DeVillbiss Air Power Company W1217 - Manual (Page 8)

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Add anti-freeze as follows:
1. Be sure the unit is turned off, the water supply
hose is disconnected, and the pressure has been
relieved from the gun.
2. Remove gun/hose assembly from the pressure
washer.
3. Tip the unit on end with the water inlet fitting
pointing upward, and start the motor.
4. Quickly pour approx. 1/4 cup of non-toxic R.V. anti-
freeze down the plastic fitting where the water
hose attaches while the motor is running (See
Figure 1 below). Let unit run for a few seconds.
5. Turn the unit off .
WINTER STORAGE
HIGH PRESSURE HOSE: Damaged high pressure
hoses can burst which can cause a potentially
hazardous situation. High pressure hoses should
not be kinked, crushed, twisted, or damaged in
any way. Replace high pressure hose should this
occur.
MAINTENANCE
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE IS STARTED.
1. WATER SCREEN:
Inspect the water screen before attaching water
supply. Clean water screen if dirty. (Quick Connect
Coupler)
2. NOZZLE CLOGGED:
A clogged nozzle will cause a distorted spray
pattern and/or low pressure output.
1. Unplug power supply, pull trigger on gun
handle to relieve pressure, remove wand
assembly from gun assembly.
2. Clean the nozzle with the nozzle cleaning
tool.
This pressure washer should be stored in such a way to
protect it from freezing. Do not store this unit outdoors
or in an area where temperatures will fall below 32ºF.
This can cause extensive damage to this unit. Drain as
much water as possible.
If unit has to be stored under freezing conditions a
non-toxic R.V. anti-freeze can be used to protect from
freezing.
3. Flush wand assembly backwards with
water or compressed air.
4. If problems still exist, repeat steps 1-3.
3. LUBRICATION:
No lubrication is required for this pump.
Figure 1