Phoenix TL600 Operating instructions

MODELS TL600/TL700

LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK

OPERATION MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THE PHOENIX METAL PRODUCTS, INC., MODEL TL600 IS A VEHICLE DESIGNED TO SERVICE

THE LAVATORIES OF COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT. THE VEHICLE IS A

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS MODIFIED WITH TANKS AND PUMPING SYSTEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THE

SERVICING OF AIRCRAFT LAVATORIES.

DRIVABILITY

THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN WHILE OPERATING THIS

VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE IS INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR OFF ROAD USE. ALTHOUGH THE

VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF HIGHWAY SPEEDS, IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN IN EXCESS OF 35

MPH. THIS VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF CARRYING THE MAXIMUM DESIGNED LOAD OF THE

CHASSIS. HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE AND HANDLING ARE GREATLY REDUCED WHEN THE

VEHICLE IS CARRYING THE ALLOWABLE PAYLOAD. STOPPING CAPABILITIES ARE REDUCED

DUE TO EXTREME LOAD CAPACITIES. MAKE SURE TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTRA 20 FEET OF

STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE MANEUVERING AROUND OTHER VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT.

OVERHEAD CLEARANCE

IF THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TELESCOPIC PEDESTAL LIFT FOR SERVICING AIRCRAFT

WITH LAVATORY ACCESS HIGHER THAN 8 FEET. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN

OPERATING ANY LIFTING DEVICE. THE OPERATOR MUST ASSURE THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT

OVERHEAD CLEARANCE BEFORE OPERATING THE PEDESTAL LIFT. ALTHOUGH MOST

OPERATIONS THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE CONDUCTED WITH THIS VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE

DONE AROUND OVERHEAD POWER LINES, IT IS NOT UNTHINKABLE THAT WHILE TESTING,

DEMONSTRATING OR INSTRUCTING PERSONNEL THAT THERE MAY BE SOME TYPE OF

OVERHEAD POWER LINES IN THE VICINITY. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOU IDENTIFY THE

HAZARDS IN A 360 DEGREE ARC AND 16 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND BEFORE OPERATING THE

PEDESTAL LIFT.

110 VOLT ELECTRIC SUPPLIES

THE TL600 LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH A COLD WEATHER PACKAGE.

IT MAY CONSIST OF (4) HEATERS—ALL OF WHICH ARE 110 VOLTS. THERE IS A 50 AMP MALE

OUTLET MOUNTED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, FORWARD MOST PANEL. THAT IS WERE THE

VEHICLE WOULD BE PLUGGED IN FROM A POWER SOURCE FROM THE BUILDING. IT IS VERY

IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS NOT PLUGGED IN BEFORE IT IS DRIVEN AWAY.

SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PLUG AND OUTLET WILL OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AWAY

WHILE IT IS PLUGGED INTO THE BUILDING. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE USED WHEN

TROUBLE SHOOTING THE HEATING SYSTEM. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS UNPLUGGED.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4

INTRODUCTION 6

1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1-1 SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES 7

1-2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 15

1-3 OPERATION 20

2 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

2-1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 37

2-2 SERVICING/LUBRICATION 39

2-3 INSPECTIONS 41

2-4 ADJUSTMENTS 44

2-5 TROUBLESHOOTING/SCHEMATICS 53

2-6 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 70

2-7 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 71

2-8 DISASSEMBLY, REPAIR, REASSEMBLY AND REPLACEMENT 72

3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

OVERVIEW 75

TABLE OF CONTENTS 76

3-1 MAIN ASSEMBLY 77

3-2 PLUMBING 84

3-3 ELECTRICAL 89

3-4 HYDRAULICS 94

3-5 PLACARDS 101

3-6 OPTIONS 102

4 VENDOR DATA

4-1 LIST OF VENDORS 148

4-2 MANUFACTURER DATA 150

WARRANTY INFORMATION 215

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INTRODUCTION

THE TL600 IS DESIGNED TO SERVICE THE LAVATORY SYSTEMS OF ALL MAJOR COMMERCIAL

AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT FITTED WITH COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES. THE TL600 IS MOUNTED ON

A COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. AN ISUZU CAB OVER MODEL NPR , POWERED BY A TURBOCHARGED

AIR COOLED INLINE FOUR CYLINDER DIRECT INJECTION DIESEL ENGINE. ALL FEATURES FOUND

ON HIGHWAY VEHICLES ARE INCORPORATED IN THIS CHASSIS.

