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LIU-050 December 4, 2017 Rev00
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6.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
DECON/pak will
not make agent
Out Of Agent
Refill Tank
Percentage Knob is in RINSE
Select desired percentage
Percentage Knob is plugged
Remove screw on Percentage Knob, inspect and clean
holes in top of control block and agent passages in
bottom of Percentage Knob
Non-standard outlet hose being used which is too long or
too small in diameter
Order other hose option TFT part U-HS, U-HS6 or
U-HS25
Agent tank is nearly empty
Refill tank
Agent is
Intermittent
DECON/pak tilted
Keep Twist Grip Horizontal
Air vents are plugged
Make sure that the small black rubber valve on the
inside of the agent tank lid is not stuck down with dried
agent concentrate
Poor Quality
Agent
Debris in nozzle
Inspect nozzle, look for plugged holes
Debris under knob
Unscrew Knob, inspect and clean
Agent solution velocity too high
Partially close Flow Control
Agent gets thick when cold
Select Another Agent
7.0 CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE
Turn the percentage knob to the RINSE position. Use the hose, or
hose and nozzle, to rinse off the DECON/pak. Reset percentage
knob to proper percentage when finished.
For years of service, periodically inspect your DECON/pak. Make
sure the hose and fan nozzle are in place. Look for debris in the
bottom of the tank and flush if necessary.
DRILL 7/16" HOLE
TAP 1/4" NPT
LEFT FRONT ONLY!
7.1 DRAIN HOLE
If the DECON/pak is often used for different agent concentrates,
it may be helpful to install a drain to aid in emptying the tank. Drill
and tap the left front ear of the tank and install a ¼” NPT Pipe
plug. Plastic or Brass preferred.
8.0 SPECIFICATIONS
U.S. Units
Metric Units
Tank Capacity (to bottom of fill port)
2.5 U.S. gallons
9.5 liters
Nominal flow (all nozzles)
12 gpm at 100 psi
45 l/min at 6.8 bar
Weight Empty
11.5 lb
5.2 kg
Weight Full
30.1 lb
13.6 kg
Length x Width x Height
13.5 x 10.75 x 17 in
345 x 275 x 430 mm
Operating Pressure Max/Min
500/40 psi
34.5/3 bar