Using Your Washer; Angle To The Cleaning Surface; Distance From Cleaning Surface; Avoid Damaging Surfaces - Wilks USA RX545i Mode D'emploi

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Using your Washer

Ensure that the unit and hoses are fully drained of water.

Angle to the Cleaning Surface

When spraying water against a surface, maximum
impact is generated when the water strikes the
surface head on. However, this type of impact
tends to cause dirt particles to embed in the
surface, thereby preventing the desired cleaning
action.
The optimum angle for spraying water against a
surface is 45 degrees.
Optimum cleaning angle of 45°

Distance from Cleaning Surface

Another factor that determines the impact force of
the water is the distance from the spray nozzle to
the cleaning surface.

Avoid Damaging Surfaces

Damage to surfaces occurs because the impact
force of the water exceeds the durability of the
surface. Never use a narrow high impact stream
or a turbo / rotary nozzle on a surface that is
susceptible to damage.
The surest way to avoid damaging surfaces:
01. Adjust the nozzle to a wide spray pattern.
02. Place the nozzle approximately 4-5
feet from and 45 degrees to the cleaning
surface.
03. Vary the spray pattern, spray angle and
the distance to the cleaning surface until
optimum cleaning efficiency is achieved
without damaging the surface.
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Turbo Nozzle

A turbo nozzle, sometimes referred to as a
rotary nozzle, is a very effective tool that can
significantly reduce cleaning time. The turbo
nozzle combines the power of a narrow high
impact stream and the efficiency of a 25 degree
spray pattern. This swirls the narrow high impact
stream into a cone shape that cleans a larger
area.
A turbo nozzle uses a narrow high impact stream
so only use it in applications where the cleaning
surface cannot be damaged by narrow high
impact spray. The turbo nozzle is not adjustable
and cannot be used to apply detergent.

Detergent

The use of detergents can dramatically reduce
cleaning time and assist in the removal of difficult
stains. Some detergents have been customised for
pressure washer use. The use of thick detergents
such as dish soap, will clog the chemical injection
system and prevent the application of the
detergent. Furthermore, the salt / acid content
can cause irreparable corrosion to the internal
components of the washer and pump.
The cleaning power of detergents comes from
applying them to a surface and giving the
chemicals time to break down the dirt and
grime. Detergents work best when applied at low
pressure.
The combination of chemical action and high
pressure rinsing is very effective. On particularly
tough stains, it may be necessary to use a brush
in combination with detergents and high pressure
rinsing.
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