Thermo-Gen VFXSF Operating Manual - Jon-Don
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SYSTEMSUNSMOKE®
4660 Elizabeth Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108(412) 264-8340 (800) 332-6037
Fax: (412) 262-7150unsmoke.com
Thermo-Gen VFXSFOperating Manual
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THERMO-GEN® WARRANTY
This is a limited warranty as defined in the Consumer Product
Warranty and Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from
state to state.
Unsmoke Systems warrants all Thermo-Gen thermal fogging units
to be free of defects in materials or workmanship to the original
purchaser for a period of (1) one year, on labor and parts which
are not subject to usual wear. This warranty does not cover units
that have been abused or used in a manner inconsistent with the
owners manual instructions. Use of other than UNSMOKE SYS-
TEMS’ FORMULATIONS negates any warranty.
UNSMOKE SYSTEMS warrants that UNSMOKE SYSTEMS FOR-
MULATIONS are compatible with the equipment when used ac-
cording to label instructions.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer or UNSMOKE SYS-
TEMS be liable for damages due to incorrect stocking, faulty opera-
tion or application, nonobservance of chemical label directions. The
manufacturer or UNSMOKE SYSTEMS under no circumstances
will be responsible for damage(s) done to any property or persons.
It is understood that the limit of seller liability for breach of any
warranty shall be the invoice price of goods.
This warranty begins on the date of consumer purchase. Receipt of
warranty card by Unsmoke Systems initiates warranty. If warranty ser-
vice is required for the Thermo-Gen unit, it must be sent prepaid to:
SYSTEMSUNSMOKE®
4660 Elizabeth Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-8340 (800) 332-6037
Fax: (412) 262-7150
unsmoke.com
UNSMOKE Thermo-Gen VFXSF® Operations Manual
Copyright © 1989, Revised 2005
Unsmoke® Systems Coraopolis, PA 15108
Reproduction in any manner, in whole or in part, in English or other languages is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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Congratulations!
You have purchased
the Thermo-Gen
VFXS, the world’s
most reliable thermal
fog generator.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. Never use pesticides, disinfectants, or odor counteractants for whichlabel prohibits use in low or ultra low volume (thermal or cold foggingequipment) pesticide applicators.
2. Always post warning signs during application. Leave signs posteduntil after treated area has been ventilated.
3. Never smoke or use an open flame when working on or near Thermo-Gen units.
4. Always close the fuel tank before connecting or removing sparkplug cap.
5. Never fill the fuel tank when the unit is hot.
6. Always remove the spark plug cap when transporting the unit or whenthe carburetor [Part #73] cover has been removed.
7. Never transport a hot machine inside a vehicle.
8. Always wear respirator and goggles when fogging.
9. Never ingest or inhale solutions or vapors.
10. Always follow label instructions on the pesticide, disinfectant, or odorcounteractant product containers.
11. Never touch a hot exterior pipe (#47 diffuser) or allow it to makecontact with plastic, etc.
12. Always ventilate area fogged at least 1 hour before re-entering. Fol-low re-entry periods as advised on the machine’s, pesticide, disinfec-tant, or odor counteractant product labels.
13. Never invert or upset units which contains formulation or fuel.
14. Always wear eye protection and rubber gloves when mixing formu-lations or cleaning your machine.
15. Never clean a hot Thermo-Gen machine, always wait for the ma-chine to cool down before using combustible materials.
16. Always store your Thermo-Gen machine in a clean, dry, dust freearea. (Utilize the Thermo-Gen box).
17. Never store gasoline in the machine’s fuel tank.
18. Always be sure that the Thermo-Gen machine is cool before storing.
19. Never apply a pesticide, disinfectant, or odor counteractant at appli-cation rates higher than what is specified on the product label.
20. Always read the pesticide, disinfectant, or odor counteractant labelcompletely before use.
21. Always keep an ABC fire extinguisher handy when fogging combus-tible formulations.
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Thermo-Gen® Operational Instructions
DESCRIPTION
The Thermo-Gen machine utilizes a reaction engine operating on the pulse-jet principle.
