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© Hydra-Flex, Inc. 2017

AQUA-LAB

 AX, BX, TX

CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM

User Manual

REV A

4000133 revA0717

© Hydra-Flex, Inc. 2017

Summary of Contents for AQUA-LAB AX

Page 1: ... Hydra Flex Inc 2017 AQUA LAB AX BX TX CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM User Manual REV A 4000133 revA0717 Hydra Flex Inc 2017 ...

Page 2: ...on 4 Chemical Line Connections 4 Pneumatic Connections 4 Electrical Connections 5 Operation 6 Pump Priming Instructions 6 Water Flow Rate and Chemical Dilution Set Up 6 Post Installation Vacuum Back Pressure Check 7 Chem Flex Injector Vacuum Check 7 Chem Flex Back Pressure Check 7 Individual Injector Flow Rate Measurement 8 Troubleshooting 8 Appendix 10 Chemical Metering Dilution Charts 10 Termina...

Page 3: ...ur AQUA LAB to match the requirements needed by your facility SPECIFICATIONS UP to 15 Chemical Ports Up to 15 Pneumatic Ports Hydraulics operating pressure 200 psi Factory set Pneumatics operating pressure 100 psi Factory set Operating Ambient Temperature 40 120 Deg F Operate pumps with 208 230 or 480 Voltages 3 phase Operate Solenoid Valves with 24VAC 24VDC 120VAC 1 1 2 water supply line TX Model...

Page 4: ...quired TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED Unpacking Normal hand tools Assembly Normal hand tools Wiring Normal electrical wiring tools Startup Electrical meter helpful but not required ESTIMATED TIMELINE Unpacking 15 30 minutes Frame Mounting 0 5 2 0 hours Fluid Connections 0 5 2 0 hours Motor Valve Wiring 1 4 0 hours Startup adjustment 1 5 6 0 hours UNPACKING The AQUA LAB is shipped in a wooden crate for...

Page 5: ...inet 1 wide x 1 high of wall space MOUNTING OF COMPONENTS Aqua Lab Systems TXF Position on the floor in optimal location can be anchored with included anchor feet TXW Mount to concrete or cinder block wall with 4 concrete anchors AX Mount to concrete or cinder block wall with 4 concrete anchors BX Mount sturdy wall with 4 appropriate anchors Pump Assemblies Does not apply to TXF Single Pump Mount ...

Page 6: ...he line in the storage container Chemical Solution Connections Solution tube recommendation 1 2 OD Poly Tubing Adapt hose to chemical injector using customer preferred connection type 3 8 1 2 OD Tube Push Fittings are provided Feed hose through solution outlet holes Larger diameter holes Metering tips will need to be installed to set dilution ratio see Operation section below PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS...

Page 7: ... LABEL MAIN TRUCK CABLE WIRE COLOR MANIFOLD POSITION Ground N A Green Yellow N A DO NOT USE N A Blue N A Hot N A Brown N A Station 1 1 White 1 Station 2 2 Green 2 Station 3 3 Yellow 3 Station 4 4 Grey 4 Station 5 5 Pink 5 Neutral Common 6 Red N A STATION OR USE M12 LABEL ON BOX LABEL MAIN TRUCK CABLE WIRE COLOR MANIFOLD POSITION Ground N A Green Yellow N A Neutral Common N A Blue N A DO NOT USE N ...

Page 8: ...nd that 200 psi can be reached 5 TX Model Slowly open the priming ball valve located off the end of the distribution block and allow water to flow until steady then close the valve a hose could be connected to the valve to the drain to avoid excessive water on the floor 6 AX and BX Models With the pump off disconnect the high pressure line to the AquaLab at the quick disconnect and point in a safe...

Page 9: ...X INJECTOR VACUUM CHECK 1 At the Chem Flex Injector remove the chemical feed line from the injector hose barb 2 Attached the tubing of the vacuum gauge to the Chem Flex hose barb 3 With the pump s on manually activate the chemical that is to be tested at the main car wash control cabinet An injector that is working properly will have a reading greater than or equal to 18 in Hg 4 Repeat steps 2 4 f...

Page 10: ...art or entire pump Excessive Noise from Pump Pump not secured firmly Secure properly Restricted Inlet Clean or correct restriction Cavitation Sounds like marbles in pump Increase inlet size Pump Leaks Worn mechanical seal Replace shaft seal Worn o ring seals Replace Injector is not drawing chemical Passes Vacuum Pressure check test Clogged chemical feed Check chemical hose foot valve meter ing tip...

Page 11: ...ctor Flow Rate Selection Replace with desired injector size System pressure too low Ensure system pressure is set at 200 psi Downstream pluming restrictive Perform Back pressure test outlined in Section IV of this manual if over 66 psi increase tube size and reduce elbows turns or other restrictive plumbing No flow from injector Solenoid valve malfunction Ensure valve is receiving the correct elec...

Page 12: ...286 1 1557 ORANGE 1 23 1 44 1 64 1 78 1 137 1 196 1 215 1 293 1 314 1 365 1 437 1 536 1 751 1 874 1 1136 1 1262 TURQUOISE 1 17 1 31 1 45 1 55 1 91 1 126 1 134 1 185 1 197 1 230 1 274 1 336 1 561 1 752 1 885 1 1099 PINK 1 14 1 24 1 35 1 42 1 68 1 93 1 98 1 130 1 143 1 159 1 188 1 224 1 372 1 473 1 570 1 728 LIGHT BLUE 1 11 1 17 1 24 1 31 1 47 1 64 1 66 1 93 1 98 1 114 1 136 1 166 1 318 1 406 1 483 ...

Page 13: ...ert through cable gland as shown Figure 3 4 Using a small screwdriver press into the spring terminal and pull away from the wire terminal to open the spring clamps Insert the wire that corresponds to the labeled color then release the spring by removing the screw driver Figure 4 5 Repeat for all colors labeled brown and red are not used 6 Blue and Green Yellow are to be wired to the common and gro...

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Page 15: ...r AX TX 1001184 18 Primary air regulator Replacement Bowl Aluminum 3000952 19 Primary air regulator Replacement Bowl Plastic 3000870 20 1 Male Quick Connect Brass 3000205 21 1 Female Quick Connect Brass 3000206 22 3 4 Male Quick Connect Brass 3000196 23 3 4 Female Quick Connect Brass 3000197 24 1 2 Male Quick Connect Brass 3000500 25 1 2 Female Quick Connect Brass 3000502 26 1 Wye Strainer 20 Mesh...

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