HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd
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COMMANDO
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1000 Range BARROW UNIT
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e)
The injector control should be left in the closed (fully clockwise) position when not
using detergent, otherwise air will be sucked in and impair the effectiveness of the
water jet.
7.4 AFTER WORK
a)
To stop the
COMMANDO
unit, decrease engine revs to idle speed, turn the starter key
to the OFF position. Move the engine stop lever to the STOP position and hold it
there till the engine ceases to run.
b)
Safely release any residual water pressure trapped in the system by operating the
gun trigger (if required).
7.5 FROST PROTECTION
It is essential to protect the unit from damage by frost.
The following instructions will be
adequate to protect the unit to temperatures down to - 5
C. During winter months it is
strongly recommended to store the unit inside whenever possible.
a)
Run unit for
one minute
with open ended hoses or gun open to expel all water and
stop the motor.
b)
Remove bowl from inlet strainer and store safely together with its filter screen.
c)
During severe weather, the unit should be stored inside if possible. Where this is
not possible, a 25% anti-freeze/water mixture should be introduced into the pump,
hose and gun. The antifreeze mixture can be reclaimed after use for recycling when
next required. (Do not use antifreeze in concentrations >50% which can cause
pump damage.
d)
Before starting work again the antifreeze must be emptied out of the system by
running the pump and directing the using the solution back into the container.
Always ensure that all anti-freeze solutions are flushed out of the system before
using the unit for cleaning tasks, as anti-freeze solution can be highly detrimental to
certain surfaces and materials.
