Kärcher HDS-E 8/16-4M 12kW Manuel D'utilisation page 16

Replace the system care bottle
Note: Push the bottle in securely to penetrate the clo-
sure. Do not remove bottle until it is empty.
Note: To protect the appliance, the heater is switched
off 5 hours after the system care bottle is empty.
– The system care effectively prevents the calcifica-
tion of the pump while operating with calcified tap
water. It is dosed into the supply in the boiler drop
by drop.
– The metering is set to medium water rigidity by the
manufacturer
Note: A system care bottle is included in the delivery.
 Replace the system care bottle.
Adjusting the dosage of the system care
Advance RM 110/RM 111
 Determining the hardness of tap water:
– through the public water supply works,
– using a hardness tester (order no. 6.768-004)
Water hardness Scale on the system care service
(°dH) switch
<3 OFF (no dosing)
3...7 1
7...14 2
14...21 3 (presetting)
>21 4
 Set the service switch according to the water hard-
ness in the table.
Note: Observe the following when using system care
Advance 2 RM 111:
– Calcification protection: See table
– Pump care: Set the service switch to at least setting
3.
Refill detergent
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Use Kärcher products only.
– Under no circumstances fill solvents (petrol, ace-
ton, diluting agent etc.)
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– Observe safety and handling instructions by the de-
tergent manufacturer.
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning and care ap-
pliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
 Refill detergent.
Install the hand-spray gun, the jet pipe, the
nozzle and the high pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins components with a
quick-fasten thread solidly and securely with just one
turn.
Figure 5
 Join the spray lance with the trigger gun and tighten
until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
 Insert the high pressure nozzle onto the spray
lance.
 Install union nut and hand-tighten it (EASY!Lock).
 Join the high-pressure hose with trigger gun and
high-pressure connection of the appliance and
tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
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For connection values refer to technical specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum length 7.5 m,
minimum diameter 3/4") to the water connection of
the unit and to the water inlet (e.g. tap) using the
water connection adapter.
Note: The supply hose is not included in the scope of
delivery.
– For connection values, see technical data and type
plate.
– The electrical connections must be done by an
electrician according to IEC 60364-1.
– The voltage indicated on the type plate must corre-
spond to the voltage of the electrical source.
– The installation of the electrical plug may only be
performed by the authorised customer service/
electrician. The electrical plug is not included.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
– Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use electrical extension cables out-
doors which have been approved and labelled for
this purpose and have an adequate cable cross-
section.
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
– The plug and coupling of the extension cable used
must be watertight.
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray
lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray
pipe firmly with both hands.
DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever may not be
locked during the operation.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if the safety le-
ver is damaged.
Note: With especially hard water, calcium can be floc-
culated at a higher rate inside the boiler. This is a natu-
ral phenomenon and it does not impact the function of
the appliance, so long as the maintenance intervals are
adhered to (see "Care and Maintenance").
Opening/closing the trigger gun
 To open the trigger gun: Actuate the safety lever
and trigger.
 To close the hand spray gun: Release the safety le-
ver and trigger.
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EN
Water connection
Power connection
Operation
Boiler