Vortexx Pressure washers - Manual (Page 6)

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Connect Hose and Water Supply to Pump
NOTICE - IMPORTANT: Assemble the nozzle extension to the spray gun and attach all hoses before
starting the engine. Failure to connected hoses and water supply will damage the pump.
• Uncoil the high pressure hose and attach one end of the hose to the base of the spray gun. Tug on
hose to be sure of a tight connection.
• Attach the other end of the high pressure hose to the high pressure outlet on the pump. Tug on
hose to be sure of a tight connection.
• Locate the pressure washer near an outside water source that exceeds the GPM rating shown on
the pressure washer. Use a minimum of a 5/8 garden hose.
• Before you connect your garden hose to the water inlet, inspect the inlet screen. Clean the screen
if it contains debris, replace if damaged.
CAUTION! DO NOT RUN THE PRESSURE WASHER IF THE SCREEN IS DAMAGED.
• Run water through your garden hose for 30 seconds to clean out any debris. Turn off water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT siphon standing water for the water supply. Do not use water over 120°F).
• Connect the garden hose to the water inlet. Tighten by hand.
CAUTION! There MUST be adequate unrestricted garden hose between the pressure washer inlet and
the water shut-off valve. Damage to pressure washer resulting from disregarding this warning will not
be covered by the warranty.
• Turn ON the water, point the gun away from any danger and squeeze the trigger on the gun to
purge the pump system of air and debris.
Safety Checklist Before Starting your Pressure Washer:
Be sure to completely read “Safety Section of this manual”
Warning: Never point the high pressure discharge at any part of the human body or animals.
Warning: Always Keep water away from electrical sources.
Warning: Always wear eye protection and appropriate work clothing.
Warning: Do not let children operate pressure washer.
Warning: Never operate gas engines in confined spaces, always have adequate ventilation.
Warning: This pressure washer is designed to pump clean filtered water, never pump flammable or
explosive fluids.
Caution: Do not disconnect hose, gun or nozzles under pressure.
Caution: Shut off unit when not in use, failure to do so may result in damaging the pump.
Caution: Do not alter the pressure washer from the manufactures design.
Caution: Do not disconnect hose, gun or nozzles under pressure.
Caution: Maximum water temperature 120F degrees .
Caution: Use only components that are rated for the flow and pressure of the pump, this would
include hose, fittings, safety valves, spray guns, etc.
Caution: Check hose connections and tighten if necessary.
Caution: Check to make sure that there are no kinks, cuts, or damage to the high pressure hose or
water supply hose.
How to Use Your Pressure Washer
If you have any questions about operating your pressure washer, please contact your local Vortexx
Dealer or email [email protected].
WARNING! Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or
any other relatively unstable location. Hose water pressure builds as you climb. When you press the
trigger, the recoil from the initial spray can be very strong. The high pressure spray could cause you
to fall if you are too close to the surface to be cleaned.