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14275  northwest  freeway     

    houston,  tX    77040     

   phone:  713.983.6000     

    faX:  713.983.6405

   

  

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Low water Pressure 

    

Insufficient water source 

 

 

Check hose size/water source

 

 

 

 

Old or incorrect nozzle 

 

 

Replace nozzle

 

 

 

 

Plumbing or hose leak 

 

 

Tighten, repair or replace leak

 

 

 

 

Obstruction in spray nozzle         

 

Clean or replace nozzle

 

 

 

 

Chemical valve open 

  

 

Close valve or submerge hose 

 

 

 

 

     

Unloader valve worn 

 

 

Replace unloader

 

 

 

 

Pump valves dirty or worn   

 

Clean or replace packing/valves

 
No Chemical Flow   

 

Detergent valve closed 

 

 

Open detergent valve

 

 

 

  

Low detergent level 

 

 

Fill detergent container

 

 

 

 

Chemical screen dirty 

 

 

Clean detergent screen

Burner Not Igniting  

 

No fuel   

 

 

 

Fill fuel tank with proper fuel

 

 

 

 

Burner switch turned off 

 

 

Turn burner switch on

 

 

 

 

Thermostat set too low 

  

 

Reset thermostat

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter   

 

 

Replace fuel filter

 

 

 

 

Defective pressure switch   

 

Replace pressure switch

 

 

 

 

Clogged burner nozzle 

 

 

Replace burner nozzle

 

 

 

 

Fuel pump malfunction 

 

 

Replace fuel pump

 

 

 

 

Improper electrode setting   

 

Clean/reset to specifications

Excessive Burner Smoke 

 

Improper fuel being used 

 

 

Use Diesel #1/#2 or Kerosene

 

 

 

 

water contamination in fuel         

 

Drain fuel and replace with new

 

 

 

 

Improper air band adjustment 

       

Readjust air band/altitude

 

 

 

 

Low fuel pressure   

 

 

Adjust to specifications

 

 

 

 

Air leaks in fuel lines 

 

       

Check for air leaks or bubbles

 

 

 

 

Soot on coils/burner assembly 

       

Clean coils/burner assembly

 

 

 

 

Misaligned electrodes 

 

       

Realign to specifications

 

 

 

 

Dirty burner nozzle  

 

 

Clean or replace burner nozzle

Pressure Relief Valve Leaks   

Nozzle is dirty 

 

 

      

Clean or replace nozzle

 

 

 

 

Defective relief valve 

 

       

Replace relief valve

 

 

 

 

Unloader adjusted incorrectly 

       

Adjust unloader valve

 

 

 

 

Restriction on discharge hose 

       

Remove nozzle and flush line

 

 

 

 

Scale restricting flow in coil         

 

Clean coil

Pump Motor Not Running 

 

Pump motor switch off 

 

 

Turn on pump motor switch

 

 

 

 

GFCI tripped 

 

 

 

Reset and test GFCI

 

 

 

 

No voltage to machine 

 

 

Check power source

 

 

 

 

Clogged water nozzle                         

Clean water nozzle

 

 

 

 

Insufficient voltage/amperage            

Use proper drop cord

 
Pump Noisy 

 

           Air in suction line   

 

 

Check inlet water fittings

 

 

 

 

Pump valves dirty   

 

 

Clean/replace pump valves

 

 

 

 

Check valve springs worn   

 

Replace check valves

 

 

 

 

Low pump oil  

 

            

Add SEA 30wt. non-detergent 

 

 

 

 

 

Pump bearings are worn 

 

 

Replace/rebuild pump

 

 

 

 

Incoming water too hot 

       

 

Reduce temperature/ambient

water In Oil 

 

 

High humidity environment              

Change oil frequently

 

 

 

 

Oil seal worn  

 

 

 

Check and replace oil seal

 

 

 

 

Plunger packing worn 

                  

Check and replace packing

 
water Dripping/Pump 

      

Plunger packing is worn 

  

 

Install new packing kit

 

 

 

 

Plunger retainer oil ring worn   

 

Replace oil ring

 

 

 

 

Cracked ceramics   

   

 

Replace ceramics

 
Oil Dripping 

 

 

Oil seal worn 

 

 

 

Check and replace oil seals

 

 

 

 

Cracked manifold   

 

 

Replace manifold

Fluctuating Pressure 

     

Unloader not adjusted 

 

 

Adjust to specifications

 

 

 

 

Valves worn 

 

 

 

Replace with valve kit

 

 

 

 

Dirt or blockage in valves 

 

 

Clean or replace valve

 

 

 

 

Pump sucking air   

  

 

Check water/detergent supply

 

 

 

 

worn plunger packing 

              

Replace packing kit 

 

 

 
Pump Head Overheating       

Extended period in bypass     

 

Pull trigger gun for water flow

problem   

 

 

cause  

 

 

 

action

troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for BVE 1000

Page 1: ...LOW ITS INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING OR ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHER PERSONS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE OR TO OTHER PROPERTY Operator s Manual BVE SERIES Electric Motor Diesel fired RAMTEQ 14275 northwest freeway Houston TX 77040 phone 713 983 6000 fax 713 983 6405 300 00002 01 11 05 ...

