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HOTSY •  900-1400 •  9.803-325.0-B  OPERATOR MANUAL • GAS FIRED

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GAS-FIRED SERIES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
 

835526 

Draft Diverter, 8"

When ordering from your dealer, please provide the following:
Model Number: _____________________Release:___________
Machine Serial Number: ________________________________
Component Part Number: _______________________________
Description: __________________________________________

IMPORTANT

If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions 

listed  do  not  correct  the  problem,  contact  the  local  authorized  Hotsy  Service 

 

Center. The Hotsy Service Center can be identified by visiting 

www.hotsy.com

.

Summary of Contents for 1400 GAS-FIRED SERIES

Page 1: ...rol knob If knob will not push in or turn by hand call a serv ice tech nicia n Usin g force or attem pting repa ir may resu lt in a or expl osio n Sho uld pilot outa ge occu r turn cont rol knob to OFF posi tion Wait 5 minu tes befo re relig hting Do not use this equi pme nt if any part has been unde r wate r Imm edia tely call a serv ice tech nicia n to insp ect for repa ir El equi po debe ser in...

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Page 3: ... 17 18 Shutdown Instructions 19 Storage 19 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 21 25 Warranty WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any...

Page 4: ...t 550 Lbs Shipping Weight 610 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machine Dimensions Length 47 5 Width 21 Height 51 1 109 697 0 944P SPECIFICATIONS Pump Volume At Pump Head 4 0 GPM 234 GPH Pump Pressure At Pump Head 2000 PSI Burner Type LP Gas Fired 360 997 BTU Hr Motor Hp 5 0 Machine Voltage 230VAC 60Hz 3Ph Total Machine Amperage 16 Amps Machine Weight 545 Lbs Shipping Weight 605 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Ma...

Page 5: ...5 Lbs Shipping Weight 605 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machine Dimensions Length 47 5 Width 21 Height 51 1 109 948 0 921P SPECIFICATIONS Pump Volume At Pump Head 4 0 GPM 234 GPH Pump Pressure At Pump Head 2300 PSI Burner Type LP Gas Fired 360 997 BTU Hr Motor Hp 6 2 Machine Voltage 208VAC 60Hz 1Ph Total Machine Amperage 28 Amps Machine Weight 560 Lbs Shipping Weight 620 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machin...

Page 6: ... Lbs Shipping Weight 655 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machine Dimensions Length 47 5 Width 21 Height 51 1 109 708 0 1455P SPECIFICATIONS Pump Volume At Pump Head 4 0 GPM 234 GPH Pump Pressure At Pump Head 3000 PSI Burner Type LP Gas Fired 360 997 BTU Hr Motor Hp 7 5 Machine Voltage 460VAC 60Hz 3Ph Total Machine Amperage 12 Amps Machine Weight 605 Lbs Shipping Weight 665 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machin...

Page 7: ...Weight Lbs Shipping Weight Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Machine Dimensions Length 47 5 Width 21 Height 51 1 109 711 0 1473P SPECIFICATIONS Pump Volume At Pump Head 5 GPM 300 GPH Pump Pressure At Pump Head 3000 PSI Burner Type LP Gas Fired 378 617 BTU Hr Motor Hp 10 HP Machine Voltage 230VAC 60Hz 1Ph Total Machine Amperage 42 Amps Machine Weight 617 Lbs Shipping Weight 677 Lbs Exhaust Stack Size 8 Mach...

Page 8: ...ly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls 3 Stay alert watch what you are doing 4 Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use a tool If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician READ OPERATOR S MANUAL THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE 5 All installations must comply with local codes Contact your electrician plumber utility...

Page 9: ... damage Keep clear of nozzle Use caution when op erating Do not direct discharge stream at people or severe injury or death will result WARNING PROTECT FROM FREEZING WARNING Protect machine from freezing 13 To keep machine in best operating conditions it is importantyouprotectmachine fromfreezing Failuretoprotect machine from freezing couldcausemalfunctionofthe machine and result in death serious ...

Page 10: ...ne on non combustible flooring 24 Do not allow acids caustic or abrasive fluids to pass through the pump 25 Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longer than 3 minutes WARNING If connection is made to potable water supply a back flow device must be provided 26 Exhaust gases should not be vented into a wall a ceiling or a concealed space of a building A draft diverter must be installed to pr...

Page 11: ... la mai n app eler un tech nicie n Forc er ou ess aye r de répa rer peu t cau ser un feu ou une exp losio n Si le pilo te s ét eint tour ner la sou pap e de con trôle en pos ition OFF Atte ndre 5 min utes ava nt de réal lum er Ne pas utilis er cet équ ipem ent si une part ie a été imm ergé e dan s l ea u App eler un tech nicie n pou r insp ecte r celu i ci 8 9 00 99 0 0 CHAUD G RO U N D G RO U N D...

Page 12: ...llet Parts Included Pressure Washer Pressure Hose Wand Parts Box Containing Pressure Nozzles 3 ea Trigger Gun Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Tools Required 10 Adjustable Crescent Wrenches 2 ea Blade Screwdriver Pressure Hose Wand and Wand Holder 1 Use teflon tape on plumbing connections to prevent leakage 2 Install pressure hose on machine as shown 3 Assemble wand components as shown Conn...

