Graco Inc Hydra-Clean 1530, Hydra-Clean 800-682, Hydra-Clean 308-537, Hydra-Clean 1026, Hydra-Clean 2340 User Manual

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manual contains

WARNINGS

AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE

and

IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

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TS LIST

308–537

Rev

Supersedes A

HYDRA-CLEAN Pressure W

HYDRA-CLEAN

P/N 800–682, Series A

1000 psi (69 bar) OPERA

1400 psi (97 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

HYDRA-CLEAN 1530, 4 HP ENGINE

P/N 800–717, Series A

1500 psi (103 bar) OPERA

1900 psi (131 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

HYDRA-CLEAN 2340, 8 HP ENGINE

P/N 800–654, Series A

2300 psi (159 bar) OPERA

2800 psi (193 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

1026, 3 HP ENGINE

ashers

TING PRESSURE

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1026, 1530, 2340

1530

1026

GRACO INC. P

2340

.O. Box 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441

COPYRIGHT

1991, GRACO INC.

HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS.

Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment.

FLUID INJECTION HAZARD

WARNING

General Safety

This pressure washer generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid through your skin and into your body and cause extremely serious bodily injury including splashed damage.

NEVER

part of the body. spray

ALWAYS before

NEVER

body.

Be sure equipment safety devices are operating properly

the need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or into the eyes or on the skin can cause serious

point the spray gun or wand at anyone or at

NEVER

tip.

follow the Pressure Relief Procedure ,

cleaning or servicing any part of the sprayer

try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or

before each use.

put hand or fingers over the

any

Medical Treatment

If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get

EMERGENCY NOT

TREA

what

fluid was injected.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:

traumatic

surgically as soon as possible.

treatment with

some exotic coatings injected

MEDICAL TREA

T AS A SIMPLE CUT. T

injury

It is important to treat the injury

to research toxicity

bloodstream. Consultation with a plastic surgeon

reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.

TMENT A

ell the doctor exactly

T ONCE. DO

Injection in the skin is a

Do not delay

. T

oxicity is a concern

directly into the

Pressure Relief Procedure

reduce the risk of serious bodily injection follow this procedure whenever you stop spraying for more checking

2. T

5. Disengage the trigger safety latch and trigger the

6. Before long–term (overnight) storage or

and splashing in the eyes

than 10 minutes, when shutting

or repairing any part of the system.

Engage the trigger safety latch.

urn the sprayer of

Remove the ignition cable from the spark plug.

Shut of

gun safety

transporting of unit, disconnect the water supply and

f the water supply

to relieve pressure, and then

latch again.

turn of

f the fuel supply valve.

injury

, including fluid

or on the skin, always

down, and before

engage the trigger

Spray Gun Safety Devices

Be sure all gun safety devices are operating properly before each use. Do not remove or modify any part of the gun; this can cause a malfunction and result in serious

SAFETY LA TCH: Whenever you stop spraying for a moment, or properly set the safety latch can result in accidental triggering

SPRAY TIP SAFETY : Use extreme caution when cleaning spraying, engage the gun safety latch immediately .

ALWAYS

then

bodily injury

always set the gun safety latch in the engaged

“safe” position, making the gun inoperative. Failure to

of the gun.

or changing spray

follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and

remove the spray tip to clean it.

tips. If a spray tip clogs while

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EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

General Safety

Any misuse of the pressure washer or accessories, such as overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemicals and fluids, or using worn or damaged fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, or other serious bodily injury , fire, explosion or property damage.

NEVER

could cause it to malfunction.

CHECK

replace

ALWAYS

clothing. chemical manufacturer ’s literature for

parts, can cause them to rupture and result in

alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing

all spray equipment regularly and repair or

worn or damaged parts immediately

wear protective eyewear and appropriate

If using

a chemical injector

, read and follow the

HOSE SAFETY

High

pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear , damage or misuse, the high pressure

emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or

spray other

serious bodily injury or property damage.

ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HA VE STRAIN RELIEFS ON BOTH ENDS.

hose from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling,

can result in hose rupture.

which

TIGHTEN

use. allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.

all fluid connections securely before each

High pressure fluid can

The strain reliefs help protect the

dislodge a loose coupling or

recommendations on additional protective equipment,

as a respirator

such

System

This sure to withstand the maximum working pressure of this sprayer. pressure of any component or accessory used in the system.

Pressure

sprayer can develop high operating pressures. Be that all spray equipment and accessories are

DO NOT

rated

exceed the maximum working

Chemical Compatibility

BE SURE

injector gun, back cover). Always read the chemical manufacturer ’s literature before using any chemical in this pressure washer.

NEVER

entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover , or damage or movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately .

DO NOT

with tape or any other device. A repaired hose cannot contain

HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY.

on hoses to move the pressure washer

pull chemicals and temperatures (–40_ C).

that all chemicals used in the chemical

are compatible with the

wand and tip,

use

try to recouple high pressure hose or mend it

the high pressure fluid.

which are not

cover of the hose.

as given in the T

a damaged hose. Before each use, check

DO NOT

above 200

wetted parts of the hose,

echnical Data (inside

compatible with the inner tube

expose Graco hose to

_ F

(93

_ C)

or below –40

Do not

. Do not use

_ F

FUEL AND EMISSION HAZARDS

NEVER

The on tank

NEVER

exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless, death

fill the fuel tank while the

fuel used in this unit

a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.

slowly to avoid spilling.

operate the unit in a closed building. The

invisible

if inhaled.

is combustible and when spilled

gas which can cause serious injury or

unit is running or hot.

ALWAYS

fill

NEVER

Tampering with this adjustment can damage the pressure

alter the throttle setting, which is factory set.

washer and will void the warranty

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MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other

parts.

body or

operating the pressure washer

NEVER

and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the

KEEP CLEAR

operate the pressure washer without all guards

of moving parts when starting

Pressure Relief Procedure before checking or servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging

pressure fluid from the gun.

high

TERMS

WARNING: Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions

could cause bodily injury

that

CAUTION: Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions

could cause damage to the equipment.

that

NOTE:

Identifies helpful procedures and information.

IMPORTANT

United

States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards—particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926—should be consulted.

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INSTALLATION

PTFEPTFEPTFE

HIGH

PRESSURE

HOSE

CONNECTION

INLET WATER

CONNECTION 3/4”

GARDEN HOSE

1026

HIGH

PRESSURE

HOSE

CONNECTION

INLET W

CONNECTION 3/4”

GARDEN HOSE

ATER

SPRAY

GUN

FOR THE

1026 & 1530

SPRAY

HOSE

1530

FOR THE

2340 ONLY

QUICK

COUPLER

SPRAY

GUN

QUICK

COUPLER

SPRAY

HOSE

Figure

Check for Shipping Damage

Check in shipping. Notify the carrier immediately if there is any

the unit for any

damage.

damage that may have occurred

2340

HIGH

PRESSURE

HOSE

CONNECTION

Set Up (1026 & 1530)

Connect the high pressure hose between the pump outlet and the gun inlet. Both of these are pipe connections. Use liquid pipe thread sealant or

on the threads during assembly

tape

INLET W

CONNECTION 3/4”

GARDEN HOSE

ATER

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Set Up (2340)

you are using a downstream chemical injector

between the pump unloader and the high pressure

using the quick couplers provided.

hose,

Connect the high pressure hose between the pump outlet and the gun inlet. Both of these connections are

with quick couplers.

made

, install

CAUTION

Up to 100 ft (30 m) of high pressure hose may be used. performance, if

used.

Install the appropriate spray tip on the wand. See Installing and Changing Spray T ips. If you are using a sandblaster instructions.

Longer hoses may af fect sprayer

and chemical injector

kit, see its separate manual for installation

performance,

Connect to Water Supply

Before attaching to the water supply, check your local plumbing code regarding to the water supply . A backflow preventer , P/N 801–133, is available to prevent backflow of contaminated water into the fresh water supply .

it upstream from the pump.

Install

If inlet water pressure is over 60 psi (4.1 bar) a regulating water valve, P/N 800–258, must be installed

Do not exceed 160 _ F (70 _ C) inlet water temperature.

Connect the water supply to the unit’s 3/4 inch garden hose inlet. The supply hose should not be more than 50 ft (15 m) long.

NOTE: The water source at the unit

at the garden hose connection.

a hose with at least a 3/4 inch (19 mm) ID from

minimum Technical

CAUTION

cross–connection

must

flow rate

Data, inside back cover).

equal to that of the unit (see

have a

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STARTUP

Always is

NOTE: Some

2. Check

use this startup procedure to ensure

started safely and properly

Check oil levels.

Engine: Add SAE 30 or 10W–30 weight detergent

as necessary

oil

Add SAE 20

Pump: as

necessary

that shuts the engine of f if the oil level falls below a certain level. If the unit stops unexpectedly, check both the oil and the fuel levels. refueled.

fuel level.

units are equipped with a low–oil sensor

Check the oil level each time the unit is

or 30 weight non–detergent oil

that the unit

WARNING

DO NOT

engine could cause a fire. Use only fresh, clean regular or unleaded gasoline. Close the fuel shutoff

3. T

refuel a hot engine. Refueling a hot

valve during refueling.

urn on the water supply

If the engine is cold, completely close the engine

Grasp the starter rope, brace one foot on the

choke. pressure washer chassis and pull rope rapidly and firmly. Continue holding the rope as it returns. Pull and return the rope until the engine starts. In cool weather, 10 to 30 seconds before opening it to keep the engine as

the engine is warm, leave the choke partly close it. Start the engine as described in the preceding paragraph. When it starts, be sure to open

the choke may have

running. Otherwise,

the engine starts.

the choke completely

to be kept closed for

open the choke as soon

open, or just

CAUTION

recoil start engines, never let the starter rope

return by itself. It could jam the recoil system.