THE TL600 IS A MODULAR UNIT WITH 2 TANKS SURROUNDED BY A STAINLESS STEEL SHROUD.

CONTROLS FOR PUMPING, LIGHTS AND MEASUREMENT OF CHARGING FLUIDS ARE LOCATED

ON THE TOP DECK. IF A LIFT IS INSTALLED THERE IS A SET OF CONTROLS ON THE LIFT PLAT-

FORM. LIGHTS ARE SUPPLIED FOR NIGHT OPERATIONS. THIS PUBLICATION PROVIDES OPERAT-

ING, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAILED PARTS LIST FOR THE TL600

LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK. FULL FAMILIARIZATION OF THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE

ACQUIRED PRIOR TO OPERATING, SERVICING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THIS

VEHICLE.

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DIMENSIONS: ISUZU MODEL STANDARD

(1) LENGTH: 230“

(2) HEIGHT: 88”

(3) WIDTH: 80 “

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DIMENSIONS: ISUZU MODEL WITH OPTIONAL LIFT AND GRILL

(1) LENGTH: 273”

(2) HEIGHT: 88”

(3) WIDTH: 85”

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(1) DESCRIPTION: ISUZU, CAB OVER—MODEL NPR W4500— GVWR 14,500 LBS

WHEELBASE 132.5”

(2) CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS:

GASOLINE:

A. ENGINE - GMPT L96 VORTEC V - 8, 365 in

3

(6.0L). 300 HP@4400 RPM 360 FT LBS TORQUE

@ 4000 RPM.

B. TRANSMISSION - 6L90-E HYDRA-MATIC 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/ LOCK UP

TORQUE CONVERTER AND OVERDRIVE.

C. FRONT AXLE - REVERSE ELLIOT “I” BEAM - SEMI ELLIPTICAL STEEL LEAF

SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS. GAWR– 5,360 LBS

D. REAR AXLE - FULL FLOATING SINGLE SPEED WITH HYPOID GEARING RATED AT

11,020 LBS. GAWR - 9,880 LBS

E. BRAKES - DUAL CIRCUIT VACUUM ASSISTED HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH LOAD SENSING

PROPORTIONING VALVE. DISC FRONT AND SELF ADJUSTING CABLE ACTUATED DRUM

TYPE MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION. ANTI- LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM.

F. TIRES/WHEELS - 215/85R-16E - REAR AND 225/75 R-16E FRONT. 10 PLY TUBELESS STEEL

BELTED RADIALS - ALL SEASON. 16 X 6 - 6 HOLE DISC WHEELS

G. FUEL TANK - CAPACITY 30 U.S. GALLONS, AFT MOUNTED

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DIMENSIONS: FORD MODEL STANDARD

(1) LENGTH: 296”

(2) HEIGHT: 76”

(3) WIDTH: 85”

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DIMENSIONS: FORD MODEL WITH OPTIONAL LIFT AND GRILL OPTION

(1) LENGTH: 322”

(2) HEIGHT: 76”

(3) WIDTH: 90”

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VEHICLE: FORD, GASOLINE

(1) DESCRIPTION: FORD, MODEL F350 SUPER DUTY, GVWR 13,000 LBS, WHEELBASE 137”

(2) CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS:

A. ENGINE - FORD MODEL 5.4L TRITON 3 VALVE SINGE OVERHEAD CAM SEFI (SEQUENTIAL

ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION). 300 HP @ 5,000 RPM, 365 LBS. TORQUE @ 3.750 RPM ,

STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST, ALUMINUM HEADS AND CAST IRON BLOCK.

