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1-5: General Information
The use of some chemicals through your mobile carpet cleaning plant can seriously
damage the internal plumbing, high-pressure pump, chemical pump and heat exchangers.
These harmful chemicals include concentrated acid (see the pH chart in figure 2-1),
solvents (including d-limonene), and some paint, oil and grease removers with a high
concentration of solvents.
THROUGH-FLOOR DRILLING: Be cautious when drilling holes through the van floor.
Many vans have critical components mounted directly below the van floor that could be
damaged by a misplaced drill bit.
leVel oPeRATIoN: During operation, the vehicle must be parked on level ground
not to or - 10 degrees. failure to ensure proper leveling may prevent proper
internal lubrication of engine, vacuum and/or high pressure components.
ACID RINSe AGeNTS: Some acid rinse products can cause damage to internal machine
components. failure to take appropriate measures to prevent acidic corrosion can result
in system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts.
HARD WATeR PRoTeCTIoN: failure to take appropriate measures to prevent scale
build up can result in system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts. Test the water
in your immediate and surrounding areas with hard water test strips. Assume all water
obtained from wells is hard. If you are operating in a hard water area at 3.0 grains or more
per gallon, use a water softening system.
fReeze PRoTeCTIoN: failure to take appropriate measures to prevent equipment
damage due to freezing can result in system failure and loss of warranty on affected
parts. Placing an electric heater in the vehicle or parking the vehicle indoors will help
ensure against freezing, but should not be the primary method of freeze protection.