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MAC PLANTMASTER ELECTRIC ELECTRICALLY HEATED STATIC PRESSURE WASHER USER INSTRUCTON MANUAL CAUTION: Read these instructions before using the machine. MAC International, Kellaw Road, Yarm Road Industrial Estate, Darlington, Co Durham, DL1 4YA. Page 1 of 19...
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CONTENTS Chapter 0 Introduction Chapter 1 Warnings and cautions Chapter 2 Technical description and data Chapter 3 Operating instructions Chapter 4 Fault diagnosis Chapter 5 User maintenance Chapter 6 Warranty Chapter 7 Health and safety information Chapter 8 Visual warning labels Chapter 9 Certificate of conformity Page 2 of 19...
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INTRODUCTION You have been supplied with a MAC Plantmaster Electric high-pressure washer, an industrial cleaning machine which will allow you to carry out your cleaning operations with versatility, reliability and safety. This instruction manual covers the 24KW electrically heated static hot water pressure washer manufactured by MAC International under the Plantmaster Electric name and logo.
3. Accident prevention The indications given in the instruction manual do not substitute the safety measures and technical data for the installation and the functioning directly applicable to the product, nor do they substitute safety regulations in-force in the country of installation. The person responsible for installation or maintenance is under obligation to notify any possible defects or deterioration that might compromise the original safety of the equipment.
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6. Connection to the electricity supply The machine is supplied in 415v format and requires a 63amp power source. NOTE The machine must be connected to the electrical supply only by a qualified electrician. Internal electrical protection The machine is furnished with a thermal overload protection unit for the main motor, which cuts off the electricity supply in the event that the current exceeds the designed amperage.
CHAPTER 1 - WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS MACHINE USE This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with lack of experience and knowledge or reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. This machine shall not be used by children. Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
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CAUTIONS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE The inlet water supply pressure must be a minimum of 2 bar using sufficiently rated water inlet hose. Insufficient pressure will cause damage to the pump by overheating and vibration. Damage to the pump and pipe work may result if the machine is used in temperatures below 0°C (32°F). Damage to the pump will occur if the pressure washer is operated without a water supply connected.
CHAPTER 2 – TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND DATA TECHNICAL DATA PLANTMASTER ELECTRIC 1 PLANTMASTER ELECTRIC 2 Water flow 13lt per minute 11ltr per minute Pressure 170Bar, 2500 psi 120 Bar, 1740 psi Motor specification 5.5hp, 7.5Kw 1450rpm 4hp, 5.5Kw 1450rpm Immersion element 2 x 12Kw 1 x 12 Kw, 1 x 6Kw Shutdown system...
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PLANTMASTER ELECTRIC The MAC Plantmaster Electric, electrically heated static, hot water, pressure washer is designed to deliver up to 13 litres of hot water per minute at a pressure of up to 170 bar through a hose, gun and lance assembly onto an object requiring cleaning.
CHAPTER 3 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Prior to operation of the MAC Plantmaster Electric it is essential that the machine is correctly assembled and prepared for use. The operator is to carry out the pre-start checks and tests as detailed in Chapter 5 and is to be familiar with the operating procedures detailed in this chapter before the machine is operated.
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7 - Connect the input cable to a power supply. This must be carried out only by a qualified electrician. NOTE Points 8 and 9 only apply if a chemical detergent is to be used. 8 - Place an approved detergent container adjacent to the machines detergent tube. 9 - Remove the detergent tube from the stowed position and place in the detergent container.
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CHEMICAL / SOAP VALVE CONTROL (Optional Extra) The machine can be fitted with high pressure inline chemical injection. We recommend a bulk chemical supply outside of the machine. Before starting the machine, check the soap tank level. If it is empty do not use as this could pull air into the pump and damage the pump seals.
CHAPTER 4 – FAULT DIAGNOSIS INTRODUCTION This chapter details the failure diagnosis procedures for the Plantmaster Electric to be carried out at user level. Before attempting to fault find on the equipment, it is essential to have a sound knowledge of the equipment and its various components.
CHAPTER 5 – USER MAINTENANCE The competent person in the company with delegated responsibility for the machine is responsible for ensuring that the operations detailed in this chapter are carried out properly. The operations are only to be carried out by personnel who are appropriately qualified, through either professional training or an equipment-specific formal training course.
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USER/OPERATOR MAINTENANCE The maintenance tasks are detailed in the following table; maintenance intervals A, B and C are to be carried out by appropriately trained personnel, as detailed above, as follows: A - Daily before use (only on days used). B - Daily in use (while the equipment is being operated).
CHAPTER 6 – WARRANTY 1. The warranty period shall be for one year from the date of purchase. The warranty is 12 months providing the machine is only used on an average of one working shift per day. If the machine is used in excess of this, the warranty period could be invalidated subject to the distributors agreement.
CHAPTER 7 – HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC RULES Never point the gun at anyone even if machine is switched off. Never work from a ladder. Never use the gun with the trigger tied open e.g. use of a cable tie. ...
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CHAPTER 9 – VISUAL WARNING LABELS CE DECLARATION LABEL Warning label 415V ELECTRICS CAUTION Warning label. DO NOT DIRECT THE JET OF WATER TOWARDS PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR THE MACHINE ITSELF. Page 18 of 19...
CHAPTER 9 – CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Company Name: MAC International Company Address: Kellaw Road, Yarm Road Industrial Estate, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 4YA, England As manufacturer the company declares that the following machinery conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of the Directives listed below: Designation: HIGH PRESSURE WASHER Model:...
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