Halfords Pressure Washer HP 1400 User Manual

INTRODUCTION  
For your safety, please read and understand this instruction manual.  
Retain the manual for future reference and ensure that new users have also read and  
understood the instructions and warnings.  
If you have any problems with this unit that cannot be rectified by using the troubleshooting  
section on page 9, please call our customer careline on 0845 601 7834.  
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
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Safety Instructions  
This unit is for domestic use only.  
THIS MACHINE PRODUCES A HIGH  
PRESSURE WATER JET, WHICH CAN  
BE DANGEROUS. FOLLOW ALL THE  
MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED IN THIS  
MANUAL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN  
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.  
The water jet can be dangerous if  
used incorrectly; never direct the  
water jet towards yourself or others,  
do not clean clothing or foot wear,  
never direct the water jet towards  
animals or electrical appliances.  
Never put hand or fingers over the  
spray tip while operating the unit.  
THE PRESSURE WASHER HAS BEEN  
CHECKED PRIOR TO DESPATCH. IF  
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE  
CONTACT THE CUSTOMER CARELINE.  
Never try to stop or deflect leaks with  
any body part.  
Do not let children or persons not  
familiar with these safety instructions  
use the unit.  
In addition to the safety information  
given in this manual all other  
applicable general safety  
Before start-up make sure that the  
lance is not open as this could  
release a sudden jet of high pressure  
water which could turn the lance into  
a dangerous whip.  
regulations need to be observed.  
Make sure that the connection to  
the electric system corresponds to  
the latest edition of regulations and  
safety standards.  
We recommend the use of safety  
goggles and suitable ear protection.  
It is strongly recommended that the  
electrical power supply for this  
machine includes either a residual  
current device to interrupt power  
supply if dispersion current to  
ground exceeds 30mA for 30mS,  
or a grounding circuit.  
Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be  
cleaned from a minimum distance of  
30cm otherwise they could be  
damaged. The first indication of this is  
a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged  
vehicle tyres/tyre valves can be  
dangerous.  
Do not use the unit if the electric  
cable or plug is damaged. Consult  
a qualified electrician for repair.  
Never draw in solvent-containing  
liquids, undiluted acids or solvents!  
This includes petrol, paint thinners  
and heating oil. The sprayed vapour  
is highly flammable, explosive and  
toxic, also acetone, undiluted acids  
and solvents as these corrode  
materials used on the unit.  
Never direct the water jet at the  
unit itself.  
Never touch the mains plug with  
wet hands; never work bare-foot.  
Do not operate the unit in  
potentially explosive locations.  
Use only the nozzle supplied with this  
machine.  
Before any cleaning or  
maintenance, the electro-pump  
must be disconnected from the  
power supply.  
Do not drive vehicles over the high  
pressure hose or the electrical cables.  
Do not kink or allow contact with  
sharp object. The hose is easily  
damaged.  
Do not use in the rain.  
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
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Ensure you know how to stop this  
product and release pressure  
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with  
the controls.  
Never operate the machine without all  
components properly connected to  
the machine.  
Always turn water supply “ON” before  
turning pressure washer “ON”.  
Running pump dry causes serious  
damage.  
Each time the unit is switched off,  
release the pressure by squeezing  
the trigger. Never disconnect the  
high-pressure discharge hose from  
the machine while the system is  
pressurized.  
Do not operate the pressure washer  
with the inlet water screen removed.  
Keep screen clear of debris and  
sediment.  
Used lubricants must be collected  
and treated in accordance with  
local authority regulations.  
Never operate the pressure washer  
with broken parts. Check equipment  
regularly and repair or replace worn  
or damaged parts immediately.  
Ensure safety devices are  
operating properly before each use.  
DO NOT remove or modify any  
part of the gun or unit.  
Never attempt to alter factory settings.  
Altering factory settings could  
damage the unit and will void the  
warranty.  
Do not operate the product when  
fatigued or under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
Always hold gun and wand firmly  
when starting and operating the  
machine.  
Always engage the trigger safety  
latch in the safe position when  
spraying is stopped even if only for  
a few moments. Never leave wand  
unattended while machine is  
running.  
Never connect the pressure washer  
to a hot water supply, as this will  
significantly reduce the life of the  
pump.  
Always follow detergent  
manufacturer’s recommendations  
for proper use of detergents.  
