Halfords 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 war nin gs.
If you have any problems with this unit that cannot be rectified by using the troubleshooting
section on page 9, please c all our customer careline on 0845 601 7834.

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Thank you for purchasing this product, which has passed our extensive quality assurance
process. Every care has been taken to ensure that it reaches you in perfect condition. However,
in the unlikely event that you should experience a problem, or if we can offer any assistance or
advice, please do not hesitate to contact our customer careline on 0845 601 7834, please do

not return the pressure washer to the store of purchase.

Safety first

Before attempting to operate this pressure washer the following basic safety precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. It is
important to read the instruction manual to understand the application, limitations and potential
hazards associated with this tool.

CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE.

The manufacturer guarantees this machine for 1 Year with effect from the date of purchase.
This guarantee does not cover machines intended for hire. We will replace any parts found to
be defective due to a fault or manufact uring defect. The gu arantee doe s not cov er the foll owing:
consumable accessories, use for professional purposes, or misuse. Should the machine be
modified in any way or used with unauthorized accessories without the manufacturer's consent
the guarantee will automatically be rendered invalid. The manufacturer declines any
responsibility as regards civil liability arising from misuse of the machine or failure to comply
with the relevant operating, setting and maintenance instructions. Assistance under the
guarantee will only be admissible if the request is addressed to the approved after-sales
service centre together with proof of purchase.
As soon as you have purchased the product, we recommend that you check to make sure it is
intact and that you read the operating instructions carefully before using it.
This guarantee is in addition to and in no way affects your statutory rights.

Compliant with the European directives
General warning
Read carefully
The use of safety goggles is advised
Ear protection is advised
Protect from frost
Maximum sound power level

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Safety Instructions

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 PRESSURE WASHER HAS BEEN
CHECKED PRIOR TO DESPATCH. IF
YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE
CONTACT THE CUSTOMER CARELINE.

In addition to the safety informatio n
given in this manual all other
applicable general safety
regulations need to be observed.

Make sure that the connection to
the electric system corresponds to
the latest edition of regulations and
safety standards.

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.

Do not use the unit if the electric
cable or plug is damaged. Consult
a qualified electrician for repair.

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.

Before any cleaning or
maintenance, the electro-pump
must be disconnected from the
power supply.

Do not use in the rain.

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This unit is for domestic use only.
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.

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.

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.

We recommend the use of safety
goggles and suitable ear protection.

Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be
cleaned from a minimum distance of
30cm otherwise they could be
damaged. The first indication o f this is
a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves can be
dangerous.

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.

Use only the nozzle supplied with this
machine.

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.

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Ensure you know how to stop this
product and release pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls.
Always turn water supply “ON” before
Each time the unit is switched off,
release the pressure b y squeezing
the trigger. Never disconnect the
high-pressure discharge hose from
the machine while the system is
pressurized.

Used lubricants must be collected
and treated in accordance with
local authority regulations.

Ensure safety devices are
operating properly before each use.
DO NOT remove or modify any
part of the gun or unit.

Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Always hold gun and wand firmly
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.

Always follow detergent
manufacturer’s recommendations
for proper use of detergents.
Always protect eyes, skin, and
respiratory system from detergent
use.

Do not use pressure that exce eds
the operating pressure of any of
the parts (hoses, fitti ngs, etc.) in
the pressurised system. Ensure all
equipment and accessories are
rated to withstand the maximum
working pressure of the unit.

Never permanently engage the
trigger mechanism on the gun.

Never operate the machine without all
components properly connected to
the machine.

turning pressure washer “ON”.
Running pump dry causes serious
damage.

Do not operate the pressure wa sher
with the inlet water screen removed.
Keep screen clear of debris and
sediment.

Never operate the pressure washer
with broken parts. Check equipment
regularly and repair or replace worn
or damaged parts immediately.

Never attempt to alter factor y setti ngs.
Altering factory settings could
damage the unit and will void the
warranty.

when starting and operating the
machine.

