The heavy-duty system and precision fixed-ration chemical injectors ensure consistent outputs and results. The PEM system features an optional air-activated gel pump. This allows the operator to apply gel products to metal surfaces that standard cleaners cannot handle.
Limited warranty PEM Corporation warrants each machine sold by us to be free from manufacturing defects in normal service for 90 days commencing with the delivery of the machine to the original owner.
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PEM Corporation makes no warranty with the respect to trade accessories. They are subject to the warranties of their manufacturers.
Also be review and follow the safety decals on the machine. Note: PEM Corporation encourages the use of environmentally friendly chemicals and waste storage and disposal practices. Always store and/or dispose of chemicals in a manner that complies with local, state and federal regulations.
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Warning: Operate and maintain the machine in a manner that prevents injury to you and others and damage to equipment. Specifically: Never alter or modify the equipment. Never exceed the factory pressure or temperature rating of the system. Be sure all accessory equipment and system components used will withstand the pressure developed.
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Always be certain that the machine safety decals are kept clean and legible. Replace any decals that become damaged, lost or painted over. Always disconnect the electrical plug before performing any repairs or service on machine. Never attempt repairs or modifications that you do not understand. Contact your service dealer or contractor.
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Do not use the hose if cuts, leaks, abrasions, bulges or coupling damage is evident. Do not use the hose if any reinforcement is exposed. Do not attempt field repairs through an unauthorized hydraulic hose repair shop. Special couplings and crimping specifications are required for steam and high-pressure washer discharge hose.
Installation Machine delivery and inspection Before unpacking, check the machine for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Note any damage and immediately contact the carrier to make a damage or shortage claim. Machine identification The machine model number, serial number and specifications are stamped on an identification plate that is permanently attached to the right rear side of the machine main frame.
Danger: Do not locate the machine in a small, enclosed area. Without adequate ventilation, incomplete combustion carbon monoxide and overheating will result. Carbon monoxide can cause death. If the machine must be located out of sight of the operator, special equipment or controls may be required to provide proper operation and ensure operator safety.
To further ensure machine grounding, a separate external grounding lug has been provided. It is located below the nameplate. In certain areas, it is either recommended or required that a separate ground wire be attached to this lug and to an available ground source, such as a metal water line or ground rod (see Figure 2).
Butane or propane gas-fired machines: Operate on 11” (3.6 oz.) water column pressure. These propane (LP) gas machines are not equipped with a gas regulator. Therefore, install on the LP tank a gas regulator (see Figure 3) of sufficient size to allow for pressure drop from the tank to the machine.
Pipe length (feet) Pipe diameter (inches) 10’ ¾” 10’ – 30’ 1” 30’ – 125’ 1 ¼” 125’ – 200’ 1 ½” Table 2: Minimum gas line iron pipe size Venting the machine to the outside Caution: Chimney stacking for the burner venting should be made by a licensed technician and conforms to all federal, state and local codes regarding burner ventilation.
Water supply Connect the machine to a cold water supply tap in the back of the machine (see Figure 6). The water supply must equal to at least 1.5 times the gallon per minute (gpm) output of the machine. If wide variations in water pressure occur, install a pressure regulator in the supply line.
Black wand will be used for Rinse ONLY. Do not use the black wands for chemical application. Consult a PEM representative before purchasing additional or replacement wands as the color representation varies. 16 | P a g e...
If the indicator light turns on, turn off the pump switch and let the machine cool down. Turn the pump switch on again. If the pump motor continues to shut down, call PEM. Flow indictor light – This light will glow red during normal operation when the gun trigger is pulled, indicating the circuit through the flow switch is good.
Temperature control Located to the right of the indicator lights, this knob is turned to set the water temperature (210° F Max). The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected water temperature. Caution: Left loose, the gun or wand assembly could damage and cause injury to personal or property damage.
Initial startup procedure 1. Inspect connections for any leaks and tighten if necessary. 2. With the nozzle removed from the wand, turn on the Pump switch to start the pump. 3. Run the machine for 1 minute. Operate the trigger once or twice. 4.
Continue to hold the trigger until the burner extinguishes, and then turn the Pump switch off. This will prevent damage to the machine. Do not attempt to restart the machine, and contact PEM. Ph: 507-345-1512 Fax: 507-345-5828 email: cs@spraywand.com...
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Note: When using the optional acidic injection system, the operator can switch from wash mode to rinse mode by closing the siphon valve on the optional injector between freshwater and seal rinse, but the rinse will be 1500 psi and could cause the coating to wash away.
Daily Operation Starting the machine 1. Turn on the Burner switch. 2. Turn on the Pump switch. Note: The pump is designed to operate in either direction; rotation direction is not an issue. Caution: To prevent damage to the machine, follow the steps in the Maintenance section.
Winterizing the machine Caution: Do not store the machine where it will be subject to freezing temperatures, otherwise severe damage will occur. If it must be stored where the temperature is below 32° F/0° C, winterize the machine as follows: 1.
Preventative maintenance Warning: To prevent damage to the machine and injury of personnel, make daily inspections of the machine for anything that could cause damage, fire or any other safety problem. Warning: To prevent injury from electric shock or accidental machine startups, disconnect the electrical power supply before servicing any part of the machine.
Water inlet tank filter screen The stainless steel screen located in the float tank (see Figure 7: Float Tank) prevents foreign material from entering the pump. Check the screen frequently to ensure that it does not clog. Caution: To prevent damage, never operate the machine with the filter screen removed.
