Sears 919.16225 - Manual (Page 7)

CONNECTING THE HOSES
Bieeder/Non-Bleeder Connector
The power washer comes equipped with an air hose
connector that is designed for use with air compres'
sors having a pressure relief valve or a pressure
switch.
Some small, limited capacity compressors do not
have a pressure relief valve or a pressure switch.
In this situation, a bleeder type air hose connector
is required. One has been supplied with your power
washer and is located at the end of the 10’ chemical
draw hose. It is identical to the non-bleeder con­
nector, except for a tiny hole located on its side.
This hole will relieve excess air pressure.
To install the bleeder type connector
1. Using a Va" open end wrench, unscrew the non­
bleeder connector located at the base of the power
washer, (middle fitting).
2. Remove the bleeder connector from the end of the
chemical draw hose.
3. Remove the “0” ring from the non-bleeder con­
nector and install it on the bleeder connector.
CAUTION
The plastic threads In the base of the power
washer can be damaged by cross threading
or over-tightening. Oo not overtighten.
4. Screw the bleeder connector into the base of the
power washer. Tighten gently using a Vs" open end
wrench.
5. Slip the non-bleeder connector onto the end of the
chemical draw hose, where it will serve as a weight.
Water Hose
Connect you garden hose to the Water Connector.
Tighten by hand.
Air Hose
CAUTION
To tighten or loosen an air hose to this con­
nector you must use two wrenches or you
could damage the plastic threads on the
base of the power washer.
Using a W open end wrench, hold the ar hose connec­
tor, Connect your air hose and tighten the-hose with an
adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.
Chemical Draw Hose
CAUTION
Never apply air pressure to the Chemical
Draw Hose Connector. Doing so could dam­
age the power washer.
Attach the chemical draw hose to the chemical draw
hose connector. Simply slip the hose over the connector
with your hand.
CAUTION
The chemical draw hose connector is
designed for hand application of soft, flex­
ible hoses. Do not use any type of hose
clamp or adhesive.