Karcher HDS 3.9/30 Operator's Manual

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    9.801-509.0 - c 11/02/17 operator’s manual to locate your local kärcher commercial pressure washer dealer nearest you, visit www.Karchercommercial.Com ■ hds3.5/20 ■ hds4.0/22 ■ hds3.9/30 ■ hds5.0/23 ■ hds4.8/30 ■ hds6.3/32 ■ hds8.0/32 ■ hds9.5/30 listed ® 98015080-1 gr ou nd 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 ta...

  • Page 2: Symbols

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual symbols pump switch detergent steam combination hour meter motor overload when the light is on, it means the overload is tripped. Reset overload. Pilot light when the light is on, it means there is power to the pilot control. If there is no light, see trou...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents 9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual identifi cation of operational label symbols 2 introduction & safety information 4-6 component identifi cation-all models 7 installation hds 3.5/20, 4.0/22, 3.9/30, 5.0/23, 4.8/30 8 installation hds 6.3/32, 8.0/32, 9.5/30 19 installation 10-16 a...

  • Page 4: Important Safety

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 4 introduction & important safety information thank you for purchasing this pressure washer. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without incurring any obligation. Owner/user responsibility: the owner and/or user must h...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 5 pressure w asher man u al important safety information warning use protective eye wear and clothing when operating this equipment. Warning: high pressure spray can cause paint chips or other particles to become airborne and fl y at high speeds. To avoid ...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 6 important safety information 22. Install optional lp gas regulator assembly, item 9.802-633.0 or obtain a proper size regulator. 23. Install this machine about 2 feet from wall to provide adequate ventilation and servicing space....

  • Page 7

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 7 pressure w asher man u al component identification - all models pump — delivers a specifi c gpm to the high pressure nozzle which develops pressure. (not shown) spray gun — controls the application of water and de ter gent onto cleaning surface with trig...

  • Page 8

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 8 installation hds 3.5/20, 4.0/22, 3.9/30, 5.0/23, 4.8/30 98015080-3 36.00" minimum control panel 19.50" dia. Customer supplied draft diverter 24.00" 24.87" 4.00" high pressure out 22mm screw connection 48.54" 36.68" 24.50" 24.00" ...

  • Page 9

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 9 pressure w asher man u al 98015080-4 installation hds 6.3/32, 8.0/32, 9.5/30 36" minimum piping to outside floor mounting dimensions 19.50" dia customer supplied draft diverter control panel 61.00" 17.33" 34.79" 17.36" 26.18" 3.64" high pressure out 22mm...

  • Page 10: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 10 installation install a gas union in the gas line adjacent to and up- stream from the con trol manifold and downstream from the man u al main shut-off valve. A 1/8" npt plugged tap ping ac ces si ble for test gauge connection sha...

  • Page 11: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 11 pressure w asher man u al containers are equipped with a fi xed liquid level gauge which contacts the liquid level at 80% of container ca- pacity, allowing 20% for expansion. Lp-gas containers not equipped with a fi xed liquid level gauge can only be fi...

  • Page 12: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 12 two inches from combustibles. Vents passing through enclosed spaces and vents exposed to the weather should also be the double-wall type. Sometimes vents have to be built of such great length that they come apart at their joints...

  • Page 13: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 13 pressure w asher man u al inspection and testing gas piping: the building structure should not be weakened by in stall ing the gas pip ing. The piping should not be sup port ed by other piping, but should be fi rmly sup- port ed with gas hooks, straps, ...

  • Page 14: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 14 installation this process can also be used when turning down the fi ring rate for high altitude installations above 2000 ft. 1. Adjust the gas pressure down 4% for every 1000 ft of elevation. Example: recommended fi ring rate fo...

  • Page 15: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 15 pressure w asher man u al warning read safety instructions prior to in stall ing or ser vic ing machine . Installation for your safety read before lighting warning if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fi re or explosion may result, causing...