Page 13: ... near exhaust fans Gas Codes Confer with local gas company and with proper mu nicipal officials regarding any specific code or regula tions governing the installation The installation must conform to local codes U S ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 National Fuel Gas Code Canada CAN 1 B149 Instal lation Code Electrical The machine when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance to local codes Check fo...

Page 14: ... from the first stage regulator This helps the second stage regulator to maintain appliance pressure at a nearly constant 11 W C Filling the LP Gas Container Only qualified persons should fill your LP gas containers CAUTION Overfilling is hazardous DO NOT allow your LP gas container to be overfilled Stop filling when liquid appears at the fixed level gauge Bleed off excess propane in a safe area M...

Page 15: ...oupler collar back and then inserting it onto the discharge nipple Secure it by pushing the collar forward Attach the wand into the spray gun using teflon tape on the pipe threads to avoid leaks INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Inspection and Testing Gas Piping The building structure should not be weakened by installing the gas piping The piping should not be sup ported by other piping but should be firm...

Page 16: ...on at altitudes over 4500 feet above sea level is the juris diction of local authorities You should not readjust the burner ring gas pressure If you replace your gas valve you will need to adjust the new valve Refer to your machine s specification plate for the correct pressure setting Follow the installation and adjustment instruc tions provided with your replacement valve NOTE Air for combustion...

Page 17: ...for 5 seconds then squeeze for 15 seconds If the burner has not ignited after 10 tries see the Troubleshoot ing Guide in this manual CAUTION Have a qualified gas serviceman install and service your equipment DANGER Never expose a spark or flame where there may be unburned gas present DANGER Some gases are heavier than air and will spill out on the floor in the 2 to 3 minutes required for the safet...

Page 18: ... washes away heavy dirt and allows the detergent to soak as you work toward the top 4 Do not wash at a 90 angle to the work straight at it This will allow water to splash back at you and reduces your cleaning power Wash at a 30 to 60 angle to the work This will allow the water to splash away from you and the water will wash the dirt away faster and easier 5 Use the width of the spray pattern to wa...

Page 19: ...y storing in a heated area or by flushing the system with antifreeze use an automotive engine antifreeze or windshield washer solvent to antifreeze To flush the system fill the float tank with antifreeze and remove pressure nozzle from wand Start the machine and allow it to run until antifreeze runs from the end of the wand Place wand into float tank and circulate the solution through system for s...

Page 20: ... pump motor per instructions on motor nameplate NOTE Some motors may be equipped with perma nently lubricated bearings and will not require ad ditional lubrication Gas Burner It is recommended that the gas burner be serviced yearly or as needed Contact your local service center Relief Valve WARNING The relief valve on this pressure washer has been factory set and sealed and is a field nonad justab...

Page 21: ...e nozzle Clean pressure nozzle opening Inlet water screen clogged Check screen and clean if necessary Pump sucking air Fill the detergent container and check for loose hose clamps or fittings LOW SPRAY PRESSURE AT NOZZLE Inadequate water supply Fully open faucet Check for kinked or damaged hose Use 5 8 minimum hose Check for debris clogging inlet screen Partially clogged or damaged pressure nozzle...

Page 22: ...ntainer Clogged detergent injector check valve Clean check valve at detergent injector POOR CLEANING Improper detergent concentration or mixing Mix detergent per manufacturer s instructions Ensure that powdered detergents are fully dissolved Wrong detergent for the application Select appropriate detergent Rinsing with hot water A final rinse with cold water will reduce water spotting Detergent val...

Page 23: ... Turn burner switch on With the pilot burning and the flame on the ignitor sensor rod the main burner should turn on If it does not replace the ignition control unit SHORT CYCLING OF MAIN BURNER MAIN BURNER TURNS OFF BEFORE THE BURNER SWITCH OR FLOW SWITCH IS TURNED OFF Draft condition pulls flame from ignitor sensor rod Check the thermostat by bypassing at terminals P1 1 Set thermostat high With ...

Page 24: ...r to 24 volt scale 1 Be sure main gas valve gas cock or selector arm is turned on 2 With gas on and system sparking probe terminals PV and 24V GND If pilot gas does not flow with 24 volts at these terminals replace gas valve 3 Probe terminals PV and MV PV If 24 volts not present replace ignition control box HAVE PILOT GAS NO SPARK A Defective ignitor sensor and or its wiring Set test meter to ohm ...

Page 25: ...______________Release ___________ Machine Serial Number ________________________________ Component Part Number _______________________________ Description __________________________________________ IMPORTANT If the pressure washer demonstrates other symptoms or the corrective actions listed do not correct the problem contact the local authorized Hotsy Service Center The Hotsy Service Center can be...

Page 26: ...ystem cleaning and clearing of obstructions 6 Transportation to service center field labor charges or freight damage WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE In order to obtain warranty service on items warranted by Hotsy you must return the product to your Authorized Hotsy Distributor freight prepaid with proof of purchase within the applicable warranty period If the product is permanently ins...

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Page 28: ...act your local Hotsy dealer or visit www Hotsy com Smart phone users scan the code below to link directly to the Service Request page To REGISTER your pressure washer please visit our Warranty Registration page at www hotsy com WarrantyRegistration aspx or scan the code below with your smart phone ...

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