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2. WORK ZONE SAFETY
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The work zone must be kept clear of all persons not authorized to be there. If other people must
be in the work area they too must wear all necessary personal protective equipment and must be
aware of the existing hazards / risks.
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This unit must not be operated in hazardous areas. Also to prevent fire hazards it must not be
operated near inflammables such as petrol, grain dust, solvents, thinners etc.
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When operating the unit make sure the operating area is not releasing health or environmental
hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos, oil etc)
3. EQUIPMENT SAFETY
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Never exceed the maximum working temperature and pressure as indicated on the unit data plate
and in this manual.
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Only use this unit with cleaning chemicals recommended by Spitwater. The use of other cleaning
agents or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the unit.
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Never operate the unit without water as even a brief operation without it will cause severe damage
to the pump and other components.
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When finishing work, switch OFF the unit and release any trapped pressure in the hose and
engage the gun trigger lock.
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Never leave the unit unattended while it is running.
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Never lock the spray gun trigger in the open position.
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Never use accessories or spare parts that were not designed for use with this unit as this could
cause damage to the unit. Spitwater recommends the use of original accessories and spare parts
available through Spitwater and its extensive dealer network.
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Never use a nozzle size other than that specified in the technical data. Using the wrong size
nozzle could damage the unit.
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Keep flammable materials away from, and do not place anything on the unit while it is running.
Pressure regulating valve:
This unit is equipped with a pressure regulating valve which prevents damage to
the unit by keeping the system pressure safely below a desired limit. When the system pressure exceed the
setting of the valve spring, the fluid unseats the valves and bypasses to the reservoir.
Pressure switch:
This unit is also equipped with a pressure switch which prevents the operation of the burner,
if adequate water pressure is not detected at pump. Keeping the burner off, when there is no water flow will
eliminate the potential risk of steam generation and explosion. Also it turns on the timer function of the unit.
Flow switch
: This unit is equipped with a flow switch to determine the presence of water flow and sends signal
to start the pump, when there is water flow it will shut off the unit. This will eliminate the risk of operating the
pressure cleaner without water.
Timing device
: This unit is equipped with a pre-set timing device. The timer will shut down the unit if it is left in
bypass for longer than 5 minutes
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Safety valve
: This acts as a fail-safe system. When the system pressure exceeds the set value, the valve
opens proportionally with increase in pressure and release the excess pressure out and resets back.
Low level water cut-off
: This unit is equipped with a low level cut off sensor. The unit will be shut off in case
of low water level to avoid damage to the pump.
Emergency stop:
This is a manually operated push button, which shuts OFF the whole unit.
SAFETY FEATURES OF THE UNIT
In case of EQUIPMENT FAILURE / BREAKDOWN turn the unit OFF and
see “SERVICE / CARE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DIY TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
” section.
