TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION..... S SETUP....................1-1 INSPECTION and IDENTIFICATION........1-2 LOCATION................1-2 MACHINE SETUP..............1-3 INITIAL MACHINE STARTUP..........1-4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............2-1 SPECIFICATIONS................3-1 MAINTENANCE................4-1 TROUBLESHOOTING..............5-1 WARRANTY ..................6-1 LEGAL NOTICES................7-1 Model Number __________________________ Serial Number ___________________________ Date of Purchase _________________________ The model and serial numbers are found on a decal attached to the...
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this hot water pressure 3. Stay alert - watch what you are doing. washer. We reserve the right to make changes to the 4. Do not add fuel while the pressure washer is pressure washer at any time, without incurring any running.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING: High pressure spray 11. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured can cause paint chips or other before using this pressure washer. particles to become airborne and WARNING fly at high speeds. To avoid WARNING: The high pressure personal injury, eye, hand, developed by this pressure...
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S - 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING: Be extremely careful when using a ladder, 4" BACKDRAFT DAMPER scaffolding, or any other relatively unstable location. The cleaning area should have RISK OF INJURY FROM adequate slopes and drainage FALLS WHEN USING LADDER.
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Merci d’avoir acheté ce nettoyeur haute pression à toutes les commandes. l’eau chaude. Nous nous réservons le droit de 3. Il convient d’être alerte et de bien faire attention à la modifier ce nettoyeur haute pression en tout temps et procédure.
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES WARNING 7. Veillez à ce qu’il n’y ait personne dans la zone de AVERTISSEMENT: Agrippez le nettoyage. tube de nettoyage à l’aide des deux mains avant de WARNING AVERTISSEMENT: La commencer. Sinon le tube de pulvérisation à haute pression nettoyage peut être source de TRIGGER GUN KICKS peut entraîner l’écaillement de la...
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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 14. Évitez d’installer ce nettoyeur dans des 21. Ne laissez pas d’acides ou de fluides abrasifs ou endroits confinés ou près de ventilateurs. Une quantité caustiques pénétrer par la pompe. d’oxygène adéquate est nécessaire pour la 22.
SETUP DO NOT locate the machine in small con INSPECTION and fined areas without any ventilation. Without IDENTIFICATION adequate oxygen, incomplete combustion and/or carbon monoxide will result. Always Machine Delivery Inspection protect the machine from freezing. Examine the shipping crate and machine carefully for MACHINE SETUP any hidden damage during shipping.
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SETUP A poor draft will cause the unit to soot and not op- molded into the power cord. Do not modify or remove erate efficiently. When installing the chimney, the the (GFCI ) plug. machine should be positioned in such a manner as If an extension cord is needed it is recommended that to use the straightest possible stack.
SETUP INITIAL MACHINE STARTUP CAUTION: ALWAYS start the pump before 1. On Oil Fired Machines: Fill the fuel supply tank igniting the burner. Never operate the ma- with clean No. 1 or No. 2 home heating oil, kerosene, chine without water flowing through it. or diesel fuel free from water.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRESSURE CLEANING TIPS SHUTTING DOWN AFTER USE...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Cleaner WARNING: Always wear full eye protection To start your hot water pressure cleaner: (preferably a face shield), protective 1. Make sure that the rotary switch is in the “OFF” clothing, rubber gloves, and boots when position before connecting the machine to an operating the machine to protect yourself electrical supply.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 - 3 Steam cleaning with full combination models WARNING: To prevent bodily injury, Trig- ger Gun equipped machines are provided 1. If steam cleaning with the full combination models, with a safety shut off type gun. Always select and install the quick-coupled steam tip on the maintain a firm grip on the trigger gun wand.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. If steam or hot high pressure cleaning is desired, after cold water spray has developed constant operating pressure, turn the control to the “BURNER” To start the “soap” mode, (detergent solution spray). position. The burner ignites and heats the water to The Down Stream Chemical Injector with which this the selected temperature setting.
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2 - 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Changing Operating Mode (combination 9. Install the high pressure gun. models) 10. Close the bypass system shutoff valve. 11. Follow the start up procedure as previously To change the operating mode (high pressure to instructed. steam, or steam to high pressure) after the machine PRESSURE CLEANING TIPS is in operation, shut down the burner and let the...
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2 - 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Forty degree (40°) nozzles are generally used when SHUTTING DOWN AFTER USE minimum impact is desired for light materials, paint- ed surfaces, and large surface areas where warp- To shut down after use: age may be a problem due to the higher impact of 1.
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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE A Properly Maintained Winterizing and Storage Machine is a Safe Machine To protect the machine from severe damage resulting from water freezing inside the pump, heating coil, or It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspec- other components, or from corrosion resulting from tions of the machine for anything that could cause a long periods of inactivity or storage, use the following...
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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Pump Lubrication Requirements The pump is pre-lubed from the factory. After the first 50 hours of operation, change the crankcase oil. Change oil every three months or 500 hours (whichever occurs first) thereafter. Use SAE 30W non-detergent motor oil. Changing Pump Oil The oil may be drained by removing the plug located at the rear of the pump crankcase.
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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Pressure Hose Removing Soot From The Coil Inefficiency in oil burner operation, due to poor quality Inspect the hose for damage and/or wear. Replace the fuel or insufficient air for proper combustion, will result hose if it is damaged in any way. in the accumulation of soot on the heating coil.
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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE WARNING: DO NOT smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area when chang- ing fuel filters. Clean up and neutralize any spilled fuel before igniting the burner or starting the engine. To ignore this warn- ing may cause a fire or explosion resulting in severe bodily injury or death.
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Before attempting any repairs or maintenance, be sure the machine is shut off and disconnected from electrical supply. Troubleshooting is an organized study of the problem and a planned method or procedure for investigation and correction of the difficulty. The following troubleshooting guide includes some of the problems that you may encounter during the service life of the machine.
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TROUBLESHOOTING OIL BURNER MALFUNCTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Allow motor to cool. Push reset button 2. Check the power cord, circuit breaker, switched, internal 1. Overload protection tripped wiring, and wiring terminals. Re-establish power by replac- 2. No power reaching burner Burner motor does ing bad switch, etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Partially clogged fuel nozzle 1. Clean or replace fuel nozzle 2. Significant scale deposits in 2. Conduct back pressure test to determine extent of heating coil scaling (see ROUTINE MAINTENANCE on page 4-2 in this Low temperature 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Check the circuit breaker. Check for a defective electrical 1. No power to the machine outlet 2. A defective power cord 2. Repair or replace the bad cord Washer electrically 3. A defective main on/off switch 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING DETERGENT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Suction tube not below liquid 1. Completely submerge suction tube and strainer in surface Washer fails to detergent solution 2. Clogged or damaged suction draw detergent 2. Clean or replace strainer strainer 3.
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LEGAL NOTICES California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
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