B. TRANSMISSION- 5 SPEED TORQUE SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

C. FRONT AXLE - TWIN “I” BEAM INDEPENDENT

D. REAR AXLE - 3.73 RATIO DUAL WHEEL

E. BRAKES - 4 WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

F. TIRES/WHEELS - 215/85R-16E - 10 PLY TUBELESS STEEL BELTED RADIALS - ALL SEASON.

16 X 6 - 6 HOLE DISC WHEELS

G. STEERING - INTEGRAL POWER STEERING TILT STEERING COLUMN

H. FUEL TANK - CAPACITY 40 U.S. GALLONS, AFT MOUNTED

I. ELECTRICAL - 12 VOLT, NEGATIVE GROUND, 140 AMP ALTERNATOR WITH INTERNAL

REGULATOR

J. FRAME - LADDER TYPE CHANNEL SECTION STRAIGHT FRAME RAIL

K. CAB -ALL STEEL CAB

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LAVATORY SERVICE MODULE

(1) TANKS: WASTE TANK - CAPACITY: (TL600) 360 U.S. GALLONS

(TL700) 400 U.S. GALLONS

FLUSH TANK - CAPACITY (TL600) 240 U.S. GALLONS

(TL700)) 300 U.S. GALLONS

(2) PUMPS - FLUID PUMP - 1” INCH INLET/1” OUTLET BRONZE CONSTRUCTION

POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT GEAR PUMP - CAPABLE OF 23 GPM @ 60 P.S.I.

(3) SERVICING HEIGHTS - THIS VEHICLE IS CAPABLE OF SERVICING ALL AIRCRAFT

LAVATORIES WITH A MAXIMUM CONNECTION HEIGHT OF 10 FEET AND FITTED WITH

COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT FITTINGS.

(4) CONTROLS - CONTROLS FOR PUMP AND WORK LIGHTS ARE LOCATED AT THE REAR

WORK STATION.

(5) LIGHTING - AIRCRAFT SPOT LIGHT - 1 ON TOP DECK 1 CONTROL PANEL FLOOD LIGHT.

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(6) HEATING - HEATERS (OPTIONAL)

1 TANK IMMERSION HEATER: 110 VOLTS/2000 WATTS EACH

1 AIR HEATER: 12 VOLTS DC/ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

110 VOLT HEATER IS CONNECTED TO (1) CONNECTION POINT– A 20 AMP FEMALE INLET

LOCATED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT PANEL. THE AIR HEATER IS SWITCHED FROM

THE MODULE CONTROL PANEL

110 VOLT

POWER

RECEPTACLE

FOR HEATER(S)

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GENERAL

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THE TL600/TL700 LAVATORY SERVICE TRUCK. THE TL600/TL7000 IS A

SELF CONTAINED VEHICLE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THE LAVATORIES OF

COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT.

THE ENTIRE UNIT IS CONSTRUCTED ON A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB TO

OPERATE THE PUMPING AND LIFTING DEVICE (OPTIONAL).

MAJOR SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

MODULE

THE MODULE IS A STRUCTURAL STAINLESS STEEL TUBE COMPONENT WITH STAINLESS STEEL

BOLT ON PANELS. THE MODULE IS INSULATED TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES WITH POLYSTYRENE

INSULATION. THE TOP IS COVERED IN GALVANIZED EXTRUDED GRATING. THERE IS A

RECESSED LADDER ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FOR TOP DECK ACCESS. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF

THE FRONT PANEL, ALL SIDE PANELS ARE REMOVABLE. THERE ARE (2) DOORS THAT HAVE

REMOVABLE STAINLESS STEEL HINGES THAT UTILIZE STAINLESS STEEL LATCHES. THESE

DOORS GIVE ACCESS TO ALL ELECTRIC, HYDRAULIC AND PLUMBING COMPONENTS. THE

MODULE IS SECURED TO THE CHASSIS USING (8) STAINLESS STEEL TIE DOWN BOLTS.

