Karcher HDS 12-14-4 ST Gas - Manual (Page 23)

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Please read and comply with these original instruc-
tions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent owners.
– Before first start-up it is definitely necessary to read the safety
indications Nr. 5.956-309.0!
– In case of transport damage inform vendor immediately
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.
ṇ Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or
even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to mild injury to per-
sons or damage to property.
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly
used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals,
live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.
– Please follow the national rules and regulations for fuel spray
jets of the respective country.
– Please follow the national rules and regulations for accident
prevention of the respective country. Fuel spray jets must be
tested regularly and the results of these tests must be docu-
mented in writing.
– The heating appliance of the machine is an ignition plant. All
national laws and regulations about heating systems must
also be followed.
– If the plant is operated in rooms, then there should be ade-
quate measures for safely diverting the exhaust gases out of
the room (smoke gas pipes without draught interceptors).
Further, there must also be adequate supply of fresh air.
– Please follow the safety instructions which are attached to the
used detergents (normally on the packing label).
Before installing the machine, it is necessary to get the approval
of the gas supply company and the local chief chimney cleaner.
The statutory requirements of civil engineering laws, trade laws
and emission control norms must be followed at the time of instal-
lation. We wish to bring to your notice the following statutory reg-
ulations, guidelines and standards:
– The device may only be installed by a specialized company
according to the national regulations.
– All national laws and regulations about installation of electri-
cal appliances must also be followed.
– All national laws and regulations about installation of gas ap-
pliances must also be followed.
– Installation of gas pipes - especially the gas connections to
the machine - should only be done by a technical company
that has been approved by the Industrial Association for Gas
and Water Installations.
– Only Customer Service engineers trained by Kärcher may
perform settings and carry out maintenance tasks and re-
pairs.
– The local guidelines must be followed while installing the
chimney.
Contents
Environmental protection . . EN . . 1
Symbols in the operating instructions EN . . 1
Symbols on the machine. . . EN . . 1
General notes on safety . . . EN . . 1
Proper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 2
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 2
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 2
Device elements . . . . . . . . . EN . . 3
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 4
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 6
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 6
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 6
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . 6
Technical specifications. . . . EN . . 7
Maintenance and care. . . . . EN . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . 11
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 13
Installing the plant . . . . . . . . EN . 14
EC Declaration of Conformity EN . 19
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . 19
Customer Service . . . . . . . . EN . 20
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do
not throw the packaging material into household
waste; please send it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be
recycled; these should be sent for recycling. Batteries,
oil, and similar substances must not enter the environ-
ment. Please dispose of your old appliances using ap-
propriate collection systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil, diesel and petrol into
the environment Protect the ground and dispose of used oil in an
environmentally-clean manner.
Kärcher detergents are easy-to-dispose. This means that the
functioning of an oil separator is not hampered. Please find a list
of recommended detergents in the chapter "Accessories".
Symbols in the operating instructions
Symbols on the machine
General notes on safety
Statutory Requirements, Guidelines and Rules
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