Certa 2000PSI Pressure Washer - (CTPSWHA2000A) - Manual

ATTENTION: Do not use this equipment, before having read and understood this manual!

Safety & Warnings

Safety instructions for the high-pressure cleaner:

• The unit may only be connected to an electrical supply, which has been installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
• The equipment may only be used outdoors!
• This product can draw a large amount of power in certain circumstances. It is essential that the device is connected to a grounded power supply that has been installed by a professional inline with Australian Standards.
• This product should not share an outlet or powerboard with other devices, as doing so may trip the mains power, or could potentially damage your product.
• Always use a surge protected power board to power the device.
• This unit must be used in an upright position only!
• The high-pressure cleaner may not be operated by children or people who have not been instructed on its use.
• The equipment may not be operated in an environment where there is a risk of an explosion.
• Never leave the equipment unattended, while the on/off switch (2) is engaged.
  The jet (18+19) of the high-pressure cleaner may not be directed at people, animals and electrical components or at its own workings. Do not allow unauthorised personnel into the area where you are working.
• Never direct the jet (18+19) at yourself or others, in order to clean clothes or footwear.
• Objects containing dangerous substances (e.g. asbestos) may not be hosed down.
• Before starting work, specifically, check the integrity of the cable (7) and the high-pressure hose (3).
• A damaged trigger gun (9) must be replaced by an approved workshop.
• A damaged high-pressure hose (3) must be swapped for a manufacturer’s replacement high-pressure hose before using the equipment.
• If the cable (7) is damaged, it must be replaced by a specialised connection cable, which is available from the manufacturer or their after-sales service.
• Do not touch the mains plug of the cable (7) with wet hands.
• If needed, only use splash-proof extension cables and ensure that the mains plug and socket of the extension cable are waterproof. Unsuitable extension cables can be dangerous.
• Pay attention to the impermeability of the feeder hose and its connection to the hose coupling (5).
• The feeder hose and high-pressure hose should not be bent.
• Only clean vehicle tyres and valves at a distance of at least 30cm and only using the fan nozzle. 
• When using a cleaning agent, observe the instructions for application and waste disposal and the cleaning agent manufacturer’s guidelines.
• This equipment was developed for the use of cleaning agents that were supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may compromise the safety of this equipment.
• Do never spray soluble liquids or acids (gasoline, solvents, fuel oil)
• The emerging jet of water creates a recoil action within the trigger gun (9). Allow a safe distance and keep a firm grip on the trigger gun (9) and lance (10).
• Protect yourself against the spray given off with suitable work clothes and wear protective goggles.
• It is recommended that you wear ear protection when using this equipment.
• Do not operate the equipment if the power connection or important parts of the equipment, e.g. safety components, high-pressure hoses, trigger gun, are damaged.

Warning: Exclusively use the manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories to ensure the safety of the equipment. High-pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important to the safety of the equipment.

Before Using Equipment

• It is recommended that a circuit breaker be professionally fitted to the power supply to this equipment, to interrupt the supply voltage, should the current exceed 30mA for 30ms.
• According to the applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water supply without a system separator. Use a suitable system separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance!
• Connect the high-pressure hose (3) firmly to the high-pressure outlet (5).
• Insert the free end of the high-pressure hose into the corresponding opening on the spray gun until you hear it click into place. Press the release button (15) to remove the high-pressure hose from the spray gun and pull the hose out.
• Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet valve (6) or to a pre-assembled hose coupling. Make sure the dirt filter is correctly positioned.
• Firmly twist the lance (10) into the trigger gun (9).
• Depending on requirements, insert one of the jet nozzles into the spray lance until it you hear it click into place. To change the nozzle, pull the locking cap (16) back towards the spray gun and remove the nozzle by pulling it forwards.
• Connect the mains plug to a properly earthed socket.
• Turn on the water supply. Using the high-pressure cleaner with the water supply disconnected causes damage to the pump.

Overview

 

Description of Equipment (Fig.1)

1	Handle
2	Hose coupling
3	High-pressure hose
4	On/off switch
5	High-pressure outlet
6	Water inlet
7	Cable
8	Detergent reservoir
9	Trigger gun
10	Spray Lance
11	Fan nozzle
12	Nozzle cleaning needle
13	Trigger lock
14	Trigger
15	Release button
16	Locking cap
17	Nozzle casing
18	Spot jet
19	Fan jet

Intended Usage

The high-pressure cleaner is used to clean objects and exterior areas (tools, vehicles, boats, patios, building exteriors, garden furniture, etc.) with a high-pressure jet of water. It is not intended for industrial use.
It should be noted that vehicles and their engines may only be cleaned in locations with a suitable oil trap.

Operation

Degree of Protection

IPX5: The product is protected against light jets of water such as those that may be directed towards the casing by a garden sprinkler.

Automatic Motor Cutout

This high-pressure cleaner is equipped with an automatic motor cutout. If during operation, the trigger (14) is released, the motor automatically shuts off. When the trigger (14) is used again, the motor switches on again. For shorter breaks the trigger (14) can be fixed in place by the trigger lock (13), to prevent unintentional engagement of the motor. For longer breaks, the on/off switch (2) should also be switched to "OFF".