METHOD OF OPERATION
When starting, a controlled mixture of fuel and air is combined, forced into the combustion chamber, and is
ignited by the spark plug. After starting and warming (5-15 seconds) the unit continues running automatically
on auto-ignition without utilizing additional spark or electricity from the batteries. When the fog tap is opened,
air pressure is directed through a pressurizing valve into the formulation tank. Air pressure transfers the
formulation by hose through the fog tap and into the pulsating stream of hot engine exhaust gases. The kinetic
and thermal energy of the engine gasses vaporize the injected fog solution into micro-size droplets. At the end
of the fog pipe micro-fine aerosols are ejected and condense as a visible fog. The Thermo-Gen is a thermal
fogger, a fogger which uses heat to produce fog droplets.
WARNING - READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING OR OPERATING THIS MACHINE
When you receive the Thermo-Gen unit, your first impulse will be to start the unit immediately. Before
starting the unit, please carefully read the operating instructions completely to
avoid potential problems.
PREPARATION AND FILLING OF THE FUEL TANK
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Leaded, unleaded,
or premium gasoline may be utilized. The fuel tank holds 2.3
liters (approximately 2-1/2 quarts). The Thermo-Gen will oper-
ate for approximately 1-1/2 hours on a full tank or fuel. Normal
fogging applications can be performed with 1 liter (34 ounces)
or fuel or less. Always utilize the graduated fuel pitcher with
strainer when filling the solution tank. The Thermo-Gen unit al-
ways starts and runs better on a fresh tank of gasoline.
PREPARATION AND FILLING OF THE FORMULATION TANK
- Test start unit prior to filling formulation tank -
1. Remove tank lid by unscrewing tank cap counterclockwise, pull
out solution intake hose and filter and hang on holder.
2. Loosen the rubber tank fastener by tugging it downward. Remove
the formulation tank in upright position.
3. The formulation tank has a maximum capacity of 9 liters (306
ounces). After filling the formulation tank use the lid attached to the
tank to seal the formulation tank.
4. Re-attach the formulation tank to the unit, unscrew the tank lid,
and insert the formulation hose and filter into the formulation tank
and seal the formulation tank with the attached lid.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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PREPARATION FOR STARTING
Press down on the primer [Part #210], you should be able to hear the buzzing sound of the electronic ignition
system. If no sound is audible conduct systems check on starting system.
Systems Check Instructions:
Remove the spark plug cap [Part #209 A] from the sparkplug [Part #180], lift spark plug cap 2 mm (1.8”)
above spark plug and press primer. Jumping spark
in spark plug cap makes a crackling sound, con-
firming that the entire system is operational. Re-
attach sparkplug cap to sparkplug.
STARTING THE UNIT
1. Be sure that the fog tap [Part #120] is in the verti-
cal/OFF position.
2. Turn the adjustable fuel needle valve [Part #103z]
a half turn (counter clockwise) (See Figure 4). This
starting point may vary considerably between ma-
chines and geographic location due to differences in
atmospheric pressure and whether or not the ma-
chine is still warm from a recent start. When starting
a cold machine open the fuel needle valve [Part
#103z] slightly more, when starting a warm machine,
slightly less.
A. Push the orange primer ball [Part #210] down and
hold it down for 1-2 seconds. Simultaneously have
fingers ready on the fuel needle valve [Part #103] so
that you can immediately open the fuel needle valve
farther for full power (See Figure 5).
B. The machine will start with a roar. Slightly open the fuel needle valve [Part #103] to keep the machine running.
(If the machine stalls repeat step 2A).
C. Open the fuel needle valve [Part #103] slightly farther. Notice that the machine sounds differently at various
levels of adjustment.
D. The fuel needle valve [Part #103] is adjusted to
fill operating power when the unit makes the harsh-
est sound.
