Cleaning tips, Rinsing | Shark BG-3030, BG-2820, BG-2527, BG-3735

detergents & general Cleaning techniques

WARNING

WARNING: Some detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nau- sea, fainting or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause property damage or severe injury.

thermal pump Protection

If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5 minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun, circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera- tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis- charging the warm water onto the ground.This thermal device prevents internal damage to the pump.

STEP 1: Connect detergent injector to discharge nipple on machine. Connect high pressure hose to injector with quick coupler. (Check to make sure locking coupler sleeves are in proper position before applying water pressure).

Discharge

Nipple

Detergent

Injector

High

Pressure

Hose

STEP 2: Use detergent de- signed specifically for pressure washers. Household detergents could damage the pump. Prepare

detergent solution as required by the manufacturer. Fill a container with pressure washer detergent. Place the filter end of detergent suction tube into the detergent

container.

STEP 3: With safety latch on spray gun engaged, se- cure black detergent nozzle into quick coupler.

NOTE: Detergent cannot be applied using red, yellow, green or white nozzles.

STEP 4: With the engine run- ning, pull trigger to operate ma- chine. Liquid detergent is drawn into the machine and mixed with water. Apply detergent to work area. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface.

IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent injection system after each use by placing the suction tube into a bucket of clean water, then run the pressure washer in low pressure for 1-2 minutes.

cleaning tips

Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place detergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning action spray at a slight angle.

Recommendations:

•Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and distance for maximum cleaning results.

•If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use extreme caution as pressure washer may remove the loose paint from the surface.

•Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a small area, then check the surface for damage. If no damage is found, continue pressure washing.

CAUTION - Never use:

•Bleach, chlorine and other corrosive chemicals

•Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner, gasoline, oils)

•Tri-sodium phosphate products

•Ammonia products

•Acid-based products

These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam- age the surface being cleaned.

rinsing

It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear. Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remove black soap nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install the desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can also stop detergent from flowing by simply removing the detergent siphon tube from bottle.

PRESSURE WASHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL

97-707 • BG • REV. 7/06