  • Page 16: Installation

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 16 installation yes no has gas supply been inspected by an authorized contractor to meet local codes? Is machine protected from downdraft and excessive wind? Is machine shielded from moisture or water spray? Is the voltage correct ...

  • Page 17: Assembly Instructions

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 17 pressure w asher man u al 98015080-6 98015080-5 assembly instructions step 1: attach the high pres sure hose to the spray gun. Move safety latch into locked position to prevent spray gun trigger from activating. Step 4: connect the garden hose to pump w...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 18 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 ta ch/hour ta ch/hour inst ru cciones de opera cion lea el manu al de opera ciÓn antes de usarse. La opera ciÓn nad ec ua da pued e oc asiona r lesiones personales o da Ños a las pr opied ades . Rup tores e...

  • Page 19: Thermal Pump

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 19 pressure w asher man u al 98015080-19 detergent valve warning: some de ter gents may be harm ful if in haled or in gest ed, caus ing severe nau- sea, fainting or poi son ing. The harm ful el e ments may cause prop er ty dam age or severe in ju ry. Step ...

  • Page 20: Shutting Down and Cleanup

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 20 ru cciones d er aciÓn ant e ona r le s opie 98015100-21 caution: fail ure to follow the above di rec tions will result in dam age to your pres sure washer. After extended storage caution: prior to restarting, thaw out any pos si...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 21 pressure w asher t roub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution water temperature too hot incoming water to machine warm or hot lower incoming water temperature. Gas pressure too high see specifi cations for proper gas pressure....

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual pressure w asher t roub leshooting guide 22 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution oil dripping oil seal worn check and replace if necessary. Low operating pressure faulty pressure gauge install new gauge. Insuffi ent water supply use larger garde...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 23 pressure w asher t roub leshooting guide troubleshooting problem possible cause solution flow & burner switch on; no spark, no pilot gas a. No main power b. Faulty transformer c. Faulty burner & fl ow switch d. Faulty ignition control unit with power sw...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual pressure w asher t roub leshooting guide 24 troubleshooting problem possible cause solution have pilot flame, main burner will not turn on faulty main valve coil in the gas valve set test meter to 24 volt scale. Faulty ignitor/sensor and/or its wiring with...

  • Page 25: Maintenance and Service

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 25 pressure w asher man u al maintenance and service spray nozzles: each machine is equipped with one or more spray noz zles, de pend ing on the model. Different spray noz zles are cal i brat ed for each machine, depending on the fl ow and pres sure of tha...

  • Page 26: Maintenance & Service

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 26 maintenance & service gas valve regulator adjustment gas valve regulator adjustment adjustment of the built-in regulator isn’t normally nec- essary, since it is preset at the factory. However, fi eld adjustment may be accomplish...

  • Page 27: Maintenance & Service

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 27 pressure w asher man u al maintenance & service 2. To clean burner jets: select proper size drill for type gas involved. Use pin vise to hold drill and ream out each jet orifi ce. Caution: do not ream out orifices to a larger size. If the water heater w...

  • Page 28: Maintenance and Service

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 28 maintenance and service basic facts based on 60° propane butane 1 cu. Ft. Ng approx 1000 btu formula c3h8 c4h10 vaporization point (°f) -43.7 31.1 specifi c gravity (vapor) 1.522 2.006 specifi c gravity (liquid) 0.508 0.584 lbs....

  • Page 29: Oil Change Record

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual 29 pressure w asher man u al oil change record pressure equivalents simply stated, pressure is the force exerted by a gas or liquid attempting to escape from a container. It is useful to know how strong this “attempt to escape” is. Pressure can be mea sure...

  • Page 30: Preventative Maintenance

    9.801-509.0 - c • karcher operator's manual manu al pressure w asher 30 preventative maintenance this pressure washer was produced with the best avail able ma te ri als and quality craftsmanship. However, you as the own er have certain re spon si bil i ties for the correct care of the equip ment. At...

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