Valley Rainger Linear, Owner'S Manual

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Rainger Linear 103
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Hose is snaking (a certain amount
is acceptable). Hose under excessive pressure. Do not exceed recommended 150
psi (1034 kPa) water pressure.
Improper hose layout. Lay hose out in straight line at
the edge of the runway with the
recommended bend diameter. Pull
hose taut, removing all slack before
pressurizing.
Hose cover blisters. Kinking - insufficient bend radius. Increase the bend radius when
laying the hose out.
Poor cover adhesion. Cut out the affected area and apply
a cover repair.
Hose has a pin hole leak. Remove the blistered area and
splice the hose.
Install a pin hole plug.
Cover gouges, cuts, scrapes,
abrasions. Foreign obstruction in the runway. Keep runway clear.
Sharp object on the machine. Check the machine for a sharp
object and remove.
Running over the hose with the cart
or other equipment. Protect the hose and do not run
over hose or walk on it.
Hose cover repair being peeled or
stripped off. Foreign objects in runway. Keep runway clear. Repair cover
with cover repair kit.
Improperly applied cover repairs. Reapply cover repair following
the manufacturer's instructions
carefully.
Hose pulls in two. Hose cut by debris in the runway. Make sure runways are clear of
debris and are level and grassy.
Hose caked heavily with mud or
clay. Clean hose after each pull.
Hose stretched to maximum length
when water pressure is turned off. Leave some slack in the hose to
allow for 2-3% elongation [13-20 ft
(3.96 m - 6.07 m) in a 660 ft (201
m) length].
Hose used as a tow rope. Never use the hose as a tow rope
to pull equipment.
Hose stop post is not installed. Install the hose stop post.
Couplings pull off. Coupling improperly installed. Cut hose and reapply coupling.
Excessive mud on hose. Clean mud off of hose and reapply
coupling.
Operation