8.914-357.0 • HOTSY 560SS • Rev. 03/11
OPERA
T
OR’S MANU
AL
PRESSURE W
ASHER
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5. Use the width of the spray pattern to wash in a
wide path. Overlap spray paths for complete coverage
washing from side to side, using slow, steady
motions.
6. The nozzle should be 12” to 24” from work, closer
for tough areas. Be careful on painted or delicate
surfaces, the pressure may damage surface if nozzle
is too close.
7. Small parts should be washed in a basket and larger,
lightweight parts should be clamped down so the
pressure does not push them away.
8. Turn the side detergent control knob clockwise (CW)
for detergent decrease. Wait for detergent to clear.
Always rinse with cold water after using detergent.
Rinse from the top to the bottom to prevent detergent
from dripping onto a rinsed area. For the best results,
contact your Hotsy dealer to help you select the best
detergent for your application.
To Stop
1. If detergents were used, draw clear water through the
detergent line to purge detergent.
2. If burner was used, turn off burner switch and allow
pump to run cold water through coil.
3. Push OFF pump switch.
4. Turn OFF water supply.
5. Squeeze trigger gun open to relieve system
pressure.
NOTE: If the machine is unplugged from receptacle,
you must reset the GFCI power cord when machine
is plugged in. Always test GFCI before each use. See
instructions in the Electrical Connections section of
this manual.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS & CLEANING TECHNIQUES
GENERAL CLEANING
TECHNIQUES
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place
detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution
and apply to surface at low pressure (for best results,
limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet
square and always apply detergent from bottom to top).
Allow detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do
not allow detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears
to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water.
If needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping
motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot
from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you
clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning
action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
distance for maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping,
use extreme caution as pressure washer may
remove the loose paint from the surface.
• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
small area, then check the surface for damage.
If no damage is found, continue to pressure
washing.
CAUTION - Never use:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinners,
gasoline, oils)
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will
damage the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
Apply safety latch to spray gun. Select and install
desired high pressure nozzle.
NOTE:
You can also stop
detergent from fl owing by removing detergent siphon
tube from bottle.
STORAGE
DANGER: DO NOT store fl ammable liquids (gasoline,
diesel fuel, solvents, etc.) near pressure washer, or in
non-ventilated areas.
Protect from freezing by storing in a heated area, or by
fl ushing the system with antifreeze (use an automotive
engine antifreeze or windshield washer solvent to
antifreeze). To fl ush the system fi ll the fl oat tank with
antifreeze and remove pressure nozzle from wand. Start
the machine and allow it to run until antifreeze fl ows from
the end of the wand. Place end of wand into fl oat tank
and circulate the antifreeze through system for several
minutes. Squeeze and release the trigger of the trigger
gun several times to antifreeze the unloader system.
Also draw antifreeze through the detergent inlet line to
antifreeze the detergent system. For added protection
after anti freezing, disconnect the pressure hose from
machine and remove the coil drain plug (refer to
Figure
12
Item 15 for location). After coil has drained, replace
pressure hose and coil drain plug. If the pressure washer
is not to be used for an extended length of time, it is
recommended that the system be fl ushed with antifreeze
for rust protection.
