Pressure Adjustments - Simpson Super Brute 3500 Instruction Manual

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Water column (if equipped): Is a measurement using a water column manometer
to measure the NG or LP gas operating pressure in units of water column inches.
GET TO KNOW THE PRESSURE WASHER OPERATING FEATURES
IMPORTANT: Become familiar with these features before operating this
pressure washer.

PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS

The pressure setting is preset at the factory to achieve op ti mum pres sure and
cleaning. If you need to lower the pres sure, it can be accomplished by these
methods.
1.
Back away from the sur face to be cleaned. The further away you are, the less
the pressure will be on the surface to be cleaned.
2.
This pressure washer is equipped with an additional feature that allows the
pressure setting to be adjusted.
a. To lower the pressure, turn the unloader control knob (located under the hot
water tank) counterclockwise to the desired pressure.
b. To return the pump pressure to the factory setting, turn the unloader control
knob (located under the hot water tank) clockwise until it stops.
NOTICE: DO NOT overtighten the pressure control knob, if overtightened the knob
COULD break and result in immediate loss of water pressure and costly repairs to
the unit.
HOW TO USE SPRAY WAND
The nozzles for the spray wand are stored in the nozzle holder on the panel assembly.
Colors on the panel identify nozzle location and spray pattern. Refer to the following
chart to choose the correct nozzle for the job to be performed.
CHANGING NOZZLES ON SPRAY WAND (FIG. 1)
DANGER: Risk of fluid injection. Do not direct discharge stream toward
persons, unprotected skin, eyes or any pets or animals. Serious injury
will occur.
WARNING: Flying objects could cause risk of serious injury. Do not
attempt to change nozzles while pressure washer is running. Turn engine off
before changing nozzles.
1.
Pull quick-connect coupler (AA) back and insert nozzle (M).
2.
Release quick-connect coupler and twist nozzle to make
sure it is secure in coupler.
WARNING: Flying object could cause risk of serious
injury. Ensure nozzle is completely inserted in quick-
connect socket and quick-connect collar is fully engaged
(forward) before squeezing gun trigger.
NOZZLE COLOR SPRAY PATTERN USES
Red
powerful
pinpoint for
spot cleaning of
hard, unpainted
surfaces or for
high reach areas
M
SURFACES*
unpainted metal or concrete;
DO NOT use on wood
1
AA

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