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What is the water requirement for the HOSE STATION?The system requires only 6 gpm, but we recommend you connect it to your 1.5" water supply line. This way, the hose tester will prefill the hoses for testing at a faster rate.Can I supply the HOSE STATION with hot water?Yes, you can supply up to 130°F water to the system without damaging it.Do I need to hook up a drain line to the HOSE STATION?No, the system was designed to park over a drain or sump. An optional drain hose kit is available for the unit, if required.What are the electrical requirements for the HOSE STATION?The system requires a 40 amp, 230 volt, single phase power supply.Does the system come with a power cord?The system is equipped with a 25' power cord without a cord end. Since there are so many different styles, we do not supply the cord end.Do I need to supply a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) for the HOSE STATION?No, the system comes with a built-in GFI.Top of Page How heavy is the HOSE STATION?The system weighs approximately 1,000 pounds.Can the HOSE STATION be easily moved around the station?Yes, it is mounted on four 1500 pound, six inch, greaseable casters.How do you keep the HOSE STATION from moving while operating it?The system has a heavy duty friction brake installed on one end.Can the HOSE STATION be moved from station to station?Yes, an optional trailer may be purchased to transport it from place to place.How many motors are in the HOSE STATION?There are three motors in the system, one pump motor and two hose driver motors.What horsepower are the motors in the HOSE STATION?The pump motor is a 5 hp motor and the hose driver motors are rated at 69 watts each.Top of Page How do I switch functions on the HOSE STATION?One handle on the control panel switches from hose washer to hose tester to pressure washer, even during operation.Can I use more than one function at a time?No, you can only use one function at a time since all functions use the same pump.Is the HOSE STATION difficult to shut down in the middle of operation?No, you can just push the emergency stop button at anytime and all functions will stop. You can return to the machine anytime to pickup where you left off.Top of Page Can the HOSE STATION wash more than one hose at a time?Yes, you can wash two 1.5" hoses side by side, but this is not recommended. The system is designed to wash all sides of the hose. If you feed multiple hoses into the unit, it may not wash the hose completely.Does the HOSE STATION wash the hose couplings?Yes, the hose couplings will go right through the system's hose driver.Do you have to feed each hose into the HOSE STATION one at a time?No, after you start the first hose, just couple additional hoses on to the one being washed. The system will wash hoses continuously.How fast does the HOSE STATION wash hose?The system will wash up to 20 feet of hose per minute.How do I change washing speeds on the HOSE STATION and can I change them on the go?You change the washing speeds on the go by turning a speed control knob on the control panel.Can the hose washer wash more than just hose?Yes, the system can wash pipe, rope, cord, gloves and other similar items.Top of Page How many test ports are on the HOSE STATION?The system has four test ports.How many hoses can the HOSE STATION test at one time?The system will test as many hoses as you want to couple to the unit, but we recommend you only test four hoses at a time. With too many hoses, it is difficult to test the hoses properly.What happens if a hose bursts while testing with the HOSE STATION?If a hose bursts while you are testing or filling the hose, you can isolate the hose by closing the valve for that test port.Is the test port valve near the fire hose connection?No, all the controls are on one side of the unit opposite the test port connections.Do I have to bend over to hook up the hoses I'm testing?No, all the test port are at waist height for easy hook up.Are the test ports on the HOSE STATION individually valved?Yes, each port is individually valved with a 1.5" full port valve.Is the hose test pressure setting adjustable?The hose test pressure is easily adjusted from 0 to 750 psi.Top of Page Is it difficult to do routine maintenance on the HOSE STATION?No, we designed and manufactured the system with serviceability in mind. The cabinet has big access doors to service the pump and the driver lifts up to service the wash nozzles, belts and motors. |
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