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HD 9000 E USA 2.640-543.0 Operating instructions English www.karcher.com 5.961-163 A 2006087 (09/03)
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Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS WARNING When using this product basic precautions Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong should always be followed, including the following: grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept the plug from the product.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA For our environment, disposal Packaging The system packaging is made from the problem free materials wood and cardboard. Both materials can be easily separated from each other and reused or recycled. Operating materials Motor oil The high-pressure module contains motor oil.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English For our environment, disposal Contents Warranty Packaging Operating materials A. For your safety 1. Hazards 2. Safety information and tips 3. Hazard sources General hazards Hazards while working on the high-pressure module Electrical hazards 4.
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Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA D. Technical specifications E. Maintenance 1. Maintenance instructions Who is allowed to carry out maintenance work? Maintenance contract Manual controls Manual controls/ water/ pumps Manual controls/ water/ high-pressure valves 3. General maintenance schedule 4.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English A. For your safety 1. Hazards Incorrect operation or misuse can cause health hazards and loss of life for the machine operator or third persons. All persons involved in the installation, initial startup,...
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA A. For your safety General hazards Hazard! n Injury hazard due to escaping, possibly hot waterjet. Check the high pressure hose, pipes and fittings for damage before each use. Immediately renew any leaking components and seal leaking connections.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English A. For your safety Hazards while working on the high-pressure module Maintenance works may only be carried out by: n customer service agents approved by the manufactur- n authorised skilled persons. Hazard! n Injury hazard due to escaping, possibly hot water jet.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA A. For your safety 4. Hazards due to the accessories The high-pressure module is the component of downst- ream high-pressure cleaning equipment. Apart from the safety information given here, you must also observe the safety information for the high-pressure cleaning equip- ment.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English A. For your safety Important! Only use clean water as the high-pressure medium. Soiling leads to premature wear or deposits. Water quality requirements: … v i t y t i µ d i l...
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA A. For your safety 8. Approved machine operators Only persons over 18 years of age who have received relevant training, may operate the system. An exception applies for young persons over the age of 16, if this is necessary for their training and they are properly supervised while using the system (VBG 87).
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English A. For your safety 12. Guidelines and regulations n The „Working with liquid sprayers“ guidelines apply for operation of this high-pressure module in the Federal Republic of Germany. These are issued by the main association of the com- mercial employers’...
English Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA 1. Design B. Design and function Figure B.1 Front view 1 Bypass valve 2 Low-pressure hoses 3 Low-pressure inlet 4 Cooling water inlet 5.961-163 A 2006087 (09/03)
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HD 9000 E USA English B. Design and function Figure B.2 Rear view 1 Terminal box 9.1 High-pressure solenoid valve 2 High-pressure pump 1 underbody wash (optional) 3 High-pressure pump 2 9.2 High-pressure solenoid valve gantry 4 High pressure feed gantry...
English Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA 2. Flow diagram of water cycle B. Design and function Figure B.3 Flow diagram of water cycle 1 „Motor cooling“ solenoid valve 10 High-pressure non-return valve 2 Pressure regulator 11 High-pressure manometer 3 Cooling water inlet...
HD 9000 E USA English 3. Overall flow diagram B. Design and function Figure B.4 Overall flow diagram Non-return valve 1 High-pressure outlet V Shut-off valve underbody wash Y Solenoid valve 2 High-pressure outlet gantry no normally open...
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Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA B. Design and function 4. Flow diagram of compressed air supply for pneumatic high-pressure solenoid valves (gantry and underbody wash) on the high-pressure module Figure B.5 Flow diagram 1 Compressed air inlet (provided on site) 2 „Bypass“...
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English B. Design and function 5. Functional description Water inlet (see Figure B.3) The storage tank (7) is filled with water via the „water inlet“ float valve (6) (provided on site). The water level is kept constant via this „water inlet“ float valve (6).
