ActiveProducts XE03 User manual

1600 PSI ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER
Owner’s Manual
Purchase Date:___________________ Serial #: __________________
VERSION XE03_12/2008_REV.2
QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS, MISSING PARTS?
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THIS UNIT, PLEASE READTHIS MANUALTHOROUGHLY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. IFYOU MUST STORE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER IN A PLACE WHERE
THETEMPERATURE IS BELOW 5ºC,YOU MUST APPLY WINTERIZING PROCEDURETO
PROTECT IT. FAILURETO WINTERIZETHE UNIT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE PUMP
AND VOIDTHE WARRANTY.
MODEL NO.: XE03
SKU: 39-8508-6

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................ 1
Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 2
Important precautions – Read first!...................................................................................... 3
Safety features and electrical power information ................................................................. 5
Parts and diagram list ........................................................................................................... 6
Assembly and operating instructions.................................................................................... 7
Using the accessories..................................................................................................11
Working with detergents .............................................................................................11
Shutting down and cleaning up....................................................................................13
Taking a break ..............................................................................................................13
Winterizing and long-term storage ......................................................................................14
Cleaning and maintenance .................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pressure Washer Specifications
Max Pressure: 1600 PSI
Power Source Requirement: 120 V / 60 Hz
Electrical cord: 23’ (7 m)
High-pressure hose: 20’ (6 m)
Water Flow Rate: 1.3 GPM
Current Drawn: 12A
Inlet water: Cold tap water

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WARRANTY
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
This pressure washer is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal residential use for one (1) year.
Specific warranty applies to:
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ranted for a ninety (90) day period.
The warranty period is calculated from the date of purchase by the end user and covers the
cost for replacement parts/equipment. In order to verify a warranty situation a copy of the
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tive product.
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gence or accidents; repairs or alterations; or lack of maintenance. The manufacturer shall
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This warranty is non-transferable and only applies to products that were sold in and reside
in Canada.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST
Warnings
When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed:
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Warnings
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – READ FIRST
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