Water Maze ALPHA-1500, Operator'S Manual

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ALPHA SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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ALpha 1500-3100 • #8.913-964.0 • REV. 5/11b
WARNING: Wear protective eye-
wear, foot protection and protec-
tive clothing.
6 . B e f o r e s e r v i c i n g t h e
machine, refer to all the MS-
DS’s on the material identified
in the waste stream. You must
comply with all warnings and
wear all protective clothing as
stated on the MSDS’s.
7. Protect from freezing and UV light.
8. Protect inlet and outlet hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects.
9. Be certain couplers on hoses have been locked
before operating.
10. Before disconnecting hoses, turn machine off.
11. Inlet water temperature must not exceed 95°F/35°C.
12. When making repairs disconnect machine from
electrical source.
13. The best insurance against an accident is precaution
and knowledge of the equipment.
14. WATER MAZE is not liable for any modifications
or the use of components not purchased from
WATER MAZE.
15. The Alpha and its components will freeze, and must
be located in a heated enclosure in cold climates.
16. Running the system without water will damage the
pump and may void the warranty.
17. The Alpha should be installed and started up by an
authorized WATER MAZE dealer.
18. The Alpha and its components must be protected
from weather, i.e. wind, rain, direct sun, etc.
GENERAL OPERATING
TECHNIQUES
The only operator adjustment to the Alpha is the valve
on the inlet to the Alpha. The flow to the Alpha should be
25 GPM (94.63 L/M) or less. The recommended nominal
flow rate is 10-15 GPM (37.85 - 56.78 L/M).
INSTALLATION
These machines are designed for indoor use only.
Machines must be stored indoors when not in use.
Location
The Alpha must be installed on a level surface, preferably
a concrete pad near the wastewater collection sump. In
cold climates the Alpha will freeze and should be located
in a heated enclosure. The Alpha must be located in a
heated enclosure for at least 24 hours prior to start up.
WARNING
PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR AND
CLOTHING MUST
BE WORN.