HOT WASHER MODEL NO: KING 145 PART NO: 7320165 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0709
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Hot Washer. This machine is a portable, high pressure power washer, designed for DIY and light commercial use only. It comprises an electric motor, a pump, a high pressure hose with a trigger and lance, and an adaptor for injecting foam or cleaning agents into the water jet. Additionally, a burner is incorporated to provide hot water when required for hot washing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Water at high pressure can be dangerous and can cause damage to persons or property if the operator is careless. Never allow anyone to operate this equipment unless they are thoroughly reliable, and familiar with the safety precautions. 1. It is important to read all parts of this operator's manual carefully before using the power washer. 2. NEVER direct the spray towards any person or animal. 3. NEVER direct the spray towards electrical wiring or equipment. 4.
SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: Risk of electrocution. NEVER direct spray at persons or animals. NEVER direct spray toward any electrical device or electrical outlet. Guaranteed sound power level . WARNING: Hot surface / Exhaust gasses.
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 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power supply may cause damage. This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
OVERVIEW Fig.
UNPACKING Unpack your power washer and check to ensure the following items are present. Contact your Clarke dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. • Hose • Gun/lance • Detergent bottle ASSEMBLY On first use or after a long period out of use, connect only the water intake hose for a few minutes, in order to flush any dirt out of the high pressure hose outlet. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Check that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage on the data plate.
WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION 1. Connect the water supply hose (1) to the inlet connection (2). See Fig. 3. NOTE: A reinforced hose with inside diameter of at least 10 mm should always be used. NOTE: The water supply flow rate must be at least 6.1 l/min. and the inlet temperature must not exceed 40 °C. Fig. 3 THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 1. Connect one end of the high pressure hose (3) to the gun (4). See Fig. 4. Fig. 4 2. Connect the other end of the high pressure hose to the outlet (5), tightening firmly.
USING YOUR POWER WASHER • Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/spray wand firmly with both hands. • Do not allow vehicles to drive over the hoses. • Never obstruct the exhaust in any way. COLD WATER OPERATION 1. Turn on the water supply tap to supply water to the power washer. WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HOT WASHER 2. Set the Hot / Cold selector switch (I / 0/II) to (I) to start the power washer operating with cold water. See Fig. 6. Fig. 6 • Pump will start 3.
HOT WATER OPERATION 1. Turn on the water supply tap to supply water to the power washer. WARNING: FAILURE TO TURN ON THE WATER COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP. 2. Set the Hot / Cold selector switch (I / 0/II) to (II), to start the power washer operating with hot water. See Fig. 8. Fig. 8 • Pump will start 3. Take hold of the lance and pull the trigger (A) as shown in Fig. 9 Fig. 9 • Expect the gun to kick when the trigger is pulled.
STOPPING THE POWER WASHER 1. Release the gun trigger (A) Fig. 10 Fig. 10 2. Set the Hot / Cold selector switch (I / 0/II) to (0), to stop the power washer 3. When the power washer has stopped, pull the trigger (A) a few times to discharge any residual pressure left in the hose. 4. Engage the safety catch (B) of the gun trigger. See Fig. 11. Fig. 11 APPLYING CHEMICALS AND CLEANING AGENTS 1. Take hold of the gun in one hand. Fig. 12 2.
STORAGE 1. Drain all water from the hose and gun by holding the gun/lance vertically with the nozzle pointing down and pulling the trigger. 2. Engage the gun safety catch and coil up the electricity supply cable and the high pressure hose to prevent damage. 3. Store the power washer in a place where it is protected from frost and the risk of unauthorized use. MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE HEATING COIL (FIG.
EVERY 2 WEEKS OR 50 WORKING HOURS WARNING: BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON THE POWER WASHER, DISCHARGE THE PRESSURE FROM THE HOSE AND DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY PLUG, REMOVE THE HOSE FROM THE TAP TO DISCONNECT THE WATER SUPPLY. Check the filter in the water inlet connection (A) fig. 14. CLEANING THE WATER INLET FILTER This screen filter should be checked periodically and cleaned if necessary. 1. Remove filter from the water inlet as shown. 2. Clean filter by flushing from both sides with water. 3.
EVERY 3 MONTHS OR 300 WORKING HOURS: CHANGE THE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP FILTER. (this operation must be carried out by CLARKE service engineers). PARTS AND SERVICING For Parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service department. See page 15. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The pump turns The pump is sucking in air but does not reach the Worn out valves required pressure.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The boiler is producing excessive fumes Presence of water in the fuel tank Empty the fuel tank and refill with clean fuel.
SPECIFICATIONS Motor Motor Insulation Class F Motor Protection IPX5 Voltage 230V 50Hz Power 1.8 kW Fuel Capacity (L) 12 Litres Water supply Max. feed temperature 40oC 6.1 l/m Min. feed volume Performance Data Working pressure 90 Bar / 9 MPa Max. pump pressure 110 Bar / 11 MPa Max. water flow (l/min.) 6.1 Max.
WATER SYSTEM DIAGRAM 19
KITS AND ACCESSORIES 20
PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION PART NO NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 Boiler AR3162090 32 Elbow fitting AR3161220 4 Wheel cover AR3160260 33 Pressure switch AR3163240 5 Circlip AR3162010 34 Gasket AR3162300 6 Wheel AR3162100 35 Fitting AR3162310 7 Nut AR3162110 36 Ring nut AR3160490 8 Fitting AR3162120 37 Pipe AR3162320 9 Pipe AR3162130 38 Filter AR3163250 10 Fitting AR3160430 39 Pipe AR3162330 11 Fitting AR3162140 40 Fitting AR3160340 12 Pressure relief val
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 22
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