Hoover HPW4H-ZA User manual

Version 1.0
Power
Wash
2500W
Total
Home
User Guide
HPW4H-ZA
hoover.za.com

Contents
Machine Overview
General Safety Information
Operation
Maintenance
FAQs
Warranty
Other Information
Notes
CONTENTS
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Accessories
NOTE: Some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside flap of box for more details.
Handle
Trigger Handle Storage
On/Off Switch
Water Inlet and
Connector
Wheel
Pressure Hose Reel
Pressure Hose
Reel Handle
Lance Storage
Power Cord Hook
Solution Tube
Water Outlet
Pressure Hose
Trigger Handle
Lance
Jet Nozzle (Blue Nib)
Turbo Nozzle
Solution Nozzle
(White Nib)
Nozzle Cleaning Tool
Water Inlet Connector
Car Brush
Rotary Brush
Patio Brush
Extension Tube
Universal Detergent
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed,
including the following:
1. This Pressure washer is for outdoor use only.
2. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned. Hoover cannot be held
responsible for damage caused.
3. Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the pressure washer.
4. When using your pressure washer the recommended working distance between the nozzle and surface area
or object to be cleaned is 30cm.
5. This appliance can only be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
6. Hoover only recommend the use of Hoover genuine accessories and solution to be used with
this pressure washer.
7. Don’t leave the pressure washer unattended or running when not in use for more than 5 minutes without
depressing the trigger.
8. Don’t use this pressure washer if it has been dropped, damaged or immersed in water.
9. Don’t use pressure washer if the power cord or plug is damaged.
10. Don’t handle the plug of the pressure washer with wet hands.
11. Don’t use the pressure washer without supply hose (minimum length 7.5m) in place and unwind the hose
fully from reel.
12. Don’t use the pressure washer without the water filter in place.
13. Don’t pull or carry this pressure washer by the power cord. Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the
power cord around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don’t unplug pressure washer
by pulling on the power cord.
14. Don’t aim the pressure washer at people, animals, plants, electrical components, wires, or the pressure
washer itself.
15. Don’t use the pressure washer on electrical components, damaged/delicate paint surfaces, tyres,
engines/motors.
16. Don’t use the pressure washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user.
The correct voltage is listed on the rating label.
17. Always wear suitable clothing footwear and eye protection whilst using the pressure washer.
18. Always connect the water supply, remove the lance and squeeze the trigger to run water through
the machine before switching the power on.
19. Always use a suitable hose connector to match the coupling on the pressure washer with a non-return valve
at tap end of the supply hose.
20. Always unplug the pressure washer before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance.
21. Always turn off and unplug the pressure washer before disconnecting or connecting the hose, after use
always wrap the pressure hose and power cord around the storage clips provided.
22. Always release any built up pressure in the handle prior to disconnecting the hose and ensure water inlet
filter is clean prior to storage in a cool dry place.
23. Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords with RCD, non-approved extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could be a trip hazard.
24. Always make sure the power/extension cord is fully unwound and prevent the power/extension cord from
getting wet during use.
25. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from heated
surfaces or near open flames.
26. Always carry the pressure washer by the handle.
27. Always check water hose and accessories are not damaged, broken or worn before use.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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Assembling your Pressure Washer
OPERATION
Please read General Safety Information at the beginning before use.
Attach both wheels
and push until they
click into place.
Attach the hose
connector to water inlet
by turning clockwise
until tight.
To attach the handle into the top of the pressure
washer, align the handle with the screw holes
making sure not to trap the solution tube. Slide
together and insert 2 screws and turn clockwise
to tighten.
Always make sure the pressure washer and water supply are off before connecting or disconnecting
the hose and accessories.
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LOCKED
UNLOCKED
IMPORTANT: Always remove the pressure hose fully from the reel when in use. Always make sure
the trigger safety lock is in the LOCKED position when not in use or connecting/disconnecting the
pressure hose. Always check water hose, pressure hose, lance and accessories are not damaged,
broken or worn before use.
IMPORTANT: Always use an RCD adaptor when using this pressure washer.
WARNING: Don’t leave the pressure washer running when not in use, or for more than 5 minutes
to prevent overheating. Before switching the pressure washer on, the trigger handle must be squeezed
to release water and any airlocks in the machine or pressure hose. Always release any pressure build
up in the handle prior to disconnecting the hose.
TIP: After connecting pressure hose, lance and accessories check they are securely fitted
and locked in place before turning on. WARNING: Don’t aim the pressure washer directly at people, animals, plants, electrical components,
wires or the pressure washer itself.
Whilst holding the
handle to secure the
machine, pull the
pressure hose slowly
to remove fully from
the hose reel.
To connect pressure hose to trigger handle,
press the pressure hose release button and push
pressure hose to lock into position. Gently pull the
pressure hose to make sure it is locked securely.
Push the pressure hose
firmly to the water
outlet and turn the
pressure hose collar
clockwise to tighten.
Whilst firmly pushing the lance into
the trigger handle turn clockwise
to lock into position.
A trigger safety lock is located underneath
the handle. The safety lock should always
be in LOCKED position before connecting
/disconnecting the pressure hose to the
trigger handle.
Preparing your pressure washer for use
OPERATIONOPERATION
Make sure water
supply is not
connected. Firmly
push the water hose
pipe with suitable
connector onto the
water inlet to lock
into position.
Push the ‘I’ switch to
turn on. The machine
will run for a few
seconds then stop
but no water will be
released.
Connect water hose
pipe to a suitable
water supply and turn
water on.
Squeeze the trigger
on the trigger handle
to release a high
pressured water jet,
and start cleaning.
Before plugging the
machine in, press
the unlock safety
button on the trigger
handle and squeeze
the trigger until water
starts to flow through
the nozzle.
Push ‘O’ switch to
turn off.
Connect the power
cord to the mains
supply via an RCD
adaptor.
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The jet nozzle has a wider spray and is ideal for use on surfaces areas such as cars, garden furniture,
decking and boats.
The turbo nozzle has a more concentrated spray and is ideal for use on very dirty surfaces, patios or
masonry. As it is not fitted with a pressure regulator it is not suitable for use on delicate or painted surfaces.
OPERATIONOPERATION 98
IMPORTANT: Always make sure the machine is switched off and the safety button on the trigger handle
is LOCKED before connecting/disconnecting the lance, nozzle or accessories.
IMPORTANT: When using your pressure washer the recommended working distance between
the nozzle and surface area or object to be cleaned is 30cm.
IMPORTANT: After connecting the pressure hose, lance and accessories check they are securely
fitted and locked in place before switching on.
IMPORTANT: Always release any pressure build up in the handle prior to disconnecting
the hose and accessories.
IMPORTANT: Don't use if the lance and accessories are damaged, broken or worn.
IMPORTANT: Always check brushes are clean and afree from grit/hard debris before use.
WARNING:
Never use the
turbo nozzle on
cars, tyres and
engines.
TIP: The extension tube can be used to
extend all accessories and ideal for hard
to reach areas and surfaces.
The outdoor brush is a soft bristled brush
ideal for making easy work of cleaning
garden furniture.
The car brush is a soft bristled brush and
perfect for tackling tough dirt on delicate
surfaces ideal for wheels and car mirrors.
To attach the jet/solution
nozzle, fit the lance
with a firm push and
twist clockwise to lock
into place. Push the extension
tube onto the patio
brush head and turn
clockwise to secure.
Twist and push the patio
head collar to lock the
extension tube into
position.
To attach the turbo
nozzle, fit the lance
with a firm push and
twist clockwise to
lock into place.
To remove the extension
tube from the trigger
handle, firmly push and
twist the extension tube
anti-clockwise to unlock.
Pull to remove.
Hold down the release button
on the lance, push the jet
nozzle and lance firmly
together until you hear an
audible CLICK. Release the
button and gently pull the
jet nozzle to make sure it is
locked secure before use.
Attach the extension tube
onto the trigger handle,
push firmly and twist
clockwise to lock into place.
Hold down the release button
on the lance, push the turbo
nozzle and lance firmly
together until you hear an
audible CLICK. Release the
button and gently pull the
turbo nozzle to make sure it is
locked securely before use.
To remove the patio brush
from the extension tube,
twist the patio head collar
anti-clockwise. Push and twist
the patio brush anti-clockwise
to unlock, pull to remove.
Squeeze the trigger
on the trigger handle
to release a high
pressured water jet,
and start cleaning. Switch on the pressure
washer and squeeze
the trigger to release
water spray.
Squeeze the trigger
on the trigger handle
to release a high
pressured water jet,
and start cleaning.
Using your accessories
Using the patio brush

