Kärcher HDS 550 C Eco Original Instructions Manual page 259

Shutdown
For longer work breaks or if a frost free stor-
age is not possible:
 Drain water.
 Flush device with anti-freeze agent.
 Empty detergent tank.
Dump water
 Screw off water supply hose and high
pressure hose.
 Screw off supply hose at boiler bottom
and drain heating spiral empty.
 Operate device for max. 1 minute until
the pump and conduits are empty.
Device with hose drum:
 Screw off both conduits at boiler bot-
tom.
 Therefore screw off nozzle of jet tube
and activate hand spray gun.
 Drain heating spiral and hose drum
empty.
Flush device with anti-freeze agent
Note: Observe handling instructions of the
anti-freeze agent manufacturer.
 Fill anti-freeze agent of the trade into
swimmer container.
 Switch on appliance (without heater) till
the appliance has been completely
rinsed.
A certain corrosion protection is achieved
with this as well.
Storage
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
Transport
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-
pliance and electrical shock.
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
 Set the appliance switch to "0".
 Shut off water supply.
 Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
with device switch.
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Secure hand spray gun, Figure 5 (A).
 Allow device to cool down.
Your Kärcher vender will inform you
about the performance of a periodic
safety inspection resp. signing of a
maintenance contract.
Maintenance intervals
Weekly
 Clean the sieve in the water connection.
 Check oil level.
Caution
In case of lacteous oil inform Kärcher cus-
tomer service immediately
Monthly
 Clean sieve in the water shortage safe
guard.
 Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.
After 500 operating hours, at least annually.
 Oil change.
At least every 5 years, recurring
 Perform the pressure test as per manu-
facturer's instructions.
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