Karcher HDS 3-5-23 -4M Eg - Manual (Page 14)

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Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
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Set operating pressure according to
need.
The appliance works in the most economi-
cal temperature range.
Note: The temperature can be regulated
up to 140 °F/60 °C.
We recommend the following cleaning tem-
peratures:
– Light contaminations
86 °F/30 °C-122 °F/50 °C
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e.
in the food processing industry
max. 140 °F/60 °C
– Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning
140 °F/60 °C-194 °F/90 °C
– De-preserve, contaminations contain-
ing strong fat contents
212 °F/100 °C-230 °F/110 °C
– De-frosting of surcharge substances,
partially facade cleaning
up to 284 °F/140 °C
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Danger
Scalding danger!
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Set temperature regulator to desired
temperature.
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Danger
Scalding danger!
Therefore the following measures must
definitely be performed:
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 Replace high pressure nozzle (stain-
less steel) with steam nozzle (brass,
order see specification).
 Set the operating pressure on the pump
unit to the minimum value.
 Set temperature regulator to min.
212 °F/100 °C.
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
 Set the appliance switch to "1" (opera-
tion with cold water).
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
appliance for at least 1 minute.
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Danger
Danger of scalding by hot water. After the
operation with hot water or steam, the de-
vice must be operated with openend gun
with cold water for at least two minutes.
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Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
 Shut off water supply.
 Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
with device switch.
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Lock the trigger gun.
 Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of
the appliance hood.
 Roll up high pressure hose and electri-
cal conduit and hang them into the re-
spective holders.
Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and
electrical conduit.
Caution
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.
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Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
following must be observed:
Caution
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air
through the chimney.
Operating with cold water
Eco operation
Operating with hot water/steam
Operating with hot water
Operating with steam
After operation with detergent
Turn off the appliance
Storing the Appliance
Frost protection
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