TANKS

THERE ARE (2) TANKS -

WASTE TANK

THE WASTE TANK IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE MODULE. CAPACITY FOR THE WASTE

TANK IS 360(TL600) OR 400(TL600) U.S. GALLONS. IT IS FABRICATED OF 12 GAUGE 304 STAINLESS

STEEL. A TRAY ON THE TOP OF THE WASTE TANK CONTAINS AN INSPECTION HATCH, A DRAIN

AND A WASTE HOSE CONNECTOR. THE TRAY PREVENTS EXCESS WASTE FROM THE WASTE

HOSE FROM STANDING ON TOP OF THE UNIT. THERE IS A 4 INCH BRONZE BALL VALVE ON THE

BOTTOM OF THE TANK. THIS VALVE IS USED TO EMPTY THE TANK. AN EXTENSION HANDLE AL-

LOWS THE OPERATOR TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WASTE VALVE FROM THE LEFT OUTSIDE EDGE

OF THE MODULE. THERE IS A TANK RINSE SYSTEM INCORPORATED IN THE WASTE TANK. THIS

SYSTEM IS INTENDED TO HELP FLUSH THE TANK WHEN EMPTIED. A FITTING IS INSTALLED

THAT WILL ALLOW COUPLING OF THE FLUSH SYSTEM HOSE TO THE WASTE TANK.

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FLUSH TANK

THE FLUSH TANK CAPACITY IS 240(TL600) OR 300(TL700) U.S. GALLONS. IT IS USED FOR THE

RINSING AND REPLENISHING OF AIRCRAFT LAVATORIES. IT IS FABRICATED OF 12 GAUGE 304

STAINLESS STEEL. THERE IS A 1-1/4 INCH PVC BALL VALVE LOCATED ON THE OUTBOARD RIGHT

HAND SIDE, BOTTOM FOR DRAINING. A 2” MALE NIPPLE STANDPIPE IS LOCATED ON THE TOP

LEFT HAND SIDE FOR FILLING OF THE FLUSH TANK. A 2” FEMALE THREADED CAP IS TETHERED

TO THE STAND PIPE TO CLOSE THE FILL POINT. A LEVEL GAUGE IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE FILL

PORT

PUMPING SYSTEMS

THE PUMPING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE IS FOR RINSING AND REPLENISHING OF CHEMICALS

FOR THE AIRCRAFT LAVATORY. THE PUMP SYSTEM IS MANUALLY OPERATED USING A

CONTROL SWITCH AT THE WORK PLATFORM. A SPRING REWIND HOSE REEL WITH 25’ OF HOSE

IS SUPPLIED TO STOW UNUSED HOSE. THERE IS A FLOW METER TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF

FLUID PUMPED INTO THE AIRCRAFT. THE METER IS RESETTABLE. THE METER SHOULD BE

RESET AFTER EACH PUMPING OPERATION. THE METER IS LOCATED ON THE TOP DECK AT THE

CONTROL STATION.

WATER PUMP

THE WATER PUMP IS USED TO REPLENISH OR RINSE THE AIRCRAFT LAVATORY. THE PUMP IS A

BRONZE CONSTRUCTION, GEAR PUMP AND IS OPERATED BY A HYDRAULIC MOTOR. CONTROL

FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PUMP CAN BE DONE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. A FOOT

SWITCH OPERATES THE PUMP CONTROL. A DRAIN BACK CIRCUIT IS ALSO INCORPORATED TO

ALLOW FLUID IN THE HOSE AT THE AIRCRAFT END, TO DRAIN BACK WHEN FILLING IS

COMPLETE. THIS PREVENTS THE OPERATOR FROM GETTING SPRAYED WHEN DISCONNECTING

FROM THE AIRCRAFT.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

THE VEHICLE UTILIZES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO OPERATE THE PUMPING SYSTEM. A

HYDRAULIC PUMP IS MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC

FLOW IS CONTROLLED BY THE USE OF AN ELECTRIC CLUTCH TO TURN THE PUMP ON AND OFF.

