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  • Page 1: Pressure Washer

    HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHER HW3524HEGD User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 6    Safety Rules 7    Safety Warnings Features 13    HS Features Installation & Preparation 15  Attire 15  Set-Up 16  Engine/Burner Fuel Tank 17  Dual Lance Assembly With Adjustable  Pressure 17  Nozzle Review 18  Nozzle Connection 18  Water Supply 19  Unloader 20  Pre-Start Inspection Procedures Operation 21  Flushing The System 21  Start-Up/Cold Water Operation 23  Hot Water Operation 23  Shutdown 24 ...
  • Page 3 Record Identification Numbers manual prior to the initial use of your Pressure Washer Compressor If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line (1- 866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the  product model and identification numbers. Using the Operator’s manual You will need to locate the model and serial number for the pump and  The operating manual is an important part of your pressure washer. It  record the information in the places provided below.  should be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make  sure adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed. Date of Purchase: Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury  Dealer Name: or damage to your pump. By knowing how best to operate this machine  Dealer Phone: you will be better positioned to show others who may also operate the  unit. You can refer back to the manual at any time to help troubleshoot any  specific operating functions, so store it with the machine at all times. Product Identification Numbers...
  • Page 4: Safety

    • Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death. • Engine Fuel Tank: If using a Gasoline Engine, refuel with gasoline only.  Do not use diesel or fuel oil. Hazard Symbols and Meanings • Diesel Fuel Tank: If using a Diesel Engine, refuel with diesel only. Do  not use gasoline. • Burner Fuel Tank (Black): When refueling the Burner Fuel Tank, use  No. 1 or No. 2 fuel oil/diesel or kerosene. Do not use gasoline. • Do not operate the unit if gasoline or diesel fuel is spilled. Wipe the  pressure washer clean and move it away from the spill. Avoid creating  explosion fire hot surface moving parts any ignition until the gasoline or diesel fuel has evaporated. • When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen gases in  the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open sparks and flames  away from the battery at all times, especially when charging the  battery. • Be certain to disconnect the battery ground terminal before servicing.  electric flying objects toxic fumes injection When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start with the  shock negative terminal, and when connecting them, start with the positive  cable. • When charging the battery, remove the battery vent plugs. • Use only a voltmeter or hydrometer to check a battery charge. • DO NOT jump start the battery unless both batteries are of equal  voltage and amperage.
  • Page 5 SAFETY SAFETY WARNING WARNING Serious injury or death may occur from a ground fire  caused by a muffler spark. Serious injury or death could occur from high pressure  spray penetrating the skin. Serious injury or death may occur if system safety’s are  not properly maintained. • Keep clear of nozzle and spray! Never put your hand, fingers or body  directly over the spray nozzle. • A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine when  • Do not direct discharge stream at persons or self. using on land covered with any flammable agricultural crop (hay and  • This product is to be used only by trained operators. grain), and if they are used in or near brush or forested areas. The  • Always keep operating area clear of all persons. arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.  • DO NOT allow children to operate this unit! In the state of California, the above is required by law. (Section 4442  • SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if the spray appears to have  and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code.) Other states may  penetrated the skin! DO NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT!! have similar laws. Federal laws apply on Federal lands. • High pressure hoses and fuel lines should be inspected daily for signs  • This pressure washer has a Safety Relief Valve which should never  of wear. If evidence of failure exists, promptly replace all suspect  be altered, modified, removed or made inoperative. If the device fails,  hoses and fuel lines to prevent the possibility of injury from the high  replace immediately with genuine manufacturer replacement part. pressure spray. If a hose or fitting is leaking, NEVER PLACE YOUR  HAND DIRECTLY ON THE LEAK. WARNING • NEVER operate the gun with the trigger wired in the open position.  Serious injury or death may occur from inhaling engine/ To prevent accidental discharge, the trigger gun should be securely  burner exhaust or dangerous vapors. The engine  locked when not in use. exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to ...
  • Page 6 Serious injury or death may occur from detergents con- engine, muffler or heat exchanger. These areas can  tacting the skin. remain hot for some time after the pressure washer is  shutdown. Serious injury can occur from loose debris being pro- pelled at a high speed from the spray gun. • Never allow any part of your body to contact the gasoline engine,  muffler or  heat exchanger. Injury may occur if the operator loses his balance  caused by the thrust of water traveling through the  spray nozzle. WARNING Serious injury may occur from a pressure washer  Injury may occur from the pressure washer. malfunction or exploding accessories if incorrect • SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if you are using cleaning  system components, attachments or accessories are  agents and the spray appears to have penetrated the skin! DO NOT  used.  TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT! Be prepared to tell a physician exactly  what kind of detergents you were using by reading the Material Safety  Serious injury or death may occur if attempting to start  Data Sheet (MSDS) provided with your detergent. the pressure washer when the pumping system is  • Never use any solvents or highly corrosive detergents or acid type  frozen. cleaners with this pressure washer. • Never make adjustments to the factory set pressures. • Protective equipment such as rubber suits, gloves and respirators are  • Never exceed manufacturers maximum allowable pressure rating of  advisable, especially when using cleaning detergents. attachments. • Keep all detergents out of the reach of children! • Do not allow any hoses to make contact with heat exchanger to  • ALWAYS wear protective goggles when operating the unit to shield  prevent the possibility of bursting. Avoid dragging the hoses over  the eyes from flying debris and detergents. abrasive surfaces such as cement. • DO NOT direct spray toward fragile materials such as glass for shat- • Use only manufacturer recommended repair parts for your pressure ...
  • Page 7: Hs Features

