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P/N: G-58619
P/N: G-59557
G-58620
System
P/N: G-58620
Table of Contents
Page
1. Overview 3
2. Component Description 3
3. System Requirements 8
4. Setup/Installation 9
5. Operating Instructions 10
6. Troubleshooting 16
7. Product Specifications 18
1. Overview
The G-58620 Dry Chemical Filling System can be used
in warehouse filling operations of larger and wheeled
extinguishers. Featuring a 400lb capacity hopper and a
single valve control console, the system is versatile and
easy to use. The system is powered by an air compressor
with moisture filter capable of 85-100psi. The G-58620
Vacu-Fill system is designed as a closed circuit
recovery/recycle units capable of removing and refilling
Dry Chemical Powder from extinguishers being
serviced.
2. Component Description
Refer to figures 2 to 6 to identify components.
3. System Requirements
CAUTION:
Required Components:
The Operator must supply an air compressor with regulator and moisture filter capable of at least
85-100 PSI (6-7 BAR).
4. Setup/Installation
To ensure correct setup of the G-58620 Vacu-Fill System, complete the following steps with
reference to Figures 2 to 7 above.
5. Operating Instructions
To ensure safe operation of your Getz Vacu-Fill System, complete the following steps with
reference to figures 2 to 6, on page 5.
2. Double check all fitting on wheeled unit and hopper system. Make sure the hose is in
good working order and there are no kinks in the hose.
3. Make sure valve (item 44) is closed prior to releasing wheeled unit. Slowly open nitrogen
valve on wheeled unit to pressure push chemical to hopper system.
4. Using valve (item 44) in hopper side slowly open to release chemical into hopper system.
5. Monitor pressure warning gauge at all times. If gauge indicator enters (red zone) 55
inches, shut off valve on hopper and wheeled unit immediately.
6. After making sure wheeled unit and hopper valves are shut off, monitor pressure gauge
on hopper until all pressure has been released.
7. When all pressure has been released and gauge is at (normal position) 0 inches, unlatch
hold down on powder recovery lid and remove lid from hopper. Then using industrial
vacuum system only, suck out filter assembly thoroughly. Then inspect filter for hard or
damp chemical in filter system. After system has been inspected, reassemble powder
recovery lid hopper. Start discharge instructions over. If pressure gauge exceeds limits on
second discharge, shut down system completely and call Amerex Fire Pacific.
8. Disconnect discharge hose from hopper quick connect (#45). Remove adapter from
discharge hose and make sure discharge hose is free of chemical.
9. Inspect nozzle of discharge hose for proper opening and closing. Then inspect coupling
end of nozzle to make sure gasket is in place. After inspection, reconnect nozzle to
discharge hose clean discharge portion of wheeled unit tank. Then replace burst disc and
reconnect discharge hose to wheeled unit. Then inspect inside of tank on wheeled unit for
rust and corrosion.
1. First remove powder recovery lid form hopper. Then release thumb nut screws and lift
baffle back. Inspect chemical for moisture or lumpiness. If chemical is free of these
conditions, proceed to filling wheeled unit with powder.
2. Place wheeled unit fill cone in the top hole of the wheeled unit. Then place the fill cone
(item 1A) in the wheeled unit cone, making sure both parts are held together with
pressure from the operator. Proceed to making sure nitrogen cylinder is closed and burst
disc is in place.
3. Make sure pressure is set on incoming air line from regulator. Then turn console valve to
the “ON” position, making sure clear filler line does not have any kinks in the hose.
Maintain pressure on fill cone and wheeled unit cone as chemical starts to travel up the
fill line.
4. As chemical leaves the hopper, make sure the chemical is flowing down the inside of the
hopper. Maintain these inspections until all the chemicals have left the hopper. Then shut
off the console valve and remove the filling cones from the wheeled unit.
5. Relatch the baffle back in place and secure the thumb nut screws. Vacuum the powder
recovery lid filter thoroughly and make sure filter is still held securely to the sides of the
lid.
