How to clean the water inlet filter, Wand – Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06 User Manual

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15 - ENG

A17914

HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER
INLET FILTER

This screen filter should be checked
periodically and cleaned if necessary.

1. Remove

filter

by grasping
end and
removing it
from water
inlet of pump
as shown.

2. Clean

filter

by flushing it with water on both
sides.

3. Re-insert

filter into water inlet of

pump.

WAND

If the nozzle becomes clogged
with foreign materials, such as dirt,
excessive pressure may develop.
If the nozzle becomes partially
clogged or restricted, the pump
pressure will pulsate. Clean the
nozzle immediately using the nozzle
kit supplied and the following
instructions:
1. Place the ON/OFF switch in the

OFF position and turn off the
water supply.

2. Unplug unit from power source

3. Pull

trigger

on gun handle to

relieve any water pressure.

4. Disconnect

the

wand from the

gun.

5. Remove

the

high-pressure

nozzle from the wand. Remove
any obstructions with the nozzle
cleaning tool provided and
backflush with clean water.

6. Direct water supply into nozzle

end to backflush loosened
particles for 30 seconds.

7. Reassemble the nozzle to the

wand.

8. Reconnect

wand

to gun and turn

on water supply.

9. Plug unit into appropriate

outlet.

10. Start pressure washer and place

wand into high pressure setting to
test.

Filter Screen

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