    SAFETY HS FEATURES HS FEATURES HS Features • Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. • NEVER run the engine with the governor disconnected or operate at  excessive speeds. • Place unit in a clean, dry, flat area for servicing. Before servicing the  unit: turn the unit off, relieve the water pressure from the trigger gun,  and allow the unit to cool down. Service in clean, dry, flat area. If ap- plicable, block wheels to prevent unit from moving. • Do not move the unit by pulling on the hose. HS-SERIES Operator's Manual...
  • Page 8: Installation & Preparation

    HS FEATURES INSTALLATION & PREPARATION HS Features Installation & Preparation ATTIRE 1.   High Pressure Nozzle 2.   Adjustable Pressure Dual Lance Proper attire is essential to your safety. It is advised to utilize whatever  3.   Insulated Lance means necessary to protect eyes, ears, and skin. Additional safety  4.   Trigger Gun attire (such as respiratory mask) may be required when using detergent  5.   Trigger Safety Lock cleaning agents with this washer. 6.   High Pressure Hose 7.   Decal- Warning/Caution/Operation SET-UP 8.   Decal- Nozzles 1. This unit should only be placed on a level surface to ensure proper  9.   Decal- Control Panel lubrication for the water pump while operating. NEVER spray water  10. Water Outlet directly on the unit. 11. Decal - Do Not Operate without Beltguard 2. Do not use unit in an area: 12. Stack Adapter Kit- AW-9400-0000 a. with insufficient ventilation.       Stack Adapter- 50-0177 b. where there is evidence of oil or fuel leaks.       Insulation Gasket- 850-0324 c. where flammable gas vapors may be present. 13. Engine This unit has multiple ignition sources that could cause an explosion or  14. Engine Oil Drain fire.
  • Page 9: Engine/Burner Fuel Tank

    2. The 15° nozzle (YELLOW): This is a chiseling nozzle. The spray should 5. Refer to the Engine Manual supplied with this unit for proper engine  stream. It is not recommended for use on painted or wood surfaces,  be directed at a 45° angle to the surface and used like a scraper to remove adjustment procedures. or items attached with adhesive backings. Uses: Removing weeds  paint, grease and dirt. Uses: Surface preparation (removing mildew stains 6. Review the Engine Manual accompanying this pressure washer for ...
  • Page 10: Nozzle Connection

    To determine spray fan, refer to the actual number stamped on the nozzle. The b. Connect the other end of the hose to your pressurized water supply. be directed at a 45° angle to the surface and used like a scraper to remove stream of water. Be cautious when using the straight narrow stream. It is first two digits indicate the spray fan in degrees, i.e.;...
  • Page 11: Pre-Start Inspection Procedures

