Kärcher HDS 3.5/23-4M Eg Manual De Instrucciones página 12

Install the hand-spray gun, the jet pipe, the
nozzle and the high pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins components with a
quick-fasten thread solidly and securely with just one
turn.
Figure 5
 Join the spray lance with the trigger gun and tighten
until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
 Insert the high pressure nozzle onto the spray
lance.
 Install union nut and hand-tighten it (EASY!Lock).
 Join the high-pressure hose with trigger gun and
high-pressure connection of the appliance and
tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
Water connection
For connection values refer to technical specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum length 24.6 ft/
7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/4") to the water con-
nection of the unit and to the water inlet (e.g. tap)
using the water connection adapter.
Note: The supply hose is not included in the scope of
delivery.
Suck in water from vessel
If you want to suck in water from an external vessel, the
following modification is necessary:
Figure 6
 Open fill opening for system care.
 Release and remove the cover of the system care.
 Remove water connection from the fine filter.
 Unscrew the fine filter from the pump head.
Figure 7
 Remove the system care reservoir.
 Unscrew the top supply hose to the swimmer con-
tainer.
Figure 8
 Connect the top supply hose at pump head.
 Replug the rinse line of the detergent dosing valve.
 Connect suction hose (minimum diameter 3/4")
with filter (accessory) to the water connection point.
– Max. suck height: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
Until the pump sucked in water, you should:
 Set the pressure/quantity regulation at the pump
unit to maximum quantity.
 Close the dosing valve for the detergent.
DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never suck in water
from a drinking water container. Never suck in liquids
which contain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or
unfiltered water. The sealings within the device are not
solvent resistant. The spray mist of solvents is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poisonous.
Note: Assembly in reverse order. Ensure that the sole-
noid valve cable on the reservoir of the system care is
not pinched.
Power connection
– For connection values, see technical data and type
plate.
– The electrical connections must be done by an
electrician according to NEC and local codes.
HDS 5.0 only:
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
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– Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use electrical extension cables out-
doors which have been approved and labelled for
this purpose and have an adequate cable cross-
section.
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
– The plug and coupling of the extension cable used
must be watertight.
GFCI INSTRUCTIONS
HDS 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 only:
 STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) into a working outlet.
 STEP 2: Press ''TEST'', then press ''RESET'' to as-
sure proper connection to power.
Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be
different from this illustration.
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray
lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray
pipe firmly with both hands.
DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever may not be
locked during the operation.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if the safety le-
ver is damaged.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty
fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
Opening/closing the trigger gun
 To open the trigger gun: Actuate the safety lever
and trigger.
 To close the hand spray gun: Release the safety le-
ver and trigger.
Replace the nozzle
DANGER
Risk of injury! Switch the appliance off prior to replacing
nozzle and activate hand spray gun until device is pres-
sureless.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety
catch towards the front.
 Replacing the nozzle.
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EN
Operation