Northern Industrial Tools 157494 - Manual (Page 11)

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Operating Instructions
Follow these instructions every time you use the water heater.
I.) Pre-Operation
; A.) Position the machine for easy access to all
controls.
; B.) Position the machine on a solid surface, with
less than a three degree slope, and so it is
protected from external damage.
; C.) Position the machine so that ambient lighting is
sufficient for the surface you are cleaning to be
seen with ease. Use artificial light if needed.
; D.) Check hoses, fittings, and fuel connections for
signs of wear, cracks and looseness, and
replace as required.
; E.) Read entire manual, especially the important
safety instructions listed on page 2.
II.) Check Your Water Supply
; A.) Make sure the water supply is clean. Debris can
reduce performance.
; B.) Do not pump flammable liquids or liquids
containing incompatible chemicals or solvents.
III.) Connect Your Pressure Washer
WARNING: Make sure all switches and controls are
in the OFF position prior to plugging in the cord. DO
NOT stand in water while plugging or unplugging
electrical cord.
WARNING: Use a UL recognized receptacle
protected by a ground fault interrupter and
extension cord of proper voltage and amperage at
all times.
WARNING: Check hoses, fittings, and fuel
connections daily for signs of wear, cracks and
looseness; replace as required.
1.
Connect electrical cord to NEMA receptacle, 5-15R.
2. Connect outlet of your pressure washer to inlet of the
water heater. Your NorthStar Water Heater is equip-
ped with quick connect fittings, as are all NorthStar
pressure washers. Slide the collar back on the inlet
hose and push it over the outlet nipple of the
pressure washer. Pull on hose to assure a good
connection.
2a.If your pressure washer does not have quick connect
fittings, you can order them at 1-800-270-0810.
2b.If you do not want quick connect fittings, the quick
connect coupler on the inlet hose can be removed.
The inlet hose can then be threaded directly into any
female 3/8” NPT port.
3. Connect your existing high pressure hose and gun to
the water heater outlet using quick connect fittings.
3a.If your high pressure hose does not have quick
couplers, you can order them at 1-800-270-0810.
3b.If you do not want quick connect fittings, the quick
connect nipple on the water heater’s outlet can be
removed, leaving a male 3/8” NPT fitting.
4. Fill the burner fuel tank. The tank’s capacity is four
gallons. We recommend kerosene because it burns
cleanest. #1 grade home heating oil, #1 or #2 diesel
can also be used. DO NOT USE GASOLINE OR
CRANKCASE OIL DRAINING.
5. If detergents will be used, use only detergents
intended for pressure washers. Follow instructions
on the detergent container.
WARNING: Make sure that your existing hose, gun,
and all accessories are rated for high
temperatures and the appropriate pressure.
Garden Hose
Inlet Hose
Outlet
Pressure
Washer
Existing Gun
and Hose