AC1204 Powermate Manual 10/01/18
Page 11 of 18
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE:
This AC1204 has been engineered and built to require minimum maintenance. But like any machine, it does
require some care to keep it in optimum working condition. Careful attention to these maintenance instructions
will give you maximum operating performance and life expectancy of the machine.
CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord from the outlet before doing any clean up or maintenance on the
machine.
DAILY MAINTENANCE:
Some maintenance of the AC1204 Powermate will be required.
1. Flush solution line with clean water by filling the solution tank of the parent machine and spraying.
2. Keep the exterior of the Powermate free from dust and debris by wiping it down with a cloth.
3. Inspect the Power Cord for damage, do not use the Powermate with a damaged power cord.
4. Remove any hair or debris from the rotating brush.
5. Check the spray tip for any debris and clean if necessary.
6. Check security of all nuts and screws paying particular attention to the trigger valve hanger.
DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR
INSTRUCTION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF POWER CORD WITH COMBINED PLUG (ALL MACHINES)
Should the power cord require replacement please follow the instructions below.
1. The replacement cord and plug shall be of the same specification as the original, Prochem part number
BE4901(3 core, 1.5mm with 13Amp sealed plug unit)
2. Ensure that the machine is disconnected from the electrical supply and open the electrical housing by
means of the tool required.
3. Disconnect the live (brown), neutral (blue) and earth (green/yellow) wires from the cable terminal block
by unscrewing the terminal block clamp wire screws.
4. Release the outer cable clamp next to the terminal block by unscrewing the two securing screws, then
unscrew the outer cable gland to release the cable which can then be pulled out of the cable gland
assembly.
5. Insert the new cable through the gland, then secure and clamp the outer cable by means of tightening
the outer gland and the two securing screws next to the terminal block.
6. Connect the live (brown), neutral (blue) and earth (yellow/green) to the cable terminal block ensuring that
the earth strand is longer than the live and neutral strand as follows.
The conductor of the wire coloured brown shall be connected to the terminal marked (L), the conductor of
the wire coloured blue shall be connected to the terminal marked (N) and the conductor of the wire
coloured yellow and green shall be connected to the terminal marked with the earth symbol.
7. Ensure that all connections are secure, close the machine electrical housing and secure with the tool
required.
8. A Portable Appliance Test (PAT) should now be carried out.
!!Caution – only qualified maintenance personnel
should attempt the following repair
