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Brave BRP1520ECA Owner's Manual

Electric hot water/steam pressure washer
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Electric Hot Water/Steam Pressure Washer
Instructions for Set-up, Operation, Maintenance & Storage
This pressure washer produces cold or hot water high-pressure spray as well as steam spray. Cleaning chemicals
may be incorporated into the spray if desired. The pressure pump is powered by an electric motor and water is
heated by an open flame burner fueled by diesel/kerosene or fuel-. Read and understand this Owner's Manual
completely before using and keep this manual for review. Failure to properly set up, operate, and maintain could
result in serious injury or death to operator or bystanders.
WARNING: SPECIAL HAZARDS
 Skin/Eye Injury: High-pressure spray can cause serious skin or eye injury, including injection injury if fluid pierces the skin.
Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage.
 Burns: Hot spray can scald and burn skin. Hot surfaces of wand and burner, as well as hot exhaust from the burner can
cause burns.
 Slips/Falls: Spray discharge can cause puddles and slippery surfaces. Spray-gun kickback can cause operator loss of
balance and falls.
 Flying Debris: High-pressure spray can cause surface damage and flying debris.
 Fire/Explosion: Burner sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Hot exhaust from burner
can ignite combustible materials.
 Chemical Exposure: Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous.
 Electric shock: Spray contact with electrical sources can cause electric shock.
 Electrocution: Improper connection of the equipment or grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution.
 CO Poisoning: Exhaust from burner contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning
and possible death if inhaled.
Inspect Upon Delivery: STOP! Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. For missing
or damaged components please contact Product Support at 1-800-350-8739.
Check Pump Oil: Pump is shipped with oil. Check pump oil level before starting.
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Remove shipping tape and black vent plug( if present) from pump oil fill cap (CAT Pumps)
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Remove shipping plug and install vented fill cap (Comet Pumps)
Water Flow Requirements: Make sure your supply water flow rate is 20% higher than the pressure washer's flow
rate (3 gal/min preferred), and that your water is clean and particle free.
Chemical Spraying: Use only BRAVE brand or equivalent washer chemicals designed for pressure washer use.
Maintenance Schedule: Pump, burner fuel filter, burner coil and electrodes require periodic checking and servicing
to keep pressure washer functioning efficiently. See "Maintenance & Repair" for frequency of servicing.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders
Owner's Manual

Equipment Protection Quick Facts

Call BRAVE Product Support 1-800-350-8739
MBRP1520ECAB.1
ITEM NUMBER: BRP1520ECA
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
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  • Page 1: Equipment Protection Quick Facts

    (3 gal/min preferred), and that your water is clean and particle free. Chemical Spraying: Use only BRAVE brand or equivalent washer chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Maintenance Schedule: Pump, burner fuel filter, burner coil and electrodes require periodic checking and servicing to keep pressure washer functioning efficiently.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Equipment Protection Quick Facts ............................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................2 ABOUT YOUR PRESSURE WASHER ......................... 4 SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 5 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ..........................6 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY FEATURES ......................8 High Pressure Safety Device (Rupture Disc) ........................8 Temperature Control Switch ..............................
  • Page 3 Step 3. Spraying ..................................17 Starting ....................................17 Spraying Procedure ................................17 Using Chemicals for Cleaning (if desired) ........................... 17 Hot Spray Procedure ................................18 Step 4. Stopping..................................19 STORAGE ................................... 19 Between-Use Storage ................................. 19 Long-Term Storage Preparation (between infrequent uses and at end of season) ............. 19 Winter Storage Preparation ..............................

  • Page 4: About Your Pressure Washer

    About Your Pressure Washer Thank you for purchasing a BRAVE hot water pressure Site Selection. Pressure washers used while the open washer! It is designed for long life, dependability, and flame burner is used to heat the water are for top performance.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications MODEL Model # BRP1520ECA FLOW OUTPUT Pressure Rating 2000 psi Flow Rate 1.5 gpm Maximum Temperature 250 F POWER REQUIREMENTS Dedicated NEMA Receptacles 5-20R Volts 115V Amps Hertz 60Hz Phase Single DIMENSIONS/COMPONENTS Length 38” Width 26” Height 43” Weight (fueled) 385 lb.