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA B. Design and function Cooling (see Figure B.3) While a pump is running the „motor cooling“ solenoid valve (1) is open. This causes the cooling water to flow via the pressure regulator (2) through the motors’ cooling windings.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English C. Operation This high-pressure module is provided as a component of downstream high-pressure cleaning equipment. Therefore, it can only be started up within this installation. The water is taken from a downstream storage tank provi- ded on site.
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Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA n Health hazard due to cleaning agent. C. Operation The water given off by the module is not drinking water quality due to the cleaning agents added. n Burns hazard due to hot system parts.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English C. Operation 4. Shut-down procedures n Set the master switch to the „0“ position. n Shut off the water supply n Release pressure 5. Frost protection The parts carrying water must be protected against frost, as they can otherwise be destroyed.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA D. Technical specifications i l e – o l l ° n i l n i l ° n i l t i c l i o t i l i r t...
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Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English D. Technical specifications Low-pressure inlet G2" High-pressure outlet G1" with M 30 x 1.5 fitting 5.961-163 A 2006087 (09/03)
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA E. Maintenance 1. Maintenance instructions The basis of safe operation of the high-pressure module is its regular maintenance according to the following maintenance schedule. Only use the manufacturer’s original spare parts or parts...
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English E. Maintenance 2. Manual controls For your own safety and the safety of others, the high- pressure module must be switched off before service and maintenance works are carried out. However, not all the parts of the system to be serviced are easily accessible.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA E. Maintenance 3. General maintenance schedule . ) r c i f c i f - f l n i l . y r o l l s t i t l l t l l .
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Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English E. Maintenance y l i i t c y f i l i o l i o i n i l i o l l i l i o f i l l i o f i l "...
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Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English E. Maintenance 4. Oil change Hazard! Burns hazard due to hot oil and hot system parts. Leave the pump to cool for 15 minutes before changing the oil. Important! Waste oil must only be disposed of at the collection points provided.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA E. Maintenance 5. Descaling Hazard! Explosion hazard due to combustible gases! Smoking prohibited during descaling. Ensure good ventilation. Caution! Caustic burns hazard due to acids! Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Scale deposits in the water system of the high-pressure module lead to larger pipe resistances and possibly to the failure of calcified components.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English F. Troubleshooting Fault messages are transmitted to the external central controls and are evaluated there (see operating instruc- tions for the downstream high-pressure cleaning equip- ment). Faults can also be identified at the high-pressure module, e.g.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English G. Accessories Cleaning agent Cleaning agents make the cleaning tasks easier. The table lists a selection of cleaning agents. Always read the information on the packaging and observe the local regulations before using cleaning agents.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA H. System installation ONLY FOR Hazard! AUTHORISED Dangerous voltage! QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The electrical installation may only be carried out be a qualified electrician and according to the local valid regu- lations, in Germany these are the VDE regulations.
Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English System installation 1. Installation ONLY FOR The high-pressure module must be installed in a stable AUTHORISED way on a level and firm ground. The system should be QUALIFIED PERSONNEL installed in a dry, non potentially explosive environment.
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA System installation 3. High-pressure installation ONLY FOR The connection between the fixed installation pipeline and AUTHORISED the system is to be made as a high-pressure hose line. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL The fixed installation pipeline must be laid as straight as possible.High-pressure pipes are to be laidin accordance...
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Operating instructions HD 9000 E USA English System installation ONLY FOR AUTHORISED QUALIFIED PERSONNEL n Check the oil level at the high-pressure pumps: Remove the sealing plug (C) at the oil tank. n Check the rotational direction of the precharge pressu- re pumps (only for hot water systems).
Operating instructions English HD 9000 E USA System installation 6. Installation plan ONLY FOR AUTHORISED QUALIFIED PERSONNEL " 2 n i l ½ " n i l l n i ¾ " ONLY FOR AUTHORISED QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 5.961-163 A 2006087 (09/03)
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