R OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC 13A ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER 2200 PSI MAX PRESSURE AT INITIAL DISCHARGE PER CSA INTERNAL PRESSURE TESTING 1.65 GPM MAX FLOW WITH NOZZLE OPEN AT MINIMUM PRESSURE Model SPX3000-XT1-RM © 2021 by Snow Joe®, LLC All rights reserved. Original instructions. Form No.
R OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC 13A ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER 2200 PSI MAX PRESSURE AT INITIAL DISCHARGE PER CSA INTERNAL PRESSURE TESTING 1.65 GPM MAX FLOW WITH NOZZLE OPEN AT MINIMUM PRESSURE Model SPX3000-XT1-RM Form No. SJ-SPX3000-XT1-RM-880E-M-V1 • Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the pressure washer when you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep children away – This high-pressure electric power washer must not be used by children or untrained personnel. Electrical Safety ATTENTION: If there are problems with the electrical • To ensure appliance safety, use only original replacement parts from the manufacturer or those approved by the manufacturer. allow it to operate dry. Before starting the appliance, make sure that it has proper and stable supply of water. MAINS, short voltage drops may appear when starting the equipment.
. It is not recommended to use an extension cord with this pressure washer. The unit comes standard with a 35 ft GFCI power cable. Using an extension cord may cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. 6. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two cords as shown in Table 1. Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use.
Product Description Purpose • This high-pressure electric power washer is intended for residential use to clean vehicles, machines, buildings, facades, etc. Areas of Application • Never use the machine in potentially explosive areas under any circumstances! • The operating temperature must be between 32ºF (0ºC) and 104ºF (40ºC). • The machine consists of an assembly with a pump, which is encased in a shock-absorbing housing.
Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the user manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING! Electrical shock hazard. SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a precaution, a warning, or a danger.
Know Your Electric Pressure Washer Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric pressure washer. Compare the illustration below to the electric pressure washer in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1 2 14 3 4 13 15 12 5 11 16 10 17 6 9 7 8 23 22 21 20 25 24 18 19 26 1. Trigger gun 10. Power cord with GFCI 19. 0º Quick-Connect nozzle (red) 2.
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new electric pressure washer. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations. Technical Data Rated Voltage ......................................................120V ~ 60 Hz Motor ............................................................................ 13-amp Max Water Inlet Temperature .................................
Fig. 6 Fig. 3 Transport handle Nozzle storage board Detergent bottle with foam cannon Fig. 7 5. To assemble the hose holder, slide the holder into position (Fig. 4) and secure it to the unit with one small screw (Fig. 5). Nozzle storage board Fig. 4 Hose holder Quick-connect nozzles 7. To assemble the spray wand protector, first snap the tab into the slot located at the bottom left side of the unit, and then secure it in place with the remaining small screw (Fig. 8). Fig. 8 Fig.
mWARNING! Keep hose away from sharp objects. 8. Fit the stainless steel lance into the trigger gun and rotate the collar until the two parts are completely locked (Fig. 9). Bursting hoses may cause injury. Examine hoses regularly and replace if damaged. Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose. Fig. 9 11. Connect the garden hose adapter (female coupler) to the water inlet of the pressure washer, then thread your garden hose (male end) into the garden hose adapter (Fig. 12).
Fig. 16 Fig. 14 Safety lock Slot On/Off switch Trigger 14. Check that the electrical supply voltage and frequency (Volt/Hz) correspond to those specified on the pressure washer rating plate. If the power supply is correct, you may now plug the pressure washer into the power outlet (Fig. 15). 3. Turn the switch to the ON (I) position to start the pressure washer (Fig. 17). Fig. 17 Fig.
mWARNING! Use only detergents specifically designed 2. Engage the safety lock on the trigger handle by pushing up on the safety lock until it clicks into the slot (Fig. 18). for use with pressure washers, such as Sun Joe® HOUSE + DECK WASH (SPX-HDC1G), Sun Joe® SNOW FOAM AUTO WASH (SPX-FCS1G), or Sun Joe® HEAVY DUTY CLEANER (SPX-APC1G). DO NOT USE household detergents, acids, alkaline solutions, bleaches, solvents, flammable material, or industrial grade solutions. These could damage the pressure washer.
5. Select the right nozzle for the job (Fig. 23): Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Foam-volume adjustable knob 0º 15º 25º 40º 5. Apply detergent from the bottom to the top of the dry surface to be cleaned. Applying detergent in this manner will dissolve dirt most effectively. i) The 0º intense-jet nozzle (red) is an extremely powerful nozzle that delivers a high-pressure, pencil-point jet stream. It is used to cut heavy dirt deposits in a small, concentrated area.
mIMPORTANT! NEVER USE: Fig. 25 • Bleach, chlorine products, and other corrosive chemicals • Liquids containing solvents (e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oils) Trigger gun • Tri-sodium phosphate products Transfer adapter Rim + wheel brush • Ammonia products • Acid-based products These chemicals will harm the unit and will damage the cleaning surface. Using the Brush Attachments This pressure washer is equipped with 2 brush attachments, a utility brush and a heavy-duty wheel + rim brush.
m CAUTION! The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months. Fig. 27 Winterizing + Long-Term Storage Pre-filter If you must store your pressure washer in a location where the temperature falls below 32ºF (0ºC), you can minimize the chance of damage to your machine by utilizing the following procedure: • Disconnect all water connections. • Turn on the machine for a few seconds until the remaining water in the pump exits.
Disposal Recycling the Washer • Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste. Use separate collection facilities. • Contact your local government agency for information regarding the collection systems available. • If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
Troubleshooting • Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply before carrying out maintenance on the machine or when checking that its parts are in proper working order. • The hose must be connected and the water turned on before operating your unit. Failure to do so will damage the pump motor and void your warranty. • Total Stop System (TSS) – The motor will shut OFF and remain in standby mode during periods of inactivity, or as soon as the unit is pressurized. THIS IS NORMAL.
Optional Accessories mWARNING! ALWAYS use only authorized Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe® replacement parts and accessories. NEVER use replacement parts or accessories that are not intended for use with this electric pressure washer. Contact Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your pressure washer. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage.
SNOW JOE® + SUN JOE® REFURBISHED GOODS WARRANTY Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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