  • Page 6: Component Identification

    Component Identification Exhaust Vent: Provides an exit for burner exhaust Fuel Tank: The Burner has an 8.25 gal. fuel tank- gases. kerosene, #1 or #2 diesel, or fuel oil may be used. High Pressure Water Outlet: A passage for water Do not mix fuel types.
  • Page 7 11. Power Switch: Flip up for on. 18. Garden Hose Water Inlet: Connection point for 12. Thermostat: Controls power to fuel solenoid for standard garden hose. Garden hoses less than firing. 100’ in length must have a minimum inner diameter 13.

  • Page 8: Special Equipment Safety Features

    Special Equipment Safety Features Pump Thermal Relief Valve This unit is equipped with the following safety features: This valve, on the Unloader bypass port, protects the High Pressure Safety Device (Rupture Disc) pump from overheating. The pump continues to work in Acts as a backup safety feature.

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety Hazard Signal Word Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER (red) indicates a hazardous situation, which if DANGER not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 10: Safety Decal Locations

    Always make sure safety labels are in place and in good condition. If a safety label is missing or not legible, order new labels or unsafe operation could result. To order replacement safety labels, call BRAVE Product Support at 1-...

  • Page 11: Assembly And Initial Set-Up

    Assembly and Initial Set-Up Step 1. Inspect & Unpack Step 2. Assembly Inspect pressure washer immediately after delivery for Insert nozzles in spaces provided on the control panel. missing parts or damage. Find and separate To install wheels, refer to Figure 6: components identified in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

  • Page 12: Step 4. Moving And Handling

    Handle (NFPA 70) and to provide additional protection from the risk of electric shock. Note: Before use, your GFCI should be tested at either built-in or receptacle base. 1. For a product rated at 125 volts or less, the GFCI is built into the power cord plug.

  • Page 13: Before Each Use

    Before Each Use Follow the steps below prior to each use. WARNING: High pressure fluid injection hazard Step 1: Inspect Equipment High-pressure fluid discharge from leaks (even pin- Electrical sized) or ruptured components can pierce skin and inject fluid into the body. Injection injury can result in ...

  • Page 14: Filling Burner Fuel Tank (If Heated Water To Be Used)

    Filling Burner Fuel Tank (if heated water to Step 3. Select Suitable Worksite Guidelines be used) WARNING: Location hazard WARNING: Flammability hazard You must choose a suitable site for operating your Burner fuels are highly flammable. Turn the machine off pressure washer to avoid equipment damage and/or and allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes before injury and possible death from carbon monoxide...

  • Page 15: For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use

    For Indoor Hot Water/Burner Use For more details, refer to NFPA 31: Standard for  Exhaust: the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment. Hot fumes from burner must be exhausted Chapter 5 provides guidelines on how to ensure  through a hood or piped to the outside. adequate air is provided for safe combustion.

  • Page 16: Selecting And Connecting Spray Nozzle

    Turn pressure washer off and depressurize line before Coupler connecting a new nozzle. Engage safety latch on spray gun. Connect appropriate nozzle according to “Quick Connect Procedure.” Step 2. Pre-Spraying Procedure Water outlet or Collar nozzle-type Safety Rules connection Prevent slips/loss of balance. High-pressure spray Figure 9a could cause you to lose balance from kickback forces, and wet surfaces can be slippery.

  • Page 17: Personal Protective Gear

    Disconnecting hoses, installing/cleaning nozzles, or  servicing the pump. Using Chemicals for Cleaning (if desired) Safety Use only BRAVE pressure washer chemicals or Latch 00417 chemicals specifically formulated for use with pressure washers. Don’t use acids, corrosives, or abrasive or Figure 11 flammable liquids.

  • Page 18: Hot Spray Procedure

    “Hot Spray Procedure.” CAUTION: Chemical mixture The special BRAVE braided chemical hose when Chemical Spraying Procedure: placed within a liquid and attached at the pump’s Disengage safety latch and apply chemicals  chemical injection port will inject 1 part chemical to 15 evenly to the cleaning surface working from parts water.

