OPERATING MANUAL

MODEL PJDX-C (REV B)

PULSE JET DE-ICER
WATER SERVICE LINE THAWER

SETUP

Initial Assembly pressure pump oil or equivalent non-foaming, non-

To facilitate in the shipment of your unit, some detergent, 40 weight #1 compressor oil. Do not
items require minor assembly. Refer to the Initial use automotive, transmission, or hydraulic oils, or
Assembly sheet included for instructions. brake fluid.

Lubrication Instructions
Prior to initial operation ensure that the oil level of Please read all instructions before operating your
the pump is to the halfway mark of the oil gauge unit.
window. Do not overfill. Use only Magikist high

OPERATION

Pulse & Flow Modes

Your Pulse Jet De-icer is equipped with a special
control that switches the unit between pulse mode
and flow mode. Pulse mode provides the
maximum pulsation action for moving the tubing in FLOW PULSE
and out of the service line. The flow mode provides MODE MODE
the maximum water flow and pressure to thaw the
frozen section of the service line.

Generally one first sets the unit for pulse mode to

move the tubing down the line. Once the frozen
section of line is reached one switches to flow Mode
mode to thaw the frozen section. After the frozen Adjustment
section is thawed one reverts back to the pulse
mode to remove the tubing from the line.
Knob

The diagram to the left shows the mode

adjustment knob located on the front top of the
pump that is used to set either pulse or flow
modes. To set the unit to pulse mode, turn the
mode adjustment knob fully clockwise until it
stops. Conversely, to set the unit to flow mode,
turn the mode adjustment knob fully
counterclockwise until it stops.

Operating Procedure
Before proceeding ensure that the oil level of the
pump is to the halfway mark of the oil gauge
window as described in Lubrication subsection
under Setup.
1) Fill the water reservoir with clean water until it 7) Start the probe tip and tubing into the probe
is at least three quarters full. If possible use head and couple the quick coupler plug on
warm water (up to a maximum of 70°F) as the probe tubing to the quick coupler socket
this speeds the thawing process. Do not use on the probe head.
water hotter than 70°F (21°C) as this will
result in damage to the tubing. 8) Set the mode adjustment knob on the pump
for pulse mode.
2) If you wish to preheat the water, plug the
immersion heater into a standard 115 volt 15 9) Turn the unit on by moving the ON/OFF
amp outlet. Ensure that the immersion switch to the ON position.
heater is and remains covered by water in
the water reservoir. Failure to do so may 10) Feed the tubing down the service line by
result in severe damage to the immersion applying a gentle even pressure until the
heater. While heating the water, observe the frozen section of the line has been reached.
temperature indicator located on the side of Frozen sections of a line will often have the
the reservoir to ensure that the water feel of a gradual increase in resistance, not a
temperature does not exceed 95°F (35°C). sudden stop. If an obstruction is reached do
The immersion heater supplied with your unit not force the tubing. Instead pull the tubing
will provide approximately 5°F rise every 5 back and try to move it forward again. One
minutes to a full tank of water. Once the water can tell if the obstruction reached is the curb
has reached the desired temperature unplug stop by estimating the distance from the
the immersion heater. The electrical current water meter to the curb stop and comparing
draw of the immersion heater will not allow it this with how much tubing has been inserted
to remain plugged in with the electric motor into the line.
operating.
Note: Always ensure that there is sufficient
3) Ensure that the ON/OFF switch located on water in the water reservoir for the pump to
the front of the unit is in the OFF position. operate properly, especially as you are
Plug the power cord for the unit (located next thawing and water from the reservoir is being
to the ON/OFF switch) into a standard 115 pumped into the service line. If necessary,
volt 15 amp outlet. add water to the water reservoir.

4) Test if the unit is primed properly by moving 11) Once the frozen section is reached, set the
the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. If no mode adjustment knob on the pump for flow
water comes out of the probe tip after mode. Maintain a moderate pressure on the
approximately 15 to 30 seconds you will need tubing to ensure that the probe tip remains at
to prime the pump before continuing. Refer to the frozen section while it is being thawed. If,
the subsection Purging Air before continuing. however, the frozen section of the line cannot
Turn the unit OFF once it is primed properly. be reached even after extending the 100 feet
of tubing to its full length, then refer to the
5) Unwind all tubing off of the reel. To improve subsection Servicing Lines Longer Than 100
the pulsing action of the unit lay the tubing on Ft. Thawing times vary depending on the size
the floor such that it is as straight as possible of the frozen section, distance from the unit,
and not in little coils. etc.

