INSTALLATION/OPERATION/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ARCHON MODELS WD2010L, WD2010, WD2010H WASHDOWN STATIONS
Installation: 1004 Rev 4
Issued: February 7, 2013
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This manual has been prepared as an aid and guide for personnel involved in installation or maintenance. All
instructions must be read and understood thoroughly before attempting any installation, operation, or maintenance.
Failure to follow any instruction can possibly result in a malfunction of the washdown station resulting in physical
injury to personnel. Additionally, property damage can occur.
Important: Archon does not have control over the manner in which its washdown station is handled, installed, or
used, and Archon cannot and does not warrant or guarantee that a washdown station is suitable or compatible with
the user’s specific application.
DANGER
Always wear safety glasses, face shield, wet suit, boots and gloves, when
installing, servicing or operating a washdown station.
I.
INTRODUCTION:
A.
Features and Specification
The Archon washdown station is a complete, pre-engineered package including:
1.
Manually operated valves for steam and water supply lines.
2.
Diaphragm operated steam valve that opens when 5 to 6 GPM (3 to 4 GPM for the WD2010L) of water
is flowing.
3.
Flow orifice for three steam pressure ranges.
4.
Integral steam and water line check valves to prevent back flow.
5.
Positive steam safety shut-off.
6.
Discharge liquid temperature gage.
7.
Integral direct steam injection heater.
8.
Integral wall mounting system.
9.
Integral stainless steel hose rack.
10.
Optional hose with swivel at each end & trigger-operated spray gun or lance.
Archon washdown stations are designed to heat the water by direct contact with steam, producing an efficient means
of cleanup for most industrial plants where cleaning applications are required.
B.
Design Rating PSIG at Maximum and Minimum Operating Temperatures
To determine the maximum allowable working pressure for a specific temperature, the user must refer to Archon
dimension sheets, or when provided, the specifically stated design limits on an Archon product proposal.