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USER MANUAL HDR 3597 CLATRONIC

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Inhalt

Overview of the Components ......Page 3

Instruction Manual Page 37

Technical Data Page 42

Disposal Page 42

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Model High-Pressure Cleaner HDR 3597

Manufacturer Clatronic International GmbH

Industriering Ost 40

47906 Kempen

Germany

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Pièces incluses....20

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Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

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Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

i NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Table of Contents

Overview of the Components 3

General Notes 37

Important Safety Information! 37

General Description of the Machine 38

Intended Use 38

Explanation of Signs 39

Supplied Parts 39

Description of Parts 39

Assembly 39

Connection Requirements 40

Application Notes 40

Operation 40

Cleaning 41

Maintenance 41

Spare Parts 41

Transport 41

Storage 41

Troubleshooting....41

Circuit Diagram....42

Noise Level 42

Technical Data 42

Disposal 42

General Notes

WARNING!

Read the manual before using the machine!

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING!

Don't let small children play with foils for danger of suffocation!

Important Safety Information!

WARNING:

• Protect yourself during work with personal protective equipment: safety shoes, safety gloves, safety helmet with visor, hearing protection must be worn when operating the machine.
• The installation of an outdoor plug socket must be carried out by an experienced electrician and the requirements of DIN VDE 0100-100 and/or IEC 60364-1 must be met.
• As an additional protection, we recommend the installation of a residual current device (RCD) in the circuit with a trip current / time of no more than 30 mA / 30 ms. The circuit can also be protected via a ground tester.
• A kickback force is exerted on the spray gun through the velocity of the water jet on the high-pressure nozzle. Make sure the stand is secure. Hold the spray gun and jet pipe tightly.

WARNING:

• Only use cleaning agents which have been developed or recommended by the manufacturer for high-pressure cleaners. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may impair the safety of the machine.
• High-pressure jets can be dangerous if used incorrectly. The jet may not be directed at people, live electrical equipment, or the machine itself.
• Do not use this machine within range of people, unless they are wearing protective clothing.
• Do not direct the jet at yourself or others in order to clean clothing or shoes.
• Risk of explosion - Do not spray combustible liquids.
  • High-pressure cleaners may not be operated by children or untrained persons.
• High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings are important for machine safety. Only use high-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
• To ensure machine safety, only use original spare parts from the manufacturer or parts approved by the manufacturer.
  • Water that has flowed through backflow preventers is not drinkable.
• During cleaning or maintenance, replacing parts, or converting the machine to another function, the plug must be disconnected from the mains.
• Do not use the machine if a supply line or key parts of the machine are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high-pressure hoses, spray gun.
• If an extension cable is used, the plug and socket outlet must be waterproof.
• Unsuitable extension cables can be dangerous. If an extension cable is used, it must be suitable for outdoor use. Caution! Puddles are formed. Keep the plug and socket outlet dry. Raise the plug and socket outlet. We recommend at least 60 mm above the ground.
• Keep the ventilation slots free.
• During work breaks, secure the spray gun with the lock.
• Never leave the device unattended while the main switch is on.
• Do not repair the device yourself, but seek the advice of an authorised specialist. In order to prevent danger, a faulty mains cable may only be replaced by an equivalent cable by the manufacturer, our customer service, or a similarly qualified person.
  • Children may not play with the device.
  • Children close to the machine must be supervised.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be performed by children.

General Description of the Machine

• A water supply and power supply must be connected to the high-pressure cleaner.
• A high-pressure hose is connected to the spray gun and accessories on the high pressure side. For more details see "Assembly".
• In the high-pressure cleaner, the water from the inlet hose is further pressurised by a pump.
• If the spray gun is pressed, the pump is activated by a pressure switch in the high-pressure cleaner.

The accessories consist of:

• A jet pipe for high-pressure cleaning
- The cleaning agent tank containing the cleaning agent which can be sprayed.

Intended Use

The machine is for private use only on your house or in the garden.

You can clean masonry, facades, paths, or garden equipment with the jet pipe and nozzle.

Please note: Cleaning of engines and lubricated surfaces is only permitted in locations with oil separators.

Cleaning tank:

For ground-in dirt, you can also use a cleaning agent. The cleaning tank is attached to the stand pipe. Use cleaning agent sparingly. Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer.

Explanation of Signs

	Never direct the high-pressure jet at- people- animals- the high-pressure cleaner- electrical parts/equipment
	Do not connect to the drinking water system!According to the applicable regulations, the device may never be operated from the water mains without a backflow preventer.Use a backflow preventer according to EN 12729 Type BA.Water which has flowed through the backflow preventer is not drinkable.
	Noise levelsIn conformance with DIN EN ISO 3744, the sound power level LWA has been measured at 99 dB.
	Protective insulationThese devices protect the user against contact with live parts through double or thicker insulation.No ground conductor (ground) may be connected to these devices.Only two-pin plugs should be used in connection with two-core cables.