6) Disconnect the service line at the street side 12) Once the line has been thawed, shut the ball
of the water meter and connect the probe valve on the probe head off to prevent over
head to the service line. Open the ball valve filling of the water reservoir.
on the probe head as this allows back flow
from the service line to drain back into the 13) Set the mode adjustment knob on the pump
water reservoir and be reused. for pulse mode.

14) Pull firmly back on the tubing, with the unit

Probe
still turned on, to remove it from the service
Head
line. As tubing is removed from the service
quick
coupler line do not rewind it on the reel yet (as this
plug reduces the pulsing action which in turn
increases the resistance in removing the
quick coupler tubing).
socket

15) Once all the tubing has been removed from

the service line, turn the unit off by moving
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
16) Shut off the service line at the curb stop. To install a reel, fasten the reel to the unit with
the 2 thumbscrews. Next couple together the
17) Open the ball valve on the probe head to quick coupler at the inlet of the reel.
bleed off the remaining water in the service
line into the water reservoir. Freezing Conditions
The unit must be protected from freezing
18) Uncouple the quick coupler on the probe conditions. If the unit is to be exposed to
head. Remove the probe tip and tubing from freezing conditions, the pump, water reservoir,
the probe head and rewind the tubing onto and all lines must be well drained. Most water
the reel. Disconnect the probe head from the can be removed from the pump by operating
service line and reconnect the service line to the unit briefly with the reservoir empty.
the water meter.
For full protection one can run a non-toxic
19) Open the curb stop. plumbing or RV anti-freeze through the unit.
This can be done by disconnecting the suction
20) Drain the water from the water reservoir by coupling which connects the suction line to
removing the cap on the bottom back of the the reservoir. The end of the suction line can
reservoir. Refer to the section Freezing then be placed in a container of non toxic
Conditions for more information on protecting anti-freeze and the unit operated until ant-
the unit from freezing conditions. freeze comes out of the probe tip.

Purging Air Pump Pressure

To purge air from the pump, open the needle Your unit is preset to operate at 300 PSI.
valve labeled "OPEN TO PRIME" located on Never exceed this pressure. If pressure
the left front of the pump. Open the needle adjustment is necessary, this can be done by
valve until water flows out and all air is purged turning the pressure regulating valve on the
from the pump. Close the needle valve tightly pump clockwise to increase pressure and
afterwards. counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

If difficulty is encountered in priming refer to

the Troubleshooting section.

Servicing Lines Longer Than 100 Ft

The pulse jet de-icer is normally supplied with
100 feet of tubing. An optional reel with 200
feet of tubing is also available. If after
extending the 100 feet of tubing to its full
length the frozen section of the service line
cannot be reached, remove the tubing and
replace the 100 foot reel with the 200 foot
reel. Note, however, that one should always
try the 100 foot reel first as this reel will give
you the greater pulsing action.

Reels may be easily interchanged. To remove

a reel, first uncouple the quick coupler at the
inlet of the reel. If not already done, uncouple
the quick coupler at the probe head and
remove the probe tip and tubing from the
probe head. Finally remove the unit 2
thumbscrews holding the reel to the unit.
 MAINTENANCE

Pump Lubrication might restrict flow. Never operate the unit without
Always ensure that the oil level of the pump is to the strainer. Foreign material entering the pump
the halfway mark of the oil gauge window. Do not can easily create problems or contribute to
overfill. Use only Magikist high pressure pump oil premature wear.
or equivalent non-foaming, non-detergent, 40
weight #1 compressor oil. Do not use automotive, Probe Tip Replacement
transmission, or hydraulic oils, or brake fluid. If the probe tip needs to be replaced, cut off the
end of the tubing to remove the old probe tip. Heat
Change crankcase oil after first 50 hours of the end of the tubing just enough to allow the new
operation, after which change oil at regular probe tip to be inserted. Do not overheat the end
intervals of 500 hours or less depending on of the tubing as it will get too soft.
operating conditions. Oil can be conveniently
drained via the drain cock and tube located near Pump Packings
the rear side of the pump crankcase. The X series pumps are packed with a series of
durable packings and adapters. As packings wear,
Each plunger has an oiler that is accessible some additional adjustment of the gland nut may
through the plunger cover. Oil each oiler every 100 be necessary. Tighten the gland nut firmly but not
hours of use or once a week, whichever comes excessively. If excessive pressure drop is
first. experienced and other sources of potential
pressure drop have been ruled out, the packings
Water Suction Strainer may require replacement. When replacing the
Ensure that the strainer at the end of the water packings, note the correct order of replacement,
suction hose in the water reservoir has no breaks as shown in the exploded view diagram.
in the screen and that it is free of particles which