THERE IS A STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC TANK MOUNTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MIDWAY

BACK THAT IS INSIDE THE MODULE. THIS RESERVOIR HAS A FILTER, A LEVEL GAUGE AND A

FILL PORT. THE FILL PORT IS LOCATED ON THE TOP DECK. THERE IS A SHUTOFF VALVE

LOCATED ON THE SIDE RAIL OF THE CHASSIS TO CLOSE OFF THE FLOW OF OIL TO THE PUMP

FOR REMOVAL OF THE TANK OR PUMP.

A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM RELIEF VALVE IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE HYDRAULIC TANK TO

PROTECT THE SYSTEM FROM EXCESSIVE PRESSURE. THIS DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE ADJUSTED

BY TRAINED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

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ELECTRICAL

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONSISTS OF THE VEHICLE IGNITION SYSTEM, ELECTRIC CLUTCH,

FOOT SWITCH TO ACTUATE THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH, WORK LIGHTS AND 12 VOLT HEATER FAN

SWITCHES. THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IS PROTECTED BY A 15 AMP RESETTABLE CIRCUIT

BREAKER.

VEHICLE IGNITION CIRCUIT

THE VEHICLE IGNITION CIRCUIT CONTROLS ALL POWER TO THE MODULE FUNCTIONS. THE

IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE ON TO OPERATE ANY CONTROLS.

HYDRAULIC PUMP CLUTCH

A HYDRAULIC PUMP IS MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC

FLOW IS CONTROLLED BY THE USE OF AN ELECTRIC CLUTCH TO TURN THE PUMP ON AND OFF.

THE CLUTCH IS PULLED IN BY DEPRESSING THE REAR WORK PLATFORM MOUNTED FOOT

SWITCH, OR BY SWITCHING THE PUMP ON OR RAISING/LOWERING THE LIFT FROM THE

CONTROL BOX ON THE OPTIONAL PERSONNEL LIFT. A RELAY CONTROLS THE INPUT OF

CURRENT INTO THE CLUTCH. THE RELAY IS ENERGIZED ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE

TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE IS SET.

WORK LIGHTS

THERE ARE (2) WORK LIGHTS. ONE LIGHT IS MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TOP FRONT

CORNER OF THE MODULE AND IS USED FOR ILLUMINATING THE AIRCRAFT WORK AREA. THE

SECOND WORK LIGHT IS USED FOR ILLUMINATING THE METER/REAR WORK PLATFORM AREA.

POWER IS SUPPLIED FROM THE VEHICLE IGNITION CIRCUIT. THE LIGHTS ARE CONTROLLED BY

A TOGGLE SWITCH MOUNTED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE METER BOX MOUNTED AT THE

LEFT HAND REAR OF THE MODULE.

NOTE:

THE FLUSH TANK MUST BE AT LEAST 1/4 FULL OF FLUID WHEN THE

IMMERSION HEATER IS ON TO PREVENT PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE

HEATING ELEMENT.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS TIED INTO THE IGNITION CIRCUIT OF THE VEHICLE. POWER FOR

OPERATION OF THE SERVICING FUNCTION CAN ONLY BE DONE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS

RUNNING AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE ON POSITION. THE REAR CONTROLS AND LIGHTING

CIRCUIT ARE PROTECTED BY A CIRCUIT BREAKER. ALL FUNCTION CONTROLS ARE OPERATED

BY CONTROL SWITCHES AT EITHER THE LOWER WORK PLATFORM OR (IF INSTALLED) THE LIFT

PLATFORM. A TOGGLE SWITCH ON THE METER BOX OPERATES THE AIR HEATER LOCATED IN

THE INTERIOR OF THE MODULE.

IN ALL CASES, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHOULD BE RUNNING ANYTIME THE WORK LIGHTS ARE

ON. THIS WILL PREVENT THE LIGHTS FROM RUNNING DOWN THE BATTERY.

COLD WEATHER EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)

IF THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A COLD WEATHER PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF: HOT

WATER AIR HEATER, A TANK IMMERSION HEATER, SPACE HEATER, AND FULL INSULATION.

