Prochem Peak GTX User Manual

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Maintenance

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Engine stops running. While doing
normal cleaning, the engine stops
running

Engine is out of gasoline

Add gasoline to the fuel tank.

Waste tank is full

Empty waste tank.

Main or engine 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.

Engine coolant temperature has
exceeded 245-255°F, triggering
the high temperature switch to shut
the unit down.

Determine the cause of the overheating
before restarting the unit. Refer to the
Kohler Engine Operation and Mainte-
nance Manual.

Defective fuel pump.

Replace fuel pump.

Defective float switch inside the
waste tank.

Check switch for proper operation.
Replace as necessary.

Defective 245-255°F engine
coolant high-temperature
shutdown switch.

Test switch. If necessary, replace.

Oil pressure gauge on engine has
shut down, due to insufficient oil
pressure.

Refer to the Kohler Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual. DO NOT
restart the engine until the cause is
determined and corrected.

No ignition in the engine or engine
is malfunctioning.

Refer to the Kohler Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual.

Excessive heating

Flow restriction caused by hard
water scaling.

Descale unit, repair or replace damaged
plumbing components as necessary.
Install water softener.

Not enough water flow.

Check jet size of tool.

Heat exchanger leaks. NOTE: The
heat exchanger will produce water
condensation discharge at times
during normal operation. DO NOT
confuse this with a leak.

Engine/vacuum exhaust heat
exchangers are damaged from
frozen water.

Inspect heat exchangers for leaks.
Visually inspect for damage. Pressure
check after removing from the unit.
(Maximum test pressure 1200 PSI).

Loss of temperature. The heat
output of the unit is LESS than
normal.

Temperature relief valve on water
box is stuck open.

Clean temperature relief valve and test.
Replace, if necessary.

Engine RPM is low.

Reset engine RPM.

Defective temperature gauge.

Test gauge and sensor. Replace failed
component.

Automatic waste pump is malfunc-
tioning or not operating normally.

NOTE: When replacing either the
pump or float switch on internal (in
tank) pumpout, use new electrical
connectors and heat shrink. Inspect
connection for watertight seal.

Defective waste pump float switch. Replace float switch.
Broken diaphragm.

Replace diaphragm.

Weak battery.

Charge or replace battery if
needed.Check charging station.

Pump-out circuit breaker on control
panel has been tripped.

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

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