SAFETY

Your unit was designed and constructed with safety used. To aid in moving the unit up stairs, the water
foremost. When using the unit it is best to observe the reservoir should be empty.
following precautions:
• Always keep clear of moving couplings and shafts.
• Take extra care when moving the unit up and down
stairs. It is recommended that a second person grasp • Always take extra precautions when handling
the grip/cord wrap on the front bottom of the unit to electrical equipment around wet areas.
assist in moving. Proper non-slip footwear should be

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Part# Description
PJD125 reel complete with 100 ft 1/4" tubing
PJD130 reel complete with 200 ft 1/4" tubing
PJD135 reel complete with 100 ft 5/16" tubing
PJD140 reel complete with 200 ft 5/16" tubing
 TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Probable Cause Correction

• Motor does not start • Motor not connected to power • Connect the motor to the power
supply. supply.

• A fuse has blown or breaker has • Change the fuse or reset the breaker.
tripped.
• Allow the motor to cool. Check that
• Thermal overload tripped. the operating pressure is not too high
and that the power supplied to the
motor matches that required. Press
the reset button on the motor.

• Allow the pump to thaw.

• Pump is frozen.

• Motor stops • A fuse has blown or breaker has • Change the fuse or reset the breaker.
tripped. Check that the power supplied to the
motor matches that required.

• Allow the motor to cool. Check that

• Thermal overload tripped. the operating pressure is not too high
and that the power supplied to the
motor matches that required. Press
the reset button on the motor.

• Reduced pulse. • Air in pump. • See Purging Air subsection under

OPERATION.

• Tubing wound in small coils or wound • Lay tubing on floor such that it is as
on reel. straight as possible.

• Probe tip partially or complete • Remove and clean, or replace probe

blocked. tip.

• Tubing kinked. • Replace tubing.

• Foreign material in pump. • Service pump and check strainers.

• Irregular working pressure. • Air in pump. • See Purging Air subsection under
OPERATION.

• Water level in water reservoir too • Add water to water reservoir.

low.

• Suction air leak. • Check water suction hose, clamps,

and fittings for air leaks.

• Probe tip partially or complete • Remove and clean, or replace probe

blocked. tip.

• Foreign material in pump. • Service pump and check strainers.

Symptom Probable Cause Correction

• Working pressure too low. • Air in pump. • See Purging Air subsection under
OPERATION.

• Suction air leak. • Check water suction hose, clamps,

and fittings for air leaks.

• Pressure regulator out of adjustment. • Adjust pressure regulator to increase

pressure.
• Pump packing worn.
• Replace packings in pump.

• No Working pressure. • Air in pump. • See Purging Air subsection under

OPERATION.

• No water in water reservoir. • Fill water reservoir with sufficient

water to cover suction strainer.

• Suction air leak. • Check water suction hose, clamps,

and fittings for air leaks.

• Water suction hose strainer plugged. • Check strainer and clean or replace if
necessary.

• Water suction hose foot valve stuck • Check that ball in the water suction
closed. hose foot valve moves freely.

• Tubing frozen. • Allow tubing to thaw.

WARRANTY

Magikist units are warranted by the manufacturer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one
year from date of manufacturer's shipment, provided the equipment is installed and operated in accordance with
factory recommendations and instructions. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing products which
manufacturer's investigation shows were defective at the time of shipment by the manufacturer. This warranty
does not cover normal wear, nor does it cover damage caused by neglect, misuse, accident, faulty installation
or tampering in a manner to impair its normal operation. All products subject to this warranty shall be returned
freight prepaid to Magikist Ltd., Winnipeg, Canada for examination, repair, or replacement.

The express warranty set forth herein is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including without
limitation any warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and all such warranties are hereby
disclaimed and excluded by the manufacturer. Repair or replacement of defective products as provided is the
sole and exclusive remedy provided hereunder and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any further loss,
damages or expenses, including incidental and consequential damages, directly or indirectly arising from the
sale or use of this product.

This warranty is subject to the installation and operating conditions as described in this manual. This warranty
does not apply to optional equipment which may have been supplied with your pump. Refer to the warranty
supplied with the optional equipment for information on that equipment's warranty.

Parts originally manufactured by Magikist Ltd. must be used or this limited warranty will be voided. Magikist Ltd.
will be absolved of any liability if parts other than Magikist Ltd. manufactured parts are used.

There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the face thereof.
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MODEL PJDX-C, PJDX2-C (REV B.1)

ORDERING INFORMATION
Find the item number from the exploded view diagram. Use the item
number to reference the correct part number in the following parts list.