    INSTALLATION & PREPARATION OPERATION Operating Instructions PRE-START INSPECTION PROCEDURES Before starting the unit, perform the following procedures: FLUSHING THE SYSTEM 1. Check the oil level in the pump and engine. This unit has a steel coil which, after setting, will cause the water remain- 2. Inspect the water inlet strainer. Clean or replace if necessary. See  ing in the coil from the previous usage to turn brown or black. This water  “Water Supply”, #2, pg 18. must be flushed from the system before start-up. This procedure should  3. Check all hose connections to ensure they are securely tightened. See  be performed WITHOUT the high pressure hose, gun and lance assem- “Water Supply”, #3, pg. 18. bly installed. 4. Inspect for system water leaks, oil leaks and fuel leaks. If a fuel leak is  found, DO NOT START UNIT! See “Risk of Explosion or Fire”, pg. 7.  1. Turn on the water supply. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced and that the mechanical  2. Start engine on unit. Low pressure water will begin flowing from the  problems are corrected prior to operation of the unit. If you require  water outlet. This allows the unit to flush any particles from the system.  service, contact Customer Service. The unit is flushed when the water is clear. 5. Inspect high pressure hoses for kinking, cuts and leaks. If a cut or leak  3. Once the system is flushed, turn off engine and connect the high pres- is found, DO NOT USE HOSE! Replace hose before starting unit. See  sure hose to the water outlet of the unit. “Risk of Injection” pg. 8. Be sure that all damaged parts are replaced  4. Connect the trigger gun and dual lance assembly to the high pressure  and that the mechanical problems are corrected prior to operation of  hose.
  • Page 12: Hot Water Operation

    This unit has a steel coil which, after setting, will cause the water remaining in RISK OF UNIT DAMAGE. 4. Perform the following engine start-up procedures. the coil from the previous usage to turn brown or black. This water must be THE WATER TEMPERATURE COULD BECOME VERY HOT DURING  BE CERTAIN THE HOSE, GUN a. Point the trigger gun in a safe direction, disengage the safety lock ...
  • Page 13: Options: High Pressure Detergent

    OPERATION MAINTENANCE Storage & Maintenance Instructions OPTIONS: HIGH PRESSURE DETERGENT NOTICE SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE ENGINE: The engine instructions that accompany your unit detail specific  This feature is designed for use with mild detergents only. Since the cleaning solution travels through the heat exchanger coil, DO NOT procedures for maintenance of the engine. Following the engine  manufacturer’s recommendations will extend engine work life. use corrosives as they will cause extensive damage as well as pose a considerable safety hazard. PUMP: Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation. After  initial change, every 3 months or 250 hour intervals are recommended.  If oil appears dirty or milky, changes may be required in greater  1. Refer to “Risk of Bodily Injury / Detergents” pg. 11-12. Be certain to  frequency. Use SAE20 or 30 non-detergent pump oil and fill only to  wear protective safety attire as stated on pg. 15. 2. Prepare detergent solution according to label directions. (Never pump  the center of the oil sight glass. DO NOT overfill. acids, alkalines, abrasive fluids or solvents through the unit. Due to  NOZZLE: Water flow through the spray nozzle will erode the orifice,  the unknown and often corrosive characteristics of many detergents  making it larger, resulting in a pressure loss. Nozzles should be  commonly used in the pressure washer cleaning industry, it is  replaced whenever pressure is less than 85% of the maximum. The  recommended to use only mild detergents with this unit.) frequency of replacement will depend upon such variables as mineral  3. Fully immerse the detergent strainer into the detergent solution. content in the water and number of hours the nozzle is used. 4. To apply solution; unlock the trigger gun and squeeze the trigger. In  a few moments a detergent/water mixture will exit the nozzle. Start ...
  • Page 14: Maintenance - Every 6 Months

