Operating instructions
INTRODUCTION
The general misunderstanding of a steam cleaner and hot pressure washer should be
understood.
The first generation of hot, low pressure cleaning was the steam cleaner – one to two
gallons of water heated 300°- 500°F. were discharged against dirt at 100 – 125 PSI. As
the water left the nozzle, the pressure drop caused the water temperature to drop to 212°
and much of the water temperature dissipated into the air as water vapor. Dirt and
grease were melted and dripped off of the object being washed.
The second generation of hot cleaning now uses 600 – 1200 PSI high pressure at 100°-
200°F. water temperature. 1.5 to 5.0 GPM are discharged against the dirt. The un-
vaporized hot water strikes the dirt, cutting sticky and stubborn dirt with kinetic energy
and thermal action.
Siebring Manufacturing has been in the business since 1910. Siebring was involved in
the first generation of steam cleaning equipment and has continually worked in the
development of and rugged hot, high pressure washers. In the mid sixties, Siebring was
again was on the ground floor with new developments, incorporating new designs, higher
pressure pump applications and the like.
GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Greases with heavy wax bases, animal oils in animal waste and dirt and grime are
targets for this equipment.
Engine and transmission rebuilding, heavy equipment in farm, construction, excavation
and industry are applications for easy cleaning in short periods of time.
Building, preparation for painting, special shop maintenance, cleaning animal
confinements, meat processing, chemical and petroleum industries all favor hot, high
pressure cleaning.
Construction and industrial equipment repair preparation normally requires hot pressure
washing.
A newer, specialized use for this equipment is to heat and apply de-icing and anti-icing
solutions for the aircraft industry. The same equipment is used for air frame and power
plant cleaning.
Road film – Unfortunately, road film is untouched by hot or cold pressure washing. It
must be physically contacted to break the static bond causing road film cleaning
problems.
SIEBRING PRESSURE WASHERS
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