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North Star MHOTPWR Installation & Operation Manual

Manual is about: HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHER Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

Summary of MHOTPWR

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    P r o v e n p e r f o r m a n c e k - b a r i n d u s t r i e s , f a r i b a u l t , m n , 5 5 0 2 1 mhotpwr installation, operation, and maintenance manual hot water pressure washer : cleans dirty surfaces with high pressure hot water. To the owner: thank you for purchasing a northstar hot water p...

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    2 table of contents important safety instructions 2 safety features 12 grounding instructions 3 maintenance instructions 13-16 extension cords 3 moving and handling instructions 17 specifications 4 long term storage 17 machine component identification 5 troubleshooting 18-19 installation instruction...

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    3 grounding instructions this product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug....

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    4 specifications item number 157321 157322 157325 157326 pressure rating 1000 psi 1000 psi 2000 psi 2000 psi flow output 2 gpm 2 gpm 3.5 gpm 3.5 gpm pump type ceramic triplex plunger ceramic triplex plunger ceramic triplex plunger ceramic triplex plunger water supply standard tap water @ 20-100psi s...

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    5 machine component identification 157321, 157322, 157325, 157326 description ref # description ref # description 1 exhaust vent 10 control box 19 heating coil 2 high pressure water outlet 11 fuel filter 20 garden hose water inlet 3 nozzle holders 12 main power switch 21 spray gun 4 pump 13 service ...

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    6 installation instructions i.) unpack separate and identify all components. Use the assembly instructions in this manual for assembly. High pressure hose qty-1 wheel retainer qty-2 nozzle 157321, 157325 qty-4 157322, 157326 qty-5 spray gun & grip qty-1 00786 hex wrench qty-1 wheel qty-2 pressure wa...

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    7 ii.) assembly instructions a. 1. Carefully raise the pressure washer off the floor by using blocks or ramps. Make sure the pressure washer is secure before proceeding. 2. Install the two wheels as shown with grease zerk away from frame. 3. Slide the two wheel retainers onto the end of the axle. Ti...

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    8 iii.) pump preparation *ar pumps only a.) remove the shipping plug from the oil fill hole. B.) screw the vented dipstick into oil fill hole. C.) check oil level in the pump. Make sure it is 1/2 way up the sight glass . Ar pumps **cat pumps only a.)remove shipping tape from oil fill cap b.)make sur...

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    9 v.) getting started important: proper initial installation of equipment will assure more satisfactory performance, longer service life, and lower maintenance cost. Important: the use of a back flow preventer (part #222815 call 1-800-270-0810 to order) on the water supply hose is recommended and ma...

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    10 operating instructions follow these instructions every time you use the pressure washer. I.) pre-operation ; a.) position the machine for easy access to all controls. ; b.) position the machine on a solid surface, with less than a three degree slope, and so it is protected from external damage. ;...

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    11 v.) attach nozzle color of nozzle: spray angle used for: red 0 highest impact yellow 15 tough stains/ stripping green 25 general white 40 light cleaning yellow 15 steaming your pressure washer is equipped with five nozzles. To install a nozzle simply pull back the collar and push the nozzle into ...

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    12 3. Rotate the grip on the dual lance wand to change to low pressure and start the detergent flow. 4. Spray detergent onto the surface and allow it to soak. Chemicals need time (dwell time) to work properly. Follow the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations for dwell time. 5. Change back to high ...

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    13 maintenance instructions warning: unauthorized machine modification or use of non-approved replacement parts may cause personal injury and/or property damage and will void the manufacturer warranty . All mechanical equipment, no matter how well designed, will need repairs. A north star pressure w...

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    14 cleaning the inlet filter warning: check whether dangerous chemicals have been used, and take precautions when handling filters. Fig00531 inlet filter clear tube a.) unscrew clear tube by hand. B.) remove inlet filter c.) run water though to clean filter checking the tire air pressure a.) remove ...

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    15 coil descaling in hard water areas, scale build-up within the heating coil will occur. Scale deposits will decrease the water temperature rise and may eventually clog the heating coil. 1. Mix scale remover in a 5 gallon bucket and elevate the bucket so it is higher than the pump. 2. Attach the hi...

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    16 electrodes on a yearly basis the electrodes should be inspected and any necessary adjustments made. 1. Tip the machine back until it rests on the frame. 2. Remove the 4 nuts that attach the burner to the heating chamber. You do not have to disconnect the fuel lines or the electric cords. 3. Let t...

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    17 moving and handling instructions maneuvering your pressure washer 1.) pull the handle back with both hands. 2.) rotate the handle downward to a comfortable height. 3.) push the pressure washer forward as you walk. Lifting your pressure washer 1.) to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended to use...

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    18 troubleshooting guide pressure washer will not run - no power causes solutions machine not plugged in plug machine in gfci tripped make sure machine is dry. Press reset on the gfci machine turned off turn pump switch on line circuit breaker tripped check for tripped circuit breaker in building ci...

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    19 hotpwr 157321,157322,157325, 157326 parts breakdown.

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    20 hotpwr- 157321,157322,157325,157326 item part# description qty model 1 305410 label, caution hot 1 all 2 35331 lid, heat exchanger 1 all 3 38398 insulation cap 1 all 4 33573 coil 1 all 5 777913 3/8” nipple 2 all 6 30048 1/2” npt x 3/8”: npt nipple 2 all 7 305208 1/2” tee, plated steel 2 all 8 305...

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    21 hotpwr- 157321,157322,157325,157326 item part # description qty model 1 777165 ¼” hose 12” all 2 777834 hose clamp 2 all 3 38584 easy start valve 1 all 4 777411 3/8 tee 2 157321,157325 777411 3/8 tee 1 157322, 157326 5 2296 3/8 hex nipple 1 157321, 157325 6 777656 pressure switch 1 all 305301 ar ...

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    22 2sfx item part # description model qty 5 89551 screw, hhc (m6x16) all 3 6 150810 washer, seal (m6) all 3 8 44857 cover, bearing, inner all 1 10 14044 o-ring bearing cover all 1 11 44859 seal, oil all 1 15 14488 bearing, ball, inner all 1 20 45876 rod, connecting all 3 25 44929 crankshaft, 3450rpm...

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    23 item part # description qty 1 960160 o-ring 6 2 1260162 plug 6 3 1269050 complete valve 6 4 880830 o-ring 6 5 620301 plug 1 6 1780130 support ring 3 7 1260130 gasket 3 8 1780090 piston guide 3 9 1780010 pump body 1 10 1266740 cap 1 11 1260790 circlip 1 12 1780550 snap ring 1 13 1780490 bearing 1 ...

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    24 item part # description qty 1 1322730 head bolt tcei m6x60 6 2 620301 screw 1 7 1260160 valve cap 6 8 960160 o-ring 6 9 1269050 complete valve 6 10 880830 o-ring 6 11 1260140 support ring 3 12 1260130 packaging gasket 3 13 1260151 piston guide 3 14 1260420 o-ring 3 15 1260440 packaging seal gaske...

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