Supplied Parts

Units	Description Spare part number
1	Motor unit with wheels and handle
1	Accessories holder 8935970
1	High-pressure hose maximum 36 MPa/50 C° 8935971
1	Spray gun 8935972
1	Stand pipe with fastener 8935973
1	Jet pipe with high-pressure nozzle 8935974
1	Cleaning tank, 2-part 8935975
1	Inlet hose adapter 8935976
1	Pin, nozzle cleaner 8935977

Description of Parts

1 Spray gun with lock

2 Stand pipe

3 Holder for accessories

4 Quick fastener

5 ON/OFF main switch

6 High-pressure hose

7 High-pressure outlet

8 High-pressure nozzle

9 Jet pipe

10 Pin for cleaning

11 Water connection with filter

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Inlet hose (not included)

Cleaning agent tank

Assembly

Remove the motor and accessories from the box. Remove any packing material.

High-pressure hose onto the high-pressure cleaner

Completely uncoil the hose.

Connect the high-pressure hose to the high-pressure outlet (7). Turn the connector clockwise hand-tight onto the screw thread.

High-pressure hose onto the spray gun

Screw the nut onto the spray gun thread. Tighten the nut with a 17 mm socket.

Stand pipe to the spray gun

The stand pipe has a quick fastener. Attach the blank metal end to the spray gun.

Push and turn clockwise at the same time to lock the quick fastener.

Open the quick fastener by first pushing together the parts and then turning the pipe anti-clockwise.

Jet pipe to the stand pipe

The jet pipe with nozzle can only be fitted to the stand pipe. These parts have a quick fastener (4).

Push and turn clockwise at the same time to lock the quick fastener.

Open the quick fastener by first pushing together the parts and then turning the pipe anti-clockwise.

Cleaning agent tank to the stand pipe

The cleaning agent tank can only be fastened to the stand pipe (2). It also latches into the quick fastener.

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The cleaning agent tank consists of 2 parts.

1. Connector with nozzle. Attach the connector to the quick fastener (4).
2. Tank. It is attached to the connector after filling and locked by turning slightly clockwise.

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The high-pressure effect cannot be achieved by using the cleaning agent tank.

Connection Requirements

Electrical connection

• Before connecting the plug to the socket, check whether the mains voltage is correct. The details of the device can be found on the information plate. Further performance data for the device can also be found there.
• Always connect the device to a tested socket.

Extension cables

• Always use extension cables with a high mechanical strength, which are suitable for outdoor use.
- The wire cross section should be at least 3 × 1.5 ~mm^2 .
- Caution! Puddles are formed. Keep the plug and socket dry.
- Raise the plug and socket. We recommend at least 60 mm above the ground.

Water connection

• The high-pressure cleaner is not suitable for the connection to a drinking water pipe.
• It is not suitable for connecting to hot water. The supplied water may be a maximum of 50 °C.
• The high-pressure cleaner does not have a self-priming pump. Select a water supply with clean water and a pressure of 0.01MPa to 0.4MPa (4 Bar).
• If you use a drinking water network, use a backflow preventer according to standard EN 12729 Type BA.
• Connect the backflow preventer to the water supply and not to the device.
• Use a fibre-reinforced water hose. This is not supplied.

The hose should be of the following size:

Length: min 7.5 m Diameter: min 12 inch or 13 mm

- Attach the water hose to the device coupling. Connect the other side to the water supply.

The connection figures can be taken from the technical data of this manual.

Application Notes

Water

• Contamination may damage the pump. If necessary, clean the water with a filter.
• If the high-pressure cleaner is operated without water, the pump may be damaged. Before use, ensure that the water supply is reliable.

Cleaning method

If you use a cleaning agent, refer to the manufacturer's specifications.

1. Spray the cleaning agent sparingly on the surface.
2. Let it take effect without allowing the agent to dry.
3. Rinse off the loose dirt with the high-pressure jet.
4. Start with a broad jet.
5. If possible, do not spray vertically. This increases the risk of damage.
6. The dirt is best rinsed off at an angle of 45^ .

CAUTION: If Cleaning Vehicles

Tyres and tyre valves may be damaged and may be punctured by the high-pressure jet.

The first sign of this is discolouration of the tyre. Only use the flat jet.

When cleaning, hold it at a minimum of 50 cm from the vehicle.

Mixing ratio of water to cleaning agent

Read the instructions on the cleaning agent.

• Measure out cleaning agent for 10 litres water and add this to the cleaning agent tank.
• Fill the rest with water.

Protection against damage

Do not underestimate the jet effect of the high-pressure cleaner. If you want to work on sensitive surfaces, rather use the flat jet (see spray jet adjusting in the section "Operation").

In the case of paint or insulated walls, start at a distance of 2 meters. Work slowly depending on the extent of the dirt.

Prevent damage by checking your work at frequent intervals.

Motor protection

The motor is protected by overload protection. This protection is temperature-dependent and sits in the motor. If the motor switches off suddenly, do the following:

1. Switch off the main switch.
2. Disconnect the mains plug.
3. Wait half an hour and then restart operation.

If the motor does not switch back on, contact your dealer.

