WARNING: Do not use the machine without reading this manual HOT WASHER MODEL NO: HLS130 PART NO: 7320525 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0314
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Hot Washer. The machine has been designed to use hot or cold water to clean any surfaces which can stand the force of the high pressure water jet and the action of the detergents used. The machine must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: WATER AT HIGH PRESSURE CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE DAMAGE IF THE OPERATOR IS CARELESS. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. 1. WARNING: High pressure water jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. They must not be directed at animals or people in order to clean clothes. 2. WARNING: Never allow children or untrained personnel to use this product. 3. NEVER operate the pressure washer with any of the covers removed.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Total Stop System WARNING: Do not discharge the water spray at persons or animals. Keep clear of nozzle. WARNING: Never direct spray toward any electrical device or electrical outlet. Detergent Tank WARNING: Risk of hot sur faces. Avoid hot exhaust components. Don't allow hoses to contact the exhaust exit during or after use. Water Input Fuel Tank High Pressure Water Outlet 4 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 1ph 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 Spray Gun and Lance 11 Electric Motor 2 High Pressure Hose 12 Braked Castor 3 Water Outlet 13 Exhaust 4 Water Inlet 14 Boiler 5 Power Cable 15 High Pressure Pump 6 Detergent Pickup Hose 16 Fuel Tank Filler Cap 7 On/OFF Switch 17 Detergent Tank 8 Temperature Regulator 18 Transformer 9 Pressure Gauge 10 Control Panel 19 Burner Head 20 By-pass Valve 6 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
BEFORE USE CHECKING THE OIL WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE PRESSURE WASHER ON LEVEL GROUND WHILE SWITCHED OFF. WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. 1. Remove the cover from the pressure washer by removing the securing thumbscrew from the front and then the rear of the cover then lifting it off. 2. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise to remove it from the pump and wipe the integral dipstick with a clean cloth. 3.
5. Replace the oil filler cap. 6. Replace the cover and tighten the securing screws CAUTION: RUNNING THE PUMP WITH INSUFFICIENT OIL WILL CAUSE DAMAGE FILLING WITH FUEL • Refuel in a well-ventilated area. • Do not leave fuel within the reach of children. • Refuel carefully to avoid spillages. 1. Remove the diesel filler cap and fill the tank with diesel fuel. • Maximum 22 litres. 2. Replace the diesel filler cap securely. WARNING: INCORRECT FUELS MUST NOT BE USED AS THEY MAY PROVE HAZARDOUS.
CONNECTING THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY The pressure washer must never be connected to the drinking water supply without using a system separator (also known as a backflow preventer) available from most hardware stores. Always follow the regulations of your local water supplier. CAUTION: WATER THAT HAS FLOWED THROUGH A SYSTEM SEPARATOR IS CONSIDERED NON-DRINKABLE. 1. Connect the water supply hose to the inlet adaptor supplied with the machine. A standard proprietary hose is suitable. 2.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 1. Screw the high pressure hose onto the gun assembly. 2. Use a spanner to tighten the connector. 3. Screw the other end of the hose on to the pressure washer outlet. • Tighten the connector hand tight only;- do not use a spanner. NOTE: Make sure the connections are secure. PARKING BRAKE Before you operate your pressure washer you should make sure that the parking brake is engaged.
OPERATION 1. The pressure washer should always be located on a firm level surface where it is not exposed to extreme weather conditions such as strong wind, freezing or rain. 2. It is recommended that where possible a partition be erected between the wash area and the pressure washer to prevent accidental spraying of the pressure washer. Moisture entering the machine may cause damage.
GETTING STARTED 1. Ensure that the water supply is correctly connected and turned on. WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER FULLY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRESSURE WASHER. 2. Set the start switch (C) to ‘I’. 3. Release the trigger lock. 4. When using the machine for the first time, let it run for a few moments without the nozzle so that any air bubbles or other impurities are discharged. 5. Then re-fit the nozzle. pull the trigger for a few seconds to discharge any air contained in the hose.
• If heating of the water is required, the burner will light up to produce hot water at the required temperature. • The pressure washer is now ready for use. • The machine should always be attended during hot wash operation. 4. Having used the pressure washer with hot water, set the temperature selector to the minimum temperature and allow it to run with cold water for a few moments before switching off. 5.
AFTER USE 1. Set the start switch (C) to ‘O’. 2. Turn the water supply off at the tap. • NEVER turn the water off with the pressure washer running. 3. Release the pressure in the pump and hose by squeezing the trigger for a few seconds until no more water comes out of the nozzle. 4. Move the trigger lock to the locked position. 5. Store the pressure washer in a dry safe place to prevent unauthorised persons from using it. 14 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.
MAINTENANCE • All repairs and maintenance operations must be carried out by technically qualified personnel. • All maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine on a level floor while disconnected from the power and water supplies. • Correct use and maintenance is necessary to guarantee the pressure washer's reliability and best performance. • The pressure washer requires regular checks to be carried out at the following intervals.
EVERY 3 MONTHS OR AFTER 300 HOURS OF WORK CLEANING/REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER 1. Remove the cover from the pressure washer. 2. Remove & replace the fuel filter (A). 3. Clean or replace the detergent filter (B). If dirty, either clean with a jet of compressed air or replace it with a new filter. SERVICING These tasks must be carried out by skilled service personnel.
reduce its efficiency. It will also restrict air flow through the coil, further aggravating the soot build up. Contact your CLARKE dealer or CLARKE International Service Dept on: 020 8988 7400 if de-sooting is required. DE-COMMISSIONING PRODUCT Should the product become completely unserviceable and require disposal, draw off the oil into an approved container and dispose of the product and the oil according to local regulations. Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No water delivery. Water filter blocked. Low or irregular pressure See “Clean the water filter” on page 15. Pump valves jammed. Contact Clarke Service Department. Clogged lance nozzle. Clean the nozzle. Insufficient water supply. Check connections. Pump taking in air. Check connections. Detergent valve sucking in air. Check connections and that detergent supply is toppedup Water filter dirty. Clean or replace.
