North Star M157594I specifications Installation Instructions, Installing a Battery, Location

Models: M157594I

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Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

Installing a Battery

Warning: Sulfuric acid is a corrosive poison. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Always wear safety glasses. Always wear safety glasses when working on or near the battery.

The engine will not run and the burner will not fire without first installing a battery.

The battery box provides protection for the battery and will accept a standard automotive battery (The inside dimensions are 11-1/8"L x 7-3/4"W x 10-1/8"H). The battery must be 12VDC, with a minimum rating of 18 Ah (Amp-hour). When installing a battery, always connect the red colored (“positive” or “+”) cable first. When disconnecting a battery, always remove the black colored (“negative” or “-”) cable first

Location

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 may be required by local code.

Place the pressure washer on a solid level surface in a protected area where it is not readily influenced by outside forces such as strong winds, freezing temperatures, rain, etc. Locate the pressure washer for easy access for filling fluids, adjustments, controls, and maintenance. Position the machine so that ambient lighting is sufficient for the surface you are cleaning to be seen with ease. Use artificial light if needed.

Make a partition between the wash area and the pressure washer to prevent direct nozzle spray from coming in contact with the pressure washer. Moisture reaching the equipment will reduce the pressure washer’s service life.

Attaching a Water Feed Tank (157594 only)

Caution: Make sure to follow these instructions. Inadequate plumbing between a feed tank and the pressure washer can cause damage to the pump from cavitation.

Cavitation will not occur if you select large fittings and hose to connect the feed tank to the pressure washer. Also, place the pressure washer right next to the feed tank so the connection hose will be as short as possible.

Connect

Open

this ball

feed line

Close

here

this ball

 

1.) Use ¾” connection hose no longer than 6ft long.

2.) Make sure the connection hose does not kink.

3.) Make sure all fittings are ¾” or larger.

4.) Do not use 90° elbow fittings unless absolutely necessary.

5.) Make sure bottom of the tank is level or higher than the bottom of the skid frame.

6.) Do not pump flammable liquids or liquids containing incompatible chemicals or solvents.

7.) Reroute the easy start valve so it discharges back to the feed tank. This will aid pump priming on initial start up. The easy start valve is located below the unloader. See Machine Component Identification for location of unloader.

Unloader

Plug this port

Reroute hose to water feed tank

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North Star M157594I Installation Instructions, Installing a Battery, Location, Attaching a Water Feed Tank 157594 only