Delta DTH2450 instruction manual Operating Instructions, Basic Elements Of A Pressure Washer

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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	Chemical
	Hose
Spray	High
	Pressure
Gun	Hose

Engine

Multi-

Adjustable

Spray Wand

High Pressure Pump (located inside the shroud)

BASIC ELEMENTS OF A PRESSURE WASHER

High Pressure Pump (located inside the shroud): Increases the pressure of the water supply.

Engine: Drives the high pressure pump.

High Pressure Hose: Carries the pressurized water from the pump to the gun and spray wand.

Spray Gun: Connects with spray wand to control water flow rate, direction, and pressure.

Multi-Adjustable Spray Wand: Allows the user to use high or low pressure and adjusts from a pencil stream (0°) to a wide angle fan spray (40°). See How To Use Spray Wand instructions in this section.

Chemical Hose: Feeds cleaning agents into the pump to mix with the water. See How To Apply Chemicals/Cleaning Solvents instructions in this section.

BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE

Refer to the engine manual for location and operation of engine controls.

Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve.

Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. Fuel Valve Lever: Opens/closes connection between fuel tank and carburetor.

Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system.

PRESSURE WASHER

TERMINOLOGY

PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc.

GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water.

CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI. GPM x PSI = CU.

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