North Star 157494 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual
                     | |
10Operating InstructionsFollow these instructions every time you use the water heater.I.) Pre-Operation; A.) Position the machine for easy access to allcontrols.; B.) Position the machine on a solid surface, withless than a three degree slope, and so it isprotected from external damage.; C.) Position the machine so that ambient lighting issufficient for the surface you are cleaning to beseen with ease. Use artificial light if needed.; D.) Check hoses, fittings, and fuel connections forsigns of wear, cracks and looseness, andreplace as required.; E.) Read entire manual, especially the importantsafety instructions listed on page 2.II.) Check Your Water Supply; A.) Make sure the water supply is clean. Debris canreduce performance.; B.) Do not pump flammable liquids or liquidscontaining incompatible chemicals or solvents.III.) Connect Your Pressure WasherWARNING: Make sure all switches and controls arein the OFF position prior to plugging in the cord. DONOT stand in water while plugging or unpluggingelectrical cord.WARNING: Use a UL recognized receptacleprotected by a ground fault interrupter andextension cord of proper voltage and amperage atall times.WARNING: Check hoses, fittings, and fuelconnections daily for signs of wear, cracks andlooseness; replace as required.1. Connect electrical cord to NEMA receptacle, 5-15R.2. Connect outlet of your pressure washer to inlet of thewater heater. Your NorthStar Water Heater is equip-ped with quick connect fittings, as are all NorthStarpressure washers. Slide the collar back on the inlethose and push it over the outlet nipple of thepressure washer. Pull on hose to assure a goodconnection.2a.If your pressure washer does not have quick connectfittings, you can order them at 1-800-270-0810.2b.If you do not want quick connect fittings, the quickconnect coupler on the inlet hose can be removed.The inlet hose can then be threaded directly into anyfemale 3/8” NPT port.3. Connect your existing high pressure hose and gun tothe water heater outlet using quick connect fittings.3a.If your high pressure hose does not have quickcouplers, you can order them at 1-800-270-0810.3b.If you do not want quick connect fittings, the quickconnect nipple on the water heater’s outlet can beremoved, leaving a male 3/8” NPT fitting.4. Fill the burner fuel tank. The tank’s capacity is fourgallons. We recommend kerosene because it burnscleanest. #1 grade home heating oil, #1 or #2 dieselcan also be used. DO NOT USE GASOLINE ORCRANKCASE OIL DRAINING.5. If detergents will be used, use only detergentsintended for pressure washers. Follow instructionson the detergent container.WARNING: Make sure that your existing hose, gun,and all accessories are rated for hightemperatures and the appropriate pressure.Garden HoseInlet HoseOutletPressureWasherExisting Gunand Hose |
manualsdatabase
Your AI-powered manual search engine