Billy Goat QL2300KOEU - Manual (Page 9)

Part No 790321 Form No F091306B 9
QL2300KOEU Owner’s Manual
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
1. SECURELY ATTACH unit to the bed of a truck or to a trailer, so that the exhaust discharges into an enclosed container. NOTE:
This unit must be securely mounted to the bed of a truck or to a trailer before operating.
2. ATTACH hose to hose coupler, using hose clamp (item 26) NOTE: This unit is equipped with a unidirectional hose. Assemble
hose so that interior hose material seams face toward unit. Refer to flow direction arrow printed on outside of hose. When installed
arrow should point toward vac housing.
3. ATTACH hose coupler w/hose to housing intake, which is preassembled to housing front plate, and rotate to lock it in place.
4. ASSEMBLE handle loop nozzle (item 45), to nozzle handle (item 44) using capscrew (item 53), and lock nut (item 60). Adjust
handle loop to desired height and angle and securely tighten in place.
5. ASSEMBLE nozzle handle (item 44), to nozzle (item 25), using screws (item 52), washers (item 66), washers (item 68) and lock
nuts (item 60).
8. ATTACH assembled nozzle to hose using hose clamp (item 26). Before tightening hose clamp, position nozzle handle upward
when hose is stretched to prevent twisting load on hose assembly during operation.
9. ATTACH preassembled hose boom on top of housing using a hitch pin (item 10).
10. ASSEMBLE hose band (item 29) around hose and secure chain between flanges of the hose band using capscrew (item 53)
and lock nut (item 60) Repeat same steps on the other chain. (See ADJUSTING HOSE BOOM on page 11).
11. SECURELY ATTACH exhaust elbow (item 21) capturing both flanges inside the clamp, then firmly tighten the clamp, securing
the elbow to the housing (see MOUNTING on page 10).
12. ASSEMBLE battery (not included) by using battery bracket QL (item no. 70, hold down rods (item 71), washers (item 70), and
lock nuts (item 59).
13. ATTACH red battery cable to + terminal and black battery cable to - terminal.
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this
equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:
The unit is equipped with a hanging hook to allow for easier transportation to storage. Use caution when using a hoist and
maintain control of unit’s movement to prevent damage to the machine or surroundings.
HOSE: DO NOT drag the hose with vehicle.
Never lift the machine while the engine is running.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Typical on
both
sides
MOUNTING: Main unit
GENERAL: Unit must be securely mounted to a trailer, truck bed, or
other similar surface before use. Do not use this unit in a freestanding
position. Unit is not stable until it has been secured in place.
Secure unit by bolting through the base of the unit and through the
mounting surface using 3/8" dia. bolts, with washers and locking nuts
(see fig. 1)
MOUNTING: Unit can be mounted in various positions. Figure 2
illustrates the mounting options available when using the optional
trailer (Billy Goat Part no. 790112) available from your Billy Goat
dealer. The unit can be mounted to allow vacuuming from either side
as well as from the rear.