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT: To maintain peak performance of your  TEST WATER & FUEL PRESSURE: These procedures should be  pressure washer, it may be necessary to adjust the belt tension on  performed by an authorized service technician. occasion. Follow the procedure outlined below. TEST WATER TEMPERATURE: This procedure should be performed by  1. Remove the belt guard and loosen the two nuts on each side of the  an authorized service technician. pump (Reference A). There are a total of 4 nuts. 2. Turn the cap screw (Reference B) clockwise until a 1/4 inch belt  MAINTENANCE - EVERY 6 MONTHS deflection is noticed between the pulleys. 3. Tighten the side nuts (Reference A). REPLACE FUEL FILTER – Follow the instructions specified on the fuel  4. Put a straight edge across both pulleys. Pulley alignment is critical for  filter for correct procedure. proper performance and service life. If necessary, loosen one set of  pulley screws and adjust in or out to properly align. Tighten the pulley  MAINTENANCE - EVERY 12 MONTHS screws and check the tension again. 5. Replace the beltguard and tighten the fasteners securely. DELIME COIL – A loss in pressure may signify that the coil needs to be  delimed. Do this procedure on a periodic basis. BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT: The air shutter has been factory preset  1. Mix non-caustic deliming powder/solution in float tank (optional)  for proper operation between sea level and 2000 feet elevation at  according to package directions. standard conditions (60°F ambient water and air temperatures).  2. Remove the nozzle from the wand. Place a nylon stocking over the  In colder temperatures or higher altitudes, it may be necessary to ...
  • Page 15: Seasonal Maintenance

    Inspect belts tem. Replace high pressure  ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION: nozzle*** 1. Pour a mixture of antifreeze and water into the float tank. Inspect fuel pump filter* 2. Place the detergent strainer into 100% antifreeze solution Replace fuel nozzle* 3. Turn the switch to the “Pump” position. Allow antifreeze to siphon  throughout the system until antifreeze solution exits the outlet. (To en- Check burner air  adjustment sure the coil is winterized, antifreeze solution must exit the outlet. Add  more antifreeze solution mixture to the float tank if necessary.) Check burner electrodes* 4. Store antifreeze solution for future use or dispose of according to state  Test water pressure* EPA laws. Test fuel pressure* Test water temperature* NOTICE Descale coil**** Proper winterizing is based on the recommended manufacturer’s  instructions listed on the “Protection Chart” shown on the back label of  *       Must be performed by an authorized service technician. most antifreeze containers. **     The pump oil must be changed after the first 50 hours of operation  and every 250 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first. ***       High pressure nozzle should be replaced whenever pressure is less  WARNING than 85%. DO NOT STORE/OPERATE UNIT IN A FREEZING ENVIRONMENT! ****   Scale build-up will vary with mineral content in the water and  amount of usage. Descaling can range from weekly to yearly  maintenance. ***** The engine oil must be changed after the first 8 hours of operation  and every 50 hours or 3 months, whichever comes first.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Detergent valve is open, but Close valve, or completely  Pump packings worn. Replace packings. detergent hose is not  submerge clear vinyl hose into  completely submerged  detergent solution. Unloader/Bypass valve not  Repair or replace. in solution. (This causes  operating correctly. safety devices to shut down  Water is leaking at  Unloader malfunction. Detect and correct unloader  burner.) safety relief valve. problem. Pressure switch override. Pressure should be over 375  Pressure switch  Detect and correct pressure  malfunction. switch problem. No voltage. Consult Service Department. Safety Relief Valve is  Replace safety relief valve.  Fuel pump sucking air. Tighten all fuel intake  defective. NEVER run unit without safety  connections. Eliminate leaks in  relief valve. Doing so can cause  intake line. an explosion! Poor or improper fuel  Check fuel to ensure it is  Oil appears milky or ...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Blower runs, but  Dirty or clogged fuel filter or  Drain or replace as necessary. Blower runs, burner  Improper burner air  Adjust burner will not ignite. fuel water separator. ignites but will not  adjustment setting. heat. Low fuel pump pressure. Check fuel pump pressure,  Scale build up in heat  Consult your Customer Service. adjust or replace as necessary. exchanger coil. Fuel pump inoperative. Check pressure, replace if  Burner discharges  Low on fuel. Refuel. If white smoke persists,  necessary. white smoke. consult Customer Service. Flexible coupler broken. Replace. Excessive air supply. Adjust Fuel solenoid valve failure. Replace. Burner discharges  Insufficient air supply.
  • Page 19 THE POWER YOU NEED. If you need assistance with the assembly or operation of your Pressure Washer please call 1-866-850-6662...

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