Kärcher Landa HOT 2-1100 Operator's Manual

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8.917-208.0 • HOT • Rev. 05/177PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUALINSTALLATIONPlace machine in a convenient location providingample support, drainage and room for maintenance.These machines are designed for indoor use.They must be stored indoors when not in use.Location:The location should protect the machine from dam-aging environmental conditions, such as wind, rain,and freezing temperatures.The machine should be run on a level surface whereit is not readily influenced by outside sources suchas strong winds, freezing temperatures, rain, etc.The machine should be located to allow accessibil-ity for refilling of fuel, adjustments and maintenance.Normal precautions should be taken by the opera-tor of the machine to prevent excess moisture fromreaching the power unit or electrical controls.It is recommended that a partition be made betweenthe wash area and the machine to prevent direct wa-ter spray from coming in contact with the machine.Excess moisture reaching any electrical componentsor controls will reduce machine life and may causeelectrical shorts.During installation of the machine, beware of poorlyventilated locations or areas where exhaust fansmay cause an insufficient supply of oxygen. Suffi-cient combustion can only be obtained when there isa sufficient supply of oxygen available for the amountof fuel being burned. If it is necessary to install amachine in a poorly ventilated area, outside freshair may have to be piped to the burner and a faninstalled bringing the air into the machine.WARNING: Avoid small areas or areas near exhaustfans.ElectricalThe machine, when installed, must be electricallygrounded in accordance to local codes. Check forproper power supply using a volt meter. TheHOT 2-1100, HOT 2-1500, and HOT 3-1100 eachrequire a 120V-20 amp receptacle to comply to theUL 1776 Standard.PlacementDo not locate near any combustible material.Keep all flammable material at least 20 feet away.Allow enough space for servicing the machine.Local code will require certain distances from floorand walls. (Two feet away should be adequate.)Water SourceWater source for machine should be supplied by a5/8" I.D. garden hose with a city water pressureof not less than 30 psi. If the water supply is inad-equate, or if the garden hose is kinked, the machinewill run very rough and the burner will not fire.ConnectionConnect the wand, nozzle, hose and spray gun,where applicable (see Component Identification).On pipe thread connections, use teflon tape toavoid water leaks.VentingAdding exhaust vent pipe to your oil fired burner isnot recommended. The pipe restricts air flow whichcauses carbon buildup, which affects the operation,and increases maintenance on the coil. If a stackmust be used, refrain from using 90° bends. If thepipe cannot go straight up then use only 45° bendsand go to the next larger size pipe. The overall pipelength must not exceed 6 feet. The addition of a ventpipe will require an air adjustment and smoke test.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONFollow the maintenance instructionsspecified in the manual.