Trav-L-Vac 300 User Manual
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1. Wachs 600 Knightsbridge Parkway Lincolnshire IL 60069 www ehwachs com Trav L Vac 300 User s Manual Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A October 2013 Revision History Original January 2003 Copyright 2013 E H Wachs All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of E H Wachs Trav L Vac 300 No 59 MAN 01 Rev Wachs Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 About Trav L Vac 1 Purpose of This Manuals nen ee ei 1 Howto Use The WI POOL SG RR RENS ae OMM 1 Symbols and amp 2 Equipment Description LA 3 Standard Eegt res ee vU Re eR AA esee EN an Re an ne 3 Optional Feat tes cu d eter pube ness ese ee pue 4 oem aS Cae tah aw ou le ea quls ee Multo e 4 Power Source aq estet eae 4 LOWE ioa Seda 4 Filtration a Ban re 4 Holdne lank nr een 5 Binish us a ed Led le 5 Dimensions and Weight oie alien 5 epe 5 Gas Tale eat aM EAE 5 Trailer Bolt On Kit Optional2. ars I ERES aU aed ra ved aub ee 23 uita ias ert deutet ion Du 23 Every 25 Hours ea riet lea 23 Every 100 Hours 12123 S xeu ar A Dre 24 Evenc200 MOUS es qam a en en 24 General Maintenance Schedule 2 222 gl aa La 24 ed ae 24 Weekly ans eine Be rin 24 huh ee ee ae Westen 24 Adjusting the Blower Drive Belts 25 een 25 Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering 27 Ordering Information ai anal I de Be aa ia 27 Ordering Replacement Parts sahen 27 Repair Information Sea NER 27 Warranty 28 Retum Goods Address rs Lees ken 4 NUES asd RON RY LAS SCR ERU ot nce 28 Drawings and Parts 88 ede sa dea dew i Padre Cr e dn 28 2 Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 1 About the Trav L Vac Chapter 1 About the Trav L Vac PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL This manual explains how to operate and maintain the Trav L Vac 300 It includes instructions for set up opera tion and maintenance It also contains parts lists diagrams and service information to help you order replacement parts and perform user serviceable repairs Before operating the Trav L Vac TLV you should read through this manual and become familiar with all instruc tions How 5 THE M
3. Refer to the filter maintenance diagram in Figure 4 2 for the following procedures PETER ALTZA Figure 4 2 The diagram illustrates the filters 22 Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 4 Maintenance Engine Maintenance Schedule Daily Clean the primary filter Filters are washable with mild detergent and water Weekly Clean the pre filter Filters are washable with mild detergent and water Clean the filters more frequently under severe operating conditions Replace a damaged filter immediately to prevent debris from reaching the blower ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE Change oil after first 5 hours of operation See Figure 4 3 for oil grade selection Figure 4 3 Select oil based on the chart Daily 4 Check oil level 2 Fill fuel tank unleaded fuel 3 Clean air intake screen 4 Check tightness of air cleaner cover Every 25 Hours Service pre cleaner E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A 23 Trav L Vac 300 Every 100 Hours 1 Service paper element 2 Remove shrouds to clean cooling fins and external surfaces 3 Check battery electrolyte level 4 Change oil Every 200 Hours 4 Check spark plug condition and gap 2 Change oil filter GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Daily 1 Check suction hoses for any abrasions holes kinks or damaged connectors Replace as needed 2 Verify that all dump gate and filter lid
4. Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Assembling the Trailer Package 7 Insert the tongue ref 077 into the receivers Be sure to pull the excess wire with the tongue to avoid dam age 8 Lineup the holes in the tongue with holes in receiver Secure the tongue in place using the sup plied pull pins ref 090 and keeper pins 9 Attach the jack ref 103 to the tongue using the sup plied snap ring ref 104 10 Pull the trailer wires through the holes under the TLV frame until they come out the back corner beneath the drain plug 41 Secure the wiring to the frame using the supplied adhesive wire clips ref 106 42 Pull the green and brown wires for the RIGHT tail light up through the conduit directly above the exit hole 13 The yellow and brown wires for the LEFT tail light are strung along the TLV frame below the dump gate fELLOW ocr RIGHT saon 0 E N AN ES um L Figure 3 3 Wire the tail lights as illustrated 14 Secure the wires to the pre drilled holes in the frame using wire clamps and 10 self drilling hex head screws 45 Pull the yellow and brown wires up through the con duit and out through the hole near the fender brace 46 Remove the slack from the trailer wires and secure them to the
