Safety Devices; Pressure Controller; Low-Water Thermostat; Safety Thermostat - Kärcher VAPORAPID 1501 Manual

K 1501
This steam cleaner has been fitted with various
safety devices to provide multiple protection
measures. The most important safety components
are described below.

4.1 Pressure controller

The pressure controller maintains the boiler
pressure at as constant a level as is possible while
the cleaner is in use. The heater is switched off when
the operating pressure inside the boiler reaches its
maximum of 3.2 bar, and switched on again when
the pressure drops as a result of steam being drawn
off.

4.2 Low-water thermostat

As the water inside the boiler is consumed, the
temperature around the heater rises. The low-water
thermostat switches the heater off, and the red low-
water warning lamp lights up. The heater is
prevented from switching on again until the boiler
has cooled down, or it has been refilled with water.
5.1 Warranty
The applicable warranty conditions in different
countries are issued by the respective national
distributor of KÄRCHER products. During the
warranty period, any malfunctions of the unit caused
by a material or manufacturing defect will be
repaired free of charge.
In the event of a warranty claim, please take the
cleaner, with accessories and proof of purchase, to
your original dealer or to the nearest authorised
customer service centre.
We will not be held liable for damages occurring as
a consequence of improper handling of the cleaner,
or of failure to observe the Operating Instructions.
5.2 Recycling information
This appliance has been constructed in compliance
with the Directive on Recycling, No. 2243, issued by
the German Association of Engineers.
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4. Safety devices

5. General information

4.3 Safety thermostat

If the low-water thermostat fails and the cleaner
overheats, then the safety thermostat switches the
whole unit off. Contact your authorised KÄRCHER
Customer Service agent so that the safety
thermostat can be reset.
4.4 Safety cap
The safety cap seals off the boiler and keeps the
steam pressure inside. If the pressure controller
becomes defective, and the pressure inside the
boiler rises above 5.7 bar, an overpressure valve
opens inside the safety cap, and steam escapes
into the open. Contact your authorised KÄRCHER
Customer Service agent before using the cleaner
again.
EU Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the equipment described below conforms to the
relevant fundamental safety and health requirements of the appropriate
EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the
version marketed by us. This declaration will cease to be valid if any
modifications are made to the machine without our express approval.
Product:
Model:
Relevant EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive (98/37/EEC)
EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC)
amended by 93/68/EEC.
EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC)
amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC.
Harmonised standards applied:
DIN EN 60335–1
DIN EN 60335–2–3
DIN EN 61000–3–3:1995
DIN EN 55014-2:1997
National standards applied: TRD 801
Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series-
production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU
Directives and relevant standards.
The signatories are empowered to represent and act on behalf of the
company management.
Dr. B. Graf
Steam cleaner
1.058-xxx, 1.073-xxx, 1.995-xxx,
DIN EN 60335–2–79
DIN EN 61000–3–2:1995
DIN EN 55014–1:1993
S. Reiser
H. Jenner