Karcher HDS 2000 manual

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    HDS 2000 Super 5.956- 535 A 2009680 (11/04) www .kaercher .com[...]

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    Lesen Sie vor der Inbetriebnahme diese Betriebsanleitung und beachten Sie besonders die Sicherheitshinweise für Hochdruckreiniger. Please read these operating instructions before starting and strictly observe the Safety Instructions for High Pressure Cleaners. Veuillez lire attentivement la présente notice dinstructions avant la mi[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 17 1. Diagram of the appliance 18 Service/fault indicator window 1 9 Filler hole for liquid softener 2 0 Filler hole for detergents (x 2) 2 1 Warning light – SERVICE 22 Warning light – FAULT 2 3 Unit main switch 24 Temperature regulator 2 5 Indicator light – FUEL 2 6 Indicator light – LIQUID SOFTENER 2 7 Indicator light ?[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 18 GB 2. Flow-path schematic 1 Water inlet 2 Water cooling, motor 1 3 Water cooling, motor 2 4 Water filter 5 Float tank 1 6 Liquid softener reservoir (DGT) 7 Solenoid valve, DGT 8 Float tank 2 9 High-pressure pump 1 1 0 High-pressure pump 2 1 1 Overflow valve 1 2 Pressure switch, 10 bar 1 3 Non-return valve 1 4 Pressure switch, 30 b[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 19 3. Technical Data 1.071-111 1.071-261 1.071-281 Power connection Voltage 400 V 230 V 420 V Type of current 3~50 H z 3~50 H z 3~50 H z Connected load 12 k W 12 k W 12 k W Mains fuse (slow) 25 A 50 A 25 A Water connection Supply temperature (max.) 30 ° C Supply rate (min.) 2000 l/h (33,3 l/min) Suction height fom open tank at a [...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 20 GB 4. Start-up 4.1 Environmental protection • • • • • Please dispose of packaging environmentally responsibly. The packaging materials are recyclable. Please do not throw the packaging in with household rubbish but take it to a recycling centre. • • • • • Please dispose of scrapped units environmentally-respons[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 21 4. Start-up 4.7 Connecting the water • • • • • See technical data, chap. 3 for connected loads. • • • • • Attach the supply hose to the appliance and to the water line. The supply hose is not included in standard delivery. • • • • • If you draw in the water from an open tank, you should – disconn[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 22 GB 5. Operation 5.1 Venting the appliance • • • • • Open the water intake. • • • • • Allow the appliance to run without the high- pressure hose until the water emerges without bubbles. • • • • • Then connect the high-pressure hose. • • • • • If the spray lance and high-pressure nozzle have a[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 23 5. Operation 5.6 Operating with steam • • • • • When operating temperatures are above 98 °C, the operating pressure must not exceed 32 bar. Thus, the standard high-pressure nozzle must be replaced by a steam nozzle (available as an accessory). • • • • • Adjust the thermostat to the desired tem- perature. ?[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 24 GB 5. Operation • • • • • In order to protect the environment, we recommend that detergent is used sparingly. Comply with the metering recommendation on the detergent container label. • • • • • We offer an individual range of detergents and preservatives and therefore guarantee trouble-free operation. Please as[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 25 6. Care and maintenance Always disconnect the appliance from the electric mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work. • • • • • You can arrange a regular safety inspection with your dealer or take out a maintenance contract. Please ask for advice. 6.1 SERVICE warning light is illuminated • • • • •[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 26 GB 6. Care and maintenance 6.2 Visual Inspection • • • • • Checking the connector cable The connector cable must not be damaged (risk of electricution). A damaged connector cable must be replaced immediately by an authorized Customer Service/qualified elec- trician. • • • • • Check the high-pressure hose The hi[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 27 Display Corrective Action – Increase water supply volume – Clean strainer in water connection – Clean strainer before the low-water safety device – Replace the reed switch of the low-water safety device* – Clean the low-water safety device* – Repair leak in the high-pressure system – Decarbonize heater element* ?[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super 28 GB 7. Troubleshooting 7.2 Indicator lights • • • • • Indicator light for fuel tank lights up – Refill with fuel. – Check that the fuel level sensor is functioning correctly. • • • • • Indicator light for liquid softener lights up – Refill with RM 110 liquid softener. – Clean the electrodes in the liquid[...]

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    HDS 2000 Super GB 29 8. General Information 8.1 Safety equipment Overflow valve with 2 p ressure switches When the water flow rate is reduced with the servo compression valve on the hand-held spray gun or with the flow regulator on the pump head, the overflow valve opens and some of the water flows back to the pump suction side. If the gun is compl[...]