5. er en 5 Acoustic Evaluation Sound Decibel Level 10 6 Performance Charts 7 Chapter 9 Op rator Safety a Een adr oy aes 9 Safety SYMBOLS 10 Protective Equipment Requirements RR e ex REX Ea 11 Chapter 3 Operating 5555 13 Assembling the Trailer Package esse ei a 13 Operating PROC COURS oe a a tut erre DE a a a ne 16 Pre Operation Checklist uev le ei EORR se aaa 16 Set Up Proced re s sa pesante Yeu ER Pao UP EY arg 17 Operation este elita ot Ede acta an aetate estu utto 17 D nipins Procedure tt ewe LATE ze a a quedes ud 19 Op rating TIDS san duet V t or P bete vota etra Tbe SES Kara uf vs 20 Chapter 4 Mamtenance uses nee 21 Blower Maintenance Schedule ecd eva e pU qA DONE rap bU ENS M DS 21 ide re 21 Check AC EUR 21 Grease Bearings m bcati deer Geass Dye AE abs 22 Every 53 523 beine 22 Wachs 59 01 Rev A 1 Trav L Vac 300 Change ON o scooter duce atia a ee een 22 Filter Maintenance Schedule 22403 d ua ae bez 22 ee 23 23
6. fender braces using the supplied adhesive wire clips E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A 15 Trav L Vac 300 17 Cut the trailer wires allowing sufficient length to con nect the tail lights ref 082 amp 083 18 Strip the ends of the trailer wires 1 2 19 Feed the trailer wires through the upper slots on the fender braces 20 Push the stripped brown ends into the hole on the trailer lights marked TAIL 21 Push the stripped green and yellow ends into the hole on the trailer lights marked STOP 22 Bolt the trailer lights to the fender braces using 1 4 20 hex nuts and 1 4 lock washers 23 Check that the lights are working properly 24 Attach your license plate through the holes on the LEFT fender brace Apply the amber side markers on each side of the TLV 300 frame OPERATING PROCEDURE Pre Operation Checklist 1 Make sure all scheduled maintenance has been erly performed See the maintenance in Chapter 4 or refer to the maintenance decal on the TLV 300 Make sure that the hitch assembly is properly attached to the towing vehicle Check trailer brake lights and turn signals Check the TLV 300 engine fuel level Make sure the battery is charged Make sure the suction hose and suction tubes are stored on board the TLV 300 Og hw 7 Check the drive belt tension Adjust as necessary Refer to the drive belt tensioning diagram in Chapter 4 16 No 59 MA
7. or working near this equipment For additional information on eye and face protection refer to Federal OSHA regulations 29 Code of Federal Regula tions Section 1910 133 Eye and Face Protection and American National Standards Institute ANSI Z87 1 Occu pational and Educational Eye and Face Protection Z87 1 is available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 CAUTION Personal hearing protection is recom mended when operating or working near this tool Hearing protectors are required in high noise areas 85 dBA or greater The operation of other tools and equipment in the area reflective surfaces process noises and resonant struc tures can increase the noise level in the area For additional information on hearing protection refer to Federal OSHA regulations 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 1910 95 Occupational Noise Exposure and ANSI 512 6 Hearing Protectors E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 12 No 59 MAN 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Chapter 3 Operating Instructions ASSEMBLING THE TRAILER PACKAGE The reference numbers ref in the following procedure refer to the callouts in the installation diagram in Figure 3 1 worm LE if Figure 3 1 Refer to the reference numbers in the installation diagram for the following steps 4 Bolt the fender braces ref 076
