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Operator’s Manual for 

50G and 50G Jr. Ball Washers

I. 

INTRODUCTION 

WITTEK Ball washers are shipped in a corrugated shipping crate which is designed to absorb considerable damage 

and abuse while protecting the machine.  As long as the machine is securely banded to the pallet, it should not have 

sustained any damage.

Inspect the machine immediately after removing the outer portion of the shipping crate. If it is found detached or moved 

from the pallet, there is possibility of damage. Inspect the machine. If any damage is discovered, immediately notify the 

shipping carrier and take the appropriate action.

CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS WITH THE CARRIER.

 

A. 

Unpacking and Inspection

 

 

1. 

Make a visual inspection of machine:

 

 

 

a. 

Make sure the machine is securely banded to the pallet.

 

 

 

b. 

Check the hopper and upper portion of the machine for any visible damage.

 

 

2. 

Cut or break the steel bands that secure the machine and lift it from the pallet. Make sure   

 

 

the machine is lifted by the frame.  Lifting the washer by the plastic tank or wire hopper    

 

 

may result in damage to the drain on the bottom of the tank.

 

 

 

The machine is now ready for installation.  

 

B. 

Installation and Hook-up

 

 

1. 

Select a working location with:

 

 

 

a. 

Adequate working space (recommended minimum of 50 square feet).

 

 

 

b. 

A hard, stable surface.

NOTE

The machine may be used outdoors; however, 

DO NOT PLACE THE MACHINE DIRECTLY ON OPEN GROUND.  

A HARD SURFACE (SUCH AS A PIECE OF 3⁄4” PLYWOOD) MUST BE KEPT BETWEEN THE MACHINE 

AND OPEN GROUND.

 

 

2. 

It is not necessary that the machine be perfectly level.  The 50G Washer is designed to    

 

 

drain in the center of the tank, permitting efficient water drainage from off-level positions.

 

 

3. 

The machine is shipped with a 1 1⁄4” ball valve which is placed inside the hopper of  

 

 

 

machine during shipping.  Remove ball valve from hopper, attach to drain pipe, and  

 

 

 

tighten by hand.

 

 

4. 

A drain extension can be attached to the ball valve.  A standing drain pipe or fixture  

 

 

 

can be connected directly. Many applications use a standard 3⁄4” garden hose as a flexible   

 

 

drain extension. Attachment to a garden hose requires use of a reducer/adapter, which can  

 

 

be obtained from a hardware store or other local source. 

 

 

5. 

Plug machine into a standard 110V, 3-prong wall receptacle or UL approved extension.     

 

 

Be careful to keep electrical power source clear of water.

WARNING

:

 

THE MACHINE IS DESIGNED WITH A STANDARD 3-PRONG GROUNDED SAFETY PLUG.   

 

 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE

.  USE OF A PLUG ADAPTOR OR NON-

 

 

GROUND POWER SOURCE CAN RESULT IN SHOCK OR INJURY.

Summary of Contents for 50G

Page 1: ...50G Washer Junior Super Manual Call 1 800 869 1800 or go online at www wittekgolf com to order ...

Page 2: ... Installation and Hook up 1 Select a working location with a Adequate working space recommended minimum of 50 square feet b A hard stable surface NOTE The machine may be used outdoors however DO NOT PLACE THE MACHINE DIRECTLY ON OPEN GROUND A HARD SURFACE SUCH AS A PIECE OF 3 4 PLYWOOD MUST BE KEPT BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND OPEN GROUND 2 It is not necessary that the machine be perfectly level The 50...

Page 3: ...sket is left on the ground c Turn the machine on using the ON OFF switch located on the end of the drive motor The machine should make a low humming sound motor drive shaft and drum should turn d Make certain that the vibrator motor is running and that the hopper is vibrating The vibrator motor ON OFF switch is located on the connecting wire between the vibrator motor and the drive motor e Place a...

Page 4: ...ill accelerate deterioration of rubber cleaning surfaces 11 Regularly remove the drum from washer to inspect for broken or cut balls large debris or other obstructions that may be lodged in the lower drum guides or drainage slot The pillow block bearings are designed with quick release pins to facilitate easy drum removal To remove the drum a Remove the quick release pins from each pillow block be...

Page 5: ... ball guides in the front of the drum Rotate drum toward you about 1 4 of the way Place golf balls in the slots in back of drum Rotate the drum away from you so that the balls are between the inner and outer drums c Leave the balls in place and tighten the bearings and motor mounting bolts The drum is now horizontally aligned Make sure coupler set is level after tightening bolts d Gently rotate th...

Page 6: ... and secure with tape Three wraps around the circumference of the drum will generally be enough e Wrap mark cut and tape the long textured liner to the drum in the same manner as the shim f Use a 7 64 or 1 8 drill bit Drill 9 holes each approximately 1 2 apart along one side of the liner seam Make sure than the holes are in the recesses between the ribs of the rubber Then drill 9 matching holes on...

Page 7: ... and one short piece of textured rubber that are mounted in the top half and the sheet metal screw necessary for mounting The 50G Jr has four strips a Cut trim and drill the top strips in the same manner as the bottom strips b Taper the ends of the new strips that line up to the entry and exit chutes to match the taper of the old ones c Install the new strips into the existing holes of the liners ...

Page 8: ...les in front of machine 6 Move drain pipe back into place 7 Reinstall support bracket onto washer frame Slide plate over drain pipe marker hole placements with a punch or a marker Drill holes with a 3 16 drill bit 8 Reinstall screws 9 Reinstall 1 1 4 ball valve E Replacing Rubber Latches Rubber latches are made of a durable flexible material designed to withstand abuse They may however eventually ...

Page 9: ...Clear machine and reset starter switch Realign drum Replace liners Remove and replace faulty gear s Change water Replace liners Check and repair electrical connec tions in motor Check replace hopper motor Clear drain Check replace ball valve PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY G Ordering Replacement Parts WITTEK Ball Washers are designed for continuous use and are virtually indestructible However certai...

Page 10: ...Replacement 50G Drum with Rubber Liner M 73 43 50G Superwash Replacement Rubber Latch M 73 102 50G Superwash Motor Guard M 73 126 50G Superwash Liner Guide Set M 73387 2 50G Superwash Heater Coil Only Model 50G Junior Parts List 73173 1 4 H P Motor with Starter Switch and Heater Coil 73174 1 4 H P Motor no Switch 73175 Starter Switch with Heater Coil 73176 Vibrator Motor 73181 Fiber Gear for Motor...

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