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USE AND CARE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can
result in property damage, serious injury and/or death.
If your pressure washer is not working or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT
RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our Customer Service Department by calling
1-877-362-4271 or emailing cservice@fna-group.com
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and may
not represent your specific model.
Part No. 7111522 Rev. C JUN 2022
LOOK BEFORE YOU PUMP!
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- Page 1 USE AND CARE MANUAL LOOK BEFORE YOU PUMP! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in property damage, serious injury and/or death. If your pressure washer is not working or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guidelines - Definitions ............... 3 Important Safety Instructions: Gasoline or Diesel Driven ......3 Important Safety Instructions: Electric Driven ..........9 Important Safety Instructions ................. 9 Power Supply and Electrical Info ............11 Get to Know the Pressure Washer ............... 11 Get to Know the Pressure Washer Operating Features ....... -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. - Page 4 WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
- Page 5 DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex haust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se ri ous injury or death! En gine ventilated area. Avoid en closed areas exhaust contains carbon mon ox ide, such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
- Page 6 • Injuries can result if system pressure • To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut off is not reduced before attempting engine, turn off water sup ply and pull gun maintenance or disassembly. trigger until water stops flowing. DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT •...
- Page 7 • Reactive force of spray will cause • Do not over reach or stand on an unstable gun/wand to kickback, and could support. cause the op er a tor to slip or fall or • Do not use pressure washer while misdirect the spray.
- Page 8 WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • High-velocity fluid spray directed at • On pressure washers rated above pneumatic tire sidewalls (such as 1600 psi (11032 kPa) use the widest found on automobiles, trailers and fan spray (40º...
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Page 9: Important Safety Instructions: Electric Driven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: ELECTRIC DRIVEN (IF EQUIPPED) If you loan, rent, or sell this machine, be sure to include all instructional materials with the unit! WARNING: Please read this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. WARNING: This unit was designed for specific applications. It should not be modified and/or used for any application other than that which it was designed. - Page 10 20. Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use and prior to the detaching of the high pressure hose. 21. Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as da mage could result. Inspect the high-pressure hose regularly. Replace the hose immediately if it is damaged, worn or shows any signs of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage.
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Page 11: Power Supply And Electrical Info
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (IF EQUIPPED) This pressure washer is provided with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection. - Page 12 The safety pressure relief valve prevents over pressurization of the high pressure system. Do not modify the pressure relief valve in anyway. High Pressure Pump Oil: The preferred oil is SIMPSON Premium Pump ® Crankcase Oil. If this oil is not available, an SAE 15W-40 oil may be used. Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter, or...
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Page 13: Get To Know The Pressure Washer Operating Features
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. - Page 14 NOZZLE COLOR SPRAY PATTERN USES SURFACES* 15˚ intense cleaning grills, driveways, concrete of unpainted or brick walkways, Yellow hard surfaces unpainted brick or stucco 25˚ standard cleaning yard tools, sidewalks, lawn nozzle for most furniture, unpainted siding, Green applications stucco, gutters and eaves, concrete, brick surfaces 40˚...
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION STARTING WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual and the engine (if equipped) instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. -
Page 16: Before Each Start Up
Before Each Start Up (FIG. 3, 4) Gasoline or Diesel Driven: In a well-ventilated outdoor area, add fresh, high- quality, unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Diesel fuel, refer to the Engine Owner's Manual. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the engine. -
Page 17: Shutting Down
12. Make sure ALL controls are in the OFF position. 13. Start engine/motor. Gasoline or Diesel Driven: Refer to the engine instruction manual for correct procedure. IMPORTANT: Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure. WARNING: Gasoline or Diesel Driven only: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. -
Page 18: Maintenance
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result. 5. Turn water source off. 6. Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun. 7. -
Page 19: Storage
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ** DESCRIPTION OIL TYPE CAPACITY Gas Engine SAE 10W 30 motor oil ** .63 to 3 qt. Diesel Engine SAE 15W 40 OR ISO 100 ** 1.7- 4.9 qt. Pump, Cat SAE 15W 40 OR ISO 100 11 – 42 oz. Pump, Comet SAE 15W 40 OR ISO 100 11 –... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: Probable causes are listed with most likely cause first Repairs should be made by qualified technicians only. POWER SYSTEM: GASOLINE OR DIESEL DRIVEN Problem Probable Cause Remedy Engine will not start or Battery dead Where Charge or replace battery, crank over (see Engine applicable add electrolyte if battery is... - Page 21 POWER SYSTEM: ELECTRIC DRIVEN Problem Probable Cause Remedy Electric motor does not No electric power Check cord, plug, socket, start and breaker Thermal overload in the Reset manual overload motor/or starter has been by depressing the thermal tripped switch on the outside of the motor or starter after the motor has cooled. ...
- Page 22 PUMPING SYSTEM Problem Probable Cause Remedy Pump runs but has low Nozzle not installed Install proper sized nozzle spray pressure Dual wand valve is open Dual wand valve must be closed and high pressure nozzle installed Leaky discharge hose or Replace hose, quick coupler, quick coupler or O-ring in the quick coupler...
- Page 23 PUMPING SYSTEM Problem Probable Cause Remedy Downstream injector will Adjustable knob on injector Open by turning counter not siphon chemical is closed (Where applicable) clockwise Unit not in low pressure Open dual wand or install mode low pressure (BLACK) nozzle Detergent hose cut or kinked Inspect hose, replace as required Chemical Strainer plugged or...
- Page 24 HEATING BURNER SYSTEM – DIESEL FIRED Problem Probable Cause Remedy Burner will not fire, plus Fuel to air ratio out of Set air band and fuel diesel fumes are emitted adjustment pressure to specifictions from the exhaust port WARNING: Replace Fuel nozzle partially clogged Replace nozzle of proper insulation.
- Page 25 HEATING/BURNER SYSTEM – NATURAL GAS OR LIQUID PROPANE FIRED Problem Probable Cause Remedy Pilot will not light, burner Burner switch not on Turn switch on will not fire Trigger not pulled Pull trigger. Burner should fire only when trigger is pulled Gas valve turned off Turn gas valve on No voltage to valve Check for 24 VAC between...
- Page 26 HEATING/BURNER SYSTEM – NATURAL GAS OR LIQUID PROPANE FIRED Problem Probable Cause Remedy Discharge water Worn spray nozzle Replace spray nozzle with temperature not reaching proper size maximum operating Gas pressure too low Increase gas pressure or temperature install additional jets Draft under burner manifold Prevent down draft with installation of down draft...
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Page 27: Limited Warranty
Electric Pump/motor Assemblies 1 year Parts, 1 year labor Freezing, Water Quality, Chemical damage, over pressurization, Low water supply Delco Engines, Simpson Generators, 1 year Parts, 1 year labor Freezing, Fuel Quality, damage due to Burner Assembly Components over pressurization, incorrect voltage... - Page 28 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in property damage, serious injury and/or death. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. 7111522 Rev. C JUN 2022...