Hog Technologies Stripe Hog SK3000, Operation Manual

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Safety Information
Clogged Nozzles
If a nozzle appears clogged, immediately disen-
gage pump. Remove any clogged nozzles and
replace with new nozzles. Any particles of the
smallest size will clog nozzles. Clogged nozzles
can create excessive pressure in pump.
Remove Nozzle from Service if:
A) Nozzle is split or damaged.
B) Nozzle is clogged.
C) Nozzle water spray is fanned out.
D) Nozzle’s ability to hold pressure is suspect.
E) Nozzle’s hex head is worn excessively from
blasting.
F) Nozzle threads are damaged.
1.4 Hose Safety
General
Ultra high pressure hoses are tough, but not in-
vincible. They require proper care and handling
to achieve the normal service life of 300 - 600
hours. If the hoses are abused, the service life
will be much shorter.
Stretched or abused hose can fail prematurely
and unexpectedly, which could cause injury to
personnel. Hoses that have been exposed to
excessive stretching or kinks should be removed
from service and discarded.
Take Proper Care of Your Hose
A) Protect the hose from contact with sharp
objects, abrasive surfaces and foot or wheel
traffic.
B) Never subject ultra high pressure hose to a
tight radius, less than 30” (.7 m) or pull on
a coiled hose. Always make sure the hoses
is straight with no coils before pulling on the
hose to deploy it.
C) Never pull hard on an ultra high pressure hose
or expose the hose to heavy loads like drag-
ging equipment or deploying long lengths of
hose. This can stretch the hose and weaken
it. Never pull more than 25 feet of hose by a
coupler or fitting. Always move long lengths
of hose by the hose itself to keep the strain
off the fittings.
D) When using a tractor or a hog tool, always op-
erate the equipment well within the maximum
distance to avoid straining or damaging hoses.
Nozzle Flow Chart