ALWAYS

whenever reduce the risk of fluid injection or splashing in the eyes accidentally.

ALWAYS

8. avoid

engage the gun’ s trigger safety latch

you stop spraying, even for a moment, to

or on the skin if the gun is bumped or triggered

observe the following CAUTIONS to

costly damage to the pressure washer

CAUTION

Never

run the unit dry will result. Always be sure the water supply is completely

4. Trigger the gun until water sprays from the tip indicating

5. Open ignition cable is pushed firmly onto the spark plug. On those units equipped with an ignition shutof f switch, throttle

Start the engine.

NOTE: For easier starting, have one person start the

turned on before operating.

that the air is purged from the system.

the fuel shutoff valve. Be sure the spark plug

put the switch in the “on” position and put the in the “run” position.

pressure the

spray gun.

. Costly damage to the pump

washer while another person triggers

CAUTION

NOT

allow

the pressure washer to idle for more than 10 minutes. Doing so may cause the recirculating water to overheat and seriously damage will not be spraying or cleaning at least every 10 minutes. If heated inlet water is used, reduce this time further.

DO NOT

damage turned

water screen removed. This screen helps keep abrasive sediment out of the pump, which could clog

DO NOT

may

9. See

the pump. T

run the pump dry , which will quickly

the pump. Be sure

on before starting the pump.

NOT

operate the pressure washer

or scratch the pump. Keep this screen clean.

pump caustic materials; such materials

corrode the pump components.

the chemical for detailed cleaning information if these accessories

urn of

f the pressure washer if it

the water supply is fully

with the inlet

injector or sandblaster kit manual

are used (2340 only).

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Chemical Injector

BE SURE

injector gun, back literature before using any chemical in this pressure washer.

that all chemicals used in the chemical

are compatible with the

wand and tip,

cover).

as given in the T

Always read the chemical manufacturer

wetted parts of the hose,

echnical Data (inside

WARNING

Observe chemical manufacturer ’s safety precautions regarding use of goggles, protective clothing or respirators.

1026 & 1530: A downstream chemical injector is provided strainer (attached with clear tubing to the chemical injector) holder causes a drop in pressure that actuates the chemical injector. Pull the nozzle holder to deactivate the chemical The chemical adjuctment knob on the injector . Maximum chemical the closed (clockwise) position. T wisting the nozzle holder

with the pressure washer

into the container of chemical. Push the nozzle

on the end of the wand away from the gun. This

injector and produce high pressure for rinsing.

flowrate of the chemical is regulated

flow is at a full two turns counterclockwise

will change the spray fan angle.

. Insert the

by turning the

chemical

from

Trigger Safety Latch

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury ,

’s

including fluid injection, splashing in the eyes or on the skin, latch whenever spraying stops, even for a moment.

In the engaged position, the trigger safety latch prevents the gun from being triggered accidentally Be sure the latch is pushed fully down when engaging triggered.

ALWAYS

by hand or if it is dropped or bumped.

it or it cannot

See Figure 2.

engage the trigger safety

prevent the gun from being

2340: The chemical injector is an accessory. See the chemical

injector instruction manual.

WARNING

DO NOT

nozzle the trigger safety latch on the gun is in the ”ON” position before adjusting to avoid serious bodily injury

Check nozzle from the surface by test spraying on a scrap of similar nozzle closer, checking to see if the high pressure spray is damaging

Mist the wet surface with cleaning solution. Let it soak briefly, soil.

Keep the nozzle at an angle to the surface and at a distance soil

remains, repeat soak a little longer . Stubborn soil can be cleaned of f better

Protect solution or the high pressure spray. Rinse the solution before it dries.

attempt to open or close the adjustable

when the spray gun

or fluid injection.

the distance that you will need to hold the spray

material. For soft surfaces, such as wook, hold 3 ft (1 m) from the surface and gradually bring it

the surface.

then use the high pressure rinse to ”chisel” of

determined to be best for the surface. If some

the procedure, letting the chemical

with a stronger

surfaces

, heated cleaning solution.

that might be damaged by the cleaning

is in use. Be sure that

f the

TRIGGER SAFETY LA

DISENGAGED

Figure 2

TCH SHOWN ENGAGED

TCH SHOWN

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