Simpson PS3425 - Chemical Application Procedure; Siphon Hose Setup; Low Pressure Nozzle Use; System Rinsing

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2. Place other end of detergent siphon hose with filter on it into container holding
chemical/cleaning solution. NOTE: For every 7 gallons of water pumped 1
gallon of chemical/cleaning solution will be used.
3. Install low pressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of spray wand, see
How To Use Spray Wand paragraph in this section.
4. After use of chemicals, place detergent siphon hose into container of clean
water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system
thoroughly. If chemicals remain in the pump, it could be damaged. Pumps
damaged due to chemical residue will not be covered under warranty.
NOTE: Chemicals and soaps will not siphon if the black soap nozzle is not installed
on the spray wand.
STARTING (FIG. 8–11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction
manual and the engine instruction manual before starting pressure washer.
DANGER: Risk of fluid injection and laceration. When using the high
pressure setting, DO NOT allow the high pressure spray to come in contact
with unprotected skin, eyes, or with any pets or animals. Serious injury will
occur.
• Yourwasheroperatesat fluidpressuresandvelocitieshighenoughtopenetrate
humanandanimalflesh,whichcouldresultinamputationorotherseriousinjury.
Leakscausedbyloosefittingsorwornordamagedhosescanresultininjection
injuries.DONOTTREATFLUIDINJECTIONASASIMPLECUT!Seeaphysician
immediately!
DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in
minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a
poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you
do not smell engine exhaust.
• Breathingexhaustfumeswillcauseseriousinjuryordeath!Engineexhaust
contains carbon mon ox ide, an odorless and deadly gas.
• Operate pressure washer in a well-ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas
such as ga rages, base ments, etc.
• Neveroperateunitinornearalocationoccupiedbyhumansoranimals.
WARNING: Risk of Fire, Asphyxiation and Burn. Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
• Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below bottom of filler
necktoprovidespaceforfuelexpansion.Wipeanyfuelspillagefromengineand
equipmentbeforestartingengine.
• DO NOT let hoses come in contact with very hot engine muffler during or
immediatelyafteruseofyourpressurewasher.Damagetohosesfromcontactwith
hotenginesurfaceswillNOTbecoveredbywarranty.
NOTICE: Riskofpropertydamage.Neverpullwatersupplyhosetomovepressure
washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet.
• DONOTusehotwater,usecoldwateronly.
• Neverturnwatersupplyoffwhilepressurewasherengineisrunningordamageto
pumpwillresult.
• DONOTstopsprayingwaterformorethantwominutesatatime.Pumpoperates
inbypassmodewhensprayguntriggerisnotpressed.Ifpumpisleftinbypass
mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be
damaged.