Generac Power Systems 1455-0 Bedienungsanleitung

Double Insulated Electric Pressure Washer

Owner’s Manual

GENERAC

Model No. 1455-0 (1400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer) Manual No. 185708 evision 3 (5/25/2000)

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1400PSI

Problems?

Questions?

Before taking your unit

back to the store,

call the pressure washer

helpline at

1-800- 70-1408

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Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a

GENE AC electric pressure washer. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured to give you

the best possible dependability and performance.

This manual contains information for an electric

pressure washer that operates at 1,400 PSI at a flow

rate of 1.5 gallons per minute. This high quality system

features a cart, pump with pressure activated

start/stop system, GFCI power cord, turbo nozzle,

utility brush, foamer bottle, safety goggles, 25 high

pressure hose, and more.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions

will enable you to assemble your unit and maintain

your pressure washer properly.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the

information in this manual is both accurate and

current. However, Generac reserves the right to

change, alter or otherwise improve the product and its

documentation at any time without prior notice.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, call the pressure washer helpline at

1-800- 70-1408.

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

 ead and observe the safety rules.

 Follow regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your electric pressure washer.

 For off-season storage, review Storage on

page 11.

SAFETY RULES

WARNING! isk of injury or injection  Do Not

discharge stream at persons.

WARNING! isk of injury or injection  Unit

will start spraying when trigger is squeezed if

On/Off switch is in On position. Point spray

gun in safe direction.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of

electrocution, keep all connections dry and off

the ground. Do Not touch the plug with wet

hands.

DANGER! isk of Explosion  Do Not spray

flammable liquids.

 ead all instructions before using this product.

 To reduce risk of injury, close supervision is

necessary when a product is used near children.

Do Not allow children to operate the pressure

washer at any time.

 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Do Not operate the product when fatigued or under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Keep operating area clear of all persons.

Do Not overreach or stand on unstable support.

Keep good footing and balance at all times.

Do Not by-pass any safety device on this machine.

 Inspect cord before every use. Do Not use if cord is

damaged.

Do Not touch plug with wet hands.

 For outdoor household use only.

 Locate this pressure washer in areas away from

combustible materials, combustible fumes or dust.

Do Not leave the spray gun unattended while the

unit is connected to power.

 Before starting the pressure washer in cold weather,

check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has

not formed there.

 Units with broken or missing parts, or without

protective housing or covers should Never be

operated.

 Always wear eye protection when you use this

equipment or when you are in vicinity where the

equipment is in use.

 Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a

chance that vapors may be inhaled. ead all

instructions with the mask so you are certain the

mask will provide the necessary protection against

inhaling harmful vapors.

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

 Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if

inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting

or poisoning. The harmful elements may cause

property damage or severe injury.

 Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal

electric shock may result.

 High pressure stream of water that this equipment

produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues,

leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

 High pressure spray can cause particles to become

airborne and fly at high speeds.

 Inspect hose each time before using it. Water

spraying from a leak is capable of injecting material

into skin. Check all hoses for cuts, leaks, abrasions

or bulging of cover, or damage or movement of

couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace

hose immediately. Never repair high pressure hose.

eplace it with another hose that exceeds maximum

pressure rating of your pressure washer.

Never move the machine by pulling on the high

pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the cart

or top of the unit.

 Keep the hose connected to machine and the spray

gun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting

the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.

Never aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.

 High pressure spray may damage fragile items

including glass. Do Not point spray gun at glass

when in the high pressure mode.

 Hold the spray gun firmly in your hand when you

use unit. Failure to do so could result in an injury

from a whipping spray gun.

 Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

 Know how to stop the product and bleed the

pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with

controls.

 Store in a clean, dry and frost-free room.

 Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the

manual.

Extension Cords

We Do Not recommend the use of extension cords

with this device. If it is necessary to use one, however,

then you must use only extension cords that are

approved for outside use. These extension cords are

identified by a marking ACCEPTABLE FO USE

WITH OUTDOO APPLIANCES. Also observe the

following specifications:

Cable Length: Wire Gauge:

Up to 25 feet (8m) 14 AWG

50 feet (15m) 12 AWG

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Protection

To provide protection from the risk of electrical shock,

this electric pressure washer is equipped with a

ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). ead the

instructions on the plug for use or see Before Starting

Pressure Washer on page 8. The GFCI device will

disconnect both power conductors to the load circuit in

the event of an interruption in either or both supply

circuit power conductors. If power is interrupted in the

line, the GFCI provides protection even if neutral is

also grounded at the load.