Machine is noisy. Air intake worn out / dirty/ blocked valves. Excess water temperature. Check air inlet. Contact Clarke Service Department. Reduce water temperature. Water in the oil. Worn out piston rings/failed gaskets. Contact Clarke Service Department. Oil leaking from the head. Worn out o-rings or gaskets. Contact Clarke Service Department. Motor suddenly stops. Thermal protection has activated due to overheating. Switch off the machine and wait until the unit has cooled down sufficiently.
PARTS LIST - FRAME & BODY POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Machine Cover AR3160731 10 Detergent Tank AR3163900 2 Front Hose Carrier AR3160100 11 Braked Caster AR3164410 3 Screw AR2100300 12 Bracket AR3163910 4 Rear Hose Carrier AR3160110 13 Fuel Tank AR3161550 5 Wheel AR3164380 14 Wheel Retaining Clip AR3162010 6 Securing Knob AR3163890 15 Hub Cover 7 Washer AR3163290 16 Power Cable Carrier AR3160090 8 Exhaust Guard AR3163880 17 Screw AR2360360 9 Deterge
PARTS LIST - WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 21 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST - WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Bolt AR680570 27 O-ring AR480480 2 Washer AR1381550 28 Plate AR1260091 3 Oil Level Glass AR1260250 29 Piston AR1260070 4 Securing Ring AR1260430 30 Pin AR1260080 5 Plate AR1780690 31 Screw AR1260750 6 O-Ring AR1140450 32 Cover AR1329010 7 Plug AR1260162 33 Oil Gasket Seal AR1329010 8 O-ring AR960160 Connecting Rod AR1320140 9 Complete Valve AR1269050 35 O-ring AR740290 10 O-ring A
PARTS DIAGRAM - VALVE ASSEMBLY 23 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS DIAGRAM - VALVE ASSEMBLY POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Screw AR1540560 20 POS DESCRIPTION O-ring AR390080 CODE 2 Nut AR1980470 21 Valve Body AR1540510 3 Insert AR1980390 22 O-ring AR1140450 4 Wobble Plate AR1980220 23 O-ring AR1540630 5 Spring AR1271070 24 Suction Fitting AR1540280 6 Piston AR1080041 25 O-ring AR880270 7 Pin AR1080070 26 Connector AR2260420 8 O-Ring AR1080401 27 O-ring AR1460430 9 O-ring AR1080250 28 Shutter Fitting AR1540170 10 Piston Guide
PARTS DIAGRAM - CONNECTING HOSES POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Pressure Gauge AR3161040 15 Fitting AR3160510 2 Fitting AR3164070 16 Pump Outlet Pipe AR3164400 3 Pipe AR3163500 17 Delivery Pipe AR3161310 4 Fitting AR3161110 18 Elbow Fitting AR3161190 5 Pressure Switch AR3162890 19 Fitting AR3161260 6 Detergent Hose AR3163850 20 Valve AR3160540 7 End Fitting AR3161210 21 Fitting AR3161170 8 Detergent Filter AR3163560 22 Outlet Connector AR3161150 9 H
PARTS DIAGRAM - FAN & FUEL PUMP POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Cover Plate AR3161900 10 Boiler Housing 2 Fan AR3161810 11 Connecting Pipe AR3161620 3 Motor Assembly AR3161530 12 Tubing Clamp AR3162060 4 Coupling AR3160300 13 Fuel Filter AR3161520 5 Fitting AR3160330 14 Fuel Pickup Pipe AR3161610 6 Plug-in Cable AR3161440 15 Fuel Return Pipe AR3161580 7 Solenoid AR3160320 16 Pipe Clamp AR3163920 8 Fuel Pump AR3162910 17 Screw AR3163540 9 Hosetail Fitt
PARTS DIAGRAM - CONTROLS BOX POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Temp Control Knob AR3161960 7 Thermostat AR50720 2 On/Off Switch AR3160850 8 Fuse Holder AR3163720 3 Control Housing AR3161990 9 Fuse AR3160920 4 Display Panel AR3162080 10 Control Box AR3160930 5 Cover Plate AR3160940 11 Cable Gland AR3160860 6 Board - ALB 012 AR3160900 12 Cable Gland AR3160870 6 Board - TSP 16 AR3163660 13 Cable AR3160800 27 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarke
PARTS DIAGRAM - BOILER POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION 1 Cable Protector AR3162370 12 2 Fitting 3 O-Ring 4 CODE Top Cover AR3161790 AR3161100 13 Cover with Flue AR3161780 AR3162030 14 Coil AR3161750 Glass AR3161860 15 Support Ring AR3161430 5 Fitting AR3161230 16 Bottom Plate AR3161830 6 Plate AR3161840 17 Cover AR3161770 7 Nozzle Holder AR3161870 18 Boiler Shell AR3161450 8 Nozzle AR3162820 19 Danfoss Transformer AR50717 9 Electrode AR3161890 20 Transfor
PARTS DIAGRAM - SPRAY GUN & LANCE POS DESCRIPTION CODE POS DESCRIPTION CODE 1 Gun AR41089 3 Lance AR40826 2 High Pressure Hose AR3160160 4 Nozzle AR3082 29 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 30 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 31 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
