Shark SGP-3030, SGP-4035E, SGP-3530E Techniques, Cleaning Tips, Rinsing, Recommendations, Step

WASHER	APPLYING DETERGENT			THERMAL PUMP PROTECTION
	AND GENERAL OPERATING			If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5
	TECHNIQUES			minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
				circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera-
PRESSURE	WARNING	WARNING: Some detergents		tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the
		may be harmful if inhaled or in-		Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place de-
				pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis-
		gested, causing severe nausea,		charging the warm water onto the ground. This thermal
		fainting or poisoning.The harm-		device prevents internal damage to the pump.
		ful elements may cause property		CLEANING TIPS
		damage or severe injury.
		STEP	1: Connect detergent	tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
		injector to discharge nipple on
MANUAL		machine, Connect high pressure		apply to surface at low pressure (for best results, limit
				your work area to sections approximately 6 feet square
	hose to injector with quick coupler (check to make sure
				and always apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow
	locking coupler sleeves are in proper position before
				detergent to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not al-
	applying water pressure.
OPERATOR’S	Detergent		Pressure	low detergent to dry on surface. If surface appears to
				motion keeping the spray nozzle approximately 1 foot
	Disharge Nipple			be drying, simply wet down surface with fresh water. If
				needed, use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse at
	Detergent Injector		High	high pressure from top to bottom in an even sweeping
	Suction		Hose	from cleaning surface. Use overlapping strokes as you
	Hose			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.
		STEP 2: Use detergent designed		• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
				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 hose
				CAUTION - Never use:
	into the detergent container.
				• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
	STEP 3: Apply safety latch to spray gun trigger. Turn
				chemicals
	variable pressure control handle until discharge water			• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinners,
	exits both tubes. Secure black detergent nozzle into
				gasoline, oils)
	quick coupler if you have a single wand. NOTE: De-			• Tri-sodium phosphate products
	tergent cannot be applied using Red, Yellow, Green or
				• Ammonia products
	White nozzles.
				• Acid-based products
		STEP 3: With the engine running,
				These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam-
		pull trigger to operate machine.
		Liquid detergent is drawn into the		age the surface being cleaned.
				RINSING
		machine and mixed with water.
		Apply detergent to work area.		It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
		Do not allow detergent to dry on
		surface.		Apply safety latch to spray gun. Remove black soap
	IMPORTANT:You must flush the detergent injection			nozzle from the quick coupler. Select and install the
				desired high pressure nozzle. NOTE: You can also stop
	system after each use by placing the suction tube
				detergent from flowing by simply removing detergent
	into a bucket of clean water, then run the pressure
				siphon tube from bottle.
	washer in low pressure for 1-2 minutes.
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			97-6132, 97-6151 • REV. 11/04