SOP Use and Maintenance of High Pressure Washer Machine

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SOP Use and Maintenance of

High Pressure Washer Machine

Market chain cleaning and disinfection training

Using a Karcher High-Pressure Washer(Model HD 6/16-4 M)

Objectives

Correct and rapid use and maintenance of electric high-pressure washer

• To become familiar with the washer equipment

• To use, maintain and store the washer equipment correctly

• To ensure that the equipment always works well

• To know how to use detergent/disinfectant correctly

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Karcher parts

Oil level

Detergent bottle

Detergent button deterjen

Cover and Machine

“On”/”off” button Water inlet/outlet

Water filter

Water pressure indicator

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out off

Electric cable

Wheel

onout

High pressure hose

O-ring at the end of the spray lance

O-ring on the Nozzle

Spray Gun Lock

Position adjuster for the NOZZLE Pencil Jet

CHEM position on NOZZLE Fan Jet

position on NOZZLE

Spray Gun

Sprayer gun parts

1. Plastic hose2. Screwdriver3. Plastic bottle (600 ml)4. Filter for water tank5. Hose clamp6. Oil (SAE 15W40)

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Accessories

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Using the machine

Step 1 Check the sprayer’s oil level.

• Between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks

• Add oil (SAE 15W40) if the level is at “MIN” or below.

Step 2

Check the O-ring at the end of the nozzle and the end of the spray lance

Step 3

Attach the high-pressure hose

Step 4a

Connect the water supply from a water tap and clamp with the hose clamp

Step 4b

Place the filter in a basin of clean water

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Step 5

Check the cleanliness of the filter

Step 6

Attach the hose to the machine’s water outlet

Wash the water filter if it is dirty or at least once a week

Make sure there are no air bubbles

Step 7

Fill with detergent solution

Step 8

Adjust the detergent valve meter to 3-4%

“Make sure the filter is below the level of the

detergent”

“Turn to the right or left according to the type of

detergent hose to be used”

Step 9

Make sure the hose is not tangled or folded

Step 10

Connect to an electric socket ( 3200 watt)

Step 11

Remove any air bubbles before using

1. Remove the nozzle screw

2. Let water flow until there are no more air bubbles

3. Turn off the machine and re-attach the spray lance

Step 12

1. Make sure all workers are wearing PPE

2. Adjust the “CHEM” end of the spray lance detergent

3. Make sure that foam comes out sign that the detergent pump is functioning normally

Using the machine for washing

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Step 13

Using the high-pressure washer for cleaning :

1. Spray with detergent leave for at least 1 minute

2. Adjust the spray lance to high pressure (Fan Jet)

3. Spray object surfaces at a distance of 20 cm

Step 14

After all objects have been cleaned, this equipment must be cleaned properly and stored after the activity is finished

1. Rinse the detergent hose

2. Switch off the machine and unplug from the electric socket

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3. Release pressure from the spray gun so that pressure is at “0”

4. Place the end of the spray lance in the nozzle rest and suspend the spray gun

Step 15

Turn off the water supply and remove the end of the hose from the water pipe.

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Step 16

Roll up the hose and store the equipment

Risks and Prevention :

1. Electric shocks – keep the electronic parts and the cable/electrical outlet far away from water pools.

2. Falling and slipping in vehicle shelters and bays – always take care when working on wet surfaces and always wear appropriate clothing.

3. Infectious diseases – always wear recommended PPE and wash hands and wear clothing that covers completely in the correct way

4. High-pressure washers must not be directed towards people or animals.

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