Shark BT-3530, BT-5030, BT-4020 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual
MODEL: BT
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
AND PARTS MANUAL
■ BT-3530 ■ BT-4020 ■ BT-5030
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#97-727
Introduction............................................................................................. 4
Important Safety Information................................................................4-5
Component Identification ........................................................................ 6
Assembly Instructions.............................................................................7
Operating Instructions............................................................................. 8
Detergents and General Operating T echniques ......................................9
Shut Down and Clean-Up ..................................................................... 10
Storage ................................................................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................11-12
Preventativ e Maintenance..................................................................... 13
Oil Change Record ............................................................................... 13
Exploded View .................................................................................14-15
Exploded View Parts List .................................................................16-18
Hose & Spray Gun................................................................................19
Downstream Injector.............................................................................19
Specifications ..................................................................................20-21
Warranty
CONTENTS
Model Number ______________________________
Serial Number ______________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________
The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the pressure washer. You should record both serial number and
date of purchase and keep in a safe place f or future reference.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest prod-
uct information availab le at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time with-
out incurring any obligation.
This model was designed for a maximum
PRESSURE W ASHER
use of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the oper ator is
not fluent in English, the manufacturer’ s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/
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owner, making sure that the operator comprehends its
contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number .
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this machine basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
WARNING
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls .
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to follow instructions could cause malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
T o comply with the National Electrical Code (NFPA
70) and provide additional protection from risk of
electric shock, these pressure washer are equipped
with a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) power cord (120V and 230V 1 Ph). All other
models must be connected to a GFCI circuit
breaker.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can ignite causing property damage or
severe injury .
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray
flammable liquids or operate in
an explosive location.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result.
6. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine
to a UL grounded receptacle
of proper voltage and amperage ratings. Do not
spray water on or near electrical components. Do
not touch machine with wet hands or while standing in water. Always disconnect power before servicing.
7. Gr ip cleaning wand securely with both hands before starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING
WARNING: The high pressure
stream of fluid that this equipment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
8. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause personal injury or equipment dam
age. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge stream at people , or
severe injury or death will result.
9. Never make adjustments on machine while in
operation.
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WARNING
WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
10. Eye safety devices and foot
protection must be worn when
USE PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR WHEN
OPERATING.
using this equipment.
11. Machines with spray gun
should not be operated with
the trigger in the off position for extensive periods
of time as this may cause damage to the pump.
12. Protect from freezing.
13. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured before using pressure washer .
14. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
15. Inlet water must be cold and clean fresh water .
16. To reduce the risk of injury , close supervision is necessary when a machine is used near children. Do
not allow children to operate the pressure washer .
This machine must be attended during operation.
17. The best insurance against an accident is precaution and knowledge of the machine.
18. Manufacturer will not be liable f or any changes made
to our standard machines or any components not
purchased from us.
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
PRESSURE W ASHER
Start/Stop
Switches
Power
Supply
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Power
Cord
Water Supply Hose
(not included)
GFCI
Nozzle
Quick
Coupler
Sight Glass
Pressure Nozzle
Soap
Nozzle
Oil Level
Oil
Dipstick
Detergent
Tube
Wand
Trigger
High Pressure Hose
Detergent
Injector
Inlet
Connector
Detergent Bucket
(not included)
Spray
Gun
Swivel
Connector
Detergent Injector - Allows you to siphon and mix de-
tergents.
High Pressure Hose - Connect one end to water pump
discharge nipple and the other end to spray gun.
Nozzle Quick Coupler - To easily connect the high pres-
sure hose and soap nozzle to wand.
Oil Level Sight Glass - A quick visual ref erence to the
oil level in the pump .
Pump - Develops high pressure.
Pump Protector - Cycles fresh cool water through pump
when recirculating water reaches 140°F.
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Spray Gun - Must be connected to the high pressure
hose and wand.
Swivel Connector - Connects to the spray gun and
wand. Minimizes hassle of hose coiling.
Wand - Must be connected to the spra y gun.
Note: If trigger on spray gun is released for more
than 2 minutes, water will leak from valve. Warm
water will discharge from pump protector onto floor .
This system prevents internal pump damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PRESSURE WASHER
Spray
Gun
Safety
Latch
High Pressure
Hose
STEP 1: Attach the high
pressure hose to the spray
gun using teflon tape on
hose threads.
DipStick
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
STEP 2: Pull the spring-loaded col-
lar of the wand coupler back to insert your choice of pressure nozzle.
Pump
Discharge
Fitting
High
Pressure
Hose
Coupler Collar
Pressure
Nozzle
Wand
Coupler
Wand
Collar
STEP 3: Release the coupler col-
lar and push the nozzle until the
collar clicks. Pull the nozzle to
make sure it is seated properly.
Cold
Water
Source
Garden
Hose
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STEP 4: Remove shipping cap and
install oil dipstick. Check pump oil
level b y using dipstick or observe oil
level in oil windo w (if equipped). Use
30 wt. non detergent oil.
Pump
Water Inlet
Garden
Hose
STEP7: Connect the garden hose
to pump water inlet. Inspect inlets.
CAUTION: Do not run the pump
without water or pump damage
will result.
STEP 5: Connect the high pressure
hose to the pump discharge fitting.
Push coupler collar forward until
secure.
STEP 6: Connect garden hose to
the cold water source.
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Cold
Water
Source
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Garden
STEP 1: Connect garden hose to the
cold water source and turn water on
completely. Never use hot w ater.
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Hose
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2: Trigger the spray gun to
eliminate trapped air then wait f or
a steady flow of water to emerge
from the spray nozzle.
STEP 3: Connect machine to adequate power source. Push reset
button on GFCI.
Safety
Latch
STEP 4: Turn machine on.
WARNING! Never replace
nozzles without engaging the
safety latch on the spray gun trigger.
NOZZLES
The five color-coded quick connect nozzles provide a wide arr ay of spray
widths from 0° to 45° and are easily accessible when placed in the convenient rubber nozzle holder, which is provided on the front of the machine .
NOTE: F or a more gentle rinse, select the white 40° or green 25° nozzle.
T o scour the surf ace, select the yellow 15° or red 0° nozzle . To apply detergent select the black nozzle.
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