8. to the dump gate sides using the following hardware In This Chapter ASSEMBLING THE TRAILER PACKAGE OPERATING PROCEDURE E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 NOTE Make sure the axle is mounted perpendicular to the direction of travel A mis aligned axle will cause the trailer to tow badly and will decrease tire life 3 8 16 x 3 4 HHCS 3 8 lock washers 3 8 16 hex nuts Align the holes in the fender with the holes in the TLV frame ref 01 Secure the fenders ref 075 to the fender braces using the following hardware 3 8 16 x 3 4 HHCS 3 8 lock washers 3 8 16 hex nuts Position the axle ref 078 under the frame with the torsion arms trailing toward the dump gate The axle is bolted to the frame through the holes closest to the tongue side of the frame Join the fenders to the axle through the frame using the following hardware e 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 HHCS ref 6 1 2 flat washers ref 3 1 2 lock washers ref 4 1 2 13 hex nuts ref 5 N 09 078 Er 4 3 2 5 Figure 3 2 Assemble the fenders frame axle as shown Place the center caps ref 081 in the rim and mount the wheels ref 079 on the axle using the lug nuts ref 080 Pull the wire harness ref 084 wires through the hole at the back of the tongue receiver Do not remove the protective loom from the wires 14
9. 0 00 1 TERMINAL COVER 037 59 061 00 1 2 BALL VALVE 038 59 062 00 1 TEE 039 59 063 00 4 HOSE VACUUM 041 59 056 00 1 DUMP SEAL 042 59 066 00 1 CONNECTOR BULLET 043 59 067 00 1 CONNECTOR BULLET 044 59 068 00 5 CONDUIT 1 2 PLASTIC 045 59 069 00 2 CONNECTOR NYLON 046 59 070 00 5 MOUNTING BRACKET 047 59 404 08 1 7 8 x 6 1 2 WAND 59 404 12 1 1 1 4 x 6 1 2 WAND 59 404 15 1 1 1 2 x 6 1 2 WAND 59 119 20 1 2 x 6 1 2 WAND 048 59 026 08 2 7 8 WAND INSERT 59 026 12 2 1 1 4 WAND INSERT 59 026 15 2 1 1 2 WAND INSERT 59 026 20 2 2 WAND INSERT 049 59 071 00 1 MUFFLER GUARD 050 59 072 00 1 EXHAUST DEFLECTOR 051 59 073 00 18 CHAIN 052 59 074 00 4 S HOOKS 59 074 01 2 S HOOKS 053 59 076 00 20 SELF TAP SCREWS 10 055 59 078 00 4 1 4 FUEL LINE REF PARTNO 056 59 079 00 057 62 091 00 058 59 116 00 059 59 086 00 060 59 088 00 063 67 108 00 064 67 110 00 065 67 116 00 066 67 117 00 067 62 091 00 068 59 117 00 069 59 118 00 070 59 098 00 071 59 099 00 073 59 102 00 074 59 103 00 075 59 010 00 076 59 013 00 077 59 022 00 078 59 075 00 079 59 080 00 080 59 085 00 081 59 090 00 082 59 095 00 083 59 100 00 084 59 105 00 085 59 110 00 086 59 115 00 087 59 082 00 088 59 084 00 089 59 089 00 090 59 096 00 091 59 097 00 092 59 120 00 093 59 121 00 094 59 122 00 095 62 083 00 096 59 003 00 097
10. 033 USA DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS Use the drawings and parts lists on the following pages to identify and order spare or replacement parts 28 Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Drawings and Parts Lists TRAV L VAC 300 BILL OF MATERIAL PART NO 59 000 01 amp 59 401 01 _ REF PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 01 59 300 01 1 TLV FRAME 02 59 302 01 1 BLOWER W SILENCER 03 59 033 01 1 ENGINE 04 59 034 00 1 MUFFLER 05 59 035 00 1 TACH HOURMETER 06 59 036 00 1 FUEL TANK 07 59 037 00 3 V BELT SHEAVE 08 59 038 01 1 BUSHING V BELT 09 59 039 00 1 BUSHING V BELT 010 59 040 00 2 V BELT 011 59 041 00 1 BELT TENSIONER 012 59 042 00 1 TENSIONER SHAFT 013 59 043 00 1 IDLER BUSHING 014 59 044 00 2 NYLON WASHER 015 59 045 00 2 NYLON WASHER 017 62 095 00 1 RAIN CAP 018 14 136 00 1 BATTERY 019 59 047 00 1 SWITCH LIQUID LEVEL 020 59 048 00 12 LID SEAL 021 59 049 00 1 DRAIN PLUG 022 59 050 00 E 1 1 2 SQ CAP 023 59 051 00 6 1 024 59 052 00 2 025 62 070 00 1 026 59 053 00 2 FILTER STRAP 027 59 054 00 2 STRAP VACUUM HOSE 028 59 055 00 1 SILENCER STRAP 030 62 054 00 1 FILTER 031 62 055 00 1 POLYURETHANE FILTER 032 62 801 00 1 POLYURETHANE FILTER 033 59 057 00 2 2 1 2 NIPPLE 034 59 058 00 1 DUST CAP 035 59 059 00 1 MALE COUPLING 036 59 06
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12. 59 004 00 098 59 025 00 099 59 021 00 100 59 027 00 101 59 006 00 102 59 107 00 103 59 108 00 104 59 109 00 105 59 112 00 106 59 113 00 FASTENERS 4 90 091 30 3 90 095 52 4 90 095 55 5 90 095 01 6 90 091 45 ur d 90 071 20 ar N5 2n222222222 200200 DESCRIPTION HOSE CLAMP 1 2 SHUT DOWN DECAL TLV 300 DECAL MAINTENANCE DECAL WATER LEVEL DECAL S N PLATE OPERATING LABEL GAS LABEL SAFETYLABEL SHUT DOWN DECAL OPEN MACHINE LABEL TLV 300 CRATE LABEL EAR PROTECTION EYE PROTECTION LABEL DUMP GATE HINGE FILTER LID HINGE FENDER FENDER BRACE TONGUE AXLE WHEELS WHEEL NUTS CENTER CAP TRAILER LIGHT LH TRAILER LIGHT RH TRAILER WIRE HARNESS S HOOKS TONGUE GROMMET CABLE WRAP STEP STICKER TRAILER VIN PLATE RECIEVER PULL PIN AMBER REFLECTOR STROBE LIGHT STROBE SWITCH ACCESSORY OUTLET ELBOW 90 x 2 1 2 DUMP GATE FILTER LID WAND DOOR GUARD TOP GUARD SIDE FILTER DRUM PLATE HOSE CLAMPS RETRACTABLE JACK SNAP RING TUBING LOOM WIRE CLIPS ADHESIVE 1 2 13 x 3 HHCS BLOWER WASHERS 1 2 FLAT WASHERS 1 2 LOCK WASHERS 1 2 13 HEX NUTS 1 2 13 x 4 1 2 HHCS 3 8 16 x 2 HHCS An E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A 29 Trav L Vac 300 TRAV L VAC 300 GASOLINE BILL OF MATERIAL PART 59 000 01 amp 59 401 01 CONT REF PARTNO QTY DESCRIPTION 8 90 07 1 07 8 3 8 16 x 3 4 HHCS 9 90 0
