Kärcher HDS 11/18-4 S Classic Manual page 20

Operating with hot water
DANGER
Scalding danger!
 Set temperature regulator to desired temperature.
We recommend the following cleaning temperatures:
– Light contaminations
30-50 °C
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e. in the food
processing industry
max. 60 °C
– Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning
60-80 °C
Interrupting operation
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety
catch towards the front.
After operation with detergent
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
 Set the appliance switch to "1" (operation with cold
water).
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the appliance
for at least 1 minute.
Turn off the appliance
DANGER
Danger of scalding from hot water! After operation with
hot water, the device must be operated with opened
handgun with cold water for at least two minutes.
 Shut off water supply.
 Open the hand spray gun.
 Switch on the pump with the power switch and al-
low to run for about 5-10 seconds.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is pressure
less.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety
catch towards the front.
Storing the Appliance
 Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of the appli-
ance hood.
 Roll up high pressure hose and electrical conduit
and hang them into the respective holders.
Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and electrical
conduit.
Frost protection
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Frost will destroy the appliance if the
water has not been completely drained.
 Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the following
must be observed:
ATTENTION
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air through the
chimney.
 Disconnect device from chimney when outside
temperature drops below 0 °C.
If it is not possible to store frost free, shut down device.
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For longer work breaks or if a frost free storage is not
possible:
 Empty detergent tank.
 Drain water.
 Flush device with anti-freeze agent.
Dump water
 Screw off water supply hose and high pressure
hose.
 Screw off supply hose at boiler bottom and drain
heating spiral empty.
 Operate device for max. 1 minute until the pump
and conduits are empty.
Flush device with anti-freeze agent
Note: Observe handling instructions of the anti-freeze
agent manufacturer.
 Fill anti-freeze agent of the trade into swimmer con-
tainer.
 Switch on appliance (without heater) till the appli-
ance has been completely rinsed.
A certain corrosion protection is achieved with this as
well.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight
of the appliance when storing it.
Figure 9
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! When loading the appliance with a
forklift, observe the illustration.
ATTENTION
Protect the trigger from damage during transport.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of
the appliance during transport.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure the appli-
ance according to the guidelines from slipping and
tipping over.
Care and maintenance
DANGER
Risk of injury by inadvertent start-up of appliance and
electric shock. Prior to all work on the appliance, switch
off the appliance and pull the power plug.
 Shut off water supply.
 Open the hand spray gun.
 Switch on the pump with the power switch and al-
low to run for about 5-10 seconds.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is pressure
less.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety
catch towards the front.
 Allow device to cool down.
Your Kärcher vender will inform you about the per-
formance of a periodic safety inspection resp. sign-
ing of a maintenance contract.
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EN
Shutdown
Storage
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