Imer Group HPSTAR 150-13 Manuel D'utilisation page 40

CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY:
1. The flow rate of the public water supply should be over the rated flow rate of the pump and a
minimum pressure of 2-3 bar;
2. Let water flow into the feeding pipe for 30 seconds to eliminate all suspended debris from the
feeding pipe before connecting it to the high pressure washer.
3. Close the water supply valve;
4. The [Fig. 07] indicates how to connect the high pressure washer to the public water supply.
CONNECTION TO A TANK (FORCED FEEDING):
1. The flow rate of the public water supply or the additional pump should to 1.3 x the max. flow rate
of the high pressure washer and a minimum pressure of 2-3 bar;
2. Let water flow into the feeding pipe for 30 seconds to eliminate all suspended debris from the
feeding pipe before connecting it to the high pressure washer..
3. Close the water supply valve;
4. The (Fig. 08) indicates how to connect the high pressure washer to the additional pump.
CONNECTION TO A TANK (GRAVITY FEEDING):
1. The pump must be installed in a position below the tank intake (with positive head).
2. The tank must have baffles to prevent water splashes and its capacity must be at least 10 times
greater than the pump's rated displacement.
3. The vacuum measured directly at the pump intake port must not exceed 0.1 bar and the water
temperature must not be above 30 °C.
4. Let water flow into the feeding pipe for 30 seconds to eliminate all suspended debris from the
feeding pipe before connecting it to the high pressure washer..
5. Close the water supply valve;
6. The (Fig. 09) indicates how to connect the high pressure washer to the additional pump.
5.2. STARTING THE HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
■ Always first fit the spray lance into the gun and connect all the hoses prior to starting the engine.
If the engine is started although all the hoses are not connected, then the water cannot exit the
pump and the pump is damaged trough overheating.
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