3. Occasionally the machine may accumulate air
bubbles in the fuel line just below the carburetor. Air
bubbles can occur during refueling and are caused
by a lack of gas in the fuel line at the time of refuel-
ing. These air bubbles may cause the machine to
run erratically. Remedial action for erratic operation
caused by air bubbles is to while the unit is running
lift the machine 2” off of the ground and gently tap
the bottom of rear of the machine on the ground forc-
ing air bubbles out of the fuel line. It may be neces-
sary to re-adjust the fuel needle valve [Part #103z] to
full power.
4. During the starting procedure it is possible to acci-
dently flood the engine. (See instructions for clearing
a flooded engine).
Figure 5
Figure 4
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEARING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Remove cap from fuel tank.
2. Turn fuel needle valve [Part #103] to the off position and depress the primer ball [Part #210] down 4 or 5 times.
With each push of the primer ball the machine will roar or rumble until it is no longer flooded. Once the roaring
has stopped the carburetor Part #63 is free of excess fuel.
3. Repeat the starting procedure being careful not to open the fuel needle [Part #103z] quite as far. Adjust the
fuel needle valve Part #103 so machine operates with harshest sound.
FOGGING
Open fog tap by pushing forward to a horizontal position. When
sufficient air pressure builds up in formulation tank until the
machine will begin fogging.
PROPER SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. Close the fog tap [Part #120] (See Figure 6)
2. Always open formulation tank lid [Part #113] before turning
fuel needle valve Part [#103z] to the off position. (See Fig-
ures 11 & 12)
3. Close fuel needle valve [Part #103z]. Do Not Overtighten.
(See Figure 4)
POTENTIAL FOR CORROSION: If proper shutdown proce-
dure is not followed water based fogging formulations may
corrode the entire fuel system resulting in eventual mechani-
cal failure.
POTENTIAL FOR CORROSION CONTINUED
After fogging water based formulation, flushing the system is
recommended. To flush the system remove the formulation
tank [Part #114], clean and rinse the formulation tank [Part
#114]. Fill formulation tank [Part #114] with 2 liters (68 ounces)
of clean water. Start unit. Raise rear of unit approximately
5mm/2 inches. Open fog tap and flush system by fogging
water for 2 minutes. Shut down unit following correct shut-
down procedure. Remove formulation tank [Part #114], drain
tank, add several ounces of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alco-
hol) to tank, sloshing alcohol in tank will capture the remain-
ing droplets of water, drain alcohol from formulation tank [Part
#114], and reinstall formulation tank [Part #114].
PERIODIC FLUSHING IS RECOMMENDED
1. Drain the formulation tank.
2. Properly store leftover fogging solution.
3. Pour 1 liter/1 quart of kerosene, No. #2 fuel oil or diesel
fuel into the formulation tank and slosh it around thoroughly
inside the tank.
4. Take the machine outdoors and fog out excess flushing
solution for several minutes. Then drain remaining flush-
ing solution.
5. Clean fuel filter intake [Part #139z] as needed.
Figure 6
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STANDARD GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Always operate your machine at the harshest sound level.
2. Always release the pressure on the formulation tank by loosening the tank lid.
3. Clean machine after each use.
4. Flush machine after each use.
Your Thermo-Gen has only three requirements to function:
IGNITION SPARK - FUEL - AIR
Your Thermo-Gen unit has neither pistons, rings, nor valves to wear out as does an ordinary internal combus-
tion engine, the Thermo-Gen must be cleaned and maintained in order to operate properly.
REQUIREMENT (1) IGNITION SPARK
A strong, hot spark is a requirement for proper starting. Occasionally the electrode on the spark plug may
become heavily soiled. Or it may be damaged by rough handling. Annually clean or replace the spark plug as
required. The proper gap is the thickness of a 10¢ US coin. Electricity is provided by four (4) “D” sized batteries.
Replace the batteries annually or as required.
The electrical system of the Thermo-Gen unit is very similar to that of a standard flashlight. Eventually, the
tension spring inside the grey battery housing tube will relax and not make proper contact. As with a flashlight
simply disassemble, unscrew the sheet metal screw, and pull out the tension spring to improve contact.
Note: To check spark, remove the spark plug from the resonator, reinstall the spark plug cap onto the plug and
touch the electrode of the spark plug into the stain-
less steel cooling jacket. Depress the orange primer
ball. A blue spark between the electrode of the spark
plug and the spark plug tip should be visible.
