Operation Instructions - Hotsy 1830SS Operator's Manual

Operations

Operation Instructions

Before Starting
1. Read all manuals provided with this pressure
washer. Become familiar with location and function
of all operating and safety controls.
2. Check pump oil level.
WARNING: Check hoses, fittings, wand, trigger gun
and fuel connections daily for signs of wear, cracks
and looseness, and replace as required.
AVERTISSEMENT: Vérifier les boyaux, les
raccords, le pistolet à gâchette et les connexions
de carburant pour la présence de traces d'usure,
de fissures et de desserrement; remplacer au
besoin.
3. Connect water supply hose to the garden hose
connector located on the float tank. The water
faucet and supply hose must be capable of
providing a minimum of 8.0 gallons per minute
(GPM).
4. Fill oil burner fuel tank. Use kerosene, #1 grade
home heating oil, #1 or #2 diesel fuel. DO NOT
USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL DRAININGS,
OR WASTE OIL.
5. If detergents are to be used, only use detergents
intended for pressure washers. Follow instructions
on the detergent container.
IMPORTANT: Before installing nozzle on initial
start-up, turn on the water supply and pump switch
and allow water to run from the end of the wand
until clear to prevent the nozzle from clogging.
IMPORTANT: If the pressure washer has not been
used for an extended period of time, remove the
nozzle from the end of the wand and turn on water
supply and pump switch. Allow water to run from
the end of the wand until clear.
6. Install the proper pressure nozzle on end of wand
for your cleaning needs.
Manual Trigger Lock
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Pressure Nozzle
MANUAL, OPERATOR, HOTSY, STAT ELECTRIC, OIL
IMPORTANT: The trigger gun provided with this
pressure washer is equipped with a manual trigger
lock to prevent accidental operation of the trigger
gun. The trigger lock should be used whenever the
trigger gun is not in use.
To Start
DANGER: DO NOT point wand or trigger gun at
yourself or at any person or animal. Bodily injury
may result from water under high pressure.
DANGER: NE PAS pointer la lance ou le pistolet
pulvérisateur dans votre direction ou la direction
d'une autre personne ou d'un animal. L'eau sous
haute pression peut causer des lésions corporelles.
WARNING: Wear eye, ear, hand, foot and skin protec-
tion at all times while operating pressure washer.
AVERTISSEMENT: Porter une protection des yeux,
des mains, des pieds et de la peau en tout temps en
utilisant la laveuse à pression.
IMPORTANT: The water must be turned on before
starting. Running the pump dry will cause damage
and void warranty.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow the machine to run with
trigger of the trigger gun released for more than
5 minutes at any one time or damage to pump may
occur.
1. Turn ON water supply.
2. Hold wand firmly, release trigger of trigger gun and
press pump start switch. Squeeze trigger of trigger
gun and allow air to purge from system.
3. If HOT water is desired, adjust the thermostat to the
proper temperature and turn burner switch ON. The
burner will light immediately with a small puff of
smoke. You may need to initially adjust your burner
for peak performance. See Oil Burner section under
Installation. If smoke continues, refer to the Oil
Burner Manual (P/N 783879) provided with this
pressure washer. When the trigger of the trigger gun
is released or when the thermostat temperature
setting is reached, the burner will automatically turn
off.
To Stop
1. If detergents were used, draw clear water through
the detergent inlet line to purge detergent. Failure to
do so may clog detergent metering valve.
2. If burner was used, turn OFF burner switch and
allow pump to run cold water through coil for several
minutes.
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