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WATER HEATER SERIES OPERATOR’S MANUAL
97-6149 • 97-6162 • 97-6133 • Rev.3/04
INTRODUCTION
Allinformationinthismanual is based on the latest prod-
uct information available at the time of printing.
Thismachineisdesignedtoheatwaterfromacoldwater
pressurewasher.Maximumwaterflowis5GPMandmaxi-
mum pressure is 3000 PSI. Flow rate of 3 GPM will
achieveanaveragetemperatureofabout180°F.Tempera-
ture is dependent on inlet water temperature and water
flowrate.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time with-
out incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this hot water generator.Warning informa-
tion should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
eratorisnotfluentinEnglish, the manufacturer’sinstruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
theoperatorintheoperator’snative languagebythe pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it
if machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of injury, read operating
instructions carefully before using.
1. Readthe owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failuretofollowinstruc-
tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death,seriousbodilyinjury and/
or property damage.
2. All installations must comply
with local codes. Contact your
electrician,plumber,utilitycom-
panyorthe sellingdistributorfor
specific details.
To comply with the National Electrical Code (NGPA
70)andprovideadditionalprotection fromriskofelec-
tric shock, this hot water generator is equipped with
aULapproved ground faultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)
powercord.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN ANDTISSUES.
WARNING:Flammable liquidscan
create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline,
crankcase drainings or oil con-
taininggasoline,solventsoralco-
hol.Doingso will resultinfireand/
or explosion.
WARNING:Do not spray flammable liquids.Operate
only where an open torch is permitted.
3. This fuel burning machine shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present.
4. In these oil burning models, use only kerosene,
No.1 home heating fuel, or diesel fuel.
5. Risk of explosion — Do not spray flammable liquids.
Operateonlywhereopenflame or torchispermitted.
WARNING:Keepwaterspray,wand
andhighpressurehoseawayfrom
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result. Read warning
tag on electrical cord.
6. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine to a UL grounded
receptacle of proper voltage and amperage ratings.
Donotspraywateronor near electrical components.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while
standing in water. Always disconnect power before
servicing.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back — hold with both
hands.
7. Grip cleaning wand of attached pressure washer se-
curelywithbothhandsbeforestartingcleaner.Failure
to do this could result in injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING:High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce the skin and
its underlying tissues, leading
to serious injury and possible
amputation.
8. Highpressuredevelopedbythe
attached pressure washer can
cause bodily injury or damage.
Use caution when operating. Do not point the spray
gun at anyone or at any part of the body. This ma-
chine is to be used only by qualified operators.
READOPERATOR’S
MANUALTHOROUGHLY
PRIORTO USE.
CAUTION
WARNING
KEEPWATERSPRAY
AWAYFROM
ELECTRICALWIRING.
WARNING
RISKOF FIRE.
DONOT USEWITH
FLAMMABLELIQUIDS.