IMPORTANT: The GFCI device will not automatically

reconnect the circuit to the load after power is

restored. After correcting any shorting problem, you

must manually press the reset button to restore power

to the pressure washer.

Servicing of a DoubleInsulated

Appliance

In a double-insulated product, two systems of

insulation are provided instead of grounding. No

grounding means is provided on a double-insulated

product, nor should a means for grounding be added

to the product.

Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme

care and knowledge of the system, and should be

done only by qualified service personnel. eplacement

parts for a double-insulated product must be identical

to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product is

marked with the words Double Insulation or Double

Insulated. This symbol   is marked on the product.

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Bayonet Adapter (not shown)  Connector

accommodates the connection of a utility and rotating

brush to the spray gun.

Foamer  Used to apply detergent. Mixes water and

detergent in outlet water flow.

Goggles (not shown)  Always wear eye protection

when operating your pressure washer.

Grip Start System  Pressing and releasing the

spray gun trigger starts and stops the electric motor in

the pressure washer.

High Pressure Hose  Connect ends to spray gun

and high pressure outlet.

High Pressure Outlet  Connection for high pressure

hose.

Master On/Off Switch  This switch ONLY enables

the Grip Start system to function.

QuickConnect (not shown)  Allows rapid

connection of your garden hose to the water inlet.

Spray Gun  Controls the application of water onto

cleaning surface with trigger device. Includes safety

latch.

Turbo Nozzle/Wand  Always attached to wand.

Allows you to clean or rinse surfaces at high pressure.

You cannot apply detergent using the turbo nozzle.

Utility Brush  Attaches to the spray gun with the

bayonet adapter. Use this brush to scrub a variety of

surfaces.

Water Inlet  Connection for garden hose.

KNOW YOUR HIGH PRESSURE WASHER

Read the owners manual and safety rules before operating your pressure washer.

Compare the illustrations with your pressure washer to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future use.

Spray Gun

Grip Start System

Master On/Off Switch

High Pressure Outlet

High Pressure Hose

Water Inlet

Utility Brush

Turbo Nozzle/

Wand

Foamer

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

REMOVE PRESSURE

WASHER FROM CARTON

 emove main unit.

 emove cart base.

 emove parts box.

CARTON CONTENTS

The following parts are shipped loose with your

pressure washer:

 Main unit

 Cart base

 Owners manual

 Parts box (includes items listed below)

 Safety glasses

 Oring kit

 Spray gun

 Foamer bottle

 Turbo nozzle/wand and utility brush

 High pressure hose

 Cart hardware parts bag

 Cart handle, axle, wheels, and wire form

 Garden hose quick connect fittings

 Bayonet adapter

Become familiar with each piece before assembling

the pressure washer. Check all contents against the

illustration on page 4. If any parts are missing or

damaged, call the pressure washer helpline at

1-800- 70-1408.

CART ASSEMBLY

To assemble your cart you need the following

tools:

 Hammer

 Adjustable Wrench

 Phillips Screwdriver

 Wood Block

Assemble cart as follows (refer to Figure 1):

1. Place wood block (not supplied) on hard surface.

2. Place axle (Item 5) on wood block and tap axle

cap (Item 3) onto axle.

3. Install wheel (Item 4) on axle with raised hub away

from axle cap and insert axle through mounting

holes on cart base.

4. Turn cart base on its side, resting axle cap on

wood block.

5. Install wheel (Item 4) on axle with raised hub

toward cart base. Tap axle cap (Item 3) onto axle.

6. With the holes highest in the cart handle (Item 10)

positioned to the rear of the unit, attach the handle

to the cart base. Use one carriage bolt (Item 6)

and one knob (Item 7) on each side of handle

(note bolt insertion direction).

7. Slide two T-Head bolts (Item 8) into slots on

bottom of pressure washer unit.

8. Align bolts on pressure washer to holes on cart

base. Tighten to cart base with wing nuts (Item 2).

9. Insert wire frame accessory holder (Item 9) into

rear cart handle holes as shown.

10. Insert the two vinyl caps (Item 11) onto the ends

of the wire frame accessory holder.

Figure 1  Cart Assembly

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

PREPARING PRESSURE

WASHER FOR USE

 Unwind the high pressure hose and attach it to

spray gun (Figure 2).

 Attach the high pressure hose to the high pressure

outlet and tighten by hand (Figure 3).

 Included with this unit is a quick-connect fitting that

you must attach to the water inlet and your garden

hose. You can install the male connector by hand

but you may need to use an adjustable wrench to

tighten it (Figure 4).

