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       WACHS TRAV-L-VAC 300

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INTRODUCTION.

Wachs Trav-L-Vac Transportable Vacuum Systems are

designed for a wide variety of field applications from curb box,
valve box, catch basin and vault clean out, as well as the clean
up of sludge and industrial spills, to key hole excavation for
curb box installation or replacement.

Trav-L-Vac Systems are completely self contained, built on

a structural steel base including: engine, holding tank, blower,
filtration system and suction tube.

The TRAV-L-VAC 300, the smallest member of the TRAV-L-

VAC line,  features strong

 

lifting capability

 

 and

 

the

 

largest

capacity holding tank in its class.

The TRAV-L-VAC 300 handles solid and liquid debris safely

and quickly. Available "skid mount" for operation from pick up
truck beds or compact "trailer  system" for towing to jobsites.

 SECTION I

                                    STANDARD EQUIPMENT

 SECTION II

                               MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD FEATURES:

• Fabricated base of channeled steel and steel plate with fork lift
slots.
• Large capacity holding tank with manually activated dump gate
and

2" ( 50.8 mm) drain plug.

• 3-stage filtration system.
• Heavy-duty positive displacement blower with silencer.
• Vacuum relief valve.
• Gasoline drive.
• 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) diameter x 10' (3.0 m) flexible wire reinforced

rubber suction hose.

• 2"  (50.8 mm) diameter x 6 1/2' (2.0 mm) steel suction tube with

handles.

• Quick disconnect cam lock couplings.
• High liquid level shut off switch.
• Hour meter & tachometer.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:

• Trailer  package

•   Light package

• Suction tubes

•   Custom colors

POWER SOURCE

• 20 HP gasoline engine.

BLOWER

• Belt drive positive displacement rotary lobe impeller type with 14"
( 355.6 mm) Hg maximum capacity.
• 345 CFM ( 9.77 cmm) @ 3600 RPM with 14" ( 355.6 mm) Hg.
• 15,813 FPM (4,819.8 cmm) air velocity through 2" (50.8mm) diam-
eter inlet

FILTRATION

• Primary drum filter with 2" ( 50.8 mm) of polyethylene foam.
• Secondary filter of fine polyethylene foam.
• Final filter, 10 micron polyester cartridge.
• All filters are washable with water.

HOLDING TANK

• 12 cu. ft. (.34 cu. m) 90 liquid gal. ( 33.7 L.) actual holding capacity.
• 32" (812.8 mm) diameter
• Equipped with vacuum relief valve, high level liquid shut off switch,

and hinged dump gate.

• 2" (50.8 mm) drain plug

FINISH

:

Durable painted finish w/

plated fasteners throughout.

UNIT DIMENSIONS (LxWxH)

:

40"x 60"x 55"
(1,016 x 1,524 x 1,397mm)

WEIGHT

:

950  lbs ( 430.9 kg.)

BATTERY

For shipping purposes the battery is left empty. Battery acid is shipped
separately allowing for the customer to fill the battery upon delivery.

ENGINE

The Trav-L-Vav 300 utilizes a Kohler 20 HP.  twin cylinder, air cooled
gasoline engine. Electric key start with speed control.

The engine and vacuum system have  been factory tested. Enclosed
within the TLV 300 manual is the appropriate engine manual, main-
tenance and repair information.

GAS TANK

Use only regular grade unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher.

• 6 gallon capacity
• Always keep gas cap vent in the full open position.

BLOWER:

A Roots Universal 45 RAI series. The blower has been  properly
lubricated at the factory. Enclosed  with the Trav-L-Vac manual is the
Roots Blower manual, refer to it for specifications, maintenance and
repair information.

FILTRATION SYSTEM:

A  three   stage  system, accessed  from  top  of   holding  tank, utilizing
toggle clamp to lock filters in place. Easy clean with mild soap and
water.

TRAILER BOLT ON KIT ( OPTIONAL ):

• 2,300 lbs. Trailer capacity
• Torsion axle

• 2" ball coupler or pintle

• 105" overall length
• 63" overall width

Содержание TRAV-L-VAC 300

Страница 1: ...L VAC 300 TRANSPORTABLE VACUUM SYSTEM MODEL TLV 300 PIPE VALVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Model TLV 300 Ser No E H WACHS COMPANIES 100 Shepard St Wheeling Il 60090 Patent Pending E H Wachs Company 600 Kni...