REQUIREMENT (2) FUEL
Premium, regular or unleaded gasoline may be used.
Fill the unit with fresh gasoline before each use. The
unit always starts and performs best on a full, fresh
tank of gasoline. Prolonged storage of gasoline in
the unit’s fuel tank can result in condensation which
can adversely affect the machine’s starting and over-
all performance. Use of a fuel conditioner helps pre-
serve gasoline between uses and helps improve win-
ter starting. Two ounces of fuel conditioner is suffi-
cient for a tankful. Store gasoline in plastic fuel stor-
age cans between uses to prevent rust particles from
clogging fuel needle valve [Part #103].
TEST FOR PROPER OPERATION OF FUEL SYSTEM
A. Remove fuel needle valve [Part #103] from the carburetor [Part #63].
B. Remove the spark plug, push down on the orange primer ball. A mist of gasoline should be visible spraying up
from the needle valve hole in the carburetor body. If no fuel is visible check the fuel line for leaks.
ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE TIPS AND REQUIREMENTS
A1. DO NOT substitute round fuel hose for the oval fuel hose [Part #96] below the red fuel valve [Part #7980].
The oval fuel hose [Part #96] acts as a fuel pump and is essential for proper operation.
A2. Occasionally the red fuel valve [Part #7980] may be damaged, replace as required.
Sectional view
of carburetor
Figure 8
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REQUIREMENT (3) AIR
Proper combustion requires the proper amount of air, at the proper place, and at the right time. Maintenance on
the AIR SYSTEM is performed every 25 hours of operation by simply replacing the diaphragm [Part #72]. (Your
machine is equipped with a spare diaphragm. The diaphragm is cupped slightly to the outside refer to repair
diagram for proper diaphragm installation technique).
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR 24-HOUR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Unsmoke Systems
4660 Elizabeth Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-8340 • (800) 332-6037
Reference Number: Description:
63b Carburetor body, red
70 Support Plate
72 Membrane, teflon
73 Membrane thread
75 Nut M6 DIN 985
S302 Starting nozzle
Figure 9
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Figure 10
Reference Number: Description:
1 Support
6 Retaining bow (fastened with rivets at support)
13 Rubber holder
14 Plastic feet
31 Resonator
47 Conus diffuser
46 Sheet metal screw B 3,9 x 9,5 DIN 7971
56 Cooling jacket
57 Lid closed
58 Lid with ventilation slots (spot-welded)
60 Holding device for cooling jacket
61 Tube dip size 80-100
62
63 Carburettor (red)
187 Battery pipe
189 Holding device for battery pipe
209a Spark plug cap
210 Primer
225 Sling
309 Hexagon head screw M5 x 40 DIN 931
316 Tooth lock washer | 5 DIN 6797
331 Distance cylindrical tube 31 long
Resonator Side
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Formulation/Solution System (shown without solution cutoff safety device) Reference Number: Description:
113 Lid with bore hole
114 Fog solution tank 10 liter
115 Passage
120K Fog top (boll tap)
121 Hexagon nut M10
122 z Fog solution pipe K-20, K-10/0, K-22 G, K-22
122 y Fog solution hose 140 mm (Viton)
123 Tooth lock washer size 10
128 z Pressure pipe Ms
129 Supporting spring long
139 z Suction piece for solution tank
140 Fog solution hose Won, 420 mm
141 Fog solution hose Viton, 210 mm
141a Supporting spring short
142 Air tube 210 mm (black)
149 Dosing nozzles (sizes see table)
151 Nozzle cone, 50 mm
152 Distance cylindrical tube K-10 = 11,5 mm long (1 x)
152 Distance cylindrical tube K-22 = 10,0 mm long (2 x)
153 Gasket 10/14/1 Cu
154 Air tube 75 mm (black)
155 Air tube 32 mm (black)
177 Gasket 8x1 Cu
8583 Pressure valve (green)
