Satellite Slide Tank - Manual (Page 21)

OPER
A
TION
procedure:
1. Set the control handle on the pump to
the “pressure” mode.
2. Open the dump valve.
For pressure dumping, use the following
procedure:
1. Place the pump into operation using
the procedures in the vacuum pump
pre-startup and vacuum pump
operation sections on pages 16-18.
2. Set the vacuum/pressure control
handle on the pump to the “pressure”
mode.
3. Move the throttle control lever on the
gas engine to about ¾ of the way
toward the FAST position (Figure 3.9,
page 18)
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4. Open the pump valve to begin
unloading when the pressure reaches
the desired level (up to the maximum
psi set on the pressure relief valve).
CAUTION : DO NOT exceed a
maximum pressure of 6 psi to 8 psi with
your vacuum tank. Exceeding this
pressure can cause the engine to
overheat, which could result in damage to
equipment.
After unloading the tank, stop the gas
engine, and close the dump valve. It is
important to stop the engine before
closing the valve to avoid pressure
buildup in the system.
Wash-Down System
You will have received an OEM manual
for the pressure water pump (included in
your literature packet). Review and follow
the operation procedures outlined in that
manual. Supplementary instructions are
included below.
Before operating the wash-down system
on your slide-in unit, first fill the water
compartment through the fresh water inlet
using a hose of a smaller diameter than
inlet opening (Figure 3.10). DO NOT use a
tight fitting on the inlet because this will not
allow the fill port to self solvent.
When using the pressure water pump, you
will need to run the gas engine in order to
provide a charge to the battery. Be sure to
open the valve on the suction wand (load
valve), and place the vacuum pump in the
vacuum mode. This will allow air to flow
freely through the vacuum pump
preventing it from overheating.
With the load valve and vacuum pump set
as instructed above, use the following
procedure to operating your pressure
water pump:
Figure 3.11 Wash Down
System
• Make sure there is water in the slide-in
fresh water compartment.
• Start the gas engine and run at about
3/4 throttle (as per the instructions on page
18).
• Turn the pump start switch on (Figure
3.11). The pump does not require priming.
• When the water tank is empty, promptly
shut the water pump off to prevent over-
heating.
• Shut the gas engine off to prevent over-
heating the vacuum pump.
Running the gas engine while using the
water pump will help recharge the slide-in
unit’s 12 volt battery. However, the
generator on the gas engine does not have
the capacity to keep up with significant
amperage draws from the water pump.