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Страница 3: ...5 IV Installationprocedures 6 SETUP OPERATINGPROCEDURES I Beforedeparturetojobsite 7 II Trav L Vacsetupprocedure 7 III Trav L Vacoperatingprocedure 7 9 IV Liquiddebrisremoval 10 V Soliddebrisremoval 1...

Страница 4: ...maximum capacity 345 CFM 9 77 cmm 3600 RPM with 14 355 6 mm Hg 15 813 FPM 4 819 8 cmm air velocity through 2 50 8mm diam eter inlet FILTRATION Primary drum filter with 2 50 8 mm of polyethylene foam...

Страница 5: ...must be worn while operating or working near this tool CAUTION Personal hearing protection is recommended when operating or working near this tool 4 KEEP CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS Keep hands arms and f...

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Страница 7: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 7 SECTIONIV SET UP AND OPERATING PROCEDURES...

Страница 8: ...length to connect the tail lights 082 083 18 Strip the ends of the trailer wires 1 2 for proper connection 19 Feed the trailer wires through the upper slots on the fender braces 20 Push the stripped b...

Страница 9: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 9 SECTION IV SET UP AND OPERATION INSTALLATION DIAGRAM...

Страница 10: ...aphs Section TRAV L VAC 300 SET UP PROCEDURE 1 Position TLV system near work area 2 Connect coupling of suction hose to coupling on vacuum inlet port Figure 1 3 Connect coupling on suction hose to cou...

Страница 11: ...TE If a clog occurs shake suction hose If clog remains openthevacuumdivertervalvetoremove vacuum from suction hose Disconnect the hose from the TLV Either use a ram to dislodge clogged debris or rever...

Страница 12: ...xcavating water always be sure to submerge the suction tube completely 2 If debris is packed in the bottom of the valve box rotate the suction tube assembly back and forth to break up debris 3 For sol...

Страница 13: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 13 SECTIONV MAINTENANCE...

Страница 14: ...quivalent FILTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY Clean primary filter WEEKLY Clean pre filter NOTES Frequency of cleaning will increase under severe oper ating conditions All filters are washable with mild...

Страница 15: ...ssive debris build up Check lug nuts and fasteners for tightness Tighten as necessary MONTHLY Check blower drive belts for proper tension frayed or cracked condition Adjust or replace as needed Check...

Страница 16: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 16 SECTIONV MISCELLANEOUS CHARTS AND GRAPHS...

Страница 17: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 17 TRAV L VAC 300ACOUSTIC EVALUATION SOUND DECIBLE LEVEL DIAGRAM 10 FT...

Страница 18: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 18 TRAV L VAC 300PERFORMANCE CHARTS...

Страница 19: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 19 BILL OF MATERIAL...

Страница 20: ...1 2 HHCS 7 90 071 20 6 3 8 16 x 2 HHCS TRAV L VAC 300 BILL OF MATERIAL PART NO 59 000 01 59 401 01 REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 01 59 300 01 1 TLV FRAME 02 59 302 01 1 BLOW...

Страница 21: ...WACHS TRAV L VAC 300 21...

Страница 22: ...0 x 1 HHCS 14 90 051 07 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 HHCS 15 90 055 01 7 1 4 20 HEX NUT 16 90 055 52 7 1 4 LOCK WASHERS 17 90 055 53 6 1 4 FLAT WASHERS 21 90 065 52 4 5 16 FLAT WASHERS 22 90 065 51 7 5 16 18 LOCK W...

Страница 23: ...1 2 x 3 1 2 031 59 031 00 1 NIPPLE 2 1 2 x 7 032 59 032 00 1 NIPPLE 2 x CLOSE 050 62 050 00 1 BLOWER AIR 051 62 051 00 1 SILENCER AIR 052 62 052 00 1 VALVE KNUCKLE 058 62 058 00 1 TEE 2 1 2 060 62 06...

Страница 24: ...ber and a brief description of problem or work to be done or estimated All repair work done at our plant will be estimated and the customer advised of cost and time required to complete repair WARRANT...

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