Hozelock 130 - Using Your Pressure Washer; Start-up Procedure; Water Supply Connection

Improper use
•Use by unskilled persons or those who have
not read and understood the instructions in
the manual is forbidden. The introduction of
inflammable, explosive and toxic liquids into
the appliance is prohibited.
•Useoftheapplianceinapotentially
inflammable or explosive atmosphere is
forbidden. The use of non-original spare parts
and any other spare parts not specifically
intended for the model in question is
prohibited. All modifications to the appliance
are prohibited. Any modifications made to
the appliance shall render the Declaration
of Conformity null and void and relieve the
manufacturer of all liability under civil and
criminal law.
Safety devices
CAUTION - DANGER! Do not tamper with or
adjust the safety valve setting.
•Thesafetyvalveisalsoapressurelimiting
valve. When the gun trigger is released, the
valve opens and the water recirculates through
the pump inlet.
•Safetybutton(X):preventsaccidentalspraying
ofwaterbypressingtheredsafetybutton(X)
into locking position. (fig.11)
Installation
Assembly
CAUTION - DANGER! All installation and
assembly operations must be performed
with the appliance disconnected from the
mains power supply. As illustrated in the
Assembly & Operation’ diagrams.
Electrical connection
CAUTION - DANGER! Check that the
electrical supply voltage and frequency
(V-Hz) correspond to those specified on the
appliance data plate (fig.9). See Technical
Data. The appliance should only be
connected to a mains power supply
equipped with an adequate earth
connection and RCD (30 mA) to cut off the
electricity supply in the instance of a short
circuit.
Use of extension cables
•Usecablesfeaturing“IPX5”protectionlevel.
The cross-section of the extension cable should
be proportionate to its length; the longer it is,
the greater its cross-section should be.
(See fig.28).
•Foranextensioncableupto25mlong,ensure
that the cross sectional area of the cable core is
atleast1.5mm”.Forextensioncables25m-50m
long, ensure that the cross sectional area of
thecablecoreisatleast2.5mm”.Donotuse
extension cables longer than 50m.
Water supply connection
Caution - Danger! Only clean or filtered
water should be used for intake. Please note
the max input pressure. Place the appliance
as close to the water supply system as
possible.
Connection to the mains water supply
•Theappliancecanbeconnecteddirectlyto
the mains drinking water supply only if the
supply hose or tap is fitted with a backflow
preventer valve. If one is not present, or if
you are unsure, fit a backflow preventer valve
(such as the Hozelock Non-Return Valve 2181)
as per current regulations in force. Make sure
that the hose is at least Ø12.5 mm and that it is
reinforced.
Note: Water that has flown through backflow
preventers is considered to be non-potable.
Using Your Pressure Washer
Start-up
CAUTION - DANGER! Before starting up the
appliance check that the water supply hose
is connected properly; use of the appliance
without water will damage it; do not cover
the ventilation grills when the appliance is
in use.
CAUTION - DANGER! During operation the
appliance must be positioned as shown in
(fig.13) on a sturdy, stable surface.
•Turnonthewatersupplytapfully.
•Ensurethattheredsafetybutton
isreleased(X)(g.11).
•Depresstheguntriggerforafewsecondsand
start up the appliance by setting the ON/OFF
switch to ON/1. (fig.10)
•ThismodelincorporatesaTotalStopSystem
(TSS system), with an automatic delivery flow
cut-off system:
•Whentheguntriggerisreleasedthedynamic
pressure automatically cuts out the motor.
•Whentheguntriggerisdepressedthe
automatic drop in pressure starts the motor
and the pressure is restored after a very slight
delay (see fig.12).