should be done when the system is running in recirculation only and with wash
demand. Re-tighten any threaded connections on the piping. The cyclones are
made in several pieces and the connection of these pieces also can come
loose during shipment. For leaks around the victaulic (orange metal clamps)
connections or the metal band around the mid-section, re-tighten the connection
(careful not to over-tighten). If the leak persists, the connection will need to be
loosened and re-seated. For leaks around the bottom of the cyclone, the hose
clamps can be re-tightened. There is also an inter-locking piece on the bottom
cyclone piece (behind the large diameter braided hose) which can be pushed
up and turned to tighten. If further assistance is required, please contact our
Sacramento office.
4)
Check Motorized Ball Valve:
When the reclaim first starts and there is no car
wash demand, the motorized ball valve on the cyclone inlet line should be
closed. This can be checked visually by looking at the window on the lower
stem of the blue housing. The window will be red (valve closed) when there is
no wash demand and green (valve open) when there is demand. If the valve is
not operating correctly, please contact the Sacramento office.
Note:
The PW100-M5 series systems do not have a motorized ball valve.
5)
Check Wash Demand:
With the reclaim system running, provide a car wash
demand for wash activation signal #1 to open the solenoid valve (by others) on
the treated water line. The motorized ball valve on the cyclone inlet should open
and the VFD should increase the pump motor RPM. Check for leaks and
ensure the water quantity will satisfy demand. Deactivate signal #1, which
should close the motorized ball valve and the VFD should decrease the pump
motor RPM. If the reclaim system is to operate on a second activation and / or
third activation, repeat the above procedure for only wash activation signal #2
and for only wash activation #3 separately. Then repeat the procedure with all
wash activation signals activated at the same time.
(Note:
If water demand is not being met, ensure that there are no piping
restrictions on the treated water line between the reclaim system and the wash.
If there are no restrictions, contact the Sacramento office to check on changing
the VFD settings.)
6)
Check Level Switch:
With the reclaim system running, manually trip the low-
low level switch in the reclaim tank. The pump should turn off, the red light on
the control box should flash, and the 2” brass solenoid valve on the city water
bypass will open on a wash activation. The city water bypass water will flow into
the treated water line to satisfy the wash demand. Deactivate the level switch
and the system will return to normal, automatic operation.
7)
Check Air Sparger Assembly
(For Models Ending in -M5AS and -M5B Only):
With the reclaim system running, inspect the air sparger assembly. Aerated