Always protect eyes, skin, and  
respiratory system from detergent  
use.  
Use of extension cords is not  
recommended. Use only grounded  
three wire extension cords intended  
for outdoor use. Use only extension  
cords having an electrical rating equal  
or greater than the rating of the  
products. Do not pull on the cord to  
disconnect. Always disconnect cord  
from receptacle before disconnecting  
product from extension cord.  
Do not use pressure that exceeds  
the operating pressure of any of  
the parts (hoses, fittings, etc.) in  
the pressurised system. Ensure all  
equipment and accessories are  
rated to withstand the maximum  
working pressure of the unit.  
This pressure washer has an  
automatic ON/OFF system. The  
motor on this pressure washer does  
not run continuously. It only runs  
when the trigger of the spray gun is  
squeezed.  
Never permanently engage the  
trigger mechanism on the gun.  
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Contents & Assembly  
Upon opening the carton, if you do not have all the items as detailed please contact the  
Customer Careline 0845 601 7834, please do not return pressure washer to the store of  
purchase.  
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2
3
4
5
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1 - Spray gun  
2 - Vario lance  
3 - High pressure hose 5m  
4 - Detergent bottle  
5 - Hose pipe connector  
6 - Cleaning pin  
7 - Pressure washer unit  
8 - Electrical cord hook  
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Assembly  
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3
2
4
Remove the tap adaptor from the hose  
pipe connector in order to fit to the  
pressure washer  
High pressure hose  
Attach hose pipe connector and  
connect garden hose  
Secure all connections tightly to prevent leaks.  
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
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Unpacking  
This packaging contains sharp objects. Take care when unpacking. This machine could require  
two persons to lift, assemble and move. Remove the machine, together with the accessories  
supplied, from the packaging. Do not throw the packaging away, keep it safe throughout the  
guarantee period then recycle if possible, otherwise dispose of it by the proper means. Do not  
let children play with empty plastic bags due to the risk of suffocation.  
Operation  
Adjusting Fan Pattern  
The angle of spray coming out of the lance may  
be adjusted by rotating the nozzle. This will vary  
the spray pattern from approximately a 0° narrow  
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high impact stream to a 60° wide fan spray (see  
figure 1).  
The narrow high impact spray (see figure 2)  
must be used cautiously, as it may damage  
some surfaces.  
Figure 2 Narrow high impact stream  
Large surface areas can be cleaned more  
quickly using a wide fan pattern (see figure 3).  
Nozzle Cleaning  
A clogged or partially clogged nozzle can cause  
a significant reduction of water coming out of the  
nozzle and cause the unit to pulsate while  
spraying. To clean out the nozzle:  
Turn off and unplug unit.  
Figure 3 Wide fan pattern  
Tip Cleaner  
Nozzle  
Turn off water supply. Relieve any pressure  
trapped in the hose by squeezing trigger 2-3  
times.  
Figure 4 Insert tip cleaner in nozzle hole  
and move back and forth until debris is dis-  
lodged  
Separate lance from gun.  
Rotate nozzle to the narrow stream setting.  
This opens up the fan blades.  
Insert tip cleaner into the nozzle hole and move back and forth until debris is dislodged (see  
Figure 4).  
Remove additional debris by back-flushing water through the nozzle. To do this, place end of  
a garden hose (with water running) to end of nozzle for 30-60 seconds.  
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Angle To Cleaning Surface  
The optimum angle for spraying water against a  
cleaning surface is 45 degrees.  
Figure 5 Optimum angle to cleaning  
surface  
How To Avoid Damaging Surfaces  
Damage to cleaning 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. Avoid spraying windows with a narrow high impact  
stream or turbo nozzle as this may cause damage. To avoid possible damage follow these  
three steps:  
1. Before triggering the gun, adjust the nozzle to a wide fan pattern.  
2. Place the nozzle approximately 4-5 feet from and 45 degrees to the cleaning surface, and  
trigger the gun.  
3. Vary the fan pattern spray angle and the distance to the cleaning surface until  
optimum cleaning efficiency is achieved without damaging the surface.  
CAUTION: Car paintwork / bodywork and other surfaces can be damaged by the high pressure  
jet, in particular, caution should be taken with new, damaged or unsecured paint. Damage is  
not covered by the warranty.  
