RIDGID RD80770 - Manual (Page 13)

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ASSEMBLY
quIck-cONNect
cOllar
CONNECTING THE GARDEN HOSE TO THE
PRESSURE WASHER
See Figure 10.
The water supply must come from a clean water source
(e.g. public water main or well) with the following specifica-
tions:
• 8 gpm flow rate (minimum)
• 30 psi (minimum)
NEVER use hot water or standing water from pools, lakes,
etc. Use only a reinforced, high-quality garden hose with the
following requirements:
• 5/8 in. diameter hose (minimum), 3/4 in. diameter hose
(recommended)
BEFORE connecting the garden hose to the
pressure washer:
n Run water through the hose for 30 seconds to clean any
debris and air from the hose.
n Inspect the filter in the water intake.
n If the filter is damaged or dirty, do not use the machine
until the filter has been cleaned or replaced.
To connect the garden hose to the machine:
n Uncoil the garden hose.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 50 feet of unrestricted
hose between the pressure washer intake and the hose
faucet or shut off valve (such as a “Y” shut off connector).
n With the hose faucet turned completely off, attach the end
of the garden hose to the water intake. Hand tighten.
GardeN
hOSe
water
INtake
WARNING
Make sure the nozzle and hose connections are
secure before starting the machine. A non-secured
accessory could become a projectile if not properly
installed which could result in serious injury.
CONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE TO
THE PUMP
See Figure 11.
n Push the inlet coupler into the collar until it clicks in
place. (Use only steel braided, reinforced hose rated to
a minimum 4,000 psi.)
n Pull on the hose to be certain it is properly secured.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11