Page 2: ...E LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN This operator s manual contains information protected by copyright No part of this operator s manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from RAMTEQ RAMTEQ 2005 All rights reserved Printed in USA Included Parts Pallet Packing Material Outer Box BVE Series Machine Operator s Manual Wand T...

Page 3: ...eriods of time with trigger gun closed Damage to pump may occur DO NOT operate this machine in an unsafe manner or around unsupervised children Keep all other personnel clear while operating this machine This product should only be operated by trained personnel DO NOT alter original factory settings prior to operating this machine Risk of injury to yourself or other persons may occur DO NOT remove...

Page 4: ... or float tank if equipped Turn on water source Connect the power cord to a properly grounded power source Attach high pressure hose to base of spray gun Install water nozzle at the end of wand making sure it is clear of any obstructions Turn pump switch to ON Pull trigger on gun until a steady stream of water comes out the nozzle This purges any air in the system Check for leaks in the system and...

Page 5: ... efficiency of the coil FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HEAT EXCHANGER COIL MAY RESULT IN A STEAM EXPLOSION WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING Maintenance Instructions MOVING STORAGE Place machine in covered area when not in use to protect from elements Protect machine from freezing in cold temperatures by storing in a heated location WINTERIZING Non float Tank Machines To protect the machine fro...

Page 6: ...black smoke is first noticed Slowly open air band until white smoke vents then turn air band halfway back to where black smoke was first noted Tighten air band locking screw When properly set the unit should NOT have either black smoke or white smoke during operation IF BLACK OR WHITE SMOKE VENTS FROM EXHAUST PORT UPON STARTING EQUIPMENT DISCONTINUE USE AND ADJUST AIR BANDS BEFORE RESTARTING WARNI...

Page 7: ...0009 01 Handle 1 180 00038 01 Wand Box 1 567 00015 01 Grommet Rubber Wand Holder 2 1 12 180 00020 01 Shell SS Removable 18 X 23 H 1 191 00006 01 Insulation Blanket 1 x 24 w 4 1 13 180 00072 01 Cap Coil Large 1 14 191 00004 01 Insulation Cap 18 x 10 1 15 155 00003 01 Coil Large Diesel Fired 1 16 180 00021 01 Shell SS Stationary 18 X 23 H 1 17 180 00063 01 Belt Guard Enclosure 1 18 180 00062 01 Belt...

Page 8: ... 270 00028 04 Nozzle Water 5 5 40º BVE 1000 1 2 265 00001 01 36 Wand Insulated 1 3 275 00001 01 ST1500 Trigger Gun 1 4 552 00004 03 3 8 Quick Connect Female Plug 1 5 284 00001 01 Hose 3 8 X 50 R 1 Swivel Ends 1 BVE Belt Drive Pump Hose Wand Gun General Pump T1011 R T2011 R TS2021 R Triplex Plunger Pump 1 3 4 5 2 Ref Part Description Qty 1 220 00004 01 T1011 Triplex Plunger Pump Complete BVE 500 60...

Page 9: ...Assemblies 9 8 1 2 4 3 7 6 Ref Part Description Qty 1 251 00001 01 Fuel Pump w Solenoid 115v 1 2 256 00001 02 Main Burner Gasket 1 3 245 00012 16 Nozzle 1 4 258 00002 02 Electrode Pair 1 pr 5 252 00001 03 Transformer 115v 1 5a 252 00001 02 Transformer 208 230v 1 6 253 00001 02 Coupling 1 7 253 00002 02 Fan Wheel 6 25 x4 0 1 8 254 00001 03 Motor 115v 60 1 1 8a 254 00001 02 Motor 208 230v 60 1 1 9 5...

Page 10: ... 05 BV500 06 BV500 04 MODELS THERMOSTAT MANIFOLD FROM COIL OUTLET 1 2 NPT X 2 5 NIPPLE GALVANIZED STEEL JE ADAMS 7420 2500 PSI RELIEF VALVE 3 8 NPTM X 3 8 MALE QUICK CONNECT COUPLER BUSHING PLATED STEEL 3 8 NPT X 1 4 NPT LOW PRESSURE HOSE 1 2 NPT X 1 2 BARB 3 8 I D X 14 3 8 NPTF X 3 8 NPTF COUPLER FRAME MOUNTED ELBOW BRASS 2 PL 4 JIC FEMALE X 1 4 BARB HOSE END SWIVEL TEE BRASS 3 8 NPT STREET 3 8 B...

Page 11: ...TM X 3 8 MALE 528 00006 01 ELBOW PLATED STEEL 3 8 NPT STREET 5833 PSI RUPTURE DISK QUICK CONNECT COUPLER NIPPLE GALVANIZED STEEL 1 2 I D X 51 LOW PRESSURE HOSE MANIFOLD 1 2 NPT X 2 5 BV1000s FROM COIL OUTLET BV750 05 BV750 06 BV750 10 BV750 12 BV750 11 BV750 17 BV750 18 BV750 16 MODELS BV750 04 BV750 01 BV750 03 BV750 02 BV750 07 BV750 08 BV750 09 BV750 13 MODELS BV750 15 FROM COIL OUTLET BV750 14...