Operation

Connection

1. Position the device vertically.
2. Using a hose, connect the water connection (11) to the water supply.
3. Open the water supply and look for any leaks.
4. Lock the spray gun.
5. Connect the mains plug.
6. Switch on the main switch.

Working with the spray gun

Switch on: Release the lock and pull on the lever of the gun. Caution - kickback!

Switch off: Release the lever. Lock the spray gun during breaks.

Adjusting the spray jet

Turn the nozzle to vary the jet from point (A) to flat jet (B).

A B

Change accessories

1. Switch off the device at the main switch (5).
2. Relieve the existing pressure by activating the lever on the spray gun.
3. Lock the spray gun.
4. Switch to the required accessory and restart operation.

End operation

1. Switch off the device at the main switch.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
3. Close the water supply.
4. Relieve the existing pressure by activating the lever on the spray gun.
5. Lock the spray gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply by unscrewing the hose on the water connection of the device.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
- Do not spray the high-pressure cleaner with the high-pressure jet.
- Do not immerse the device in water, not even partially. This may lead to electric shock or fire.

△ CAUTION:

• Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

Housing, hose, and mains cable

• These parts can be wiped with a soft dry cloth.
- For stubborn dirt, gently moisten the cloth.
- Then wipe everything dry.

Maintenance

• After use, disconnect the hoses from the high-pressure cleaner.
• Allow the water to flow out of the high-pressure cleaner and hoses.
  • After every tenth use, grease the screw and plug-in connections with vaseline.
  • After every 5th use, check the filter on the water inlet.
• Before use, always check the seals, the power cable, and the high-pressure hose for damage.
• Damaged parts must be replaced by equivalent spare parts.

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Inside the high-pressure cleaner, there are no parts that must be maintained by the user.

If the high-pressure cleaner needs to be repaired, contact your dealer.

Spare Parts

To order spare parts, please contact your dealer.

Spare part numbers can be found in the "Supplied Parts" table.

Transport

• Secure the accessories in the accessories holder.
  • The high-pressure cleaner can be carried vertically by the handle.
  • The weight is 5.7 kg.

Storage

• Separate the accessories.
• Drain the accessories and the high-pressure hose.

△ CAUTION:

There is always water in the pump of the high-pressure cleaner. Frost can destroy the pump or internal pipes. Therefore, always keep the device in a frost-free place.

Troubleshooting

Fault Possible cause Solution
Device does not work.	No power supply Check the mains connection and the fuse. Replace the extension cables if necessary.
	Device not switched on	Check the position of the main switch.
The motor stops suddenly during operation.	The overheat protection of the pump was triggered.	Switch the device off and disconnect the plug. Allow the device to cool for approx. 30 min.Then restart.
No cleaning agent drawn.	Cleaning agent tank blocked.	Check the nozzle and hoses in the cleaning agent tank.Dilute the cleaning agent before pouring it in.
The device does not reach operating pressure.	Fault lies in the water feed.	Clean the filter in the water connection.
		Check whether enough water comes out of the tap.
		If necessary, check the back-flow preventer.
		Check whether the water hose to the pump is leaking or is kinked.
	The high-pressure nozzle is blocked.	Clean the high-pressure nozzle. See “Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle” in this chapter.
	Fault lies in the high-pressure cleaner.	Please contact your dealer.
Major fluctuations in pressure	The pump is drawing air.	Check the hose connections and whether the water hose is sealed.
	The high-pressure nozzle is blocked.	Clean the high-pressure nozzle. See “Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle” in this chapter.
	Seals or valves in the high-pressure cleaner are damaged.	Please contact your dealer.
Pump is leaking Stop operation immediately.		Please contact your dealer.

Cleaning the high-pressure nozzle:

1. Switch off the main switch.
2. Activate the spray gun to release the pressure.
3. Detach the jet pipe.
4. Remove the dirt from the nozzle with the pin.

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1. Rinse off the dirt by allowing water to run through the nozzle against the direction of the jet.

Circuit Diagram

SWITCH1 SWITCH2 BLUE N 1 2 L 4 5 CAPACITOR MOTOR BLACK Terminal protector

Noise Level

In conformance with DIN EN ISO 3744, the Workplace-related emission L pA = 83 +/- 3 dB Sound power level L wA = 99 dB

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Technical Data

Model: HDR 3597
Rated voltage/frequency: 230 V\~50 Hz
Rated power: 1400 W
Protection class:....II
Minimum feed rate....5.5 l/min
Maximum water pressure in inlet: 0.4 MPa (4 bar)
Operating pressure....7 MPa (70 bar)
Flow rate in operation: 5.0 l/min
Maximum allowed pressure....10.5 MPa (105 bar)
Maximum flow rate: 6.2 l/min
Maximum inlet temperature 50 °C
Net weight: 5.7 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the "Wheelie Bin" Symbol

Take care of our environment; do not dispose of electrical appliances via the household waste.

Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via municipal collection points.

Please help to avoid potential environmental and health impacts through improper waste disposal.

You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization of old electric and electronic appliances.

Your municipality provides you with information about collecting points.

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