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Figure 12
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Reference Number: Description:
63 Carburettor compl., black with membrane valve a. adjusting screw
63a Carburettor, black without membrane valve
63b Carburettor, black body
66 Fuel nozzle size (Specify Size)
67 Ring slot nozzle
68 Membrane valve with starting nozzle assembled
70 Support plate for all types
72 Membrane (2 x)
73 Membrane thread for all types
75 Countemut M6 DIN 985
76 Gasket 6/12/1
78 Abil-gasket
91 Hexagon head screw M6x18 DIN 933
92 Tooth lock washer A6 Ø DIN 6797
93 Hexagon nut M6 DIN 934
94 Tube dip size 8
96 x Tube, transparent
96y Fuel hose, oval
97 Tube dip size 9
103a Knurled washer
103b Locking screw
103c Threaded spindle
110 0-ring
103 z Adjusting screw compl. with 0-ring
111 Ring piece for carburettor
165 Fuel tank
165a Lid for tank
166 z Connection nipple
167 CORBIN tube dip
168 Aeration piece
169z Suction piece for fuel
170 Hose for suction piece
174z Hexagon nut M1O DIN 936
175 Hexagon nut M8 DIN 439 (B)
176 Gasket 10/14/I
178 Air tube 80 mm
222 Air tube 40 mm
S 301 Block valve 1 x blue, 1 x grey
S302 Starting nozzle
S310 Hose
S311 Hose
7980 Fuel valve, red/red without tubes
7980a Fuel valve, red/red with tubes
Fuel System
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Reference Number: Description:
1 Support
183 Ignition Device
184 Micro roller switch
185 Battery 1,5 V
186 Sparking plug M14 x 1,25 EA 1,1 mm
193 Butterfly screw M5 x 10 DIN 316
199 Hexagon nut M5 DIN 934
201 Tooth lock washer | 5 DIN 6797
202 Contact piece with cable (negative pole)
203 Ignition cable, red
204 Ignition cable with ring, black
207 Cylinder head screw M5, Ms
209 Tooth lock washer A5
209a Spark plug cap
212 Connection piece M12 at primer
213 Filister head screw M5 DIN 934
216 Hexagon nut M12, flat DIN 986
217 Plastic washer 13 Ø
223 Membrane for return valve
223a Return valve with membrane
223b Return valve without membrane
226 Polyamide screw M5
Electrical System
Figure 13
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Figure 14: A photograph of the safety cutoff system
Reference Number: Description:
1 Fog solution conduit with valve assembly
2 Valve piston assembly
3 O-ring Hifluor 2,57 x 1,78
4 Adapter
5 Tube carrier
6 Threaded adapter
7 Diaphragm assembly
8 O-ring
9 Valve spring
10 Expansion
11 Socket
12 Flat headed screw DIN 965 M3x6
13 Set screw DIN 914 M4x6
14 Fillister head screw DIN 84 M3x4
15 Gasket Cu 10x14x1
16 Screw plug
17 Screw fitting 8x1 R 1/8”
18 Relief valve 0,48 (blue/grey)
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Warning: Read, understand and respect these safety precautions before operating
machine. Failure may lead to a fire hazard. Operator must view the instructional video
and/or be trained by Unsmoke Systems authorized personnel.
- Check the functional safety of the machine each time before using it. For sta-
tionary operation, ensure machine is properly supported.
- Never refuel machine when the machine is hot!
- Be careful not to place fuel into the solution tank!
- When filling one of the tanks or when inspecting the carburettor, smoking is
prohibited in the immediate environment.
- Never let the machine run without supervision. Operator shall close the fogging
tap immediately after sudden stop of engine.
- Do not fog in rooms where there is a danger of dust explosion. (e.g. grain mills)
- Do not fog directly into a pipe with a similar diameter as the fogging pipe of the
unit (cooling effect of the unit is interrupted and a combustible concentration of
aerosols may occur).
- Do not fog with combustible liquids into pipes or tunnels without ventilation be-
cause of fire and explosion hazard.
- Do not fog any liquids with a flash point of less than 167ºF.
