GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Water at
high pressure can be dangerous and can cause damage to persons or
property if the operator is careless. Never allow anyone to operate this equipment
unless they are thoroughly reliable, and familiar with the safety precautions.
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NEVER
direct the spray towar
ds any person or animal.
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NEVER
direct the spray towar
ds electrical wiring or equipment.
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NEVER
hold your finger over the high pressure nozzle.
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NEVER
allow children to use this machine.
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NEVER
operate the machine with any of the covers r
emoved.
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NEVER
attempt any r
epairs to this machine unless you are properly qualified.
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NEVER
supply any liquid other than water to the water inlet.
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NEVER
use the chemical injection facility to introduce solvents, e.g. paint
thinners,
petrol, oil etc.
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When making a connection directly to the water mains supply you must ensure that
it incorporates a device suitable to prevent liquids syphoning back from the power
washer into the mains pipework.
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After the engine has been stopped and the water supply tur
ned of
f, but before
disconnecting any hose or accessory, AL
W
A
YS r
e
lease any r
esidual pressure in the
system by operating the trigger
.
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A
LW
A
YS
keep the machine itself dry and well clear of water spray
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When not in use,
ALWAYS
disconnect from the water supply, and ensure the system
is completely drained. Store in a cool dry location.
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When using the chemical injection facility, use only the chemical cleaning agents
(detergents), that are approved for power washers. CLARKE Traffic Film Remover or
CLARKE Wash and WAX (available from your dealer), is recommended.
FEATURES
These fully portable machines incorporate a variable pressure control, together with a fan
or jet spray, and may be used with or without a detergent. Although these machines were
designed to operate using a mains water supply, they will also work satisfactorily with a
supply which is under positive pressure, i.e. from an elevated water tank etc.
IMPORTANT:
When using the mains water supply, you must ensure you comply
with all local bye laws.
MAINTENANCE
V
e
ry little regular maintenance is r
equired, other than general cleaning on the outside of
the machine. Wipe over with a clean dampened soft cloth, use a mild household detergent
if necessary. Never use har
mful chemicals.
If detergents have been used in the washer
, it is important to flush the system with clean
water for a few minutes after use.
If ther
e is a danger of freezing, anti fr
eeze should be mixed with the flush water
, or the
system must be completely drained.
Storage
Stor
e in an upright position, completely drained of water
, in a dry fr
ost free location.
Engine
Refer to the engine handbook, and service accor
dingly.
NOTE: Engine oil should be checked before each use.
Pump
Change the oil after the first 50 hours of service, and every 500 hours ther
eafter
.
DO NOT attempt to carry out any mechanical repairs yourself. Please contact your CLARKE
dealer for Service and repairs. If the pump is ever dismantled for servicing and/or r
epair
,
remember to top up with 15w/40 non synthetic oil (100ml).
Periodically unscrew and remove the hose connector fr
om the pump to expose the suction
filter
, carefully remove filter inspect for damage and signs of wear etc, clean filter by holding
under the tap and allow the running water to flush out any impediment, DO NOT use tools
to clean the filter or damage will occur
. When clean refit to the pump body followed by the
hose connector
.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
FA
UL
T
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
The pump doesn’t
reach the necessary
pr
essure.
W
ater inlet clogged.
Clean the water inlet filter
.
Suction/ delivery valves ar
e
clogged or wor
n out.
Lance nozzle incorr
ect or
wor
n out.
Clean or r
eplace valves.
Check and/or r
eplace.
Fluctuating
pressure.
Pump sucking air fr
om
connections or hoses.
Check all connections and
tighten if necessary.
Regulating valve sticking.
Slacken off
regulating
screw,
then r
e
tighten.
W
ater leaking fr
om
the pump.
W
o
rn
seals.
Check and r
eplace if
necessary.
Machine becomes
noisy.
W
o
rn
bearings.
Check and r
eplace if
necessary.
No water fr
om
nozzle when trigger
is operated..
Nozzle
blocked.
Clean nozzle with the nozzle
cleaning pin supplied.
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