performance of the equipment we manufacture. We make no recommendations or guarantees concerning various insulations.
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If you have any questions about your intended use or the machines suitability, ask your supplier/distributor or consult the factory. Krendl Machine Company can not anticipate every circumstance that might involve a hazard. For that reason, warnings in the manual and warning tags and decals affixed to the unit, are not all-inclusive.
Wear appropriate safety equipment. During operation if engine is off, key should be in Indicates that the Krendl Machine Company is in off position to perserve battery. compliance with EPA codes. Rev. Date: 11/11/20...
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Do not smoke around machine. Indicates that the engine requires During operation, this area of Machine contains a flammable fresh air. Supplying the engine machine is hot! Be careful not liquid. Failure to do this could with fresh air will result in better to touch.
IF MACHINE WAS NOT PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM KRENDL MACHINE COMPANY, CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER / DISTRIBUTOR. When returning products to Krendl for repair, first obtain a return goods authorization, at which time you will be given shipping instructions. The product must be shipped PREPAID:...
WARRANTY Krendl Machine Company (Company) warrants to each original purchaser (Buyer) of its machines that such products will be free of manufacturing defects for a period of 2 years from the date of shipment to the Buyer. (This does not include accessories, pumps, blowers, wall scrubbers, etc.) No warranty is made with respect to: 1.
asic omponents This is a view of the basic components of your vacuum. It shows the location of each item and gives the function of each. Use this as a guide throughout the manual. (See Illust. A) A) STAND—Mobile frame unit that supports the motor, battery, and fan chamber.
perating nstructions Machine Hook-up This unit comes ready for connection to the VH550 (vacuum hopper), VH550-B (vacuum hopper with bin level) and Vacuum Defender. Note: A bin level indicator and blastgate are not used with the model VH550 (vacuum hopper). This unit provides a direct connection to 4"...
(Illust. D) At all times keep your hands, clothing, foreign objects, etc. away from inlet and discharge of your gas vacuum. Never operate vacuum without hoses attached. Note: The end user should perform a risk assessment when first using this equipment. The end user has knowledge of conditions the equipment is used in.
rouble hooting TROUBLE SHOOTING Note: Whenever vacuum chamber cover is off, make sure key is taken out of the ignition switch. Problem Corrective Action 1) Gas vacuum will not start. • Check engine oil level - (if low, unit will not start). •...
Periodic preventive maintenance will add years of life to your equipment. Reviewing the information in this manual will go a long way in reducing downtime and lost income. Krendl Machine Maintenance: See Briggs & Stratton Daily operation manual for additional engine main- •...
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Weekly • Remove air filter and blow with compressed air. • Clean out fan chamber. Remove insulation build up on fan and inside of chamber. • Inspect fan for wear and bent blades. Note: Do not remove fan for general maintenance. Monthly •...
Fan Removal for Replacement: 1. Remove fan chamber cover. (See Illust. H) 2. Remove cap screws and insert them in tapped holes in bushing flange. 3. Tighten cap screws progressively in a clockwise rotation placing equal amounts of torque until bushing disengages. 4.
GV180 E xploded arts GAS VACUUM Item# Part# Description Item# Part# Description GV180-1-R1 Gas Vacuum Stand GV180-17-R1 Wheel Axle GV180-5 Motor, Gas Vacuum, 18HP FSB078 Pin, Cotter, 1/8" x 1" (2) 150311 Key, 1/4" x 1/4" x 1 3/4" W-12 Wheel, 11", Flat Free (2)
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60 YEARS OF AMERICAN INGENUITY Made in the U.S.A. KRENDL MACHINE COMPANY • 1201 SPENCERVILLE RD DELPHOS, OHIO 45833 • TELEPHONE 800-459-2069 • FAX 419-695-9301 E - MAIL: krendl@krendlmachine.com • WEB SITE: www.krendlmachine.com...
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