13. 75 53 12 3 8 FLAT WASHERS 10 90 075 55 12 3 8 LOCK WASHERS 11 90 075 01 14 3 8 16 HEX NUTS 12 90 075 05 3 8 16 LOCK NUTS 13 90 051 10 1 4 20 x 1 HHCS 14 90 051 07 1 4 20 x 3 4 HHCS 15 90 055 01 1 4 20 HEX NUT 16 90 055 52 1 4 LOCK WASHERS 17 90 055 53 1 4 FLAT WASHERS 21 90 065 52 5 16 FLAT WASHERS 22 90 065 51 23 90 065 01 24 90 065 06 25 90 051 06 26 90 075 51 27 90 040 05 28 90 055 54 29 90 061 08 30 90 059 02 31 90 501 33 5 16 18 LOCK WASHERS 5 16 18 HEX NUTS 5 16 18 WING NUT HHCS 1 4 20 x 5 8 3 8 SHK PRF LOCKWASHER 10 24 x 1 2 SHCS 1 4 AN WASHER HHCS 5 16 18 x 7 8 1 4 20 x 3 8 RHMS 3 8 TERMINAL SHOWN 30 59 01 Wachs Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Drawings and Parts Lists E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A 31 Trav L Vac 300 Blower Assembly 59 302 01 REF PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 029 59 029 00 030 59 030 00 031 59 031 00 032 59 032 00 050 62 050 00 051 62 051 00 052 62 052 00 058 62 058 00 060 62 060 00 066 62 066 00 083 62 083 00 3 3 eh eb eh eh eb eb NOT SHOWN NIPPLE 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 NIPPLE 2 1 2 x 3 1 2 NIPPLE 2 1 2 x 7 NIPPLE 2 x CLOSE BLOWER AIR SILENCER AIR VALVE KNUCKLE TEE 2 1 2 FLANGE BUSHING HEX NIPPLE PIPE 2 1 2 x 4
14. ANUAL This manual is organized to help you quickly find the infor mation you need Each chapter describes a specific topic on using or maintaining your equipment Each page is designed with two columns This large column on the inside of the page contains instructions and illustra tions Use these instructions to operate and maintain the equipment The narrower column on the outside contains additional information such as warnings special notes and defini tions Refer to it for safety notes and other information In This Chapter PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL How TO USE THE MANUAL SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Throughout this manual refer to this column for warnings cautions and notices with supplementary information E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 WARNING gt WARNING with the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion that could result in seri ous injury or death CAUTION gt CAUTION with the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion that could result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION A CAUTION with the damage alert symbol indi cates a situation that will result in damage to the equipment IMPORTANT IMPORTANT alert with the damage alert symbol indi cates a situation that may result in damage to the equipment SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS The followi
15. N 01 Rev Wachs Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Operating Procedure Set Up Procedure 1 Position the TLV system near the work area 2 Connect the suction hose to the coupling on the vac uum inlet port Figure 3 4 Connect the suction hose to the vacuum inlet port 3 Connect the other end of the suction hose to the cou pling on the suction tube Operation 4 Start the engine and allow it to idle several minutes to properly warm up E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 Figure 3 5 Use the key starter to start the engine 2 Make sure the vacuum diverter valve is closed If the diverter valve is open there will be no suction at the wand opening 3 Bring engine RPM up to full running speed NOTE If a clog occurs 4 Lower the suction tube into valve box until it contacts shake suction hose If clog either water or debris Extract debris until the valve remains open the vacuum box is empty or until the TLV 300 holding tank is full diverter valve to remove vac uum from suction hose Dis connect the hose from the TLV Either use a ram to dis lodge clogged debris or reverse suction hose ends Figure 3 6 Use the suction tube to extract water and debris from the valve box 18 Part No 59 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 3 Operating Instructions Operating Procedure 7 If the tank fills with liquid to its limit the high liquid level sw