Detergents  
Use specialist pressure washer detergents – household detergents may be thicker and will clog  
the detergent injection system.  
1.  
Fill detergent bottle with pressure washer  
detergent.  
2.  
Remove front section of Vario lance from  
Spray gun.  
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3.  
4.  
Attach Detergent bottle to lance (see figure 6).  
Operate pressure washer as normal to dispense foam - ensure you follow detergent  
manufacturers usage instructions.  
5.  
Flush Detergent bottle with clean water after each use.  
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
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Shutdown  
1. Be sure all detergent is flushed from the system.  
2. Turn off the pressure washer at on/off switch on unit.  
3. Turn off the water supply.  
4. After the motor and water supply are turned off, trigger the gun to depressurize system.  
CAUTION: NEVER turn water supply off before turning motor off. Serious damage could occur  
to the pump and/or motor.  
WARNING! NEVER disconnect the high-pressure discharge hose from machine while system  
is pressurized. To depressurize, turn motor off, turn water supply off and squeeze gun trigger  
2-3 times.  
5. After each use, wipe all surfaces of the pressure washer with a clean, damp cloth.  
Storage  
Do not store the pressure washer outdoors. Do not store the pressure washer where it might  
freeze. Damage due to freezing is not covered by the warranty.  
Major Technical Data  
ITEM  
HP 1400  
7MPa(70 bar)  
5.7 l/min  
Working Pressure  
Working Flow Rate  
Max. Pressure Water Supply  
Motor Capacity  
0.4MPa(4 bar)  
1650W  
Power Supply Voltage  
Max. Water Temperature  
240V~50Hz  
50˚C  
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Troubleshooting chart  
Symptom  
Pressure washer  
does not start  
Possible cause(s)  
1. Unit is pressurized  
2. Plug is not correctly connected  
or electric socket is faulty  
3. Extension cord too long or wire  
size too small  
Corrective Action(s)  
1. Squeeze trigger on gun  
2. Check plug and socket  
3. Remove extension cord  
4. Check that main supply  
voltage is adequate  
4. Main voltage supply too low  
1. Water inlet filter is clogged  
2. Pump sucking air from hose  
connections  
Pump does not  
reach necessary  
pressure  
1. Clean water inlet filter  
2. Check that connections  
and locking ring are  
properly tightened  
3. Nozzle worn or not correct size  
3. Contact customer  
careline, do not return  
pressure washer to  
store of purchase.  
1. Check that hoses and  
connections are tight  
2. Clean with tip cleaner  
(see page 6)  
Fluctuating Pressure  
1. Pump sucking in air  
2. Clogged nozzle  
Motor stops  
suddenly  
1. Extension cord too long or wire  
size too small  
1. Remove extension cord  
(see page 4)  
2. Thermal safety switch has  
tripped due to overheating  
2. Check that main supply  
voltage corresponds to  
specifications  
No detergent suction  
– units with  
1. Detergent applicator clogged  
1. Flush applicator with  
warm water.  
attachable  
2. Replace applicator  
applicators  
Unit begins to smoke 1. Overheated, overloaded or  
damaged motor  
1. Turn off unit and  
contact customer  
careline, do not return  
pressure washer to  
store of purchase.  
Recycling  
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and  
electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be  
handled pursuant to European Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be  
recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.  
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.  
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are  
potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous  
substances.  
Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
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EC Declaration of Conformity  
We, Halfords Limited, lcknield Street Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0DE  
hereby declare that the machine described below is both in its basic design and  
construction and in the version marketed by us conforms to the relevant safety  
and health related requirements of the appropriate EC Directives. This declaration  
shall cease to be valid if modifications are made to the machine without our  
approval.  
Product: Pressure washer  
Model: HP 1400  
Item Code: 824136  
Serial number:  
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(to be entered by customer)  
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98/37/EEC Machinery Directive  
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC at last amended by EEC Directive93/68/EEC  
EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC at last amended by EC Directive93/68/EEC  
2000/14/EC Noise Directive  
It is ensured through internal measures that series-production units conform at all  
times to the requirements of current EC Directives and relevant standards.  
.Signed....................................................................  
CHRIS HALL  
Head of Quality & Cost Reduction  
1 Nov 2007  
Halfords Ltd  
Washford  
Redditch  
B98 0DE  
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Customer Careline: 0845 601 7834  
 

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