Prochem Peak GTX User Manual

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Maintenance

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Chemical flow
meter indicates
flow with the tool
valve closed

External leak in chemical piping

Tighten fittings. Re-apply thread sealant where
required. If any fittings are damaged, replace.

Outlet check valve is full of debris or
damaged, not allowing it to close properly

Close the chemical valve on the instrument panel.
If the flow meter does not indicate flow, remove
debris or replace check valve, if necessary.

Chemical pump diaphragm is ruptured

Close the chemical valve on the instrument panel.
If the flow meter still indicates flow, replace the
chemical pump diaphragm and plastic disk.

Internal leak in chemical valve causing
continual flow through prime tube to waste
tank.

Tighten valve packing nut (see "General Service
Adjustments" section in this manual). Replace
valve, if necessary.

Solution pump
does not engage

Solution pump circuit breaker has been
tripped

Check the solution pump circuit breaker on the
control panel. Press the circuit breaker reset
button.

Defective electrical connection in the
console wiring or defective switch.

Examine switch, electrical connections, and wiring.
Repair any defective connections. If there is power
going to the switch but not going out, replace the
defective switch.

Solution pump has not been activated

Turn solution pump switch to on.

Defective solution pump clutch. NOTE:
The clutch may be manually set by
inserting two 1/4-20 x 1/2 bolts. Line up
the holes on the clutch and insert the bolts.
To disengage the pump, remove the bolts.

If there is power in the switch, but not power at the
clutch, replace the defective wire. If there is power
at the clutch, replace the defective clutch.

Loose or broken solution pump belt.

Tighten or replace belt.

Engine will not
start. The engine
does not turn over

Main circuit breaker on the control panel
has been tripped.

After inspecting the unit to determine the cause of
the tripped circuit breaker, press the reset button.

Loose or corroded battery.

Clean, tighten, or replace the battery terminals.

Dead battery.

Recharge or replace battery.

Defective ignition switch.

Test ignition switch for power going into the switch.
If there is power going in but NO power going out,
replace the switch.

Defective starter motor.

Test the starter motor. If necessary replace.

Vacuum pump seized.

Refer to Gardner Denver Service & Repair Manual
or dealer.

Starter turns over
engine, but will
not start

Waste tank is full.

Empty the waste tank.

Engine temperature has exceeded 255°F,
triggering the high temperature switch to
shut the unit down.

Determine the cause of overheating before
restarting the unit. See "Excessive Heating" in the
"Troubleshooting" section of this manual.

Defective fuel pump.

Replace the fuel pump.

Loose or broken wires leading to waste
tank float switch.

Repair or replace any broken electrical connec-
tions.

Defective float switch in the waste tank.

Check switch for proper operation, replace as
necessary.

Oil pressure switch (located on engine),
fuel shut-off solenoid (located on engine),
high temperature switch (located on
engine).

Test these components. If any are defective,
replace. Consult the Kohler Engine Operation and
Maintenance Manual.

Engine is malfunctioning

Refer to Kohler Engine Operation and Maintenance
Manual.

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