(FIGURE # 2A)

HOT WATER AIR HEATER

THE AIR HEATER IS TIED TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. IT WORKS THE SAME WAY THE

HEATER IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE WORKS. A FAN BLOWS AIR ACROSS COILS THAT THE HOT

ENGINE COOLANT IS RUNNING THROUGH AND WARMS THE AIR INSIDE THE MODULE. THE FAN

IS CONTROLLED BY A TOGGLE SWITCH LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE SERVICE MODULE ON

THE FRONT RIGHT FACE OF THE METER BOX. THIS HEATER WORKS ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS

RUNNING AND UP TO TEMPERATURE. THE OTHER HEATERS ARE USED BETWEEN USE AND

OVERNIGHT.

COLD WEATHER HEATER

THE VEHICLE COLD WEATHER PACKAGE CONSISTS OF A TANK IMMERSION HEATER AND A

SPACE HEATER, BOTH OF WHICH ARE 110 VOLT AC. THE HEATERS ARE EACH CONNECTED TO

INDIVIDUAL 15 AMP U GROUND MALE INLETS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE BEHIND THE

REAR WHEEL WELL, SIDE PANEL. WHEN THE INLETS ARE CONNECTED TO A POWER SUPPLY

USING STANDARD HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORDS, THE HEATERS WILL TURN ON. THE

IMMERSION HEATER THERMOSTAT IS SET FOR 60°F. WHEN THE WATER TEMPERATURE

REACHES 60°F, THE HEATER WILL SHUT OFF.

IMPORTANT

THIS UNIT MUST BE PLUGGED IN TO THE OUTLET IN WEATHER

THAT IS 36°F AND BELOW. THE DAMAGE TO TANKS AND

PLUMBING DUE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES IS NOT COVERED

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FIGURE 2A.

1500 WATT UTILITY HEATER

12 VDC HOT WATER HEATER

FLUSH TANK IMMERSION HEATER

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GENERAL

OPERATION OF THE PHOENIX TL600 IS FAIRLY SIMPLE. ALL CONTROLS ARE CLEARLY MARKED

AND SELF EXPLANATORY. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE

OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. YOUR ORGANIZATION MAY HAVE A MORE DETAILED OR

DIFFERENT PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR

SUPERVISORS BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

THERE ARE NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TRUCK PORTION OF THIS VEHICLE

SINCE THIS IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND SHOULD NOT PRESENT ANY PROBLEMS. REFER TO

THE TRUCK OWNERS MANUAL FOR OPERATION OF THE TRUCK

PREPARATION FOR USE

BEFORE EACH DAY’S USE, THE FOLLOWING INSPECTION/CHECKS SHOULD BE

PERFORMED.

WALK AROUND THE UNIT AND MAKE A VISUAL INSPECTION PAYING PARTICULAR

ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:

(1) CHECK GENERAL CONDITION OF TRUCK CHASSIS, BODY AND THE CONDITION

OF THE RUBBER BUMPERS ON THE PLATFORM AND HAND RAILS.

(2) NOTE THE CONDITIONS OF THE TIRES AND CHECK FOR PROPER INFLATION.

RECOMMENDED PRESSURE SHOULD BE 70 POUNDS IN THE FRONT AND 80

POUNDS IN THE REAR.

(3) THE FOLLOWING FLUID LEVELS CAN BE CHECK WITHOUT RAISING THE

CAB - (FIGURE # 3) , BRAKE, WINDSHIELD WASHING FLUID AND RADIATOR

RESERVOIR.

(4) RAISE CAB AND CHECK ENGINE OIL, POWER STEERING, TRANSMISSION

CONDITION AND TENSION OF ALL V BELTS. (FIGURE # 3A).

NOTE:

TL600/700 ISUZU MODEL

IF THE OPTIONAL GRILL GUARD IS INSTALLED, IT MUST BE FULLY

LOWERED BEFORE RAISING THE CAB. DAMAGE TO THE CAB WILL OCCUR IF

THE GRILL GUARD IS NOT LOWERED BEFORE UNLATCHING THE CAB.

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