Clarke KING150B Instruction Manual

WARNING: Do not use the hot washer without reading this manual
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS LS0720-ISS 1
HOT WASHER
MODEL NO: KING150B
PART NO: 7320178

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE hot washer.
The hot washer has been designed to use hot or cold water to clean any
surfaces which can stand the force of the high pressure water jet and the
action of the detergents used.
The hot washer must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
LIST OF CONTENTS
The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing or
damaged, please see your CLARKE dealer where you purchased the hot
washer
1 x Hot Washer 1 x Cable / Hose Storage Bracket
1 x Gun Assembly 1 x Bottle for Detergent (Chemical)
1 x Lance Assembly 1 x Parts Pack
1 x High Pressure Hose Assembly 1 x Hose Adaptor
1 x Main Handle 1 x Nozzle Clearing Pin

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SAFETY WARNINGS
1. This hot washer is for outdoors
use.
2. Do not cover the exhaust during
operation.
3. Always put on protective
clothing, safety shoes and safety
glasses. Loose particles & other
unwanted material can be
propelled at high speed by the
water jet.
4. Always disconnect the power
and water supplies at the end of
each job.
5. High pressure jets can be
dangerous if misused.
6. Do not point the jet at personnel,
animals, live electrical equipment
or the hot washer.
7. Do not operate the hot washer if
the cover has been removed.
8. Do not use the hot washer if a
power cable or important parts of
the hot washer are damaged,
e.g. safety devices, high pressure
hoses, trigger, gun.
9. Do not point the nozzle toward
parts that contain grease, the
grease can spread on to the
adjacent ground.
10. Only use hoses, fittings and
couplings recommended by
Clarke International
11. Vehicle tyres/tyre valves must be
cleaned at a minimum distance
of 30 cm, the high-pressure jet
can cause damage. The first
indication of this is a discoloration
of the tyre.
12. Do not keep the hot washer in
standby for more than 5 minutes.
13. Turn hot washer off when it is left
unattended.
14. Do not spray flammable liquids
because of the risk of explosion.
15. Do not damage the power
cable. If the power cable is
damaged, it must be replaced
by Clarke International service
department.
16. Hold of the spray gun firmly and
be prepared for kickback when
you pull the trigger.
17. Do not use the hot washer in a
closed space.
18. Do not let children or
untrained personnel use this
hot washer.
19. This hot washer is not intended to
be operated by persons
(including children) with
decreased physical, sensory or
mental function.
WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE YOU USE THE HOT
WASHER.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE HOT WASHER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY
DURING MAINTENANCE.

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20. Do not start the hot washer
without fully unwinding the high-
pressure hose.
21. Before unwinding or rewinding
the hose, switch the hot washer
off and release the pressure in the
hose by pulling the trigger.
22. If an extension cable is used, the
plug and socket must be of
watertight construction.
23. Do not use the hot washer
during thunderstorms or when it is
raining.
24. Do not attempt any electrical or
mechanical repairs to this hot
washer. Always refer to your
Clarke dealer.
25. Do not supply liquid other than
water to the water inlet.
26. Do not yank the power cable to
disconnect the plug from the
socket.
27. Only use chemical cleaning
agents (detergents), that are
approved for the hot washers. We
recommend Clarke Traffic Film
Remover or Clarke Wash and
Wax (available from your Clarke
dealer).
SAFETY SYMBOL
Do not spray personnel / animals or
the hot washer.
Do not point the spray at electrical
devices or power outlets.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fit the handle first then the detergent tank, followed by the tool holder and
finally the hose hook to the hot washer as shown above using the 4 bolts
(for the handle) and screws (for the tool holder, hose hook) supplied.
SETUP
1. Press ‘O’ on the master switch to
make sure that the hot washer is
turned off.

