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Installation & Troubleshooting Manual Rev 08.30.02

ECA-1000 CATALYST ALARM

Installation & Troubleshooting Manual

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Installation…………………………………………… 3

Setup and adjustment……………………………….. 4

Pro Series …………………………...……………….. 5

HIS Series ……………………………………………. 10

ARO Series (Magnum pumps)……………………… 15

ARO Series (Venus pumps)………………………… 20

MPM Series …………….……………………………. 25

Powerslide Series…………………………………….. 30

Troubleshooting……………………………………… 35

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The ECA-1000 catalyst alarm is an adjustable flow detection device. The

catalyst sensor is affected by rate and volume. In a normal operation the alarm

should sound for 1-2 seconds during the start of operation. This informs the

operator that the unit is in operation. The alarm will also sound at the end of each

operation to inform the operator that the unit was functional throughout the

spraying process. The operator quickly adjusts sensitivity by loosening the

thumbnut on the pickup sensor and sliding it up or down for higher or lower

sensitivity.

Installation:

1. Mount the alarm enclosure with #8 fasteners included. Make sure the siren is

pointed toward the operator.

*Note: Enclosure must be mounted above pump assembly.

2. Install catalyst sensor assembly. (See diagram for correct system configuration.)

*Note: Teflon tape all pipe thread fittings

Sensor must be mounted vertically

3. Install power head signal line. (See diagram for correct system configuration)

4. Route and secure all cables, hoses to minimize strain or mechanical damage.

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Setup and adjustment of Catalyst sensor

1. With the gun open and catalyst flowing through the sensor, loosen the thumbnut

and slide the pickup sensor down on the housing until the alarm sounds.

2. Slide the pickup sensor back up the housing in small increments until alarm stops.

(Note: it may take 2-3 strokes for the for the signal to catch up.)

3. Once the alarm has stopped, tighten thumbnut, close the gun, and let sit for 5-10

seconds.

4. Pull the trigger on the gun. The alarm should sound for 1-2 seconds and then it will

shut off. When the trigger is released the alarm should sound for 1-2 more seconds

and will then shut off.

5. To increase alarm sensitivity, repeat above steps but move the pickup sensor in

smaller increments up the housing until the alarm stops. Smaller increments equal

higher sensitivity.

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Pro Series Pump

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HIS Powerhead

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ARO Powerhead on Magnum System

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ARO Powerhead on Venus System

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Magnnum Powerhead

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Powerslide Powerhead

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Troubleshooting:

Alarm sounds constantly

Pickup is out of adjustment. Adjust pickup sensor. Refer to setup and adjusting section

Material has clogged sensor body Remove fittings from each end of sensor housing, remove magnet and spring,

flush with warm water, reassemble.

(*Note: Due to the small orifice in sensor body, filtering of catalyst is

highly recommended.)

Stuck pnumatic switch in control box. Remove input line from powerhead. Insert small tool (i.e paper clip) into fitting

in control box. Make sure the switch is moving. A click will be heard when

pushed on.

If switch is not working. Blow air into fitting at low pressure to try and resolve

the problem. If this does not work switch is faulty and must be replaced.

(*Note: Do not spray any type of solvent into switch. Also make sure control

box is mounted above powerhead so as not to collect water and oil discharge.

Alarm will not activate

Battery Push test button to check battery. If no sound replace battery.

Loose sensor cable Remove and reinsert cable. Make sure connections are clean.

Pickup is out of adjustment. Adjust pickup sensor. Refer to setup and adjusting section

Material has clogged sensor body Remove fittings from each end of sensor housing, remove magnet and spring,

flush with warm water, reassemble.

(*Note: Due to the small orifice in sensor body, filtering of catalyst is

highly recommended.)

Stuck pnumatic switch in control box. Remove input line from powerhead. Insert small tool (i.e paper clip) into fitting

on control box. Make sure the switch is moving. A click will be heard when

pushed on. And alarm will sound due to no cataylst flow.

If switch is not working. Blow air into fitting at low pressure to try and resolve

the problem. If this does not work switch is faulty and must be replaced.

(*Note: Do not spray any type of solvent into switch. Also make sure control

box is mounted above powerhead so as not to collect water and oil discharge.

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