Ramteq DV SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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Low water Pressure Insufficient water source Check hose size/water source
Old or incorrect nozzle Replace nozzle
Plumbing or hose leak Tighten, repair or replace leak
Obstruction in spray nozzle Clean or replace nozzle
Chemical valve open Close valve or submerge hose
Unloader valve worn Replace unloader
Pump valves dirty or worn Clean or replace packing/valves
No Chemical Flow
Detergent valve closed Open detergent valve
Low detergent level Fill detergent container
Chemical screen dirty Clean detergent screen
Burner Not Igniting No fuel Fill fuel tank with proper fuel
Burner switch turned off Turn burner switch on
Thermostat set too low Reset thermostat
Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter
Defective pressure switch Replace pressure switch
Clogged burner nozzle Replace burner nozzle
Fuel pump malfunction Replace fuel pump
Improper electrode setting Clean/reset to specifications
Excessive Burner Smoke Improper fuel being used Use Diesel #1/#2 or Kerosene
water contamination in fuel Drain fuel and replace with new
Improper air band adjustment Readjust air band/altitude
Low fuel pressure Adjust to specifications
Air leaks in fuel lines Check for air leaks or bubbles
Soot on coils/burner assembly Clean coils/burner assembly
Misaligned electrodes Realign to specifications
Dirty burner nozzle Clean or replace burner nozzle
Pressure Relief Valve Leaks Nozzle is dirty Clean or replace nozzle
Defective relief valve Replace relief valve
Unloader adjusted incorrectly Adjust unloader valve
Restriction on discharge hose Remove nozzle and flush line
Scale restricting flow in coil Clean coil
Engine will Not Start Throttle lever off Turn throttle lever to "on" position
No fuel in engine Fill fuel tank if needed
Bad fuel or wrong fuel in engine Check to ensure correct fuel in tank
worn, foul, or dirty spark plug(s) Check spark plugs
Pressure bulid up in pump Squeeze trigger on gun
Engine runs rough/no power Low oil level Check oil level, fill if needed
Dirty air filter Check and replace air filter if needed
Bad fuel or wrong fuel in engine Check to ensure correct fuel in tank
worn, foul, or dirty spark plug(s) Check spark plugs
Overchoking Open choke fully and crank engine
Engine has lost compression Service engine at repair center
Intake valve stuck open or stuck closed Service engine at repair center
Incorrect fuel/air mixture Service engine at repair center
Pump Noisy
Air in suction line Check inlet water fittings
Pump valves dirty Clean/replace pump valves
Check valve springs worn Replace check valves
Low pump oil Add SEA 30wt. non-detergent
Pump bearings are worn Replace/rebuild pump
Incoming water too hot Reduce temperature/ambient
water In Oil High humidity environment Change oil frequently
Oil seal worn Check and replace oil seal
Plunger packing worn Check and replace packing
water Dripping/Pump
Plunger packing is worn Install new packing kit
Plunger retainer oil ring worn Replace oil ring
Cracked ceramics Replace ceramics
Oil Dripping
Oil seal worn Check and replace oil seals
Cracked manifold Replace manifold
Fluctuating Pressure Unloader not adjusted Adjust to specifications
Valves worn Replace with valve kit
Dirt or blockage in valves Clean or replace valve
Pump sucking air Check water/detergent supply
worn plunger packing Replace packing kit
Pump Head Overheating
Extended period in bypass Pull trigger gun for water flow
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troubleshooting