500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton 1500 PSI Electric Pressure Washer is intended for cleaning the walls of buildings, facades, terraces, footpaths, garden equipment, machinery, vehicles, tools, etc. with a pressure water nozzle. If required, you can also use the pressure washer with added household cleaning agents. The pressure washer is to be used only for its prescribed purpose, any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner. Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed. Use the right tool for the job.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use the pressure washer when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. ⚠CAUTION PRESSURE WASHER USE AND CARE Do not force the pressure washer. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use.
Never leave the wand unattended while the product is running or switched on. Never cover the pressure washer during operation to allow free air cooling. Always turn water supply on before turning the pressure washer on unless draining for storage. Running the pump dry causes serious damage. Not for use by or around children. INJECTION HAZARD Spray gun can kick back causing personal injury or loss of control of spray gun, causing injury other persons.
cord could override the GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord resulting in the risk of electrical shock. CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded. Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.
Main Parts of Pressure Washer 5 1 6 2 3 7 On/Off Switch 8 4 9 Reference 1 2 3 4* 5 6 7 8 9 10 Subassembly Handle Gun Holder Power Cord Bracket Water Filter Screen Adjustable Wand Trigger Handle High-pressure Hose Detergent Tank Screws Tip Cleaning Needle *Water filter screen comes pre-attached on the water inlet, located on the front of the pressure washer.
Attach gun holder and power cord bracket. Assemble handle onto pressure washer. Tighten all screws. Attach high-pressure hose to the washer’s water outlet (hand tighten only). Attach high-pressure hose to the trigger handle (hand-tighten only). Insert adjustable wand to the trigger handle and twist 1/4 turn to lock in position. Attach the garden hose to the water inlet (hand-tighten only). 2 1 Attach garden hose to water supply and turn water valve on to the full ON position.
Completely unwind power cord and plug the GFCI into an outlet, ensure there are no other items using the circuit. The GFCI plug light will turn red if the outlet has power. Turn switch to the ON position. Note: If no sound is heard, this is normal. Follow the manual for proper operation. Page 11 of 22 To allow air to escape from the hose, depress the trigger on the trigger handle until there is a steady stream of water.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Never use the pressure washer to draw in water contaminated with solvents (e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.). Dirt in the water inlet will damage the pressure washer. To avoid this risk, we recommend inspecting and cleaning water inlet regularly. Always prevent debris from being drawn into the washer by using a clean water source and an additional accessory water filter if required.
Working with detergent ensures a quick soaking of the dirt, and allows the high-pressure water to penetrate and remove the dirt more effectively. To apply detergents you must be operating at low-pressure. This provides a gentle application of detergent, with the pressure equivalent to a garden hose. The high-pressure setting is used for cleaning. You cannot apply detergents when working at high-pressure. Always test detergent in an inconspicuous area before use. Do not use bleach.
For storage, remove water connection, turn on the washer for a few seconds, and press the trigger handle to purge the remaining water in the pump. Turn off immediately. Shutting Down and Cleaning Up Turn the switch to the Off (O) position. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Turn off the water supply. Press the trigger to release any remaining water pressure. Disconnect the garden hose from the water inlet on the washer. Engage the trigger handle’s safety lock.
Quick Winterizing Procedure If you cannot do the optimum winterizing procedure, you can still protect your pressure washer from winter-damage by doing the following: 1. Disconnect all water connections. 2. Turn on the washer for a few seconds, until the remaining water in the pump exits. Turn off immediately. 3. Do not allow high-pressure hose to become kinked. 4. Store the washer and accessories in a room that does not reach freezing temperatures.
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING Disconnect the pressure washer from the power source before making any repairs. Drain the trigger handle assembly of any remaining water. Aim the trigger handle downwards and squeeze the trigger. Fault/Malfunction Motor does not run when on, fully connected, and trigger is depressed. Washer does not reach highpressure. Output pressure varies high and low. Possible Cause Corrective Action On/Off switch is in the OFF (O) position. Turn switch to the ON (-) position.
Fault/Malfunction Detergent is not working. Garden hose connection leaks. Spray wand, extension, or nozzle leaks. Pump is noisy. Water leaks from pump (up to 10 drops per minute is permissible). Possible Cause Corrective Action Pump is sucking air. Check that hoses and fittings are airtight. Turn off washer, and purge pump by squeezing trigger handle until a steady flow of water emerges through the nozzle. Water filter screen is clogged. Remove filter and rinse with warm water.
Fault/Malfunction Possible Cause Corrective Action Oil is dripping. Oil seals are damaged or worn. Call the toll-free hotline: 1-866-902-9690. Motor buzzes but fails to run. Supply voltage is below minimum required. Verify that only the pressure washer is running on this circuit. System has residual pressure. Turn washer off, squeeze trigger on trigger handle to release pressure, then turn washer on. Voltage loss due to extension cord.
Parts Diagram Page 19 of 22
Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Part Description Front Housing Motor Assembly 127V Motor Housing Motor Housing Cap Self-Tapping Screw Switch Knob Switch Box - 1 Self-Tapping Screw Switch Bar Water Inlet Filter Main Switch Cable Bush Switch Box – 2 Wheel Gun Holder Rear Housing Self-Tapping Screw Cable Hook Cable Bush Male Coupling Assembly Cable Cord Handle Self-Tapping Screw Cord Fixing Plate Self-Tapping Screw Allen Head
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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