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General Information - 1-16
Steamatic 8800 TMU
HIgH altItude operatIon
elevation plays a key role in how the truckmount will operate. operation at high altitude
(above 5,000 ft [1,524 m]) may require a high-altitude carburetor jet. Use of this jet at high
altitude will improve power, reduce fuel consumption and help reduce excessive carbon
build-up in the exhaust and heat exchanger systems.
Contact the local briggs and Stratton dealer to obtain the proper jet size. find your local
briggs and Stratton dealer at
http://vanguardengines.via.infonow.net/locator .
loCal Water preCautIonS
The quality of water varies greatly. Many areas have an excess of minerals in the water
which results in what is commonly called “hard water.” These minerals tend to adhere to
the insides of heater coils and other parts of the machines causing damage and a loss of
cleaning effectiveness. This influences the reliability and efficiency of equipment in direct
proportion to the level of hardness.
Hard Water advisory
The manufacturer recognizes that any hard water deposits which might occur within
the water system of the truckmounts is a serious problem. The precision technology of
truckmount heat exchanger systems is intolerant of any foreign material. Hard water
deposits will ultimately decrease the performance of the system and are expected to
seriously lower the reliability of the machine.
failure to take appropriate measures to prevent scale build up can result in
system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts.