Comet KM basic, Instruction Manual

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• rotating nozzle lance: designed for the removal of stubborn dirt;
• foaming lance: designed for a more efficient distribution of detergent
• various types of lances and nozzles.
• back-flow preventer: designed to comply with the standards relative to connecting to the drinking water
mains;
• rotating brush: conceived for delicately and effectively cleaning large surfaces such as the bodywork of
vehicles;
• exhausted fumes conveyor
INSTALLATION – FITTING THE ACCESSORIES
• Connect the quick fit connector (36) on the hose (35) to the water outlet connector (16) and secure the
ring nut tightly by hand. STEP B in Fig. 10.
• Screw the connector (43) on the high pressure hose onto the thread of the cleaner gun (24) and tighten
it using two 22 mm spanners (not supplied). STEP A in Fig. 10.
• Insert the seal (26) onto the water inlet hose support (25) and screw it onto the connector (17).
STEP C
in
Fig. 10.
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
• Use the handles (2) to move the high pressure cleaner to the area where it is to be used.
• Engage the brake (40) on the swivel wheel (39).
• Unwind the high pressure hose completely (35).
• Using the collar clamp (50), secure a supply pipe to the water inlet hose support (25) that has an inside
diameter of 19 mm/0.75 in.
STEP C
in Fig. 10.
• Connect the water supply hose to a tap.
• Open the water tap (if connecting to the mains water supply, you must use a backflow hydraulic device:
please refer to the relative instruction manual), making sure that there is no dripping (or place the suction
pipe in a draft tank).
NOTE: working with a tank for pumping from is not possible with models equipped with tray.
• Check the detergent adjustment knob (34) is closed properly.
• Fill the appropriate tank with water softener (or with water if water softener is not required). Also refer
to “OPERATING THE CLEANER WITH WATER SOFTENER” (only models with box).
• Check the master switch (1) is set at “0” and connect the plug.
STEP D
in Fig. 10.
• Turn the master switch (1) to . The warning light (42) will light up on the control panel. (only CLASSIC
and EXTRA)
NOTE (CLASSIC only): if the warning light (42) is flashing it means you need to contact a
SPECIALIZED
TECHNICIAN to reverse the connection of two phases of the high pressure water cleaner plug or of the
socket it is connected to.
• Press the cleaner gun lever (22) and wait for an even stream of water to be produced.
• Turn the master switch (1) to “0” and connect the lance pipe (21) or (29) to the cleaner gun (24) or (52),
securing it firmly.
STEP E
in Fig. 10.
STANDARD OPERATION WITH COLD WATER (AT HIGH PRESSURE)
• Check the nozzle support head (30) is not set for the distribution of detergent. Also refer to
“OPERATING
THE CLEANER WITH DETERGENT”
(only models without box).
• Turn the high pressure cleaner on again by turning the master switch (1) to .
• Press the cleaner gun lever (22) and check the nozzle spray is even without dripping.
• If necessary, adjust the pressure using the knob (8). Turn it clockwise to increase the pressure; turn it
anticlockwise to reduce the pressure.
• You can check the pressure level on the pressure gauge (13).
NOTE: If the level of fuel in the tank is below the minimum mark, the warning light (44) will remain lit, even
if you are operating the cleaner with cold water.
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