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Possible problem and solution: 
 

Symptom          Possible cause(s)                Corrective Action(s) 

Pressure washer    1. Unit is pressurized   

     1. Squeeze trigger on gun 

does not start up 

   

2. Plug is not well connected       2. Check plug, socket   

            or electric socket is faulty           and fuse 

                    3. Extension cord is too long or     3. Remove extension cord     

wire size too small           

 

      

                      4. Main voltage supply is too low    4. Check that main supply   

voltage age is adequate 

  5. Thermal safety switch has        5. Switch off unit and allow 

           

 

         tripped                         motor to cool down 

 
Pump does not      1. Water inlet filter is clogged       1. Clean water inlet filter 
reach necessary      2. Pump is sucking air from hose   

 

2. Check that connections and 

pressure             connections                  

 

  locking ring are properly 

                                                  

 

  tightened

 

 

 

     

 

  3. Nozzle is worn or not correct     3. Call the dealer 

                 

   

  size 

4. Unloader is clogged or Worn    4. Call the dealer 
5. Valves is clogged or worn        5. Call the dealer 

 
Fluctuating   

  1. Pump is sucking in air          1. Check that hoses and 

Pressure                                           connections are tight 
                   2. Clogged nozzle               2. Clean with tip cleaner(see 

  page 8)   

                   3. Valves dirty, worn of stuck     3. Call the dealer 
                  4. Water seals worn   

              

4. Call the dealer 

   
Motor stops        

 

1. Extension cord is too long or      1. Remove extension cord(see   

suddenly             wire size too small              page 4.)              
 
                

 

  2. Thermal safety switch has

 

      2 .Check that main supply   

                    tripped due to overheating       

 

voltage age corresponds to                                           

specifications 
 

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Summary of Contents for ABW-VAV-100P

Page 1: ...ABW VAV 100P Electric Pressure Washers Operating Instructions Original instructions WARNING Do not use the machine without reading the instruction sheet ...

Page 2: ...e supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a device that will prove the earth circuit WARNING The operating method to be followed in the event of accident e g contact with detergents rinse with an abundance of clean water or breakdown to prevent unsafe situations WARNING The motor of this pressure washer will NOT run unless the trigger is squeezed Safety Guidelines This ma...

Page 3: ... support Keep good footing and balance at all times 11 Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual 12 Use cleaning agent supplied or recommend by the manufacturer 13 Only put the machine on stable place when using transportation assembly dismantling Do not rough handling the machine when transportation 14 In any event of accident e g contact with detergents rinse with an abundance ...

Page 4: ...machine must be identical to the original parts A double insulated machine is marked with the words Double Insulation or Double Insulated Machine may also be marked with symbol shown in Figure 1 WARNING Do not use pressure that exceeds the operating pressure of any of the parts hoses fittings etc in the pressurized system Ensure all equipments and accessories are rated to withstand the maximum wor...

Page 5: ...it will significantly reduce the life of the pump NEVER store the pressure washer outdoors or where it could freeze The pump will be seriously damaged Release trigger when changing from high to low pressure modes Failure to do so could result in damage Be aware of the recoil caused by the water jet when the machine is switched on CAUTION Keep hose away from sharp objects Bursting hoses may cause i...

Page 6: ...t use the machine within range of persons unless they wear protective clothing WARNING Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or foot wear WARNING Risk of explosion Do not spray flammable liquids WARNING High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children or untrained personnel WARNING High pressure hoses fittings and couplings are important for the safety of t...

Page 7: ...e machine to the water supply It can be a water container Make sure the inlet water pressure keeps between 0 01MPa and 0 4MPa Do not use the pipe if the pipe is damaged If you want connect this machine to portable water mains you must install a backflow preventer in the water pipe to prevent dirty water flow back to the drinking water system The backflow preventer shall comply with EN 60335 2 79 A...

Page 8: ...parate lance from gun Rotate nozzle to the narrow stream setting This opens up the fan blades Using included tip cleaner or an unfolded paper clip insert wire into the nozzle hole and move back and forth until debris is dislodged See Figure 1 Remove additional debris by back flushing water through the nozzle To do this place end of a garden hose with water running to end of nozzle for 30 60 second...

Page 9: ...ream or a turbo rotary nozzle on a surface that is susceptible to damage Avoid spraying windows with a narrow high impact stream or turbo nozzle as this may cause breakage The surest way to avoid damaging surfaces is to follow these steps 1 Before triggering the gun adjust the nozzle to a wide fan pattern 2 Place the nozzle approximately 4 5 feet from and 45 degrees to the cleaning surface and tri...

Page 10: ...T SCREEN The water inlet filter must be inspected regularly so as to avoid blockage and restriction in the water supply to the pump fig 2 USING DETERGENT Add detergent to the container Set the Adjustable Spray Wand at low pressure position Trigger gun to spray detergent HOSE REEL HANDLE The hose reel handle turns down for use and up for storage To turn up the handle pull out and turn up fig 3 Foam...

Page 11: ... applied at low pressure The combination of chemical action and high pressure rinsing is very effective On vertical surfaces apply the detergent starting at the bottom and work your way upward This will prevent the detergent from sliding down and causing streaks High pressure rinsing should also progress from the bottom to top On particularly tough stains it may be necessary to use a brush in comb...

Page 12: ... concentrated spray to the surface which could cause damage 3 Final Rinse start final rinse at bottom an work upward Make sure you thoroughly rinse the surface and that all detergent has been removed 4 Shut down 1 Be sure all detergent is flushed from system 2 Turn off motor 3 Turn off water supply 4 After motor and water supply are turned off trigger gun to depressurize system CAUTION NEVER turn ...

Page 13: ...1 minute without spraying water Resulting heat buildup will damage pump 5 Before adjusting nozzle s pressure high to low or low to high release trigger Failure to do so will reduce life of o rings in lance MAJOR TECHNICAL DATA ITEM ABW VAV 100P Working pressure 10MPa 100 bar Allowable pressure 15MPa 150 bar Working flow rate 6 0 l min Max flow rate 7 5 l min Max pressure water supply 0 4MPa 4 bar ...

Page 14: ...High pressure exten 2 Remove high pressure exten sion hose or high pressure sion hose or use high pressure hose is too long hose shorter than 25 feet 3 Injector clogged on pump 3 Call the dealer No detergent Detergent applicator is clogged 1 Clean applicator with warm Suction units water with attachable 2 Replace applicator applicators Unit begins to Overheated overloaded or Turn off unit and call...

Page 15: ... filter reach necessary 2 Pump is sucking air from hose 2 Check that connections and pressure connections locking ring are properly tightened 3 Nozzle is worn or not correct 3 Call the dealer size 4 Unloader is clogged or Worn 4 Call the dealer 5 Valves is clogged or worn 5 Call the dealer Fluctuating 1 Pump is sucking in air 1 Check that hoses and Pressure connections are tight 2 Clogged nozzle 2...

Page 16: ...closed packaging packaging should be firm Storage the machine in dry For transportation safety The machine should comply with ISTA Meaning of crossed out wheeled dustbin Do not dispose of electrical machines as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact you local government for information regarding the collection systems available If electrical machines are disposed of in...

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