Product Manual

Shark
®
Jetters OPERATOR’S MANUAL
8
SJPE-1500 • 8.914-323.0 • REV. 7/12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
❑ Check all hoses for wear and damage. Tighten all con-
nections securely.
❑ Check oil level of pump.
❑ To begin, turn the water faucet on fully and purge air
from system.
❑ Insert end of the jet hose 2 to 3 feet into the drain line.
Then turn the valve on.
Warning: Never point the end of the jet hose at a per-
son while operating.
Start-Up
1. Make sure that the ball valve is turned on and the water
is flowing.
2. Plug in GFCI power cord to proper receptacle and
voltage.
3. Hold on to hose firmly to prevent hose from whipping
around.
4. Turn motor switch on.
Pulse Technology
Pulsation makes the hose vibrate, helping the jet go longer
distances and around tight bends easier.
The pulse control valve is located on the front of the pump.
Simply turn the valve on to engage the pulse.
Pulsation causes a pressure drop when it's engaged. The
pulseismosteffectiveina1/8"hose.You'llnotelessvibra-
tionwitha1/4"hoseandalmostnonewitha3/8"hose.
However the pulse is still effective, causing the water to
burst from the nozzle hundreds of times per second.
If you are still having difficulty getting a hose around a tight
bend, switch to a smaller diameter hose.
Turn the pulsation valve off before turning machine off.
Shut Down Instructions
After drain cleaning or spray washing is completed, run
clear water through the system. Always leave ball valve in
open position when turning off motor. Turn off water supply
and drain as much water from pump as possible. Remove
water supply hose from inlet. If you are in a cold climate,
see Freeze Protection.
Shark Hose Reels
Position the reel at the drain site. Connect the jet machine to
the inlet on the reel. Select and attach a nozzle to the hose
on the reel. Put the hose 2 to 3 ft. into the drain line. Open
the ball valve on the reel. Follow the start up procedures.
SCP-1 Foot Pedal (Optional)
The foot pedal is used with any jet manufactured by Shark
(see pages 5,6). It interrupts the flow of water between
the pump and the nozzle while leaving both hands free to
guide the hose. The pump will continue to run in by-pass
mode. Do not leave pump in by-pass for more than a few
minutes or the pump can be damaged. (See Regulating
Pressure Unloader).
The foot pedal may be hooked up either at the machine
or remotely at the drain site. To use the foot pedal at the
machine, remove the hose going to the swivel on the hose
reel and attach it to the inlet side of the foot pedal. Then,
connect the accessory hose #8.711-599.0 between the
outlet of the pedal and the swivel on the hose reel. Some
jet models may need the added length of the accessory
hose on the inlet side of the pedal.
For remote hookup, pull the hose from the hose reel to
the drain site. Attach the hose to the inlet of the pedal. The
pedalisdesignedfor3/8"hosettings.Ifusinga1/4"hose,
use adapter #8.705-129.0 as well. Then attach the smaller
hose(1/8"or1/4")totheoutletsideofthepedal.Usethe
smaller hose to clear the drain line.
Ice Blockages
High pressure water can be used to clear an ice blockage.
A 3000 PSI (207 Bar)gasjetcancleara4"(102mm) line
at an approximate rate of one foot per minute. The smaller
electric jet will take twice as long. Ambient air temperature
will effect these times. Use a nozzle with a forward jet. DO
NOT allow the incoming water supply to exceed 140°F
(60°C) or it could cause damage to the pump. Remember
to follow the cold weather precautions found in the freeze
protection section.
Spray Wand (Optional)
Follow the same procedures listed previously for safety,
set-up, operation and maintenance. To operate the spray
wand, connect the high pressure hose and trigger to the
machine. Turn on the water supply, then squeeze the trigger
to purge air from the system. Continue to squeeze trigger
as you start the machine.
Use caution when pressure washing. Wear goggles and
rubber gloves and boots. Analyze angle of spray and an-
ticipate angle of back splash. Do not point spray at anyone
including yourself. Do not put your hand in front of water
spray. It can penetrate the skin and cause a need for am-
putation. It is best to start at a 45° angle at a 7 to 10 ft.
(2 to 3m) distance from object to be cleaned. Direct spray at
close range can be powerful enough to cause damage.
NOTE: Typical industry standard stipulates you hold the
highpressure spraynozzle approximately6-8" from the
surface to be cleaned. When cleaning with a detergent,
apply from bottom up with an even left to right movement.
Rinse from top down with a similar motion. This will help