  • Page 19: Step 4. Stopping

    Step 4. Stopping DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning hazard If the heater was used, turn heat switch OFF and run Exhaust fumes from the burner contain carbon cold water through the coil for at least 2 minutes while monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see, spraying.

  • Page 20: Maintenance & Repair

    Maintenance & Repair WARNING: Maintenance hazards ALWAYS shut off water supply, bleed water pressure, turn off motor and unplug electrical cord before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the pressure washer. After servicing, make sure all guards and cover shields are replaced before using. Follow all safety rules and recommended maintenance instructions.

  • Page 21: Clean Inlet Filter For Garden Hose

    b. For Cat pumps: Use SAE30 non-detergent oil or Cat Pump Oil Item #22158. Replace oil fill cap.  Drain Burner’s Fuel Filter/Water Separator Good Drain water from burner’s filter bowl as needed. Replace filter after every 500 hours of use or annually. Important: Always empty the burner’s fuel tank ...

  • Page 22: Inspect And Clean Flow Switch

    Attach high-pressure hose(s) to machine’s high- Insert shuttle into brass flow switch in orientation   pressure water outlet. Do not hook up the spray shown in Figure 19. gun. Note: Aligning the male tabs on the shuttle to the ...

  • Page 23: Inspect/Clean/Adjust Electrodes

    Perform Engine Maintenance the fuel lines or electric cords. All mechanical equipment, no matter how well designed, will need maintenance and repairs. BRAVE Product Support will assist in these repairs as needed, but if an inoperable pressure washer creates a major...

  • Page 24: Oil Burner Adjustment (Only Needed If White Exhaust Smoke Appears)

    Oil Burner Adjustment (only needed if white exhaust smoke appears) The oil burner is preset and performance tested at 5. Loosen locking screw and rotate air band closed factory elevation of 1100 feet. Different altitudes may until black smoke appears from burner exhaust require a one-time initial burner adjustment.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Pressure Washer Will Not Run At All - No Power Causes Solutions Machine turned OFF Turn Pump switch ON Line circuit breaker tripped Check for tripped circuit breaker in building Circuit Breaker Trips Causes Solutions Voltage too low Check the voltage Circuit Breaker Overloaded Make sure there is no other equipment using the same circuit.

  • Page 26: Parts Explosion- Rev B.1

    Parts Explosion– Rev B.1...

  • Page 27: Parts List- Rev B.1

    Hose Clamp, 1/4” 777834 791956 BRAVE, Branding Decal Fuel Line, 1/4” Burner-Tank 25” 777345 791952 BRAVE, Control Panel Decal (sold by foot) Fuel Line, 1/4” Filter –Burner 10” ½” Steel street tee 777345 777639 sold by foot) Fuel Line, 1/4” Tank to Filter 25”...

  • Page 28: Pump Explosion

    Pump Explosion ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 792420 Cat 4DX Thermal Protector, 1/4” 35918 777837 3/8 Plug 3/8” Tee 777411 38596 Inlet Filter...

  • Page 29: Cat 4Dx Pump Exploded View

    Cat 4DX Pump Exploded View...
  • Page 30 Cat 4DX Pump Exploded View Ref# DESCRIPTION Ref# DESCRIPTION Not Available Screw CA941516 Inlet Fitting Assembly CA547153 Bearing Cover CA30516 Bolt Mount Assembly CA14041 O-Ring, Bearing Cover CA32088 Handle Adjustable (Not Shown) CA55337 Oil Seal CA46570 Adjusting Cap CA14488 Inner Ball Bearing CA33394 Pressure Spring CA547048...

  • Page 31: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams...

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    1-800-350-8739 prior to having any service or warranty work performed, as some services performed by parties other than Brave approved service centers may void this warranty. This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied, written or oral and Brave assumes no other responsibility or liability outside that expressed within this limited warranty.
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  • Page 37 Brave Product Registration Form Your Information Full Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Home Phone: Alternate Phone: Email Purchased From Company: Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Model Information Purchase Date □...
  • Page 38 BRAVE 20195 S. Diamond Lake Rd., STE 100 Rogers, MN 55374...

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