Testing and inspecting your fire extinguisher is something that could easily be overlooked, even though you walk by it every day. It’s best practice to schedule regular inspections of your fire extinguishers every month in your place of business and in your vehicles.
Date and document your inspections. It will give you peace of mind and it will make a […]
The number one cause of spinner failure is lack of lubrication!
The forward and reverse spinners need to be lubricated every cleaning and sometimes multiple times during a cleaning depending on how long the run time is and the amount of debris.
It’s good practice to lube spinners after every use. Make sure you work the lubricant into the bearing. This […]
Not every job offers the luxury of a designated parking area. If you need to have your equipment parked in the street, most states require you to cone off the area around your equipment.
Also keep in mind that while you are working around your vehicle on the street, your crew needs to […]
Keep your Dyna Probe Motor running strong with zero down time!
Moisture is the one thing the pneumatic motor doesn’t like, so be sure to oil the motor regularly by putting four drops in the air inlet at least twice every day.
After every use, oil the motor and run it for a few seconds. […]
A jammed fitting can be a time sucker on any job. It’s a common problem but it is quickly and easily fixed. This Tech Tip shows you how to re-set the female Rectus fitting on any rod or thumb valve purchased from American Caddy Vac and many other suppliers.
When you can’t get the male rod or whip fitting to […]
Filter Bag Maintenance is a critical component of your maintenance schedule. Once a filter bag becomes plugged or restricted, it directly affects the suction capability of your cleaner. Here’s a few tips for keeping your filter bags in good condition.
After every 40 hours of use, it is smart practice to manually test all pressure relief valves in your compressor system. There is a 300 psi valve on the tank and a 100 psi pop off on the top of the head on the Quincy compressor.
To manually test the pop off […]
People ask if it is possible to run their compressor without opening the bag doors. The answer is yes… with qualifications.
First, be sure that the fan inlet plug is installed.
Next, be sure that you have either the suction security doors open or that the back door of the cleaning unit is open. That way, even with the plug installed, […]
There are 4 frame clamps that secure the cleaner frame to the truck frame, 2 at the front of the unit and 2 at the back of the unit on both sides of the frame. These clamps should be checked every week.
Use an 1-1/8” wrench or deep socket to check the frame clamps.
The recommended torque for the 3⁄4” all-thread […]
Are your whips not performing like you think they should be? Check their length! It may be time to replace them.
Short whips don’t give adequate whipping action. They mostly just stick straight out. It doesn’t matter whether you are using a 3-whip, 5-whip, or 8-whip. Once the ends wear down, you won’t get the same action.
In larger ducting, you […]
