Simoniz 039-8701-4, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...er In order to ensure you have the best possible experience please read through the following instructions If you require any help please contact the customer service department at 1 866 4SIMONIZ 1 866 474 6664 Contact us for assistance we re here to help Use and Care Guide Model no VE12 Version no 02 ...

Page 2: ... 5 3 Safety Advice 7 5 4 Assembly Steps 7 6 Operating Instructions 12 6 1Working with the Foam Blaster 12 6 2 Shutting Down and Cleaning Up 13 6 3Taking Breaks 13 6 4Warnings 13 7 Winterizing and Long Term Storage 14 7 1 Optimum Winterizing Procedure 14 7 2 Quick Winterizing Procedure 14 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 15 8 1 Connections 15 15 8 3Water Filter Screen 15 9 Technical Specifications 15 10 ...

Page 3: ... read the following This product is intended for domestic outdoor use only The water spray must never be directed towards any electric wiring devices or directly towards the pressure washer itself or fatal electric shock may occur The pressure washer should not be used in areas where gasvapoursmaybepresent Anelectricsparkcouldcause an explosion or fire Riskofexplosion Whenacombustibleliquidisspray...

Page 4: ...ilter ifrequired If this device is connected to a potable water system the systemmustbeprotectedagainstbackflow Suitablewatertemperature from5to40ºC 41to104ºF CAUTION USE Learn how to stop the device and release the pressure quickly Familiarize yourself with the controls Keep all connections dry and off the ground Avoidaccidentalstarts ShutpowerOFFbeforeconnecting ordisconnectingthepowercord Never...

Page 5: ...ible injury or damage 2 1 Extension Cords Ifpossible donotuseextensioncordswiththisproduct However if you must use one observe all warnings and instructions listed below WARNING Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI found in circuit boxes or protected receptacles CAUTION USE A SUFFICIENT GAUGE Maximum cable length 50 15 m Only use ...

Page 6: ... 000 0002 C Foam blaster 1 XE20 060 0000 E 3 in 1 wand 1 VE07 020 0090 Item Part Name Qty Part F Gun assembly 1 XE03 020 0090 G Cleaning needle 1 VE10 060 0001 H Hand crank 1 VE01 002 0035 I High pressure hose 1 VE12 000 0003 n a 1 Hand crank high pressure hose come pre attached on the machine I H G E F A B C Pre attached on the machine ...

Page 7: ... empty container The water supply temperature must not exceed 40 C 104 F 5 3 Safety Advice CAUTION Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents e g paint thinners gasoline oil etc Dirt in the water inlet will damage the unit To avoid this risk we recommend checking the water filter located insidethewaterinlet Tocleanitout refertotheCleaning and Maintenance section Alwa...

Page 8: ...ly AssemblyInstructions The spray nozzles on 3 in 1 wand are selected with the desired spray pattern for the following purposes 0º For tough spots and grimes e g concrete surfaces 15º Formediumandheavydutycleaning tasks e g driveway 40º For light duty jobs and to apply detergent e g stucco walls glossy surfaces 0º 15º 40º F ...

Page 9: ...otheinletadaptor handtightenonly H Attach garden hose to water supply and turn water on J OFF 0 MakesurethemainswitchisinOFFposition K Plugtheunitintoanoutlet WARNING MakesurethemainswitchisintheOFFposition Makesure yourhandsaredry Plugtheunitintoanoutlet AssemblyInstructions ...

Page 10: ...ocked Ö Purge air by squeezing the trigger on the gun until there is a steadystreamofwater CAUTION Drain unit after each use for storage remove water connection turn ON the machine for a few seconds and pressguntriggertobleedremainingwaterinthepump TurnOFFimmediately AssemblyInstructions PURGING ...

Page 11: ...11 5 Assembly Instructions cont 5 4 Assembly Steps cont Ä Turn the main switch to ON position and the pressure washer isreadytooperate AssemblyInstructions ON 1 ...

Page 12: ...2 Apply the detergent to a dry work surface from bottom totop 3 Allow detergent to remain on the surface for a short time before rinsing Do not allow detergent to dry on the surface 4 When you are finish working with detergent fill with clean water in bottle and spray water for one minute in ONposition CAUTION Damage may occur to painted surfaces if chemicals are allowed to dry on them Wash and ri...

Page 13: ... due to discharge of high pressure water 6 3Taking Breaks If taking a break while using the pressure washer a Engage the safety lock on the the spray gun s Set the ON OFF switch to the OFF 0 position d Unplug the power cord from the outlet 6 4Warnings CAUTION Failure to clean this product properly will cause the detergent injection system to become clogged and inoperable WARNING Never use Bleach c...

Page 14: ...kWinterizing Procedure If you are unable to perform the OptimumWinterizing Procedure youcanstillprotectyourpressurewasherfromwinterdamageby doing the following Disconnect all water connections Turn on the device for a few seconds until the remaining waterflowsoutofthepump Turnthedeviceoffimmediately after that Do not allow the high pressure hose to become kinked Store the device and its accessorie...

Page 15: ... water inlet screen to protect the pump If the screen is not kept clean the flow of water to the pressure washer will be restricted and the pump may become damaged To clean the water inlet screen Remove the filter screen from inside the inlet adaptor the inlet adaptor comes pre assembled to the machine Rinse the screen until it is free of debris and obstructions Place the screen back to prevent fo...

Page 16: ...sure tip The pump is sucking air Check if all hoses and fittings are airtight Turn the device OFF and purge the pump by pulling the trigger on the spray gun until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle Problem Cause Solution Output pressure fluctuates high and low Not enough inlet water supply Turnfaucetonfully Checkgardenhose forkinks leaksor blockage The pump is sucking air Check if a...

Page 17: ...r worn Call theToll free Hotline Oil is dripping Oil seals are damaged or worn Call theToll free Hotline Motor hums but fails to run Supply voltage below minimum Verify that only the pressure washer is running on this circuit Problem Cause Solution Motor hums but fails to run continued System has residual pressure TurnthedeviceOFF pullthetriggeron thespraygunto releasepressure andthenturnthe devic...

Page 18: ...ill repair or replace the product at its discretion Shipping charges may apply Ninety 90 DayWarranty Accessories Triggergun hose spraywandsandotheraccessoriesareguaranteedforninety 90 daysfromthedateofpurchase Youmaypurchase accessories directly through place of purchase or by calling our toll free hotline 1 866 4SIMONIZ 1 866 474 6664 This warranty does not cover accidental damage unreasonable us...