| Term |
What it means |
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| Belt Drive |
The belt drive system will slow the RPM of the pump depending on the
pulley and belt set up. This system increases pump life because the bearings get less
wear and the belts and pulleys are separated from the heat of the engine. The downside
to belt driven systems is that belts and pulleys create more friction which creates
less efficiency |
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| Bypass Mode |
When the trigger is released, the water goes into this mode. If you
leave a machine in bypass mode only a few minutes, you risk overheating and damaging
the pump. |
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| Chemical Injector |
Allows soap or a chemical to be injected into the water stream to
make cleaning surfaces faster and easier |
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| Direct Drive |
In a drive washer system, the washer pump is directly connected to
the engine, which spins the pump at the same RPM as the engine. The downside to the
direct drive washers is that the bearings receive more wear, which reduces the life
of the pump. |
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| Gallons Per Minute (GPM) |
A measure of the volume of water that flows through the pump. The
higher the GPM can result in faster cleaning. |
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| Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI) |
The unit of pressure that determines how much pressure is being applied
to the surface. |
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| Pressure Gauge |
A gauge that informs the operator of both the working pressure and
peak pressure of the unit. |
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| Purge |
A method of abolishing air from the washer so that starting the engine
is easier |
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| Spray Nozzle (Washer Tip) |
An interchangeable tip that is able to create different fan angles.
The spray nozzle is located at the end of the units wand. Tips come in four different
degrees: 0º - Red, 15º - Yellow, 25º - Green, 40º - White |
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| Teflon Tape |
Teflon tape is used to seal pipe threads that are being joined together.
It can be used to seal water, air, and gas from leaking through threaded connections |
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| Thermal Relief Valve |
When a unit is run in bypass mode for long periods of time, the water
temperature in the pump heats up, which can ultimately cause damage. A thermal relief
valve judges the temperature in the pump, and dumps this hot water while bringing
in cold water, preventing damage to the pump. |
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| Unloader |
The unloader relieves water pressure in the pump whenever the spray
flow is obstructed. |
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| Wand |
Device that extends the water away from the gun |
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