Power Washer Rinsing; Cleaning Detergent Siphoning Tube - Generac 0060240 Manuel D'entretien

Set-up
Figure 18 – Chemical Tank & Cover
Container
Cap
4. Depending on model, insert filter on end of siphoning tube
through the hole in the loose cap (supplied) (Figure 19).
5. Install cap and siphoning tube onto tank.
6. Make sure siphoning tube remains fully submerged into
detergent.
Figure 19 – Install Siphoning Tube
Make sure the filter remains fully submerged in detergent
while applying detergent.
Contact with the hot muffler can damage detergent siphoning
tube.
• When inserting the siphon into a detergent solution bottle, route
the tube so as to keep it from inadvertently contacting the hot
muffler.
7. Make sure black detergent nozzle is installed.
Detergent cannot be applied with the high pressure nozzle
(Yellow, White, Green or Red). Only use the Black nozzle with
detergent.
8. Confirm set-up instructions have been followed.
You must attach all hoses before you start the engine.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
• Starting the engine without all the hoses connected and without the
water turned ON will damage the pump.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction
will void warranty.
9. Start engine following instructions How to Start Your Power
Washer.
10. Apply detergent to a dry surface, starting at lower portion
of area to be washed and work upward using long, even,
overlapping strokes.
11. Allow detergent to "soak in" for 3-5 minutes before washing
and rinsing. Reapply as needed to prevent surface from
drying. DO NOT allow detergent to dry on surface being
cleaned (prevents streaking).
IMPORTANT: You must flush the detergent siphoning system after
each use by placing the filter into a bucket of clean water, then run
the power washer in low pressure for 1-2 minutes.

POWER WASHER RINSING

1. Remove black detergent nozzle from lance.
2. Select and install desired high pressure nozzle following
instructions How to Use Nozzles.
3. Point spray gun in safe direction and away from people,
animals and plants. Squeeze trigger to flush any remaining
chemical from system.
4. Keep spray gun a safe distance from area you plan to spray.
Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.
• Use only on a level surface.
• Do not use on elevated surface to prevent the risk
of a serious fall.
• Be extremely careful if you must use the power washer from a
ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure
spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
5. Apply a high pressure spray to a small area and then check
surface for damage. If no damage is found, you can assume
it is okay to continue rinsing.
6. Start at top of area to be rinsed, working down with same
overlapping strokes as you used for cleaning.

CLEANING DETERGENT SIPHONING TUBE

If you used the detergent siphoning tube, you must flush it with
clean water before stopping the engine.
1. Place detergent siphoning tube/filter in a bucket full of clean
water.
2. Remove high pressure nozzle from nozzle extension.
3. Select and install black detergent nozzle following instructions
How to Use Nozzles.
4. Flush for 1-2 minutes.
5. Shut off engine following instructions How to Stop Power
Washer and turn off water supply.
6. ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction, squeeze spray
gun trigger to release retained high water pressure. Engage
trigger lock when not in use.