5 - CDS 4.8 SV Owner’s Guide
The use of some chemicals through your mobile carpet cleaning plant can
seriously damage the internal plumbing, high-pressure pump, chemical pump
and heat exchangers. These harmful chemicals include concentrated acid (see
the pH chart in Figure 2-1), solvents (including d-Limonene), and some paint, oil
and grease removers with a high concentration of solvents.
THROUGH-FLOOR DRILLING: Be cautious when drilling holes through the van
floor. Many vans have critical components mounted directly below the van floor
that could be damaged by a misplaced drill bit.
LEVEL OPERATION: During operation, the vehicle must be parked on level ground
not to or - 10 degrees. Failure to ensure proper leveling may prevent
proper internal lubrication of engine, vacuum and/or high pressure components.
ACID RINSE AGENTS: Some acid rinse products can cause damage to internal
machine components. Failure to take appropriate measures to prevent acidic
corrosion can result in system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts.
HARD WATER PROTECTION: Failure to take appropriate measures to prevent
scale build up can result in system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts.
Test the water in your immediate and surrounding areas with hard water test
strips. Assume all water obtained from wells is hard. If you are operating in a hard
water area at 3.0 grains or more per gallon, use a water softening system.
FREEZE PROTECTION: Failure to take appropriate measures to prevent
equipment damage due to freezing can result in system failure and loss of
warranty on affected parts. Placing an electric heater in the vehicle or parking the
vehicle indoors will help ensure against freezing, but should not be the primary
method of freeze protection.
