Krendl GV230 Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

Rev. Date: 12/20/21

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General Safety

• Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your equipment.  Know its applications, limitations, and any

operational hazards.

• This equipment was designed and manufactured for specific applications.  Do not attempt to modify the unit or utilize

it for any application in which it was not intended.  If you have any questions about your intended use or the machines

suitability, ask your supplier/distributor or consult the factory.  Krendl Machine Company can not anticipate every

circumstance that might involve a hazard.  For that reason, warnings in the manual and warning tags and decals affixed

to the unit, are 

not

 all-inclusive.  Do not handle, operate, or service the unit by a procedure or method not specifically

recommended by the manufacturer.

Electrical Safety

The 

National Electric Code

 

(NEC) in the United States and many international electrical codes require frame

and external electrically conductive parts of this machine to be properly connected to an approved  earth ground.

Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of machine.  Consult with local electricians for grounding

requirements in your area.

• Take care and follow these instructions when removing or installing the battery or electrical burn could occur.  When

removing battery, disconnect positive cable first followed by negative cable.  When installing battery, connect negative

cable first followed by positive cable.

• Reference NFPA 79, 70E, or OSHA safe work practices when performing energized work procedures.

Safety/Caution

   

• Be Safe

 -

ALWAYS 

remove key from ignition and disconnect red positive battery cable before performing any

maintenace or service to vacuum.

• 

Be Safe

  - Keep hands, loose clothing, jewelry and hair away from moving parts.

• 

Be Safe 

- Make sure all guards are in proper place 

before

 operating vacuum.  Guards and safety devices/switches

should not be removed, modified or by-passed.

• 

Be Safe 

- Do not remove safety pins located in output tube, as injury may result.

• 

Be Safe 

- Do not remove fan chamber cover when key is in the 

on

 position.

• 

Be Safe 

- Keep work area clear of debris.  Do not use vacuum to move stones, nails, or any other foreign debris.

• 

Be Safe -

Consult a qualified technician to answer questions 

before

 attempting to service unit, as injury may result.

• 

Be Safe

  - Wear proper safety equipment, including protective gear, such as respirators, eye and ear protection.

• 

Be Safe 

- Use proper and secure clamping method for all insulation hoses to prevent uncontrolled stream bursts

around operator.

• 

Be Safe

 - Do not operate machine alone.

• 

Be Safe

  - Do not leave machine unattended and energized.

• 

Be Safe

  - Turn machine off and disconnect battery before clearing jam or attempting to remove any object in the fan

chamber.

• 

Be Safe

  - Use proper lifting when moving insulation and loading machine.

• 

Be Safe

  - Violation of the Owner's Manual or safety precautions may void warranty.

Summary of Contents for GV230

Page 1: ...MANUAL GV230 KRENDL MACHINE COMPANY 1201 SPENCERVILLE RD DELPHOS OHIO 45833 TELEPHONE 800 459 2069 FAX 419 695 9301 E MAIL krendl krendlmachine com WEB SITE www krendlmachine com 60 YEARS OFAMERICAN INGENUITY ...

Page 2: ...OF KRENDL EQUIPMENT MODEL GV230 OWNER S MANUAL FOR ASSURED SAFETYAND CONFIDENCE PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING YOUR MACHINE E MAIL ADDRESS IS krendl krendlmachine com WEB SITE IS www krendlmachine com ...

Page 3: ...rranty 6 BasicComponents 7 Theory of Operation 7 Operating Instructions 8 Machine Hook up 8 Machine Start up 9 Machine Shutdown 9 Trouble Shooting 10 Maintenance 11 Fan Removal for Replacement 14 Fan Installation for Replacement 14 Belt Removal for Replacement 15 Belt Installation for Replacement 16 Exploded Parts List 17 ...

Page 4: ...e We urge you to read it carefully and follow the instructions provided If your questions are not answered in this manual please contact us We want you to be able to operate this unit safely and confidently FILL IN AND RETAIN Krendl Machine Company Telephone 800 459 2069 1201 Spencerville Rd Fax 419 695 9301 Delphos Ohio 45833 U S A E mail krendl krendlmachine com Web Site www krendlmachine com Fo...

Page 5: ...e Wheninstallingbattery connectnegative cable first followed by positive cable Reference NFPA 79 70E or OSHA safe work practices when performing energized work procedures Safety Caution Be Safe ALWAYS remove key from ignition and disconnect red positive battery cable before performing any maintenace or service to vacuum Be Safe Keep hands loose clothing jewelry and hair away from moving parts Be S...

Page 6: ...of balance Vacuum is placed in an open area so that it receives fresh air and allows hot air from the engine to exhaust Decals Manufacturer information is provided here along with machine model and serial number Rotating fan can be dangerous Clothes hair hands etc can get sucked into vacuum chamber Properly attach hoses before operation Failure to do this could cause serious injury or death Rotati...

Page 7: ...ovided a free download is available at www krendlmachine com or by contacting Krendl Machine at 419 692 3060 Aviso Para una mejor seguridad y confianza por favor lea el manual antes de operar Si no se proporciona un manual se puede descargar gratuitamente de www krendlmachine com o contactando a la empresa Krendl Machine 419 692 3060 VACUUM MUST BE OPERATED ON A LEVEL SURFACE FAILURE TO DO SO CAN ...

Page 8: ...n Authorized Briggs Stratton Kohler or Honda Service Dealer Each one carries a stock of Genuine Parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all these engines Only dealers advertising as Authorized are required to meet these standards You may locate your nearest Authorized Service Dealer on the web at www briggsandstratton com www power kohler ...

