Hazard Levels; General Information; Environmental Protection; Safety Instructions - Kärcher SB MB Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
General information ............................................
Environmental protection ....................................
Safety instructions...............................................
Intended use .......................................................
Operation ............................................................
Opening the system ............................................
Settings ...............................................................
Controller ............................................................
Filling with operating materials............................
Frost protection ...................................................
Shutting down .....................................................
Shutting down .....................................................
Description of the unit .........................................
Care and service.................................................
Troubleshooting guide.........................................
Technical data .....................................................
Warranty..............................................................
Transport.............................................................
Storage ...............................................................
Accessories and spare parts...............................
Installing the system (for technical specialists on-
ly) ........................................................................
Protocol for high pressure test ............................
EU Declaration of Conformity .............................

General information

Read these original instructions and the
enclosed safety instructions 5.596-
309.0 before using the device for the
first time. Act in accordance with them.
Keep both books for future reference or for future own-
ers.
Target groups for this manual
● All users: Users are instructed assistants, opera-
tors and qualified technical specialists.
● Technical specialists: Technical specialists are
persons possessing the necessary technical train-
ing allowing them to erect and commission the sys-
tem.
Technical terms
Knowledge of the following terms is important for under-
standing the operating instructions. The technical terms
in bold are used throughout these operating instruc-
tions.
Fresh water - raw water, tap water, city water
Base exchanger - WSO, water softening unit
Softened water - soft water
Reverse Osmosis (RO) - reverse osmosis
Concentrate - waste water enriched with salts and min-
erals from reverse osmosis
Permeate - osmosis water, demineralised water, deion-
ised water
Processed water - water from a biological water treat-
ment plant

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
ble, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH
Supplementary environmental protection
instructions
Please do not allow engine oil, heating oil, diesel and
petrol to enter the environment. Please protect the
ground and dispose of old oil in an environmentally
friendly manner.

Safety instructions

Dangers can be presented to the operator and other
persons if the device is incorrectly operated or misused:
● High water pressure
● Hot water
● Hot exhaust gases
● High electrical voltage
● Detergent
To avoid danger to persons, animals and property, read
the following documents before operating the system:
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● These operating instructions, including all safety in-
structions
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● The respectively applicable national regulations
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● The safety instructions provided with the detergent
44 used
Ensure the following:
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● That you have understood all notes and instructions
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● That all users of the system are notified of the in-
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structions and have understood them
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All persons working on the erection, commissioning and
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operation of the system must:
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● Be appropriately qualified
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● Know and adhere to these operating instructions
56 ● Know and adhere to the applicable regulations
In self-service operation, ensure that clearly visible no-
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tices are present informing all users with regard to:
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● Potential dangers
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● Safety devices
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● Operating the system
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When operating in confined spaces
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● Fumes must be discharged in approved pipes or
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chimneys
77 ● Adequate ventilation must be provided.
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DANGER
Risk of burns from hot exhaust gases
Keep body parts away from the exhaust gas opening.
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Do not touch the chimney cover.
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DANGER
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Risk of burns from hot system components
Do not touch system components such as pumps and
motors until they have cooled down.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Do not use the system if persons without the proper pro-
tective clothing are in the vicinity.
Do not aim the jet at yourself or at others, e.g. to clean
clothes or shoes.
Check the device and the accessories, such as the
high-pressure hose, high-pressure gun and safety de-
vices, to make sure they are in proper safe and reliable
condition before each operation. Do not use the device
if it is damaged. Replace damaged components imme-
diately.
Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and cou-
plings specified by the manufacturer.
Regulations and guidelines
● Observe the respectively applicable national regula-
tions for liquid jet cleaners.
● Observe the respectively applicable national regula-
tions for electrical installation.
● Observe the respectively applicable national regula-
tions for accident prevention. Have the system
checked annually and store the written test results in
a safe place.
● Allow only KÄRCHER Customer Service techni-
cians or KÄRCHER-authorised technicians to per-
form maintenance work and repairs.
Additional regulations and guidelines for oil and
gas heated devices
● The heating equipment in the device is a firing sys-
tem. Have the combustion system checked regular-
ly in accordance with the respective national
regulations of the legislator.
● Ensure non-hazardous extraction of the exhaust
gases (exhaust gas pipe without a draw interrupter)
when operating the system in rooms. Ensure a sup-
ply of sufficient fresh air.
● Adjustments, maintenance work and repairs on the
burner may only be carried out by trained Kärcher
customer service technicians.
● When planning the chimney, take into account the
locally applicable guidelines.
Additional regulations for gas heated devices
Before installing the device, the gas supply company
and the district chimney sweep should be consulted.
During installation, observe the regulations of building
law, trade law and emission control. We refer to the reg-
ulations, guidelines and standards listed below:
● The device may only be installed by a specialist
company in accordance with the respective national
regulations.
● The installation of the gas pipes and the gas-side
connection of the device may only be carried out by
a specialist company approved in the gas and water
trade.
● Adjustments, maintenance work and repairs on the
gas burner may only be carried out by authorised
specialist personnel of the burner manufacturer.
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Hazard levels

DANGER
●Indication of an imminent
threat of danger that will lead to
severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
●Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead
to severe injuries or even
death.
CAUTION
●Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead
to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
●Indication of a potentially dan-
gerous situation that may lead
to damage to property.
Symbols on the system
WARNING
Danger from high electrical voltage.
Have work on system parts with this symbol
carried out by a qualified electrician only.
DANGER
Risk of burns due to high temperature.
Do not touch surfaces marked in this way.
DANGER
Risk of injury
The high-pressure jet can cause injuries.
Do not direct the high-pressure jet at people or animals.
Danger from electric shock.
Do not direct the high-pressure jet at electrical devices,
cables or the system.
Hearing protection
The maximum sound level of the system is 65dB(A).
Hearing protection is therefore not usually required.
When cleaning noise-intensifying parts, the sound level
may increase. For this reason, wear suitable hearing
protection in such cases.
Switching off in the event of an emergency
1. Turn the programme selection switch to "STOP".
Programme selection switch
1