General Information; Safety Instructions - Kärcher iSolar 400 Manuel D'utilisation

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Solar cleaning kit . . . . . . . . . . . EN
General information . . . . . . . . . EN
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN
Description of the Appliance . . EN
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Transport and storage . . . . . . . EN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Installation declaration. . . . . . . EN
Solar cleaning kit
In these operating instructions the opera-
tion of the solar cleaning kit iSolar 400 and
iSolar 800 is described.
With the iSolar 800 there are two brushes
working in opposite direction for cleaning
the modules, with the iSolar 400 there is
only one.
The solar cleaning kit can be combined
from the following accessories:
Telescopic lances in various lengths for
iSolar 400 and iSolar 800:
- 4.107-052.0 - 14 m
4.107-053.0 - 10 m (GFK)
4.107-055.0 - 10 m (Karbon)
4.107-054.0 - 7 m (GFK)
- High-pressure hoses in various lengths,
suitable for telescopic lance:
6.392-976.0 - 14 m
6.392-977.0 - 10 m
6.392-978.0 - 7 m
- Cleaning brushes for iSolar 800
6.368-454.0 - for water volume 700-
1000 l/h
6.368-455.0 - for water volume 1000-
1,300 l/h
- Cleaning brushes for iSolar 400
6.368-456.0 - for water volume 700-
1,000 l/h
6.368-457.0 - for water volume 1050-
1,300 l/h
The telescopic lance is described in sepa-
rate operating instructions that accompany
the telescopic lance.
Accessories (optionally available)
Personal protective equipment
Order no. 6.988-152.0
There is a risk of falling when performing
cleaning work from the roof. Use appropri-
ate protective equipment and only perform
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these tasks if approved fastening points are
present on the roof.
Water hardening
Tap water is demineralised by means of the
water softener. Thanks to good cleaning
characteristics it does not cause damage or
limescale residues on the module surface.
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Proper use
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The solar cleaning kit can be used with the
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commercial KÄRCHER high-pressure
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cleaners with a water quantity of 700 - 1000
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l/h or 1000 - 1300 l/h.
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- The solar cleaning kit serves for the
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cleaning of all traditional solar modules
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with a smooth surface.
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- The telescopic lance may only be used
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for working with the cleaning brushes.
The connection of other accessories is
prohibited.

General information

Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each
country. We will repair potential failures of
your appliance within the warranty period
free of charge, provided that such failure is
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim
please contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.
Spare parts
Use only original KÄRCHER spare parts.
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
DANGER
Warns about immediate danger which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Warns about possible danger which could
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Points out a possibly dangerous situation
which can lead to light injuries or property
damage.
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- The machine with working equipment
must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.
- Consider the warranty terms of the
module manufacturer!
- This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
- The telescopic lance may only be used
for working with the cleaning brushes.
The connection of other accessories is
prohibited.
- Torque due to rotating brush, hold tight-
ly on to the telescopic lance during
work, especially when the telescopic
lance is completely or far extended.
- Ensure firm footing during cleaning
work.
- Check the modules for damage (cracks,
scratches, leaks, etc.) prior to cleaning.
Damaged modules must not be
cleaned.
- Upon completion of the cleaning opera-
tion, switch off the high-pressure clean-
er, close the water supply to the appli-
ance, depressurise the system by
opening the stop-cock, and then dis-
connect the high-pressure hose from
the telescopic lance.
- Maximum water temperature 40 °C
(please observe the instructions of your
high-pressure cleaner).
- Please observe the safety instructions
of your high pressure cleaner.
- Employ at least 2 people to perform the
cleaning work.
Cleaning work must not be performed
from a ladder.
- The appliance may only be used by in-
structed personnel that is expressly
commissioned with the use.
- At www.kaercher.com there is the
iSolar video that provides important
information on working with the so-
lar cleaning kit. Don't miss it!
DANGER
Risk to life
- Cables and components of photovoltaic
installations are always live during inci-
dence of light. Touching live parts can
lead to electric shock and is prohibited.
Do not perform any cleaning work in the
vicinity of power lines or other electrical
installations.
Direct your special attention to the han-
dling of the telescopic lance in the vicin-
ity of power lines.
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Safety instructions

Application
Operations