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Paragon HydraChem Installation And Operation Manual

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HydraCHEM
HydraCHEM with Auxiliary
PRGMAN-02
Version B
April, 2025

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  • Page 1 Installation Operation Manual Models: HydraCHEM HydraCHEM with Auxiliary PRGMAN-02 Version B April, 2025...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your new Paragon purchase...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section Page Introduction ............... 2 Safety Notice ..............3 Warning Labels..............4 Initial Installation..............5 Power Take-Off & Hydraulic Pump ......6 Mounting………………………………..……………….. 6 Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings........7 Orientation ............... 7 Pre-Initial Start Up Checklist ..........8 Initial Start Up ..............9 Bleeding the Hydraulic System.

  • Page 4: Safety Notice

    DO..Read and understand all original equipment manufacturers manuals before installation or operation of any equipment installed in the HydraCHEM Follow all safety rules and regulations as it applies to the equipment provided Immobilize truck wheels with suitable chocks before working under the truck...
  • Page 5 1. Do not operate before reading the enclosed instruction manuals. 2. Use adequate protection, warning and safety equipment necessary to protect against hazards involved in installation and operation of this equipment N O T I C E • Safety instruction tags and labels were attached to your unit prior to shipment. DO NOT remove, obscure, or cover in any manner •...

  • Page 6: Initial Installation

    CAUTION: It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the HydraCHEM is mounted in a location providing proper clearance from any heat source(s). Paragon recommends 12” from any exhaust opening, 6” from any other heat source(s). Verify no signs of damage to any equipment prior to installation Verify correct Power Take-Off matches paperwork.

  • Page 7: Power Take-Off & Hydraulic Pump

    ” flat washers and (4) ” x 10 (Fig. 2) Nylock nuts supplied to mount the HydraCHEM. Torque to 120 ft-lbs 4. Use Code 61 Gasket (P/N: 526-003) in combination with suction connection fitting and hardware provided. (Fig. 4) ( Fig. 3) Do Not use power tools to tighten suction fitting.

  • Page 8: Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

    • Ensure all hoses are supported and the suction line is routed below the hydraulic motors. • Do not allow the hoses to pull on the HydraCHEM, they must be properly supported and not allowed to hang on the unit.

  • Page 9: Pre-Initial Start Up Checklist

    Aux. Return Suction Line Aux. High Pressure (Type 100R4) High Pressure Line (Type 100R2 & 3000 psi (Fig. 5A) Aux. Return Aux. High PSI Out High Pressure Line from Hydraulic Pump Suction Connection to Hydraulic Pump HydraCHEM HydraCHEM with Auxiliary...

  • Page 10: Initial Start Up

    Bleeding the Hydraulic System (For locations reference Figure 7 for HydraChem and Figure 8 for HydraChem Auxiliary) 1. If the unit is equipped with Auxiliary, ensure the selector knob is in HydraCHEM mode (out). (See Fig. 8) 2. Remove red hydraulic fill cap.
  • Page 11 (Fig. 7) Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap P40 Air Filter Cover Hydraulic Filter Cap See Fig. 11 for Control Valve P40 Oil Fill Cap P40 Oil Sight Glass Universal Pneumatic Connector Plug Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass...
  • Page 12 (Fig. 8) Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap P40 Air Filter Cover Hydraulic Filter Cap See Fig. 11 for Control Valve P40 Oil Fill Cap P40 Oil Sight Glass Universal Pneumatic Hydraulic Oil Connector Plug Sight Glass Selector Knob...

  • Page 13: Setting The Chemical Pump Relief

    Setting the Chemical Pump Relief Valve The Factory Setting for the Chemical Pump Relief Valve is as follows: Product Pump Factory Relief Valve Setting VP150 80 PSI G125 80 PSI SVP150 80 PSI If the above pressures are incorrect for your application, follow the directions below to alter the delivery Relief Valve pressure CAUTION: DO NOT adjust the pressure rating or tamper with the chemical pump while it is in operation.

  • Page 14: Before Operation

    Before operation: • Ensure all controls are in NEUTRAL position. • If equipped, the Auxiliary selector knob should be in “HydraCHEM” operation mode. • Compressor valve is in “VENT” position. • Ensure the truck is running. 1. Engage the PTO according to the manufacturer’s directions.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    After use cleaning and lubrication is required to prevent pump components from seizing. To lubricate the product pump, remove both inlet and outlet dust covers, spray an aerosol lubricant into the pump inlet while in operation, and watch for vapors on the outlet side of the pump. NOTE: Always check chemical compatibility before introducing the lubricant Continue for 30 seconds or until vapors are seen exiting the outlet.

  • Page 16: Model Number Construction

    HC O V B G H G H T - 00 HydraCHEM Special Option Code 00 Suction: 1-1/4” 90° Elbow Code 61 Barb(Std) Piston Compressor Type 01 Suction: 1-1/4” 45° Elbow Code 61 Barb 02 Suction: 1-1/2” 90° Elbow Code 61 Barb ( w/ Aux Unit only ) Oil - Single Spool Suction: 1-1/2”...