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Figure 11: Oil site glass Change the oil after the initial 50 hours of operation and then after every three months or 500 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Change the oil as follows: 1. Drain the oil by 1) removing the plug located at the rear of the pump crankcase or 2) removing the fill plug (Figure 12) and suctioning the oil out with a suction gun that has a flexible tub.
Pump belt New belts will loosen after a short amount of use, and the tension must be readjusted 1. Measure belt defection at the longest span of belt, midway between the pulleys. With a 25-lb vertical force applied, ensure the deflection is no more than 1/2”...
4. If the filter element is intact, clean it, lightly grease the rubber seat inside the end cap and replace the element. If the element is not intact, obtain a replacement kit (element, spring, white ring) from PEM, and replace it.
Heating coil descaling With any heating coil, water deposits can settle on the inner wall of the steel pipe, causing several problems. These scale deposits act as an insulator, limiting water temperature rise and causing hot spots where the coil starts to deteriorate.
4. Put the end of the free hose to a drain. Watch the hose discharge. When the water is completed (i.e., when there is 10 seconds of air in the line), turn the descaler off, and place the hose into the descaling compound.
Repair Pump Servicing the pumping section The three inlet and three discharge valves are identical and can be serviced without disrupting the inlet or discharge piping using a valve kit available from the manufacturer. Two kits will be needed to repair all the valves in the pump. The kit includes new O-rings and a valve assemblies (valve seat, poppet, spring and retainer all preassembled).
Figure 18: Removing the valve assemblies 4. Remove the O-ring from the cavity. 5. Install the new O-ring in the valve cavity. 6. Insert the new valve assembly into the valve cavity. 7. Replace the valve cap and torque it to 70-75 foot-pounds. Servicing the ceramic plungers and V-packings Removing the pump manifold head 1.
Figure 20: Removing the manifold head Caution: When sliding the head from the crankcase, be careful not to damage the plungers. 3. The V-packing assemblies may come off with the head. If not, slide them off and examine the ceramic plungers. Their surface should be smooth and not scored or pitted.
6. Slide the new plunger over the piston rod, and torque it to 5 foot- pounds. Replacing V-packings 1. From the crankcase side of the manifold head, use a reverse pliers to remove the low pressure seal from the seal case. 2.
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Figure 23: Pump exploded view 35 | P a g e...
Intermittent ignition device Note: This unit is not field repairable. Attempted repair for tampering the unit will void warranties. Wiring The control module requires a power source of 24 volts, 60 Hz. Use UL style 1015 for all thermostat, pilot valve, main valve and ground wire connections to the control module.
Figure 25: Intermittent ignition device front with chart of fail codes. Engineering data Note: Specifications subject to change without notice Ignition means: Intermittent Flame-establishing period: Continuous pilot burner Flame failure response time: Main gas shut off: 2.0 seconds (max) Pilot gas: Continuous Flame failure re-ignition time: 0.8 seconds max Voltage: 24 Vac, 60 Hz Note: Total current drain for control will include gas valve loads in addition to...
Maximum HV lead length: 54” Maximum operating temperature: HV lead: 250° C Wiring Harness (except sensor lead): 105° C Relay contact load: 2 Amp. Inductive and 24 Vac, 60 Hz Main valve control: Controlled by relay contact through the main valve terminals.
Figure 26: Gas Valve exploded diagram Adjusting the pilot light 1. Remove the adjusting cap using a fine screwdriver. 2. The pilot flame should be about 2-inches high. Turn the pilot adjustment cap (screw) clockwise to make the pilot lower. Turn the pilot adjustment cap counterclockwise to make the pilot higher.
Troubleshooting Warning: To prevent serious or fatal injury, ensure the machine is shutoff and disconnected from the electrical supply before attempting any repairs or maintenance. Use lockout-tagout procedures. Troubleshooting is an organized study of the problem and a planted method of investigation and correction.
Gas burner malfunction Problem Probable cause Solution Pilot will not light Gas cock dial turned off 1. Turn dial on. (temperature light does Gas leak 2. Check fittings with soapy water, and tighten any loose fittings not turn on). Low or High gas pressure 3.
Limed up heating coil. Descale the unit. Burner control circuit faulty Check the circuit for loose wiring. Reestablish power. keeping gas valve closed. Increase water temperature. Low temperature tap water Excessive temperature Temperature set too high Decrease thermostat setting. output Faulty thermostat Replace thermostat.
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Inadequate water supply to Check for restricted inlet and adequate tap water supply. the pump, creating a Check key and tighten set screw. Noisy operation, “vacuum knock” Replace bearing(s). knocking Loose pulley Replace pump. Worn or broken bearing(s) Faulty pump shaft Oil leaks Worn crank seals, crankcase cover Replace seals.
General malfunctions Problem Probable cause Solution Machine cycles (4 Chemical injector clogged 1. Replace the chemical injector. seconds) Nozzle clogged 2. Disassemble the nozzle and clean the elements. Filter clogged Air leak 3. Clean or replace the filter (see the maintenance section). 4.
Electrical malfunction Problem Probable cause Solution Washer electrically No power to machine Check the circuit breaker. Check for a defective electrical outlet. dead Defective Pump switch Test the switch, and replace if it is defective. Faulty or loose wiring Contact qualified service technician. Power supply circuit Short circuit in the washer Check washer (and other loads on the same circuit) for faulty or loose...
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Figure 27: Electrical diagram 50 | P a g e...