 Check the screen on the female connector. Make

sure it is clean and check for damage. If you see

any damage in the screen, Do Not use that

female connector. Call the pressure washer

helpline to order a replacement.

 Attach the female quick connect to your garden

hose.

 Attach garden hose to the water inlet using the

quickconnect. The quickconnect should lock in

place. (Figure 5).

 Attach turbo nozzle or foamer bottle to spray gun as

desired. See the sections Applying Detergent with

Foamer (page 6) and How to Use the Turbo

Nozzle (page 7).

HOW TO USE YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

If you have any problems operating your pressure

washer, please call the pressure washer helpline at

1-800- 70-1408.

Applying Detergent With Foamer

Pressure washers are useful cleaning tools designed

to clean almost any surface in two easy steps.

IMPORTANT: Use soaps designed specifically for

pressure washers. Household detergents could

damage the pump.

NOTE: Never use garden hose inlet to siphon

detergent or wax.

DANGER! You must attach all hoses and the

spray gun before you start the motor.

WARNING! Before removing any spray gun

accessory, be sure to turn off the pressure

washer and relieve pressure by pressing the

trigger. You could be injured if you try to

remove an accessory if the pressure washer is

running and there is pressure in the system.

Male Quick-Connect

Female Quick-Connect

Figure 5 - Connect Garden Hose to Water Inlet

Figure 3 - Attach Hose to High Pressure Outlet

Figure 2  Attach Hose to Spray Gun

Figure 4 - Install Quick-Connect

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

 First, apply an appropriate detergent/solvent solution

to penetrate and loosen grime. Apply detergent at

low pressure to avoid splashing, overspraying

and waste. Leave the solution on surface for 3 to

5 minutes to allow solution to work. eapply as

necessary to keep surface from drying.

 The second step involves cleaning the surface you

have prepared with the pressure washer and then

rinsing it clean.

To apply detergent follow these steps:

 Detach the turbo nozzle/wand from the spray gun.

 emove the bottle from the foamer.

 Align the locking tabs on the foamer with the

grooves in the spray gun. Push inward and twist

clockwise to lock in place (Figure 6).

NOTE: Make sure that when you lock the foamer into

place, have the hose that goes to the foamer bottle

hanging downward.

 Prepare your detergent solution as required by the

manufacturer and fill bottle with the solution.

 Attach bottle onto foamer making sure the bottle

hangs down.

 Start washer and apply detergent to a dry surface,

starting from the bottom and working up.

 To rinse, YOU MUST stop the pressure washer,

remove the foamer and connect the turbo nozzle/

wand.

NOTE: Detergents are most effective applied to a dry

surface.

How to Use the Turbo Nozzle

The turbo nozzle rotates the high pressure stream in a

rapid circular pattern. The high pressure spray is most

effective when the tip of the wand is held between 8 to

24 inches from the surface being cleaned.

Always start the turbo nozzle at a distance, gradually

getting closer to the surface until you get the cleaning

force you want.

CAUTION! The turbo nozzle produces an

extremely high pressure spray which is capable

of removing paint and cutting holes through

surfaces if held too close. Always make sure

the surface you will clean will not be damaged

by the high pressure spray by testing in a

hidden area.

NOTE: You cannot apply detergent with the turbo

nozzle.

How to Use the Utility Brush

The utility brush allows you to scrub surfaces with

water filtering through the bristles.

To attach the utility brush to the spray gun:

 Tighten the bayonet adapter to the brush base.

 emove the turbo nozzle/wand from the spray gun if

attached.

 Attach the brush with the bayonet adapter to the

spray gun by aligning the locking tabs on the adapter

with the grooves in the spray gun. Push the brush

inward and twist clockwise to lock in place (Figure 7).

NOTE: You must use the bayonet adapter to attach

the brush to the spray gun.

Figure 7 - Attaching Utility Brush to Spray Gun

Figure 6 - Connect Foamer to Spray Gun

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

BEFORE STARTING

PRESSURE WASHER

To operate the unit you must do the following

every time you use your unit:

 Press the units master ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

 Plug unit into an electrical circuit rated for 120 Volts

AC at 15 Amps.

 Press the Reset button on the plugs GFCI

(Figure 8).

 Press the Test button. The red indicator on the

reset button should appear.

 Press Reset button again. The unit is ready to use.

IMPORTANT: Do Not use your electric pressure

washer if the GFCI test fails.

STARTING YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

DANGER! To reduce risk of electrocution,

keep all connections dry and off the ground.

Do Not touch plug with wet hands.

WARNING! Never put hands in front of spray.

CAUTION! Spray gun kicks back. Grasp spray

gun with both hands when spraying.