OPERATION
IMPORTANT: When using solution make sure you follow the dilution instructions and use Hoover solution
only. Solution can only be used with the trigger handle, lance and solution nozzle, or car/outdoor/rotary
brush if supplied. Solution CANNOT be used with the jet and turbo nozzles.
WARNING: Always make sure the pressure washer is switched OFF before
connecting/disconnecting the pressure hose, lance, accessories or solution bag.
Unhook the solution
tube and insert into the
solution bag. Solution
only dispensed with the
trigger handle, lance
and solution nozzle,
or car/outdoor
/rotary brush if
supplied.
Switch the pressure
washer on and squeeze
trigger to dispense the
water and solution mix.
After use rinse the
pressure washer
to prevent blockages.
Inset the solution tube
into a bucket of fresh
water (Max 40°C),
turn the machine on
and squeeze the trigger
for 1 minute.
Using solution with your pressure washer
OPERATION
Attach the car brush
to the trigger handle.
FIrmly push the car
brush and trigger
handle together, turn
clockwise to lock into
position.
Attach the outdoor
brush to the trigger
handle. FIrmly push
the outdoor brush and
trigger handle together,
turn clockwise to lock
into position.
Whilst firmly pushing
the rotary brush into
the trigger handle turn
clockwise to lock into
position.
Switch on the pressure washer
and squeeze the trigger to
release water spray or water
and detergent mix.
Switch on the pressure washer
and squeeze the trigger to
release water spray or water
and detergent mix.
Switch on the pressure washer
and squeeze the trigger to
release water spray or water
and detergent mix.
To remove the brush from
the trigger handle firmly
push and twist the lance
anti-clockwise to unlock.
Pull to remove.
To remove the brush from
the trigger handle firmly
push and twist the lance
anti-clockwise to unlock.
Pull to remove.
To remove the brush from
the trigger handle firmly
push and twist the lance
anti-clockwise to unlock.
Pull to remove.
Using the car brush
Using the outdoor brush
Using the rotary brush
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IMPORTANT: Always rinse fresh water through your pressure washer and accessories for 1 minute after
using solution to prevent blockages.
IMPORTANT: Before storing your machine always make sure no water remains in the pressure washer or
hose/accessories to prevent frost damage. Keep in a dry place above zero degrees and out of the reach
of children.
IMPORTANT: Before storing your machine always make sure no water remains in the pressure washer
or hose/accessories to prevent frost damage. Keep in a dry place above zero degrees and out of the
reach of children.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 1312
TIP: Leave the trigger handle attached when
storing the pressure hose.
To access water filter,
unscrew water inlet
connector and remove. To begin storing your
pressure hose, place the
collar end of the hose
to the right of the reel.
Ensuring one velcro
strap is at this end.
Guide the pressure hose
with one hand whilst
turning the reel slowly
until hose has wrapped
around twice.
Always store tools and
power cord into the
allocated storage slots.
To remove water filter,
pinch the inner water
filter tab with pliers
and gently pull.
Push the velcro strap
through the hole at the
side of the hose reel
and pull tight.
To recoil the remainder
of the hose, secure the
machine by holding the
handle and turn the reel
handle slowly.
Water filter can be
rinsed under running
water periodically. Pull the velcro strap
over the reel and
secure.
Once coiled, wrap the
second velcro strap
around the already
coiled hose and secure.
Storage
Storing the hose

