Powermate PW0501500.NOM - Manual (Page 10)

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4.3 USE OF CLEANING CHEMICALS
1. Remove wand.
2. Install soap dispenser assembly. (Fig 5)
3. Remove bottle and check tube.
4. The soap or wax will automatically be mixed with the
water and discharged through the nozzle.
5. Use only approved pressure washer cleaners.
6. The soap lance assembly is designed to use low
pressure when dispensing detergents. The consumption
rate is up to 10:1.
4.4 CLEANING TECHINQUES
When cleaning with the Pressure Washer, many cleaning
tasks can be solved with water alone, but for most tasks it is
advantageous to use a detergent also. A detergent ensures a
quick soaking of the dirt allowing the high pressure water to
penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively.
4.4.1 APPLICATION OF SOAP DEGREASER
1. Apply the Pressure Washer Soap solution to a DRY work
surface. NOTE: WETTING THE SURFACE FIRST IS
NOT RECOMMENDED, AS IT DILUTES THE
DETERGENT AND REDUCES ITS CLEANING ABILITY.
On a vertical surface, apply soap horizontally from
side to side starting from the bottom to avoid streaking.
CAUTION: avoid working on hot surfaces or in
direct sunlight to minimize the chance of the soap
damaging painted surfaces.
2. Allow the soap to remain on the surface for a short time
before rinsing.
CAUTION: damage may occur to painted surface if
soap is allowed to dry on the surface. Wash and
rinse a small section at a time.
3. Rinse with clean water under high pressure. On a vertical
surface, first rinse from the bottom up, then rinse from the top
down. Hold nozzle 6 to 8 inches from the work surface at a
45° angle.
4.4.2 APPLICATION OF LIQUID VEHICLE WAX
1. Immediately after cleaning, apply liquid vehicle wax using
the soap dispenser assembly.
2. Apply the wax sparingly in an even layer. Apply to wet
surfaces from the bottom up for even distribution and to
avoid streaking.
3. Remove the suction tube from the wax bottle and rinse off
the surplus wax from your vehicle under low pressure. NOTE
- IF SURPLUS WAX IS NOT REMOVED, A HAZY FINISH
MAY RESULT.
4. Wipe dry to reduce water spotting.
4.5 END OF OPERATION
When you have completed use of the soap/wax application,
remove bottle and flush clean water through the tube until it
is thoroughly cleaned.
NOTE: Failure to clean properly will cause the injection system to
become clogged and inoperable.
1. Stop the machine by pressing the on/off button.
2. Disconnect electrical plug.
3. Turn off water and depressurize unit by squeezing
trigger.
WARNING: turn off water supply and squeeze trigger to
depressurize the unit. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury due to discharge of high pressure water.
4. Disconnect the high pressure discharge hose and
the water inlet hose.
5.1 CONNECTIONS
Connections on Pressure Washer hoses, gun and spray
wand should be cleaned regularly and lubricated with grease
to prevent leakage and damage to the o-rings.
5.2 NOZZLE
The spray nozzle should be lubricated regularly. Clogging of
the nozzle causes the pump pressure to be too high and
cleaning is immediately required. (Fig 6)
1. Separate the nozzle from the wand (Fig 6).
2. Clear the nozzle by forcing a stiff wire through center
hole.
3. Backflush the nozzle with water.
4. Reconnect the nozzle to the wand.
NOTE: Completely screw the nozzles on the wand up to the
complete lock. (See picture Fig. 6)
Restart the pressure washer and depress the trigger on the
spray gun. If the nozzle is still plugged, repeat above items 1
through 4.
4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
5.0 MAINTENANCE