16. allest model of the Trav L Vac line features strong lifting capability and the largest capac ity holding tank in its class It handles solid and liquid debris safely and quickly The system is available in skid mount configuration for operation from pickup truck beds or as a compact trailer system for towing to jobsites 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 51 mm drain plug e 3 stage filtration system e Heavy duty positive displacement blower with silencer e Vacuum relief valve Gasoline drive e 2 1 2 64 mm diameter x 10 3 0 m flexible wire reinforced rubber suction hose e 2 51 mm diameter x 6 1 2 2 0 m steel suction tube with handles NOTE provides supple mentary information or oper ating tips E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 Quick disconnect cam lock couplings High liquid level shut off switch Hour meter amp tachometer Optional Features Trailer package Light package e Suction tubes Custom colors Specifications Power Source e 20 HP gasoline engine The Trav L Vav 300 uses a Kohler 20 HP twin cylinder air cooled gasoline engine Controls include electric key start and speed control The engine has been factory pre tested Blower Belt drive positive displacement rotary lobe
17. changing wands e in transporting vacuum system Always check trailer hitch install safety chains and check brake lights and turn signals Donotrun engine in enclose area Exhaust fumes are deadly e Do smoke when filling fuel tank or operating vac uum system Do not allow grass leaves dirt rags or combustible materials to accumulate around engine and muffler e Use this tool for the intended purpose only e Do not fill or empty vacuum tank without trailer con nected to towing vehicle trailer configuration or frame bolted to trailer bed skid mount configuration Shut system down before performing any service to the equipment e Use all appropriate and required personal protective equipment such as safety shoes hard hat safety glasses hearing protection etc A This icon is displayed with any safety alert that indicates a personal injury hazard Safety Symbols Z WARNING This safety alert indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 10 Part No 59 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 2 Safety Operator Safety CAUTION This safety alert with the personal injury hazard symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Protective Equipment Requirements WARNING Always wear impact resistant eye pro tection while operating
18. clamps are secured tightly Adjust if necessary 3 Clean any debris from dump door seal 4 Verify that all trailer and or accessory lights are func tioning properly Repair or replace as needed Weekly 4 Clean debris build up from holding tank 2 Check lug nuts and fasteners for tightness Tighten as necessary Monthly 1 Check blower drive belts for proper tension and for frayed or cracked condition Adjust or replace as needed 24 Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 4 Maintenance Adjusting the Blower Drive Belts 2 Check for loose piping fittings and connectors Tighten as needed 3 Check tire pressure Fill as necessary ADJUSTING THE BLOWER DRIVE BELTS 1 Loosen the 3 4 hex nut on the tensioning shaft ref 012 2 Rotate the tensioning shaft to the right to tighten the belts or to the left to loosen the belts 3 Lock the shaft in place by re tightening the 3 4 hex nut 2 werem 1 08 27 67 nd 4 rg moczL ot2 TI a E Pt P P P 911777 wen a a 1 1g 094 _ _ 0 Figure 4 4 Adjust the belt tension by rotating the ten sioning shaft ref 012 E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A 25 Trav L Vac 300 26 No 59 MAN 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Information Chapter 5 Parts List and Ordering Infor
