Table Of Contents - North Star M157305AA Instructions For Setup

Electric hot water/steam pressure washer

Table of Contents

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2

ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......................................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 8

High Pressure Safety Device (Rupture Disc) ........................................................................................................................ 8

Temperature Control Switch ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Pump Thermal Relief Valve .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Spray Gun Safety Latch ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 9

SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 10

ASSEMBLY AND INITIAL SET-UP ............................................................................................................................ 11

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 3. Verify Electrical Connection .................................................................................................................................... 11

Grounding ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection ......................................................................................................................... 11

Step 4. Moving and Handling ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Moving your pressure washer around ................................................................................................................................. 12

To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to manually lift the pressure washer. Use a shallow ramp to raise or lower pressure

washer to a different elevation ............................................................................................................................................ 12

BEFORE EACH USE .................................................................................................................................................. 13

Step 1: Inspect Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Electrical ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Pump Oil ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Spray System ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Burner Fuel System (if heated water to be used) ................................................................................................................ 13

Periodic Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Step 2. Check and Fill Burner Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................ 13

Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to be used) ......................................................................................................... 14

Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 14

For All Indoor and Outdoor Uses ........................................................................................................................................ 14

For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use ....................................................................................................................................... 15

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

Step 1. Connect Hoses, Water Supply, and Spray Nozzle ................................................................................................. 15

Hose and Water Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Connect Water Supply to Pump .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Connect Pressure Hose to Pump ........................................................................................................................................ 15

Quick Connect Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Selecting and Connecting Spray Nozzle ............................................................................................................................. 16

Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Personal Protective Gear .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Purging ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17