Kegel 17-5900, Operation Manual

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Recovery Tank
To empty the recovery tank the machine must be in the down or operating position.
1. Disconnect the inlet from the side of the recovery tank and the outlet hose from
the vacuum motor by removing the PVC elbows. It is best to have a rag in
each hand to hold over the fittings to help prevent drips. If the machine is to be
transported without the tank in, use a rag to stuff into the inlet elbow to prevent
any dripping that can potentially get into the electrical compartment.
2.
Remove the tank from the machine and dispose of the used cleaner properly .
Do NOT dump recovery tank in a septic tank or sanitary sewer system. Follow
your local environmental regulations for the best method of disposal.
3. When dumping liquid from Recovery Tank, it is important to dump from the end
marked EMPTY, or the end that was connected to the squeegee assembly. If
liquid accumulates between baffles on the opposite side of the tank dirty
cleaner may be discharged from the vacuum exhaust and onto the lane until
the line is cleared.
4. Transporting the machine with waste in the recovery tank is one of the worst
things that an operator can do. It should be strictly forbidden to allow any of
your employees to do this. The vacuum will get trashed out and begin to have
problems and it will also affect the battery life. Expensive PLC replacement is
also possible if you are not lucky enough to clean it and have it still work (after is
takes a nasty bath).
5. It is recommended that the inside of the tank be cleaned and the filter material
in the tank be replaced periodically. Maintenance will vary depending on
center size of the center, it is best to inspect the tank filter by looking though the
outlet end (where the vacuum is connected) to determine how often it needs
to be maintained.
To replace the Filter:
1. Remove the allen screws from the cover to access the filter.
2. Remove the filter and replace or clean it.
3.
Inspect the gasket and re-fasten the cover to the recovery tank.
We suggest swapping recovery tank filters after each cleaning. Order a spare
recovery tank filter.
TECHNICAL NOTE