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WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine PROFESSIONAL HIGH PRESSURE HOT WASHER MODEL NO: KING 250 PART NO: 7320179 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC 11/24...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Pressure Washer. The machine has been designed to use hot or cold water to clean any surfaces which can stand the force of the high pressure water jet and the action of the detergents used.
4. NEVER allow children or untrained personnel to use this machine. 5. NEVER operate the machine with any of the covers removed. 6. NEVER attempt any repairs to this machine. Always refer to your CLARKE dealer. 7. NEVER supply any liquid other than water to the water inlet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz.
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SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE--TBA The high pressure jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. Read the manual Failing to follow these before use. instructions could result in injury or damage to the machine.
OVERVIEW FRONT Control panel Hose reel ring nut Power switch (On/Off) Hose reel Temperature adjustment knob Hose reel knob Exhaust Swivel wheel Handle Swivel wheel brake Detergent adjustment knob Lifting point Accessories pocket Pressure gauge The component parts numbers in the machine overviews Front and Rear will be referred to in the following instructions.
Remove the cardboard box and put two wheels of the machine on the ground to remove the pallet. The following items should be supplied. If any parts are missing or damaged, please see your CLARKE dealer. 1 x Pressure Washer 1 x Water Inlet Hose Adaptor...
CONNECTION TO THE WATER SUPPLY The pressure washer must never be connected to the drinking water supply without using a system separator (also known as a backflow preventer). Always follow the regulations of your local water supplier. CAUTION: WATER THAT HAS FLOWED THROUGH A SYSTEM SEPARATOR IS CONSIDERED NON-DRINKABLE.
6. Unlock the hose-reel by rotating the ring nut (8) counter-clockwise. Unwind the hose quantity that you need by rotating it in counter-clockwise direction using the knob (10). Lock the device by rotating the ring nut (8) clockwise. 7. Connect the high pressure hose to the gun.
Only use detergents recommended for use with pressure washers such as: • CLARKE Traffic Film Remover or CLARKE Wash and Wax (available from your dealer), is recommended. This is a powerful ‘low foaming’ agent for car cleaning, patio cleaning etc.
STARTING THE WASHER WARNING: Whenever using the machine, users are urged to hold the gun in the correct position with one hand on the grip and the other on the lance. STANDARD OPERATION (HIGH PRESSURE) WITH COLD WATER 1. Check that the temperature adjusting knob is set to off (position “0”) and that the nozzle-holding head is not set to detergent supply (see also paragraph “Operation with Detergent”).
THE CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE FOR THE DETERGENT IN USE. Only use detergents recommended for use with pressure washers such as: • CLARKE Traffic Film Remover which is a powerful ‘low foaming’ agent for car cleaning, patio cleaning etc. • CLARKE Wash & Wax.
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(35) from the coupling (33) and refit the cap (34). IMPORTANT; (The King 250 has an Automatic Stop System which stops the machine during the bypass phase. To start the water cleaner, it is therefore necessary to set the switch to position "1"...
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Any automatic starting of the machine without squeezing the trigger is attributable to air bubbles in the water or other similar phenomena which does not imply the existence of any defects in the machine. 6. Do not leave the machine unattended in standby for more than 5 minutes. Always return the switch into the "0"...
GUN SAFETY LOCK The safety locking lever on the gun is not there to lock the trigger during operation, but to prevent its accidental operation. 1. Lift the locking lever to the position shown to prevent the trigger from being pulled. 2.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE DURING CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE. WARNING: DO NOT SPRAY THE MACHINE WITH WATER AND DO NOT USE DETERGENTS OR AGGRESSIVE SOLVENTS AS THEY COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE. 1. Clean the exterior part of the machine with a dry cloth. CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER AND NOZZLE To ensure the pump gives good service it is very important to check and clean the water inlet filter frequently.
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If topping up oil in the pump a SAE-20-W40 mineral oil should be used. CONSUMABLES A range of suitable hoses, shampoo and traffic film remover are available from your CLARKE dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
CLARKE dealer to replace the part. The nozzle can be replaced using a spanner (not supplied). Supplementary maintenance should only be carried out by your CLARKE dealer to replace any parts, following the table below (guideline only): Every 100 hours •...
If the problem persists period of running. tripped Contact CLARKE service. When the lance is The nozzle is either Either clean it or replace it. turned on, pressure clogged or deformed.
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Electrode gap is incorrect Water is not hot Poor boiler performance. Contact CLARKE service. enough Boiler coil clogged with limescale. For all other problems contact the CLARKE service department. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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COMPONENT PARTS (OVERVIEW) Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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1. Red upper cover 2. Complete handle 3. Gun assembly 4. Hose 5. Lance 1. Sleeve for boiler ducting 2. Boiler duct kit 1. Box cover for pump 2. Fan 3. Fly valve 4. Motor duct 5. Fixing strip 6. Cable gland 7.
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1. Transformer and cable 2. Rubber seal for transformer 3. Cone connection for fuel hose 4. Plug 5. Outer circlip 6. Nozzle holder pin 7. Burner flange 8. Boiler upper cover 9. Spacer 10. Deflector with electrode 11. Gas oil nozzle filter 12.
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1. Thermal switch 2. Thermostat control knob 3. Sealing bush 4. Control panel sticker 5. Control panel cover 6. Terminal board PA32/6 7. Delayer kit 8. Thermostat 30/90 9. Pressure switch PS2 10. O-ring 2.62 x 215,57 11. Control panel box 1.
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1. Motor assembly with wobble plate 2. Thrust bearing 3. Body guide + brass head double seal assembly 4. T-connector 5. Nipple 1. Housing 2. Rotor 3. Motor mounting 4. Special bearing 7304B 5. Inclined plate 1. Piston body guide 2.
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1. Piston body guide with suction 2. Valve assembly 3. Kit 3 pistons 4. O-ring kit for double seal 5. Repair kit 6. Kit oil seal rings 1. Motor front flange 2. Oil seal 1. Kit for suction/delivery valve 2. Brass head worked double seal for pressure gauge 3.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Number King 250 Part Number 7320179 Voltage 230 V / 50 Hz / 1 Phase Motor Input Power 3000 W Motor Input Current 13 A Duty Cycle S1 (continuous) Ingress protection IPX5 Max Inlet Water Pressure 10 Bar (10MPa)
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UKCA Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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