BlueLine VORTEX 8000Q, Service And Operation Manual

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SECTION 3
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BLUE
LINE VORTEX 8000Q
(or equivalent) into the blower lubrication
reservoir
until the reservoir is approximately half
full. Open the blower
lubrication valve
located on
the front left of the vacuum hose reel. This will
lubricate the vacuum pump. Next, disengage the
PUMP
switch.
3. Drain, flush and replace the oil every 500 hours
or yearly, whichever comes first.
VACUUM INLET FILTERS
1. The vacuum inlet filters in the waste tank should
be inspected daily . Remove and clean filters if
there is any lint or debris present. The filters will
last for a long period of time if this is done.
!
When removing the vacuum inlet filters, grip
the plastic hexagon section of the filters.
Grasping filters by the screen will damage or
destroy the filters.
WATER PUMP
Refer to the provided Water Pump Operation
Manual for specific instructions.
1. Check the crankcase oil level daily to ensure the
proper level. If the level has dropped, check for the
source of leakage and repair.
2. After 50 hours operation, change the crankcase
oil with CAT Pump Crankcase Oil, (Part # 13-
000). Change the crankcase oil every
500 hours
thereafter.
WATER TANK
A wye strainer is located between the water tank
and water pump it should be inspected and cleaned
on a
weekly
basis. Replace, if damaged.
NOTE: Prior to removing strainer, close ball valve
located behind the wye strainer. After cleaning or
replacing filter open ball valve. Failure to do so
could result in damage to the water pump
Wye Strainer
PRE-FILTER BOX STRAINER
BASKET
The strainer basket located in the pre-filter box
should be emptied and cleaned on a daily basis.