Never connect the pressure wa sher
to a hot water supply, as this will
significantly reduce the life of the
pump.

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 e qual
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.

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.

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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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1 2

3 4 5 6

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
8 - Electrical cord hook

Assembly

1 2

3

4

High pressure hose

Remove the tap adaptor from the hose
pipe connector in order to fit to the
pressure washer

Attach hose pipe connector and
connect garden hose

Secure all connections tightly to prevent leaks.

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Unpacking

This packaging contains sharp objects. Take care whe n unpa cking . This machin e could requir e
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 a

djusted by rotating the nozzle. This will vary
the spray pattern from approximatel y a 0° na rrow
high impact stream to a 60° wide fan spray (see
figure 1).

The narrow high impact spray (see figure 2)
must be used c
some surfaces.

Large surface areas can be cleaned more
quickly

using a wide fan pattern (see figure 3).

Nozzle Cleaning

A clogged or partially clogge d 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.

− Turn off water supply. Relieve any pressure

trap

ped in the hose by squeezing trigger 2-3

times.

− 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 gar

den hose (with water running) to end of nozzle for 30-60 seconds.

autiously, as it may damage

Figure 3 Wide fan pattern

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Figure 2 Narrow high impact stream

Nozzle

Figure 4 Insert tip cleaner in nozzle hole
and move back and forth until debris is dis­lodged

Tip Cleaner

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Angle To Cleaning Surface

The optimum angle for spraying water against a
cleaning surface is 45 degrees.

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 ma y 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: C ar paintw ork / bo dy w ork and o ther s ur fac es can be dam age d by the hi gh pr essur e
jet, in particular, caution should be taken with new, damaged or unsecured paint. Damage is
not covered by the warranty.

Figure 5 Optimum angle to cleaning
surface

Detergents

Use specialist pressure washer deterge nts – hous ehol d d eterg ents may be t hick er and w ill clog
the detergent injection system.

1. Fill detergent bottle with pressure washer

detergent.

2. Remove front section of Vario lance from

Spray gun.

3. Attach Detergent bottle to lance (see figure 6).

4. 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.

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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!

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.

NEVER disconnect the high-pressure discharge hose from machine while system

Major Technical Data

Working Pressure 7MPa(70 bar)

Working Flow Rate 5.7 l/min

Max. Pressure Water Supply 0.4MPa(4 bar)

Motor Capacity 1650W

Power Supply Voltage 240V~50Hz

Max. Water Temperature 50˚C

ITEM HP 1400

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Troubleshooting chart

Symptom Possible cause(s) Corrective Action(s)

Pressure washer
does not start

Pump does not
reach necessary
pressure

Fluctuating Pressure 1. Pump sucking in air

Motor stops
suddenly

No detergent suction
– units with
attachable
applicators
Unit begins to smoke 1. Overheated, overloaded or

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

4. Main voltage supply too low

1. Water inlet filter is clogged

2. Pump sucking air from hose
connections

3. Nozzle worn or not correct size

2. Clogged nozzle

1. Extension cord too long or wire
size too small

2. Thermal safety switch has
tripped due to overheating

1. Detergent applicator clogged

damaged motor

1. Squeeze trigger on gun

2. Check plug and socket

3. Remove extension cord

4. Check that main supply
voltage is adequate

1. Clean water inlet filter

2. Check that connections
and locking ring are
properly tightened

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)

1. Remove extension cord
(see page 4)

2. Check that main supply
voltage corresponds to
specifications

1. Flush applicator with
warm water .

2. Replace applicator

1. Turn off unit and
contact customer
careline, do not return

pressure washer to
store of purchase.

Recycling

This product bears the sele ctive sorting symbol for waste el ectrical 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.

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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 an d
construction and in the version marketed by us conforms to the relevant safet y
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:

(to be entered by customer)

- 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....................................................................

Halfords Ltd
Washford
Redditch
B98 0DE

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CHRIS HALL

Head of Quality & Cost Reduction

1 Nov 2007

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