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Electric Pressure Washer 299-2870-6 Congratulations on the purchase of your new pressure washer. In order to ensure you have the best possible experience, please read through the following instructions. If you require any help please contact the customer service department at: Model no.
Table of Contents 1. I ..........................3 mportant recautIons 1.1 D ................................3 efInItIons 1.2 s ..............................3 afety arnIngs 1.3 I ..............................5 ntenDeD pplIcatIon 2. s ....................5 afety eatures anD lectrIcal nformatIon 2.1 e ..............................5 xtensIon orDs 3. e ............................6 xplosIon 4. p ..............................6 arts 5.
Important Precautions 1. I mportant recautIons 1.2 Safety Warnings IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND READ CAREFULLY! DANGER Do not attempt to install or operate this device until you have read To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or injury to the safety instructions in this manual.
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Important Precautions 1. I mportant recautIons cont 1.2 Safety Warnings (cont.) CAUTION—USE WARNING—INJECTION HAZARD • Learn how to stop the device and release the pressure quickly. Familiarize yourself with the controls. • Equipment can cause serious injury if the spray penetrates •...
Please refer to the icons below for suggested WARNING applications. For questions regarding other uses, please refer to our website at www.simoniz.ca or call us at 1-866-4SIMONIZ • Extension cords are not recommended unless they are (1-866-474-6664).
Explosion View / Parts List 3. e xplosIon 4. p arts Item # Part Name Qty. Illustration / Part # Item # Part Name Qty. Illustration / Part # 5-in-1 project Hand crank XE18-020-0007 XE18-020-0001 dial High-pressure Cleaning XE18-010-0004 XE18-052-0001 hose needle Water filter...
Assembly Instructions 5. a ssembly nstructIons 5.3 Accessories Storage Locations 5.1 Water Supply (Cold Water Only) Only draw water through the unit. The device must be used with cold water supply only. The water hose must be at least 1/2” (13 mm) in diameter. The water flow rate must not fall below Gun and 2 gal/min (9.1 L/min).
Assembly Instructions 5. a ssembly nstructIons cont 5.4 Assembly Steps Attach the high-pressure hose from the hose reel to the gun 0º 15º 40º 40º + 0º + (hand tighten only). Attach the 5-in-1 project dial (G) to the wand and select the desired spray pattern for the following purposes: •...
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Assembly Instructions 5. a (cont.) ssembly nstructIons 5.4 Assembly Steps (cont.) Plug the unit into an outlet. LED Indicator Connect the garden hose to the inlet adapter. LED indicator turns to orange colour when plugged in and machine is in OFF mode. Machine would not operate in OFF mode.
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Assembly Instructions 5. a (cont.) ssembly nstructIons 5.4 Assembly Steps (cont.) PURGING Release the safety trigger if it is locked. Purge air by squeezing the trigger on the gun until there is a steady stream of water. CAUTION Drain unit after each use (for storage): remove water connection, turn ON the machine for a few seconds and press gun trigger to bleed remaining water in the pump.
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Operating Instructions 5. a (cont.) ssembly nstructIons 5.4 Assembly Steps (cont.) ON/OFF button Push the ON/OFF button. LED indicator turns to blue colour and the machine is ready to operate. Push the ON/OFF button again to put the machine in OFF mode.
Operating Instructions 6. o peratIng nstructIons 6.1 Working with the Foam Blaster Working with a detergent ensures quick soaking of the dirt, and allows the high-pressure water to penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively. Always spray detergent on a dry surface, do not pre-soak the area.
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Operating Instructions 6. o (cont.) peratIng nstructIons 6.1 Working with the Foam Blaster (cont.) Detergent Detergent 1. Set detergent ON/OFF knob to ON position to work with detergent. 2. Set detergent ON/OFF knob to OFF position for cleaning surface without detergent. CAUTION Failure to clean Foam Blaster properly will cause the detergent injection system to become clogged and...
Operating Instructions 6. o (cont.) peratIng nstructIons 6.2 Shutting Down and Cleaning Up 6.4 Warnings Turn off water supply and disconnect the garden hose CAUTION from the water inlet on the pressure washer. Failure to clean foam blaster properly will cause the detegent Pull the trigger to release any remaining water pressure.
Winterizing and Long-Term Storage 7. w InterIzIng and torage 7.1 Optimum Winterizing Procedure CAUTION Winterizing your pressure washer will help protect and prolong Drain any remaining water from the gun assembly. Aim the its life. We strongly recommend you follow the below steps using gun downwards and pull the trigger.
Cleaning and Maintenance / Technical Specifications 8. c leanIng and aIntenance 8.1 Connections 8.3 Water Filter Screen The connections on the pressure washer’s hoses, gun, and spray wand should be cleaned and lubricated with non-water-soluble grease regularly. 8.2 Cleaning the Nozzles The pressure washer is equipped with a water inlet screen (C) to protect the pump.
Troubleshooting 10. t roubleshootIng Problem Cause Solution The device does The pump is sucking Check if all hoses and Disconnect the device from the power source before making any not reach high air. fittings are airtight. repairs. pressures. Turn the device in OFF mode, and purge the pump by Problem...
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Hotline. permissible). Oil is dripping. Oil seals are Call the Toll-Free damaged or worn. Hotline. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY ADDITIONAL DIFFICULTIES NOT LISTED, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SIMONIZ.CA OR CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR HELP AT 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664).
The warranty is void if the equipment is used for commercial, rental or industrial purposes. If you have further questions, please visit our website (www.simoniz.ca) or call 1-866-4SIMONIZ (1-866-474-6664). Made in China...
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