19. e operation of the equip ment READ THE OPERATING MANUAL Make sure you understand all setup and operating instructions before you begin INSPECT MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES Before starting the machine look for loose bolts or nuts leaking lubricant rusted components and any other physical conditions that may affect operation Properly maintaining the machine can greatly decrease the chances for injury ALWAYS READ PLACARDS AND LABELS Make sure all placards labels and stickers are clearly legible and in good condition You can purchase replacement labels from E H Wachs Company KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS Keep hands arms and fingers clear of all rotating or moving parts Look for this sym bol throughout the manual It indicates a personal injury hazard E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 Always turn machine off before doing any adjustments service SECURE LOOSE CLOTHING AND JEWELRY Secure or remove loose fitting clothing and jewelry and securely bind long hair to prevent them from getting caught in moving parts of the machine e KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR Keep all clutter and nonessential materials out of the work area Only people directly involved with the work being performed should have access to the area KEEP CLEAR OF VACUUM HOSE WHEN OPER ATING VACUUM Keep hands arms and fingers clear of vacuum inlet Always turn machine off before mak ing any adjustments or
20. he suction tube becomes clogged use a rod that fits inside the tube to remove the blockage Flush out suction tubes and suction hoses prior to stor age Perform all scheduled maintenance at the designated times to ensure peak performance and increase the operating life of the TLV 300 20 Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev E H Wachs Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 Maintenance BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Refer to the blower maintenance diagram in Figure 4 1 for the following procedures Figure 4 1 The diagram illustrates the blower com ponents Weekly Check Oil Level 4 Stop blower and wait 5 minutes 2 Remove oil breather and oil level plug In This Chapter BLOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ADJUSTING THE BLOWER DRIVE BELTS E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A 21 Trav L Vac 300 3 Add oil until oil runs out level holes 4 Replace breather and level plugs Grease Bearings Use an NLGI grade 2 EP grease 1 Using a pressure gun force grease into housing through grease fittings until clean grease emerges from relief fittings 2 Wipe all grease off around relief fittings to prevent spraying onto drive belts Every 1 000 Hours Change Oil Change oil after initial 100 hours Recommended oil Mobil DTE BB Amoco 220 Texaco R amp O 220 or equivalent FILTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
21. impeller type with 14 356 mm Hg maximum capacity e 345 9 77 cmm 3600 RPM with 14 356 mm Hg e 15 813 FPM 4 819 8 cmm air velocity through 2 51 mm diameter inlet The Roots Universal 45 RAI series blower has been prop erly lubricated at the factory Enclosed with the Trav L Vac manual is the Roots Blower manual refer to it for specifica tions maintenance and repair information Filtration Primary drum filter with 2 51 mm of polyethylene foam e Secondary filter of fine polyethylene foam Final filter 10 micron polyester cartridge e All filters are washable with water Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 1 About the Trav L Vac Equipment Description A three stage system accessed from top of holding tank using toggle clamp to lock filters in place Easy clean with mild soap and water Holding Tank 12 ft 0 34 m y 90 liquid gal 33 7 1 actual holding capacity e 32 813 mm diameter e Equipped with vacuum relief valve high level liquid shut off switch and hinged dump gate e 2 51 mm drain plug Finish Durable painted finish w plated fasteners throughout Dimensions and Weight LxWxH 40 x 60 x 55 1 016 x 1 524 x 1 397 mm 950 Ib 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 Gas Tank Use only regular grade unleaded gas
22. itch will automatically shut off the engine You must drain the holding tank before the engine can be restarted After the vacuum operation is over run the engine for several minutes to clear out any water that may have reached the blower Consult the manufacturer for special operating sug gestions concerning use in freezing weather Dumping Procedure 1 2 3 4 Shut off the engine Position the TLV 300 over the dumping area Remove the tank drain plug to allow any liquids in the tank to drain Once liquid has drained open the dump gate and remove any solid debris Figure 3 7 Open the dump gate to remove solid debris from the tank Clean the primary filter You can use plain water though mild soap mixed with water is recommended if available NOTE If removing heavier solid debris the high liquid level switch may not shut off the unit Periodically check the holding tank to avoid over filling E H Wachs Part No 59 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 6 1 2 Figure 3 8 Open the tank lid and clean the filter after each use Flush out the suction tubes and suction hose Operating Tips While excavating water make sure to submerge the suction tube completely If debris is packed in the bottom of the valve box rotate the suction tube assembly back and forth to break up debris For solid debris pour water into the valve box to speed up debris removal If t