Page 9: ... any application or use of the blowing equipment not in accordance with the Company recommendations This limited warranty does not cover the free replacement of component parts that become inoperative due to wear and usage and need to be replaced on a regular basis including but not limited to airlock seal s agitator s shredder s auger s fuse s switch es clutch es hose s shaft seal s chain s belt ...

Page 10: ... location of each item and gives the function of each Use this as a guide throughout the manual See Illust A A STAND Mobile frame unit that supports the motor battery and fan chamber B ENGINE 23HP engine provides power to the fan C FAN Unit that produces air current or vacuum D FAN CHAMBER Protective housing that provides an en closed air space for the fan to create a vacuum E FAN CHAMBER COVER Pr...

Page 11: ... also helps to prevent hose plugging 1 For hook up to the VH550 vacuum hopper only Connect hose from gas vacuum outlet to vacuum hopper inlet Slide hose on to the gas vacuum inlet Secure all hose connections with hose clamps See Illust C 2 For hook up to the VH550 B vacuum hopper with bin level only Connect hose from gas vacuum outlet to vacuum hopper inlet Connect hose from gas vacuum inlet to bl...

Page 12: ...t 2 Hook up hoses to the inlet and discharge secure with clamps before operation 3 Move choke control to choke position 4 Move throttle control to fast position 5 Turn fuel shut off valve on 6 Turn key to start position repeat until engine starts 7 Move choke control to off position after start up 8 Move throttle to appropriate operating speed Machine Shutdown 1 Allow plenty of time for insulation...

Page 13: ...t Check fan for damaged fins Make sure there is no major insulation build up on the fan and in the chamber Fan may be out of balance and need replaced Loose bolts on fan chamber cover Check belt tension tighten if necessary 3 Loudknockingorsquealing Make sure fan is properly secured to motor shaft Make sure there is no foreign debris or insulation build up in the fan chamber Belt may be loose 4 Ga...

Page 14: ...oxide or fire Note Debris can be sucked into the engine through the air intake and clog the cooling fins See Illust E Briggs Stratton Honda Kohler Illust E Blow out engine cooling fins with compressed air See Illust F Note Failure to keep motor cooling fins clear of debris could result in castastrophic engine failure and voids warranty See Illust G Briggs Stratton Honda Kohler Illust F Make sure v...

Page 15: ...and filter for debris and clean if necessary Verify torque ratings on capscrews of taper lock bushing 192 inch pounds Engine Maintenance Important See engine manufacturer s manual for recommended maintenance schedule Every 8 Hours or Daily Refer to operator s manual Check oil level Clean around muffler springs and linkages Inspect and blow out around cooling fins on cylinder heads Briggs Stratton ...

Page 16: ...da Maintenance Schedule Hour Tachometer Reset Instructions 1 Toggle to the appropriate FlashAlert menu to be cleared 2 Press and hold button until 00000 appears approx 3 sec Note Hour glass will flash repeatedly while holding button down during service reset ...

Page 17: ...just enough to engage the threads Note Do not use a wrench at this time 4 With key in shaft keyway slide fan and bushing on to jack shaft Note Make sure fan blades are facing outward and that the bushing is seated against the back step of the jack shaft There should be approximately an 1 8 gap between the fan and chamber so they don t rub See Illust J 5 Tighten capscrews progressively with a wrenc...

Page 18: ...s produce noise or heat too hot to touch the bearings should be replaced Bearing Replacement Remove the four bolts from bearing flange and loosen 2 set screws on bearing hub Since all set screws are installed with a medium grade Loctite a propane hand torch maybe used to assist in removing them Do not overheat unit causing shaft to expand A bearing puller can be used to remove the bearing Eliminat...

Page 19: ...Place belt on pulleys 4 Align all pulleys with straight edge and tighten 4 bearing bolts See illust O Note Turn bottom pulley by hand to make sure fan does not rub chamber 5 Using spanner wrench to adjust belt tension and tighten 1 2 idler bolt See illust P Note 1 2 bolt will need tightened when adjusting with spanner wrench 6 Install belt guards and secure with bolts Illust O Straight Edge IdlerB...

Page 20: ...Mount Fan Chamber Cover Plate Fan Chamber 18 Fan f Gas Vacuum Spoked Chamber Fan Gas Vacuum 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Head 5 W 3 8 Lock Washer 5 5 16 FlatWasher 5 Belt Guard Belt Guard Kohler Belt Guard Back Belt Guard Back Kohler Battery Battery Pad Bracket Hold Down Battery Hold Down Bolt SB 1 4 20 x 9 2 W 1 4 Lock Washer 2 Part GV230 1 R2 GV230 5 GV230 5H GV230 5K GV230 5 1 GV230 5H 5 GV230 5K 1 GV230 38 ...

Page 21: ...er H D Rotary Tensioner Arm Idler 3GR3V3 35 Bearing 4 Bolt 1 1 8 I D 2 Seal Felt 1 1 4 2 Bearing Shim Shaft Belt Driven Key 1 4 x 1 4 x 2 1 8 2 Sheave 5 3 Groove Bushing 1 1 8 2 Sheave 6 1 2 3 Groove Belt 3 3VX400 40 Long Belt 3 3VX425 42 1 2 Long Kohler Key 1 4 x 1 4 x 1 3 4 Tank 5 Gallon Fuel Tank Hold Down Strap 2 Filter Fuel Strap Rubber 2 Clamp Pinch 7 1 4 Fuel Line 48 Long 1 4 Fuel Line 22 L...

Page 22: ... MACHINE COMPANY 1201 SPENCERVILLE RD DELPHOS OHIO 45833 TELEPHONE 800 459 2069 FAX 419 695 9301 E MAIL krendl krendlmachine com WEB SITE www krendlmachine com 60 YEARS OFAMERICAN INGENUITY Made in the U S A ...

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