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Operation Manual
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Part No. D28921 Rev. 0 3/17/03
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INDEX 4.5 USE OF CHEMICAL . . . . . . . . page 13 1.0 SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES . page 2 4.6 CLEANING TECHNIQUES . . . page 13 4.7 END OF OPERATION . . . . . . . page 14 2.0 SAFETY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 5.0 USER MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . page 14 5.1 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 3.0 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 5.2 NOZZLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14 3.1 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE . . . . . page 9 5.3 LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . .
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DANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Unplug any electrically operated product before • Water spray directed at electrical outlets or attempting to clean it. Direct spray away from switches, or objects connected to an electrical electric outlets and switches. circuit, could result in a fatal electrical shock. This product is powered by electricity. It contains Always connect cordset to a properly and sprays water and other conductive liquids. grounded and polar
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DANGER RISK TO FLUID INJECTION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Your washer operates at fluid pressures and Never place hands in front of nozzle. velocities high enough to penetrate human and Do not direct discharge stream at persons or animal flesh, which could result in amputation or animals. other serious injury. Leaks caused by loose fittings Make sure hose and fittings are tightened and in or worn or damaged hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A
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DANGER RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to Unsafe operation of your pressure washer "OFF" position before connecting or could lead to serious injury or death to you or disconnecting cord to electrical outlets. others. Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect from the outlet. To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near a heat source.
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DANGER RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety High velocity fluid spray can cause objects to glasses.Wear protective clothing to protect break, propelling particles at high speed. against accidental spraying. Light or unsecured objects can become Never point wand at, or spray people or hazardous projectiles. animals. Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidental operation. Never permanently secur
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PARTS DRAWING PARTS LIST 1 Wand with Rotary Nozzle Head 2 Spray Gun 3 High-Pressure Hose 4 Holder For High-Pressure Hose 5 ON/OFF Switch 6 High-Pressure Hose Connector 7 Threaded Water Inlet 8 Wand with Variable Nozzle Head 9 Holder for Accessories 10 Screw (Chemical Solution Reservoir) 11 Electrical GFCI Plug 12 Water Plug 13 Screen Filter 14 Garden Hose Inlet Nipple with Quick Connector 15 Chemical Solution Reservoir 16 Holder for Power Cable 7- ENG D28921
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2.0 SAFETY FEATURES The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device which will sense when the trigger on the gun is released. It will open the power circuit to the motor and cause the pressure washer to stop. The pressure washer is also equipped with a main power ON/OFF switch located on the unit. It should always be moved to the off position when the pressure washer is not being used to prevent possible injury or damage. MOTOR OVERLOAD The electric motor in this pressure washer is equipped w
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WATER CONNECTION Machine Inlet Garden Hose Quick Connector Gasket Fig. 1 Proper water connection. 3.0 INSTALLATION 3.1 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE Remove and discard the water plug (12 parts list) before attaching the high pressure hose by carefully inserting the fitting with the o-ring into the high pressure outlet and tighten the threaded nut by hand. 3.2 WATER CONNECTION Before connecting, run water through the garden hose (not supplied) to flush out any foreign matter. Attach garden hose to the press
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A. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Do not remove grounding pin. B. Inspect cord before using. Do not use if cord is damaged. C. Keep all connections dry and off the ground. D. Do not touch plug with wet hands. E. The pressure washer is provided with a ground-fault circuit interrupter built into the power plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts. Contact Customer Service for proper replacement parts. Extension cords are not recommended unl
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if the wand is not securely locked into place, it could be ejected under high pressure when operating the gun, possibly causing injury or damage. 7 Squeeze trigger on the spray gun 8 Press the on/off button to start pressure washer 4.2 HIGH PRESSURE/LOW PRESSURE Do not move the nozzle to adjust pressure while the trigger is squeezed. The high pressure nozzle position is intended for cleaning. When high pressure is required, grasp collar and slide the collar and nozzle toward the gun. NOTE: Make
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4.3 ADJUSTABLE SPRAY NOZZLE The adjustable spray nozzle can adjust spray from fan to pencil point in both the high and low pressure positions. The spray is adjusted by turning the nozzle. The pencil point spray adjustment is very aggressive. We recommend that for most cleaning applications, a twenty degree (20°) spray angle be used to avoid damage to the surface being sprayed. NOTE: The pressure of the spray on the surface you are cleaning increases as you move the wand closer to the surface. T
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4.5 USE OF CLEANING CHEMICALS only use cleaning chemicals recommended for pressure washers. 1 Insert the relevant suction tube (2) beneath the chemical solution reservoir. 2 Fill the reservoir (1) with suitable cleaning solution. 3 Insert the chemical solution reservoir into the relative compartment in the rear part of the machine 4 Secure the chemical solution reservoir with the screw provided 5 Move the adjustable nozzle forward to the low pressure position by sliding collar toward the nozzle
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APPLICATION OF LIQUID VEHICLE WAX 1. Immediately after cleaning, apply Pressure Washer Liquid Vehicle Wax using low pressure. Pour wax into chemical solution reservoir. 2. Apply the wax sparingly in an even layer. Apply to wet surfaces from the bottom up for even distribution and to avoid streaking. 3. Rinse off the surplus wax. NOTE – IF SURPLUS WAX IS NOT REMOVED, A HAZY FINISH MAY RESULT. 4. Wipe dry to reduce water spotting. 4.7 END OF OPERATION When you have completed use of the chemical in
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5.3 LUBRICATION The pressure washer is designed with a permanent lubrication system. Conventional oil check and oil changes are not necessary. NOTE: IN CASE OF OIL LEAKAGE, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING REPAIR. A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKAGE IS NORMAL. 5.4 WATER SCREEN The pressure washer is equipped with a water inlet screen to protect the pump. If the screen is not kept clean, the flow of water to the pressure washer will be restricted and the pump may be damaged. To clean
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Proceed as follows: Disconnect unit from electrical outlet. Remove cover (Fig. A) Insert a suitable hexagon socket wrench (size 4 mm.) through the middle opening in the fan cover and into the hexagon socket in the motor shaft. Turn the motor shaft clockwise by hand several times (Fig. B) Remove hexagon socket wrench Install cover Plug unit into electrical outlet Switch on machine with spray gun open. Fig. b Fig. A 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION GFCI tripp
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Water or oil leaking A small amount of leakage is If excessive leaking occurs call from bottom of pump normal Customer Service Department Pressure increases Bypass valve not operating Call Customer Service Department when gun is closed properly Open faucet Motor running but Faucet closed pump not building Unit has been stored in freezing Thaw out unit completely including maximum pressure or temperatures hose, gun, and wand has irregular pressure Clean screen.
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8.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR MORE INFORMATION 1-800-888-2468 Code Description D28936 Detergent Tank D28937 Detergent Tank Cap D28939 Handle D28940 Hubcap D28941 Wheel D28942 Locknut D28943 Hose D28944 Suction Fliter D28945 Gun with hose D28946 Multi-Reg Nozzle D28947 Rotating Nozzle D28949 Switch D28950 Axle D28921 Manual 9.0 TECHNICAL DATA Pump pressure 1600 psi MAX. Operation Pre
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Please Call Us First. If there are missing or damaged parts, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Our Customer Service Department is available to help with any problems and operational questions. Our toll free number 1-800-888-2468 SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR REPLACEMENT AND OR MISSING PARTS www.devap.com 19- ENG D28921
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LIMITED WARRANTY DeVilbiss Air Power Company warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e., income producing) are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from