WARNING! isk of injury  Do Not discharge

stream at persons or animals.

 Check that high pressure hose is attached to pump

outlet and the spray gun.

 Connect the garden hose to the water inlet.

WARNING! There MUST be at least ten feet

of unrestricted garden hose between the

pressure washer inlet and any flow shut off

device, such as a Y shut-off connector or other

convenience-type water shut-off valve. Damage

to pressure washer resulting from disregarding

this warning will not be covered by the

warranty.

 emove any accessories connected to the spray

gun.

 Press the units master ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position (Figure 9).

 Turn ON water. Water supply should not exceed

104°F. Use a cold water source.

WARNING! Never leave the pressure washer

unattended while it is plugged into an electrical

outlet and while water is supplied to the

machine.

 Squeeze trigger on spray gun until you have a

steady stream of water (approximately 12 minutes).

This will purge air from the system.

 Adjust the safety latch on spray gun to ON position

(Figure 10).

eset

Test Operating

Instructions

Figure 9 - Master Switch On /Off

Figure 10 - Safety Latch Engaged

Figure 8 - GFCI Power Cord

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

 econnect desired accessories.

 Turn the master switch to ON position.

 Place safety latch in OFF position and squeeze

trigger on spray gun. Pump will start and water

should stream from the nozzle.

CAUTION! Water must be supplied to the

pump before turning unit on! The pump will run

without water supplied, resulting in pump

damage that is not covered by the warranty.

STOPPING YOUR

PRESSURE WASHER

 The pressure washer motor runs only when the

trigger is engaged. To stop the pressure washer,

release trigger and the motor will shut OFF.

DANGER! eleasing the trigger will shut off

the motor but does not shut off electrical power

to the unit.

 Press the Master ON/OFF switch so it is in the OFF

position.

 Turn off water supply.

 Squeeze the trigger on the spray gun to relieve built

up pressure in the unit.

 Disconnect GFCI plug from outlet and coil power

cord.

SIPHONING

Do Not siphon your water supply. Connect only to

household water supply.

TIPS

Never leave the pressure washer unattended while

it is plugged into an electrical outlet and while water

is supplied to the machine.

Never use the garden hose inlet to siphon detergent

or wax.

 If you have the nozzle too far away, the cleaning will

not be as effective.

SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400 PSI

Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 GPM

Water Supply

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . .Not to exceed 104°F

Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brush Type

Rated Voltage . . . . . . . . . 120 Volts AC

Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Amps

Generac Portable Products 1,400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty of the high pressure washer does not

cover items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the

warranty, operator must maintain high pressure

washer as instructed in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check and Clean Quick-Connect

Screen

emove quick-connect and examine inlet screen on

the female connector. Clean if it is clogged or replace

if it is damaged in any way.

Check High Pressure Hose

High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear,

kinking, abuse. Inspect hose each time before using it.

Check for cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulging of cover, or

damage or movement of couplings. If any of these

conditions exist, replace hose immediately.

DANGER! Water spraying from a leak is

capable of injecting material into skin. Never

repair a high pressure hose. eplace a bad

hose with a hose that exceeds the maximum

pressure rating of your pressure washer.

Check Spray Gun and Wand

Examine hose connection to spray gun and make sure

it is secure. Test trigger by pressing it and making

sure it springs back into place when you release it. Put

safety latch in ON position and test trigger. You should

not be able to press trigger.

Check GFCI

 Press the units master ON/OFF switch to the OFF

position.

 Plug unit into an electrical circuit rated for 120 Volts

AC at 15 Amps.

 Press the Reset button on the plugs GFCI.

 Press the Test button. The red indicator on the

reset button should appear.

 Press Reset button again for use.

IMPORTANT: Do Not use your electric pressure

washer if above test fails.

O-Ring Maintenance

Your pressure washer uses o-rings to keep hose and

spray gun connections tight and leak-free. Through the

normal operation of your unit, these o-rings may

become worn or damaged.

Provided with your pressure washer is an O ing

Maintenance Kit which includes replacement o-rings,

rubber washer and water inlet filter. efer to the

instruction sheet provided in the kit to service your

units o-rings. Note that not all of the parts in the kit

will be used on your unit.

Parts in the ORing Kit include:

 O ing (Light Blue), p/n B2688, for the male

accessory connections of the power foamer and

utility brush (Figure 11).

 O ing (Light Green), p/n B2264, for the turbo

nozzle (Figure 12).

Figure 11 - O- ing for Male Accessory Connections of

Power Foamer and Utility Brush

Figure 12 - O- ing for Turbo Nozzle

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