- When fogging combustible liquids use only machines equipped with an auto-
matic cut off device for the fogging liquid.
- Never exceed quantity specified on formulation label instructions when fogging
within enclosed spaces.
- If a combustible atmosphere is established a source of ignition may cause
fire (e.g. electric sparks). Therefore such sources have to be eliminated or
turned off.
- When fogging any liquids a fire extinguisher shall be kept near the unit.
- Do not transport hot machines in enclosed vehicles. Never ship the machine
with fuel or agent in the tank. If there is still fuel in the tank during transportation,
the machine must be upright and secured against tilting.
- Do not touch the fogging pipe while the engine is running and up to 30 minutes
after run. Do not touch the protection jacket (cooling jacket) for 30 minutes after
stopping the engine (danger of injury due to radiated heat)!
- Immediately eliminate and clean up machine-related leakage or spillage.
- Have the machine periodically serviced by a qualified technician or return to
Unsmoke Systems for service and repair.
- Observe the instructions for use supplied by the pesticide manufacturer.
- When fogging, use protective equipment such as protective clothing, proper
respiratory protection, protective gloves, and ear protectors as applicable. The
type and quality of the protective equipment to be used depends on each
country’s safety and legal requirements. In Europe the filter cartridge for the
gas mask (full-face mask) must meet the protection category A2 B2-P3 as a
minimum requirement.
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Brief Operating Instructions:
Start Fogging:
1. Wait until the machine is cool before filling the fuel tank. (minimum 1/2 full)
with normal or unleaded gasoline. Gas should have room temperature (mini-
mum 10°C - 40°F).
2. Open adjustable screw on carburetor a max. 1/2 turn, if unit is warm, 1/3 turn.
3. Slowly press primer down several times until unit rumbles and starts. Adjust to
a rough harsh around (this allows the machine to achieve the most efficient out-
put and optimal cooling effect).
ATTENTION! Unit should never run with a high pitched
sound (high frequency) because this leads to a loss of power
and overheating.
a) If the unit does not start after pumping approx. 5 times and no rumbling or
roaring can be heard the carburetor probably is flooded. In this case open lid
of fuel tank and pump several times until unit runs. Replace lid immediately.
4. As soon as machine is running with a powerful harsh sound open fog tap. If
necessary adjust again motor sound.
Stop fogging:
1. Loosen lid of chemical tank while motor is running (pressure escapes allowing
chemical pipes to be sucked out). Point the end of the fogging pipe (exhaust
pipe) downwards until no more fog is produced.
2. Close fog tap.
3. Stop engine by gently closing the adjustable screw.
Attention (After fogging materials other than UNSMOKE THERMO-55):
1. After fogging detach and rinse out chemical tank. Refill with a small amount of
water or cleaning solution to fog away left over residues.
2. Observe detailed operating instruction and safety regulations.
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ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE
FUEL NEEDLE VALVE MAINTENANCE
Periodically lubricate the "O" ring on the fuel needle valve Part #103.
Lubricate both the "O" ring and the threads. The proper lubricant is
silicone grease which is available at most automotive parts stores.
FUEL HOSES AND VALVES
Insure that fuel hoses and valves are properly aligned.
TESTING FUEL VALVE
To test red fuel valve part #7980 simply attach a rubber hose to the end of
the valve and blow. If air escapes or if it does not open and close smoothly
with each breath of air, it is defective and requires replacement.
FUEL FILTER/INTAKE
Periodically clean fuel intake filter by spraying with aerosol
carburetor cleaner.
CONTAMINATION IN FUEL FORMULATION TANK
Drain fuel formulation tank. Clean interior of tank by spraying with aerosol
carburetor cleaner.
NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
A. SOLUTION INJECTOR NOZZLES
Periodically remove residue build-up on solution injector nozzles part #151
by running a long 5/32" drill bit in and out of the injector nozzles (hold drill bit
with vise grips.)
B. DOSING NOZZLES
Your Thermo Gen unit is equipped with 3 interchangeable fog nozzles. Most
applications can be made with the size 10 nozzle. Discretion is advised prior
to using larger nozzles.