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2. Check that the water filter is fitted
into the pump's inlet pipe.
3. Screw the hose connector into
place by hand, without the aid of
tools until ‘hand tight’.
4. Connect the water supply hose to
the hose connector. The hose
must have an inside diameter of
at least 13 mm (1/2”).
• The optional quick connector
may be fitted.
• Place the cleaner as close to
the water supply as possible.
5. Connect the high pressure hose to
the hot washer outlet pipe.
• Press the high pressure hose
coupling fully down and then
screw into place by hand.
• Tighten the connector hand
tight only;- do not use any tools.
• Make sure the connections are
secure.
6. Screw the high pressure hose onto
the gun assembly.
• Use a spanner to tighten the
connector.

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7. Connect the spray lance to the
gun assembly and tighten
securely by turning the locking
ring.
8. Turn the local water tap fully on.
• Minimum delivery rate: 15 l/min.
• Maximum supply water
temperature: 40°C.
• Maximum supply water
pressure: 1MPa.
9. Release the trigger lock and keep
the trigger pressed, allowing the
water to flow until all the air has
been expelled.
• At this point the water will only
be at low pressure.
WARNING: THE HOT WASHER CAN ONLY BE CONNECTED TO THE WATER
MAINS IF SEPARATED BY A BACKFLOW PREVENTER. MAKE SURE THAT THE
HOSE IS AT LEAST 13MM-1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER AND IS REINFORCED.
WARNING: WATER THAT HAS PASSED THROUGH A BACKFLOW PREVENTER
IS CONSIDERED TO BE NON-DRINKABLE.

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BEFORE USE
ADDING FUEL (FOR HOT WASHING)
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not leave fuel within the
reach of children.
• Refuel carefully to avoid
spillages.
1. Remove the diesel filler cap and
fill the tank with diesel fuel.
• Maximum 3 litres.
2. Replace the diesel filler cap
securely.
FILLING WITH DETERGENT
If you intend to use the detergent facility:
1. Unscrew the detergent filler cap
and fill the container with
detergent.
• Only use detergents
recommended for use with the
hot washers, such as CLARKE
Traffic Film Remover which is a
powerful ‘low foaming’ agent
for car cleaning, patio cleaning
etc., or CLARKE Wash & Wax,
both available from your
CLARKE dealer.
WARNING: INCORRECT FUELS MUST NOT BE USED AS THEY CAN BE
HAZARDOUS.
WARNING: THE USE OF UNSUITABLE CLEANING AGENTS MAY ADVERSELY
AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE HOT WASHER. DO NOT EXCEED THE CORRECT
OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

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USING THE PRESSURE WASHER
AUTOMATIC STOP SYSTEM
The Automatic Stop System stops the hot washer during the bypass phase.
Once the hot washer is switched on, the ‘Automatic Stop System’ will start and
stop the hot washer automatically whenever the trigger is pulled / released.
Sometimes the hot washer may start without pressing the gun trigger, this is
normally due to air bubbles in the water or other similar phenomena which do
not imply the existence of any defects in the hot washer.
Do not leave the hot washer unattended during the bypass phase for more
than 5 minutes. If you need to leave the hot washer for longer than this, switch
it off first, and operate the trigger to release the pressure.
STARTING UP
1. Connect the plug to the power
socket.
RELEASE THE TRIGGER LOCK
1. To release the trigger lock, lift the
lock upwards and lay it against
the trigger as shown.

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SWITCHING ON
TO WASH WITH COLD WATER
1. To start the pressure washer,
squeeze and hold the gun trigger
while you press ‘1’ on the master
switch.
TO WASH WITH HOT WATER:
1. To start the pressure washer,
squeeze and hold the gun trigger
while you press ‘1’ on the master
switch.
2. Press (I) ON on the burner switch
• The water will reach a
maximum temperature of
90oC.
• The burner will cycle on/off as required.
ADJUSTING THE SPRAY
To adjust the water delivery from a
narrow jet of water to a wide spray.
proceed as follows:
1. With the nozzle pointing away
from you and anyone else, hold
the shaft of the lance in one
hand.
2. Twist the nozzle with the other
hand.
3. The spray varies between narrow
and wide as you turn the nozzle.