Item# Part# Description Qty Item# Part# Description Qty

1 MTEL0051AW115 motor 1/2HP, wired (note 3) 1 60 PJD60 filler cap 1
2 X8P pump w/mode adjustment 1 62 WHL1016B wheel 2
3 BLVA36 belt, with X8 pump 1 64 PJD64 motor mount/baseplate 1
BLVA39 belt, with X20 pump 1 65 PJD65 wheel retainer cap 2
6 PLV28A10-1 motor pulley 1-3/4" with X8 pump 1 66 SF60UA6-4 swivel 90° 3/8m x 1/4f 4
PLV3210-1 motor pulley 2" with X20 pump 1 67 PJD67 handle with bolt/nut 1
8 PJD8 mode adjustment knob 1 68 PJD68A reel assembly 1/4" tube (no tubing) 1
9 PJD9 belt guard 1 PJD68B reel assembly 5/16" tube (no tubing) 1
11 HOCB06 return hose, 3/8" x 10' long 1 69 ELCMSHE1500 immersion heater unwired 1
15 PJD15 suction hose, 30" 1 ELCMSHE1500W immersion heater wired 1
16 BFD115-D street elbow, 1/2" 1 71 ELCSW10SS switch 1
18 MSFSNR-G07 gear clamp, size 7 2 75 PJD75 handle swivel (brass) 1
19 MSFSNR-G10 gear clamp, size 10 2 77 BV0375 ball valve 3/8" 1
22 81106 suction coupling 1 79 PJD79A tubing 1/4" OD per ft (note 1) 100
24 RV-1/2 strainer 1 PJD79B tubing 5/16" OD per ft (note 1) 100
26 BFD139-10D elbow 1/2"m x 5/8" hose barb 1 80 BFD69-4C comp fitting 90° 3/8"m (1/4" tubing) 1
27 BFD101-D tee 1/2" 1 BFD69-5C comp fitting 90° 3/8"m (5/16" tubing) 1
28 PJD28 recirculating hose, 1/4" 1 82 BFD110-CB reducing bushing, 3/8" x 1/4" 1
33 QC3EM3 quick coupler socket, 3/8" male 1 83 PJD83A comp fitting 1/4'm (1/4" tubing) 1
34 QCE3F3 quick coupler plug, 3/8" female 1 PJD83B comp fitting 1/4'm (5/16" tubing) 1
36 QC2EF2 quick coupler socket, 1/4" female 1 88 BFD101-C tee, 3/8" 1
37 QCE2M2 quick coupler plug, 1/4" male 1 93 PJD93 recessed bumper 2
39 8139 drain cap 1 95 HPS38 swivel 1
40 BFD122-DC 1/2" x 3/8" nipple 1 98 PJD98 temperature strip 1
44 PJD44 reel washers 2 106 PJD106 1/4" x 3/4" machine screw 1
45 PJD45A probe tip (for 1/4" tubing) 1 107 PJD107 1/4" x 1/2" machine screw 7
PJD45B probe tip (for 5/16" tubing) 1 108 PJD108 1/4" x 3/4" capscrew w/ nuts 3
46 PJD46 reel pipe 1 109 PJD109 1/4" x 3/4" wing bolts 2
48 BFD125-6C 3/8"m x 3/8" hose barb 1 110 PJD92 hose hanger ss 1
51 PJD51 discharge hose 1 - PJD125 reel complete w/100ft 1/4" tubing 1
52 PJD52 motor cover w/ handle 1 - PJD130 reel complete w/200ft 1/4" tubing 1
53 BFD122-C 3/8" nipple 1 - PJD135 reel complete w/100ft 5/16" tubing 1
54 PJD54 ss tank + neck 1 - PJD140 reel complete w/200ft 5/16" tubing 1
58 BFD139-6C 3/8" male x 3/8" barb 90° 1 - BFD960-4P10 comp sleeve (1/4"tube) 10-pack 1
- BFD960-5P10 comp sleeve (5/16" tube) 10-pack 1

NOTES
1. PJD79A and PJD79B tubing are available in lengths of 100, 200, 2. PJD78C - Probe feeder assembly includes parts 33, 40, 48, 53,
300, 400 and 500 feet. 77, and 88.

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MODEL PJDX-C (REV B)

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82
79 34
33

88

53 40
67
77 45
75 48
18
58
11 18
80 19
60

68 54
44

15
46

95
108
37 8 16
109 36 39
110 98
24
82 108
22
51 2

66
19

26

27

66 66
62

28

28
52
4
69

107

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108

1 106

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71

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93

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