HUGH CRANE (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd
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COMMANDO
®
1000 Range BARROW UNIT
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7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 BEFORE STARTING WORK: PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE:
a)
Check engine, gearbox and pump oil level and top up if required. Check fan belt
tension and condition.
b)
Fill fuel tank with clean diesel fuel.
c)
Ensure unit is standing on level ground with the handbrake applied.
d)
Connect the mains supply hose to the water inlet coupling. Confirm that the water
supply has sufficient capacity to keep the
COMMANDO
1000 unit supplied continuously
with 40 litres/min at a positive pressure.
e)
Connect the by-pass return hose to its connection point and place the end of it in a
suitable receiving vessel.
f)
Connect the high pressure hose to the outlet coupling and ensure that it is fitted with a
spray gun and lance before turning on the mains water and starting the machine.
g)
When the machine is to be operated on suction mode, connect the inlet suction hose
and foot strainer to the inlet quick coupling and line strainer on the machine and
connect the return hose to the female quick release coupling provided on the unloader
valve. Place both hoses in a clean tank of water and secure in place. Ensure that the
suction hose is not flattened or crimped and that the foot strainer is at least 50mm
WATER INLET
COUPLING
HIGH PRESSURE
OUTLET COUPLING
BY PASS HOSE
COUPLING
3 WAY VALVE
