Use and Care Manual
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Detergents
• Use detergents designed for power washers. These
can be purchased online at our website
www.arblueclean.com. Hardware stores or home
centers also have power washer detergents for
different cleaning projects. The cleaning solution
should be the consistency of water in order to
prevent clogging your detergent bottle and nozzle.
• This system applies detergent under low pressure.
The cleaning power of the detergents is enhanced
when applied with low pressure and enough time is
given to break down dirt and grime. The combination
of low pressure and chemical action is very effective
and can be better than scrubbing if applied properly.
ALWAYS spray detergent on a dry surface. DO NOT
pre-soak area. Wetting the surface rst dilutes
the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability. DO
NOT allow detergent to dry on surface. On vertical
surfaces being cleaned, apply detergent to lower
surfaces and work your way up to prevent detergent
from causing streaks in the dirt and grime. Rinse
detergent by pressure washing from bottom up for
same reason.
• If a stain is particularly tough, it may be necessary to
reapply the detergent and use a bristled brush to scrub
the stain. Subsequent power washing after brushing
should successfully complete your cleaning job.
Cleaning Garden Hose Adapter
• The screens inside the garden hose adapter should
be cleaned periodically. Rinse it with clean water, and
then place it back in the adapter.
Cleaning Nozzles
• A clogged or partially clogged nozzle can cause
signicant reduction of water pressure coming out
of the nozzle and/or cause the unit to pulsate while
spraying.
• Turn off the unit.
• Turn off the water supply to the unit.
• Relieve any pressure trapped in the hose by
squeezing the trigger 2-3 times, and then lock the
spray gun.
• Using the nozzle tip cleaner provided (or an unfolded
paper clip), insert the wire into the nozzle hole and
move back and forth until debris is dislodged.
• Back ush water through the nozzles using garden
hose and highest pressure available (either standard
water nozzle or use your thumb over the nozzle to
create water pressure for back ush).