  • Page 17: Component Breakdown

    Figure Description Page Hydraulic Tank Assembly P40 Assembly Frame Assembly Directional Control Valve Assembly Double Spool Directional Control Valve Assembly Auxiliary Control Valve Heat Exchanger Assembly Cover Panel Assembly Lower Front Mount Assembly Pump and Pipe Work Assembly (SVP150/VP150) Pump and Pipe Work Assembly (G125) 15/16...
  • Page 18 Hydraulic Tank Assembly (Fig. 12) Item Part # Description 284-026 Nut Hex 5/16 Nyloc 296-004 Washer Flat 5/16" 352-003 Filter/diffuser 352-008 Filter/diffuser w/ lip 350-001 Filter Element 214-004 Allen Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4'' 355-007 Sight Gauge 500-024 Oil Tank body 90094-050 Plug Pipe 1/2"...
  • Page 19 P40 Assembly (Fig. 13) 9 10 11 Item Part # Description 600-013 Compressor P40 313-017 "T" Clamp -8 hose 360-016 Hyd. Return Hose (Oil Fill) 535-000 Pipe Nipple, 3/4" x 5" 530-006 Coupler - 3/4" 93334-075 Sight Glass 634-142 Hyd Filler Plug P40 228-066 Capscrew 7/16"...
  • Page 20 Frame Assembly (Fig. 14) 16 17 10 11 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 575-001 Filter Element 284-005 Nut 7/16 500-023 Main Frame 296-004 Flatwasher 5/16" 500-038 Main Housing - Aux. Mount 300-011 Motor - P40 328-006 Hose Barb Elbow -12 sae 300-010 Motor (Aluminum) - P40 322-008 Elbow -10 sae...
  • Page 21 Directional Control Valve Assembly (Fig. 15) Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 361-022 Hose Assy 2(3) 15** 322-017 Elbow -12 321-018 Adp -10 SAE x -8 JICM 16** 321-074 Adp -8 JICM x -8 JICF 313-018 "T" Clamp -12 17** 320-011 Tee -8 85243-1 Hose - Low Pressure...
  • Page 22 HydraCHEM Auxiliary Plumbing (Fig. 16) Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 334-004 Selector Valve HC AUX 524-007 Rubber Boot Guard 362-009 Relief Housing 294-003 Lock Washer (Auxiliary) 85304 Relief Valve - 3000psi 214-001 Capscrew 321-032 Adaptor 321-054 Adaptor...
  • Page 23 Heat Exchanger Assembly (Fig. 17) 14 15 16 17 16 17 14 16 17 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 361-000 Hose Assy SCV to DCV 284-024 Nut 1/4” 322-027 Fan Flow control 296-002 Flatwasher 1/4” 300-007 Fan Motor 294-003 Lockwasher 1/4”...
  • Page 24 Cover Panel Assembly (Fig. 18) Item Part # Description Left Side Panel for HydraChem Aux. Unit 634-160 Top panel assy,single spool 1 (0) 634-161 Top panel assy,dbl spool 0 (1) 521-804 Filter grommet 521-803 Filler grommet 521-808 Grommet, P40 air filter...
  • Page 25 Lower Front Mount Assembly (Fig. 19) Item Part # Description 85245 Clamp 3/4'' 587-006 Hot air hose - P40 828-101 Tubing assembly 816-005 Ball valve 284-011 Nut Hex Jam- 7/16-20 - S/S 508-065 Bracket - VP Pipework 294-009 Lockwasher 3/8" 224-008 Capscrew 3/8"...
  • Page 26 SVP150 / VP150 Pump and Pipe Work Assembly (Fig. 20) Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 196-008 Flat Washer 329-003 Hose Barb -6 45 deg. 124-012 Skd Hd Capscrew 526-005 Gasket 622-006 Discharge Pipework 634-131 VP150 Buna 294-009 Lock Washer 634-132 VP150 Viton...
  • Page 27 G125 Pump and Pipe Work Assembly (Fig. 20) Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 228-070 Hex Hd Capscrew 634-136 G125,Steel, C - Bush. Assy 622-014 Discharge Pipework Assy 634-135 G125,Steel, B - Bush. Assy 526-027 Gasket 634-138 G125,S/S, C - Bush. Assy 284-000 Hex Nut 634-137...

  • Page 28: Warranty Statement

    GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS Paragon Tank Truck Equipment LLC (the “Company”) warrants to each original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) of its products from the Company or its authorized distributor that such products are, at the time of delivery to the Purchaser, made with good material and workmanship.
  • Page 29 If a warrantable complaint occurs within 90 days from shipment: 1. Freight will be reimbursed for both the replacement item and the returned suspect part (if Requested by Paragon). This allowance will cover only transportation via Paragon selected most economical method within the continental United States, Canada and Mexico.

  • Page 30: Additional Notes

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  • Page 31 Additional Notes...
  • Page 32 Paragon Tank Truck Equipment www.paragondirect.com ©2025 Paragon Tank Truck Equipment, LLC Printed in U.S.A. PRGMAN-02_B 1st Ed. 04/25 Supersedes PRGMAN-02_A 1st Ed. 01/24 Please recycle after use. Copyright 2025 © Paragon Tank Truck Equipment LLC...

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