Wachs TRAV-L-VAC 300, Manual

       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