Shark HPB-2011 Detergents & General Operating Techniques, Cleaning Tips, Rinsing, Thermal Pump

WASHER	DETERGENTS & GENERAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES
	WARNING	WARNING: Some detergents	pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis-
		may be harmful if inhaled or in-	charging the warm water onto the ground. This ther-
		gested, causing severe nausea,	mal device prevents internal damage to the pump.
PRESSURE
		fainting or poisoning.The harm-	CLEANING TIPS
		ful elements may cause prop-
		erty damage or severe injury.	Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place de-
		STEP 1: Connect detergent injec-
			tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
		tor to discharge nipple on machine,
			apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit
	Connect high pressure hose to injector with quick		your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square
	coupler(check to make sure locking coupler sleeves
MANUAL			and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow
	are in proper position before applying water pressure
			detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not
		Discharge Nipple	allow detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to
			be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If
OPERATOR’S
			needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
	Quick		high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping
			motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot
	Coupler
			from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you
			clean and rinse any surface. For best surface cleaning
		Detergent	action spray at a slight angle.
		Injector	Recommendations:
			• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
	Pressure		area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
			distance for maximum cleaning results.
	Hose		• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
		STEP 2: Use detergent designed
			extreme caution as pressure washer may remove
		specifically for pressure washers.	the loose paint from the surface.
		Household detergents could dam-	• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
		age the pump. Prepare detergent
			surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
		solution as required by the manu-	small area, then check the surface for damage. If
		facturer. Fill a container with pres-	no damage is found, continue to pressure wash-
		sure washer detergent. Place the	ing.
		filter end of detergent suction tube	CAUTION - Never use:
		into the detergent container.	• Bleach, chlorine and other corrosive chemicals

STEP 3: Apply safety latch to spray gun trigger. Turn	• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
variable pressure control handle until discharge water
	gasoline, oils)
exits both tubes. Secure black detergent nozzle into	• Tri-sodium phosphate products
quick coupler if you have a single wand. NOTE: Deter-
	• Ammonia products
gent cannot be applied using Red, Yellow, Green or
	• Acid-based products
White nozzles.
	These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam-
STEP 4: With the engine running,
	age the surface being cleaned.
pull trigger to operate machine.
Liquid detergent is drawn into the	RINSING
machine and mixed with water.
Apply detergent to work area. Do	It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
not allow detergent to dry on sur-	Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remove black soap
face.	nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install the
THERMAL PUMP	desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can also
	stop detergent from flowing by simply removing de-
PROTECTION	tergent siphon tube from bottle.
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-
12 tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the

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