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Insert the nozzle cleaning
tool into the end of lance and
nozzles to remove any dirt
or debris.
WARNING: Before carrying out any maintenance make sure the machine
is switched off and unplugged.
To remove the lance from trigger
handle, firmly push and twist the
lance anti-clockwise. To unlock,
pull to remove.
To remove nozzles press
the nozzle release button
and pull.
Removing a blockage in the lance and nozzles Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the pressure washer before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
There is an accessory missing
• Check the ‘Machine Overview’ panel on the box to make sure the part is included with your machine.
Why won’t my pressure washer turn on?
• Make sure the on/off switch is set to the ‘I’ position.
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a 13amp fuse.
• Check if your RCD has been tripped, if it has tripped, reset it.
• The power cord maybe damaged.
Why won’t the water/solution dispense?
• The pump may have stopped, make sure the on/off switch is set to the ‘I’ position
and check the plug fuse.
• The pump may have stopped. This may be because of overheating due to poor water supply.
Check the water flow rate to your water supply.
• Hose may be blocked or kinked, check for leaks in the hose and clear any blockages. Straighten
out the hose to ensure no kinks and check the hose pipe connections to the tap and water inlet.
• There may be an air lock. To remove, unlock the trigger safety lock and squeeze the trigger
to release water before the machine is switched on.
• Check assembly of solution application bottle Go to the ‘Operation’ pages.
Nozzle/accessory may be blocked, clear any blockages and clean nozzle. Go to the
‘Maintenance’ pages.
Why won’t my pressure washer reach operating pressure?
• Hose may be blocked or kinked, check for leaks in the hose and clear any blockages.
Straighten out the hose to ensure no kinks and check the hose pipe connections to the tap
and water inlet.
• Nozzle may be blocked, clear any blockages and clean nozzle. Go to the ‘Maintenance’ page.
• Remove and clean the water inlet filter Go to the ‘Maintenance’ page.
• Check the water flow rate to your water supply.

Service & Help
If you have queries or concerns about using your Hoover Pressure Washer, please visit hoover.za.com
Technical Specification
Voltage: 220-240V ~50Hz
Wattage: 2500W
Max Pressure: 180 bar
Working Pressure: 120 bar
Flow Rate: 510L/Hr
Subject to technical change without notice.
EEC Statement of Compliance
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Hoover, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
HPW series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
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16 WARRANTY OTHER INFORMATION
Please affix proof of purchase/receipt here
In the event of a claim under warranty this receipt must be produced.
WARRANTY
1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Limited warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the
customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal
personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from
the date of purchase )”warranty period”).
2. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work
properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer
bought the product (“the supplier”) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this
warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then
repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier.
3. The faulty product must be taken to the supplier’s service centre to exercise the warranty.
4. The supplier will refund, repair, or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to
legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken
the product himself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The
warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of
disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product.
5. This warrant will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any
expendables attached or installed by the customer.
6. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails
to work properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or
modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product or pay a
refund to the customer.
7. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where the products returned are not in the
original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid
to the customer.
HOME OF LIVING BRANDS (PTY) LTD (JOHANNESBURG)
JOHANNESBURG
CAPE TOWN
DURBAN
TEL NO. [phone]
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www.hoover.za.com

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