3. Connect proper discharge adapter with male quick coupler into valve assembly of
extinguisher
6. Close valve (item 44) and partially discharge extinguisher into the discharge hose (item
2C) to inspect chemical.
7. If chemical appears to be ok, you may open valve (item 44) which will let the chemical
enter hopper and allow nitrogen pressure to escape through the powder recovery filter.
8. After pressure gauge is to zero, you may disconnect the discharge assembly hose and
proceed to inspect or hydro-test the extinguisher.
2. Set empty extinguisher on scale and check proper weight to be filled on extinguisher
label.
3. Once proper powder is determined, take yellow or white filling line and extend it to the
top of the empty cylinder to be filled. Take the rubber cone on the filling line and place
into top of cylinder neck with a ¼” turn clockwise.
4. With the extinguisher and filling line attached to the scale, turn the “ON/OFF” valve to
the “ON” position until the extinguisher reaches the recommended weight. Then turn the
valve to the “OFF” position once the extinguisher has filled.
NOTE - If powder returns to plastic jar before reaching proper weight, let powder settle,
then turn valve back to “ON” to get recommended weight.
5. Remove filling the line from neck of extinguisher to filling line ring bracket.
2. Either use a vacuum cleaner to suck the chemical from the filter, or use dry air to blow
the chemical from the filter.
3. Reinstall the filter into the powder recovery lid and replace the lid onto the hopper
assembly.
4. The filter should be cleaned after each wheel unit that is discharge into the hopper.
5. If portable extinguisher are being discharge into the hopper system clean after each days
use.
Dear Customer
Your recent purchase of our Vacu-fill system will provide you with many years of dependable
service.
Rest assured you have purchased the finest system available in today’s marketplace. The level of
engineering and advanced technology employed in the development of this quality product has
made it without equal, worldwide.
While this system is perhaps the most maintenance free of any we manufacture, it must be
remembered that anything man-made is capable of malfunctioning and may require simple
repair.
For this reason, we have put together a maintenance kit which will eliminate the need for delay
should your system ever fail. Though we doubt this will occur. Yet, on occasion problems do
arise for one reason or another. Call it an extra ounce of security.
We urge your consideration and modest investment in the following. Should you ever experience
a problem, chances are you will be equipped to repair it on the spot.
Sincerely,
NOTE - Do not modify any components within this system. Any use of parts other
than Getz Manufacturing components exclude all written and implied liabilities.
6. Troubleshooting
If you have suction at fitting (item 35), you can be assured that the troubles is not in the console.
Most common problems outside console are: lumpy chemical, moist chemical, and plugged
filling hose.
If the console is not working properly, we recommend replacing the venturi (item 22).
Problem:
Powder will not flow.
Solutions:
A. Extinguisher is not vacuum tight. (i.e., a cartridge extinguisher with a leaky cartridge
receiver.)
NOTE - Never blow air pressure into the Vacu-Fill console or jar assembly. May cause
injury.
D. Jar filter assembly on console is not properly sealed. (Jar must be screwed tight.)
Problem:
Filter jars located under control console should never be allowed to fill more than half way
before emptying.
Solution:
A. Filter element in jars may be blown clean with an air gun or similar device weekly.
Replace filter twice a year.
Problem:
The “ON/OFF” valve on the console may, after a period of time tend to tighten up, or become
harder to operate.
Solutions:
A. First, shut off air pressure to console and bleed out all pressure.
B. To dismantle valve, simply loosen the nut or cap around the stem, (counter-clockwise)
and using the handle, turn to “ON” position and pull entire stem, nut and bushing out of
valve body. Note the position of the key just behind the spring so you can reassemble
valve correctly. Using WD-40, or similar, clean inner valve body and the bushing with
two holes in it. Put a thin film of lubriplate, or similar lubricant, on both parts. Pull the
smaller inner O-ring and the nut towards handle and reassemble valve mating key and
slot. (Small O-ring seals and prevents leaks around stem.)
7. Product Specifications
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