Bucher Municipal
V Range
Routine Maintenance
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V50 • V65 • V80 Operator’s Guide
Filling
The water tank can be filled with a hose pipe via fillers located on either side of the body
or, alternatively, hydrant connection is provided adjacent to the nozzle trunking. This facility
is provided with a filter cartridge to prevent particles entering the tank. The filter is mounted
vertically allowing particles to be back washed and fall out once the hydrant hose is released.
Water system draining
An automated Pressadrain feature is fitted to this machine - see page 56.
Secondary Water Filter
1 Before dismantling the filter, activate the shut off valve actuator (A) located in the filter
housing. It has a bayonet type mechanism. Press in and turn anti-clockwise to activate the
shut off valve.
2 To access filter element, unscrew the securing ring (B) around the outside of the filter
housing (C) and remove. The filter element (D) can now be withdrawn.
3 Clean the element by flushing with clean water or an air line from the inside out. Visually
inspect the element for damage and replace if necessary.
4 When reassembling the filter, ensure that the filter element is correctly located in the filter
housing before tightening the securing ring.
5 Refit the shut off valve actuator. Pushing in and turn clockwise to open the valve ready for use.
The water system is protected by both a primary and secondary water filter.
Primary Filter
The primary filter is located within the water tank attached to the underside of the body.
Its purpose is to prevent foreign particles entering the water system which could cause
malfunction of the water system. Access to filter (A) is gained by first draining the tank using
the flushing valve located on the side of the body, raise the body and engage the safety
prop. Unscrew the cap (B) to reveal the filter attached.
The filter can be cleaned in situ or, preferably, removed from the cover and washed under
a tap from inside to out. The cover is sealed with a sealing washer (C) and it is wise when
refitting the cover to clean both cover and the washer thoroughly and then smear with
grease. The grease will help retain the sealing washer.
Periodically, whilst cleaning the filter, it is advisable to flush out the tank. This is done by
leaving off the cap, lowering the body and using a high pressure hose through the two port
holes in the rear panel adjacent to the rear door. When replacing the port hole caps, again
smear with grease and ensure the sealing washer is present. Refit the filter, cap, and close
flushing valve(s).
WATER SYSTEM
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