Tips For Extending The Life Of Your Pressure Washer - BorMann Lite Series Manual

NOTE: Use only detergents formulated for pressure washes.
NOTE: Test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use.
Figure 7- Detergent application
Units with Detergent Applicator Included
Follow manufacturer's label directions for mixing correct concentrations of detergent to water ratio through the pressure
washer is approximately 5.4% (1 to 19).
1. Unscrew to top of detergent applicator and fill applicator with detergent.
2. Replace top on applicator.
3. Remove lance from gun.
4. Attach detergent applicator to gun. (See Figure 8)
5. Apply detergent so it thoroughly covers cleaning surface. Apply from bottom to top to prevent detergent from sliding
down and streaking.
6. Allow detergent to remain on the surface for a few minutes. This is a good time to use a brush to lightly scrub heavily
soiled areas.
Never allow detergent to dry on the cleaning surface.
7. Remove detergent applicator from gun and replace with the lance, or remove applicator from end of lance.
8. Rinse detergent from surface.
NOTE: Flush detergent applicator with clear water following each use.
4. Final Rinse
Start final rinse at bottom and work upward. Make sure you thoroughly rinse the surface and that all detergent has been
removed.
5. Shut down
1. Be sure all detergent is flushed from system.
2. Turn off motor.
3. Turn off water supply.
4. After motor and water supply are turned off, trigger gun to depressurize system.
CAUTION: NEVER turn water supply off before turning motor off. Serious damage could occur to the pump and or motor.
WARNING! NEVER disconnect high pressure discharge hose from machine while system is pressurized. To depressurize, turn
motor off, turn water supply off and squeeze gun trigger 2-3 times.
5. After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure washer with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Storage
Do not store pressure washer outdoors.
Do not store pressure washer where it might freeze.

Tips for extending the life of your pressure washer

1. Never operate unit without water.
2. Pressure washer is not meant to pump hot water. Never connect to hot water supply – this will significantly reduce life of
the pump.
3. Using detergent other than others brand may cause damage to pump components (O-rings, etc.).This also applies to
chemicals such as bleach, dish soap, etc.
4. Never operate unit for more than one (1) minute without spraying water. Resulting heat buildup will damage pump.
5. Before adjusting nozzle's pressure
(high-to-low or low-to-high) release trigger.
Failure to do so will reduce life of O-rings in lance.
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