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WARNING: Do not use the machine without reading this manual HOT WASHER MODEL NO: HLS130 PART NO: 7320525 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0413...
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This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights. LIST OF CONTENTS The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing or damaged, please see your Clarke dealer where you purchased the machine. 1 x Hot Washer 1 x High Pressure Hose...
13. WARNING:Always disconnect from the electrical power supply and remove the plug from the socket before carrying out user maintenance. 14. ONLY use original spare parts from the Clarke service department. 15. WARNING: High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important for the safety of the ma chine .
SAFETY SYMBOLS Total Stop System WARNING: Do not discharge the water spray at persons or animals. Keep clear of nozzle. WARNING: Never direct spray toward any electrical device or electrical outlet. Detergent Tank WARNING: Risk of hot sur faces. Avoid Water Input hot exhaust components.
ELECRICAL 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 1ph 50Hz.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Spray Gun and Lance 11 Electric Motor High Pressure Hose 12 Braked Castor Water Outlet 13 Exhaust Water Inlet 14 Boiler Power Cable 15 High Pressure Pump Detergent Pickup Hose 16 Fuel Tank Filler Cap On/OFF Switch 17 Detergent Tank Temperature Regulator 18 Transformer Pressure Gauge...
BEFORE USE CHECKING THE OIL WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE PRESSURE WASHER ON LEVEL GROUND WHILE SWITCHED OFF. WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. 1. Remove the cover from the pressure washer by removing the securing thumbscrew from the front and then the rear of the...
CLARKE Wash & Wax, both available from your CLARKE dealer. The use of unsuitable cleaning agents may adversly affect the safety of the machine. Do not exceed the correct operating temperature.
CONNECTING THE MAINS 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) available from most hardware stores. Always follow the regulations of your local water supplier. CAUTION: WATER THAT HAS FLOWED THROUGH A SYSTEM SEPARATOR IS CONSIDERED NON-DRINKABLE.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 1. Screw the high pressure hose onto the gun assembly. 2. Use a spanner to tighten the connector. 3. Screw the other end of the hose on to the pressure washer outlet. • Tighten the connector hand tight only;- do not use a spanner.
OPERATION 1. The pressure washer should always be located on a firm level surface where it is not exposed to extreme weather conditions such as strong wind, freezing or rain. 2. It is recommended that where possible a partition be erected between the wash area and the pressure washer to prevent accidental spraying of the pressure washer.
GETING STARTED 1. Ensure that the water supply is correctly connected and turned on. WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER FULLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER. 2. Set the start switch (C) to ‘I’. 3. Release the trigger lock. 4.
USING DETERGENT WARNING: IF OPERATING THE MACHINE WITH DETERGENT INCLUDING CLARKE CLEANING PRODUCTS, TAKE CARE NOT TO SET THE MACHINE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF GREATER THAN 100 The detergent is applied by twisting...
AFTER USE 1. Set the start switch (C) to ‘O’. 2. Turn the water supply off at the tap. • NEVER turn the water off with the pressure washer running. 3. Release the pressure in the pump and hose by squeezing the trigger for a few seconds until no more water comes out of the nozzle.
• The pressure washer requires regular checks to be carried out at the following intervals. Please only use the correct spare parts as supplied by your Clarke dealer. DAILY (BEFORE EACH USE) CHECK THE OIL LEVEL OF THE PUMP 1.
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CLEANING THE COMBUSTION HEAD & CHECKING THE ELECTRODES It is recommended that the burner and electrodes be serviced yearly, or as needed depending upon the pressure washers' usage. Please contact the CLARKE International Service Dept. LIMESCALE Periodically the heating coil should be checked for limescale buildup, dependant upon the hardness of the local water supply.
It will also restrict air flow through the coil, further aggravating the soot build up. Contact your CLARKE dealer or CLARKE International Service Dept on: 020 8988 7400 if de-sooting is required. DE-COMMISSIONING PRODUCT Should the product become completely unserviceable and require disposal, draw off the oil into an approved container and dispose of the product and the oil according to local regulations.
65 degrees. Damaged or warn out Contact Clarke Service nozzle components. Department for replacement Coil is covered in limescale. Contact Clarke Service Department for advice on de-scaling. The burner does Dirty burner nozzle. Contact Clarke Service not turn on.
Reduce water temperature. Water in the oil. Worn out piston rings/failed Contact Clarke Service gaskets. Department. Oil leaking from Worn out o-rings or gaskets. Contact Clarke Service the head. Department. Motor suddenly Thermal protection has Switch off the machine and stops.
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PARTS LIST - FRAME & BODY POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE Machine Cover AR3160731 10 Detergent Tank AR3163900 Front Hose Carrier AR3160100 11 Braked Caster AR3164410 Screw AR2100300 12 Bracket AR3163910 Rear Hose Carrier AR3160110 13 Fuel Tank AR3161550 Wheel AR3164380 14 Wheel Retaining Clip AR3162010...
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