Troubleshooting guide, Maintenance – Sealey PW3500 User Manual

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5.8.1. Switch the power supply off by turning switch to 'Off' position, unplug from mains and stow

electric flex, keeping the plug dry.

5.8.2. Turn off the water supply tap.

5.8.3. Discharge residual pressure by pressing the trigger until no more water comes out of the nozzle.

WARNING! Failure to discharge pressure could result in personal injury.

5.8.4. Disconnect the inlet hose and coil the outlet hose back onto the reel.

5.8.5. Wipe the machine clean and dry and store in a clean, safe, dry, childproof location.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOMS

REASON

REMEDY

Motor will not start.

1. Loose or disconnected plug.

2. Blown fuse.

1. Reconnect plug.

2. See below

Circuit breaker trips or fuse blown.

1. Circuit Overload.

2. Extension cord too long or wire size too

small.

3. Nozzle partially blocked, causing

excessive pressure.

1. Check that the circuit is rated 13amps or

greater. Disconnect all loads on the circuit.

2. Use proper extension cord as

recommended in section 1.

3. Clean nozzle as described in maintenance

section.

Water or oil leaking from bottom of pump.

1. A small amount of leakage is normal.

1. If excessive leaking occurs contact

authorised service agent.

Trigger will not move.

1. Gun safety lock engaged.

1. Release safety lock.

Unit will not stop when trigger is released.

1. Trigger system not operating properly.

1. Contact authorised service agent.

Motor running but pump not building.

maximum pressure or has irregular pressure.

1. Water supply not turned on.

2. Unit has been stored in freezing

temperatures.

3. Water inlet filter clogged.

4. Kink in supply hose.

5. Nozzle worn out.

6. Air in pump.

7. Suction or discharge valves clogged or

worn out.

1. Turn on water supply.

2. Thaw out unit completely including hose,

gun and attachments.

3. Clean screen as described in maintenance

section.

4. Straighten hose.

5. Replace nozzle.

6. Let pressure washer run with gun open

and lance removed until a steady stream

of water is released.

7. Contact authorised service agent.

WARNING! Ensure the pressure washer is switched off and unplugged from the mains electrical power supply and turned off at the

mains water tap before performing any maintenance tasks.

Check, clean or renew the inlet filter (which is fitted inside the inlet connector,) after every 50 hours of use.

Use only genuine Sealey spares for this machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and will invalidate the warranty.

7.1.

Nozzles.7.1.1.

Ensure that nozzles are kept clean and free of debris.

7.1.2. Clear the nozzle of any debris.

7.1.3. Flush the nozzle with water.

7.1.4. Reconnect the nozzle to the lance. Ensure that the nozzle connection is tight.

7.2.

Water Filter.

7.2.1. The pressure washer is equipped with a water inlet filter to protect the pump.

7.2.2. Backflush the filter to clean.

7.2.3. Replace filter and quick connection immediately to prevent any ingress of foreign matter into the pump.

7.3.

Cooling System.

The air vent at the rear of the motor, must be kept clean and free of any obstructions to ensure proper air cooling during operation.

WARNING! Prevent water from penetrating the vent to minimise the risk of damage to the machine and to reduce the risk of shock

to the operator.

7.4. General.

Check unit, gun, nozzle, hose, connections and cables for damage. Immediately replace or repair with genuine parts.

7.5. Storage.

7.5.1. Store in a location where the washer will not be subject to freezing conditions.

7.5.2. Make sure that the pressure washer has been drained of water and remove the hoses.

7. MAINTENANCE

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.

IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.

INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode.

01284 757500

01284 703534

[email protected]

Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group,

Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park

,

Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk,

IP32 7AR

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Environmental Protection.

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be

sorted, taken to a recycle centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.

WEEE Regulations

Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment. When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your

local solid waste authority for recycling information.

Parts support is available for this product. To obtain a parts listing and/or diagram, please log on to:

www.sealey.co.uk, email: [email protected] or phone:01284 757500.

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5.8

When washing is completed.

PW3500,PW4000 Issue:3(I)-21/02/14

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