Switching On

Unwind the high-pressure hose completely from the hose drum (2). Hold on to the transport handle (1) during this procedure.

• Turn the operating switch (2) into the "ON" position
• Aim trigger gun (9) towards the ground.
• Release the trigger lock (14) on the trigger gun (9) and fully depress the trigger (14).

Switching Off

Let go of the trigger (14) and lock it in position using the trigger lock (13).
During longer breaks, you should switch off the high-pressure cleaner by turning the operating switch (2) to "OFF".

Detergent reservoir

Your high-pressure cleaner is equipped with a detergent reservoir (8); if required, detergent can be automatically mixed into the cleaning water.

• Open the reservoir (8) by pulling off the cap.
• Fill the reservoir with up to 0.5 litres of detergent.
• Observe the instructions or recommendations of the manufacturer in order to create a mixture.
• Place the cap back onto the reservoir (8).
• Detergent will only be added to the cleaning water in the low-pressure mode as set on the nozzle.

Fan nozzle

Detergent can only be mixed into the cleaning water in low-pressure mode.

• Switch the operating mode to high or low pressure by sliding the nozzle sheath (17) to the back or front.
• For your high-pressure cleaner to mix detergent to the cleaning water, slide the nozzle sheath (17) towards the front as far as it will go.
• When you squeeze the trigger (14) on the gun, the detergent will automatically be added to the cleaning water.
• Slide the nozzle sheath (17) back towards the gun as far as it will go to set the operating mode to high pressure.
• Some detergent may briefly escape after switching from low to high pressure if the detergent reservoir is full.

Cleaning & Care

Use of Cleaning Agents

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for use with universal, car, boat, house and garden cleaning agents that are recommended by the manufacturer and are approved for use on high-pressure cleaners (e.g. Kärcher, Mellerud).
The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may compromise the safety and functioning of the equipment.

• When using cleaning agents, follow the manufacturer’s application and dosage instructions.
• Do not use caustic cleaning agents.
• Seek advice about suitable cleaning agents from specialised dealers.

Cleaning with your high-pressure cleaner

• If necessary, first clean the object from coarse soil in high-pressure mode.
• Spray the detergent onto the surface and allow it to soak in. Do not leave it to dry.
• Spray off the loosened soil in high-pressure mode.

Fan Nozzle

By twisting the nozzle casing (17) the flow can be adjusted between jet (18) and spray (19) via the fan nozzle.

Finishing the Cleaning Process

• Switch off high-pressure cleaner by turning the operating switch (2) to “OFF” and disconnect the mains plug.
• Turn off the water supply and disconnect the equipment from the water supply.
• Squeeze the gun trigger (14), until the equipment is depressurised.
• Lock the gun trigger (14) with the trigger lock (13).
• Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the spray gun by pressing the release button (15) and remove the tube from the gun by pulling downwards.
• Store equipment in a secure location that is frost-free and out of the reach of children.
• Before longer periods of disuse and storage during the winter, allow running for about 5 seconds without any water supply and with the high-pressure hose disconnected. By doing this, the pump will be emptied of as much of the remaining water as possible, which will virtually remove the risk of damage due to water freezing inside the equipment.

Care and Service

• Before any cleaning or servicing of the high-pressure cleaner, the mains plug should be disconnected.
• Only clean the casing with a dry cloth and do not use any cleaning agents, as these may damage the casing.
• Remove the dirt filter from the water inlet (6), clean it under running water and re-insert it into the inlet.
• The cleaning needle provided (13) serves to clean the nozzle. After each use of the high-pressure cleaner, insert the cleaning needle (13) into the nozzle from the front to dislodge any foreign objects from the nozzle.

Disposal of Old Equipment

Discarded electrical appliances and protection of the environment:

• Should, one day, your electrical appliance have been used so intensively that it needs replacing, you are required to dispose of the electrical appliance at a recycling centre.
• You can find information about recycling centres for electrical equipment from regional disposal agencies or your local council.
• Electrical appliances contain valuable recyclable raw materials. You are contributing to the reuse of valuable raw materials if you take your old appliance to a recycling centre.
• Electrical appliances also contain materials that, if not appropriately disposed of, may cause harm to people and to the environment.
• The crossed-out refuse bin symbol indicates that a separate recycling collection service for electrical appliances is required.

Specifications

Rated voltage	220-240 V~
Frequency	50 Hz
Rated output	1800 W
Ambient temperature	5°- 40° C
Water supply temperature, max.	40° C
Water flow rate, min.	6.0 L/min
Water flow rate, max.	0.3 Mpa (3 bar)
Rated operational pressure	9.0 MPa (90 bar)
Operational pressure, max.	13.5 MPa (135 bar)
A-weighted noise level	88 dB(A) (Uncertainty K = 2 dB)
Sound power level max.	99 dB(A)
Vibration of the trigger gun	3.0 m/s² (Uncertainty K = 1,5 m/s²)
Protection class	II /
Degree of protection	IPX5
Weight	7.9 kg

In The Box

• 1 High-pressure cleaner
• 1 High-pressure hose
• 1 Trigger gun
• 1 Lance
• 1 Fan nozzle
• 1 Large-surface cleaner
• 1 Hose coupling
• 1 Nozzle cleaning needle