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SHD-R 3000
5.956-486 A2005937 (06/03) C2
C. System functions
Operational sequence of the high-
pressure pump
Cleaning liquid is taken in by the piston.
Suction valves (9) prevent cleaning liquid
from flowing backwards.
Action of piston pumps cleaning liquid
onwards.
Pressure valves (10) prevent cleaning
liquid from flowing backwards.
Action of piston takes in cleaning liquid
again.
Features of the high-pressure pump
Horizontal construction.
Drive runs in an oil bath.
Oil compartment for drive unit is separa-
ted from pressure chamber for cleaning
liquid.
Pump has three cylinders, each with a
pressure chamber, and one suction
chamber.
Drive for the high-pressure pump
The high-pressure pump is driven by an
electric motor.
V-belts attached to the electric motor
provide the actual drive to the high-
pressure pump.
Safety valve
!
Danger!
Injury hazard due to excessive pressure
within system. Do not adjust safety valve.
the safety valve has been pre-set and
sealed in the factory. Adjustments should
only be made by a Kärcher Customer
Service engineer.
The safety valve opens if the pressure
exceeds the prescribed maximum level.
Cleaning liquid is allowed to escape,
thereby avoiding damage to the pump and
high-pressure hoses due to too much
pressure in the system.
Pulsation damper
The pulsation damper compensates for the
variations or peaks in pressure. This
reduces the wear on pump components.