Page 12: ...Transformer Orange Fuel for Ignitor Red Solenoid Wht Burner Mtr Blk BLK F3 WHT BLUE Motor Pump WHT WHT T2 T1 T3 BLK ORANGE F1 F2 T1 BLUE WHT BLK WHT BLK ORANGE RED WHT WHT 96 95 M1 RED OL OL OL M1 L1 L3 BLK RED H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 L1 L2 ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK GRN 115V GRN SW 1 P1 GRN 208 230V 208 230V BURNER FLOW SW ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK 1Ph UNITS BVE XVE BASE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 230 VOL...

Page 13: ...URMETER d e R e g n a r O Blk Solenoid Fuel Burner Motor Wht Transformer for Ignitor Blk Wht BLK Wht F3 WHT BLUE Motor Pump WHT T2 T1 T3 BLK ORANGE F1 F2 T1 WHT BLK RED WHT WHT 96 95 M1 RED OL OL OL M1 L1 L3 BLK RED H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 L1 L2 GRN GRN 208 230V SW BURNER 115V 3 2 UNLOADER SW GRN SW FLOW TIMER 1 208 230V P1 4 5 1 CONTROL BOX ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK 1Ph UNITS BVE XVE UPGRADE ELECTRIC...

Page 14: ...sformer Mtr Fuel Solenoid BLK WHT ORANGE BLUE WHT BLK F3 BLUE BLK WHT WHT F2 T1 F1 T2 OL OL T1 96 OL T3 M1 WHT L1 95 WHT BLK M1 L3 RED BLK WHT ORANGE BLK RED H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 L2 L1 208 230V ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK BLK WHT RED BURNER SW 115V 208 230V P1 1 SW FLOW BURNER MODULE CONTROL BOX ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK WHT 14275 NW FREEWAY PHONE 713 983 6000 3Ph UNITS BVE XVE BASE ELECTRICAL SCHE...

Page 15: ...rotection OL WHT BLUE ORANGE BLK WHT F2 BLK RED F1 BLK WHT WHT 95 96 RED Blue Red Wht Blk Orange Blk BLK Orange Red Wht Blk for Ignitor Transformer Wht Mtr Burner Fuel Solenoid PUMP SW HOURMETER Red Blue Wht BURNER MODULE Wht H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 L2 L1 ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK BLK RED WHT 115V 208 230V 1 P1 208 230V 1 2 3 5 4 TIMER UNLOADER SW FLOW SW BURNER SW GRN GRN GRN CONTROL BOX 3Ph UNITS BV...

Page 16: ...P Wht Blk Fuel Solenoid for Ignitor Transformer Wht Mtr Burner PUMP SW T2 WHT WHT WHT WHT T1 F1 F3 BLK F2 BLK protection overload w thermal Contactor Motor M1 RED OL OL OL T3 M1 WHT BLK L1 L3 96 95 RED WHT T1 WHT BLK BLK RED RED H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 RED L2 L1 RED WHT ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK BLK 115V THERMOSTAT ORG SW FLOW SW BURNER ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK WHT 3Ph UNITS BVE XVE BASE ELECTRICAL...

Page 17: ...former Wht Mtr Burner Wht Blk HOURMETER Wht BURNER MODULE CONTROL PANEL Red PUMP SW T2 WHT WHT WHT WHT T1 F1 F3 BLK F2 BLK protection overload w thermal Contactor Motor M1 RED OL OL OL T3 M1 WHT BLK L1 L3 96 95 WHT T1 WHT BLK BLK RED RED H4 H2 H3 H1 X1 X2 RED L2 L1 ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK BLK RED WHT 115V 4 1 5 TIMER 2 3 UNLOADER SW FLOW SW THERMOSTAT SW BURNER ELEC BOX LOCATED BELOW DECK WHT ...

Page 18: ... to specifications Dirty burner nozzle Clean or replace burner nozzle Pressure Relief Valve Leaks Nozzle is dirty Clean or replace nozzle Defective relief valve Replace relief valve Unloader adjusted incorrectly Adjust unloader valve Restriction on discharge hose Remove nozzle and flush line Scale restricting flow in coil Clean coil Pump Motor Not Running Pump motor switch off Turn on pump motor s...

Page 19: ...peration outside the specifications in the intended applications c by the use of parts not sold or manufactured by RAMTEQ d by the modification of the Product Warranty Disclaimer EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY RAMTEQ MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RAMTEQ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL AN...

Page 20: ...275 NORTHWEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TX 77040 PHONE 713 983 6000 FAX 713 983 6405 1 13 Click on pictures to open manufacturers website Manufacturers Warranty Period 5 years 5 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 18 months 18 36 months 1 year 3 years ...

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