Kärcher HD 18/50-4 Cage Classic EU User Manual page 18

Attaching the Accessories
WARNING
Risk of injury due to unsuitable accesso-
ries. Only use accessories that are ap-
proved for the working pressure of the de-
vice (see "Technical Data").
Only install accessories while the device is
switched off.
Maximum tightening torque of the screwed
connections of the high-pressure hose; 20 Nm.
 Connect high pressure hose and spray
pipe to the hand spray gun.
 Mount the power nozzle on the spray
pipe. Tighten covering nut firmly.
 Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection point of the
machine.
Power supply
– For connection values refer to technical
specifications.
– The electrical connections must be
done by an electrician according to IEC
60364-1.
WARNING
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded.
In case of any uncertainty regarding the
present net impedance at your connection
point, please contact your local power sup-
ply company.
DANGER
– Check whether the voltage data on the
type plate corresponds with the voltage
of the power source.
– Unsuitable electrical extension cables
can be dangerous. Only use approved
and appropriately marked electrical ex-
tension cables with a sufficient line
cross section when outdoors:
1 - 10 m: 10 mm
10 - 30 m: 16mm
60 Hz model
With this appliance model, the matching
mains plug must be installed onto the
mains connecting line by an electrician.
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Water connection
WARNING
Observe regulations of water supplier.
According to applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water net
without a system separator. A suit-
able system separator by KÄRCHER or al-
ternatively a system separator according to
EN 12729 type BA must be used.
Water that was flowing through a system
separator is considered non-drinkable.
CAUTION
Always connect the system separator to the
water supply, never directly to the appliance!
For connection values refer to technical
specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum
length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 1") to
the water connection point of the appli-
ance (such as the tap).
The supply hose is not included.
 Open the water supply.
Quality requirements for water:
Parameter
pH value
electrical conductivity
Hydrocarbons
Chloride
Calcium
Total hardness
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Sulphate
Active chloride
free of bad odours
Cleaning the filter
 Shut off water supply.
 Unscrew the filter casing.
 Pull out and clean the filter.
 Vent appliance.
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EN
Value
6,5...9,5
max. 2000
µS/cm
< 0,01 mg/l
< 250 mg/l
< 200 mg/l
< 28 °dH
< 0,2 mg/l
< 0,05 mg/l
< 0,02 mg/l
< 240 mg/l
< 0,01 mg/l