23. mation ORDERING INFORMATION To place an order request service or get more detailed information on any E H Wachs Water Utility products call us at one of the following numbers US 866 392 1060 International 815 943 4785 You can also visit our Web site at www ehwachs com Ordering Replacement Parts When ordering parts refer to the parts lists in this chapter Please provide the part description and part number for all parts you are ordering Repair Information Please call us for an authorization number before returning any equipment for repair or factory service We will advise you of shipping and handling When you send the equip ment please include the following information Your name company name e Your address e Your phone number In This Chapter ORDERING INFORMATION DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A 27 Trav L Vac 300 description of the problem or work to be done Before we perform any repair we will estimate the work and inform you of cost and the time to complete it Warranty Information Enclosed with the manual is a warranty card Please fill out the registration card and return to E H Wachs Retain the owner s registration record and warranty card for your information Return Goods Address Return equipment for repair to the following address E H Wachs Water Utility Products 455 Comanche Circle Harvard Illinois 60
24. ng symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate special notes and warnings They appear in the out side column of the page next to the section they refer to Make sure you understand what each symbol means and follow all instructions for cautions and warnings This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death This is the equipment damage alert symbol It is used to alert you to poten tial equipment damage situations s Obey all messages that follow this sym bol to avoid damaging the equipment or workpiece on which it is operating N Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 1 About the Trav L Vac Equipment Description NOTE This symbol indicates a user note Notes En provide additional information to supple ment the instructions or tips for easier operation EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Wachs Trav L Vac TLV Transportable Vacuum Systems are designed for a wide variety of field applications includ ing curb box valve box catch basin and vault clean out cleanup of sludge and industrial spills and key hole excava tion for curb box installation or replacement Trav L Vac systems are completely self contained built on a structural steel base with the following components engine holding tank blower filtration system suction tube The Trav L Vac 300 the sm
25. oline with an octane rating of 87 or higher 6 gallon capacity e Always keep gas cap vent in the full open position Trailer Bolt On Kit Optional e 2 300 Ib trailer capacity Torsion axle 2 ball coupler or pintle e 105 overall length 63 overall width E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN Ol Rev A 5 Trav L Vac 300 Acoustic Evaluation Sound Decibel Level 10 ft 1200RPM 9 1800 RPM 2750 RPM 3200 RPM 6 Part No 59 01 Rev A E H Wachs Chapter 1 About the Trav L Vac Equipment Description Performance Charts 300 VACUUM PERFORMANCE FACTORY PRESET 3 bo o INLET VOLUME CFM 1900 1300 2000 2300 3099 3500 3000 RPM TLV 300 FUEL CONSUMPTION FACTORY PRESET MAX RPM HOURS OF RUNTIME us ee p Ier 4 se 1500 2000 1500 3000 3500 2000 RPM E H Wachs Part No 59 MAN 01 Rev A Trav L Vac 300 8 No 59 01 Rev Wachs Chapter 2 Safety Chapter 2 Safety E H Wachs takes great pride in designing and manufactur ing safe high quality products We make user safety a top priority in the design of all our products Read this chapter carefully before operating the equipment It contains important safety instructions and recommenda tions OPERATOR SAFETY Follow these guidelines for saf
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