Safety Instructions; Hazard Levels; Intended Use; Initial Startup - Kärcher SB OB Bedienungsanleitung

Safety instructions

Dangers can be presented to the operator and other
persons if the device is incorrectly operated or misused:
● High water pressure
● High electrical voltage
● Detergent
To avoid danger to persons, animals and property, read
the following documents before operating the system:
● These operating instructions, including all safety in-
structions
● The respectively applicable national regulations
● The safety instructions provided with the detergent
used
Ensure the following:
● That you have understood all notes and instructions
● That all users of the system are notified of the in-
structions and have understood them
All persons working on the erection, installation and op-
eration of the system must:
● Be appropriately qualified
● Know and adhere to these operating instructions
● Know and adhere to the applicable regulations
In self-service operation, ensure that clearly visible no-
tices are present informing all users with regard to:
● Potential dangers
● Safety devices
● Operating the system
DANGER
Risk of burns from hot system components
Do not touch system components such as pumps and
motors until they have cooled down.
WARNING
Danger of injury
Do not use the system if persons without the proper pro-
tective clothing are in the vicinity.
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.

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
Danger of burns due to high tempera-
ture.
Do not touch components marked this way.
Hearing protection
The maximum sound level of the system is 80dB(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
Workstation
● Coins are inserted at the control panel and the
washing programme is selected.
● Cleaning is carried out with the high-pressure gun,
washing brush and power foam lance.
DANGER
Risk of injury, risk of burns
Only operate the system with the casing closed.
● The inside of the system must only be accessible to
trained personnel for maintenance work. When us-
ing the system, the door must be locked.

Intended use

This self-service washing system is used for cleaning
vehicles and trailers with water and detergent additives.
Cleaning humans and animals is improper use and
● is prohibited.
The high-pressure water jet presents a substantial
risk of injury.
● Loose objects.
Loose objects can be propelled away at high speed
by the high-pressure water jet and injure persons or
damage other objects.
A category 5 system isolation must be installed between
the system and the drinking water network to isolate the
system from the drinking water network. Locally appli-
cable regulations must also be observed.
ATTENTION
Dirty water leads to premature wear or deposits in
the device.
Clean the device using only clean water, or recycling
water that does not exceed the following limits:
● pH value: 6.5...9.5
● Electrical conductivity: Conductivity of fresh water
+ 1200 µS/cm, maximum conductivity 2000 µS/cm
● Settleable particles (sample volume 1 l, settling time
30 minutes): < 0.5 mg/l
● Filterable particles: < 50 mg/l, no abrasive sub-
stances
● Hydrocarbons: < 20 mg/l
● Chloride: < 300 mg/l
● Sulphate: < 240 mg/l
● Calcium: < 200 mg/l
● Total hardness: < 28 °dH, < 50° TH, < 500 ppm (mg
CaCO /l)
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● Iron: < 0.5 mg/l
● Manganese: < 0.05 mg/l
● Copper: < 2 mg/l
● Active chloride: < 0.3 mg/l
● Free of unpleasant odours
Systems without frost protection must be shut down
when frost is expected.
When the prerequisites listed in the "Frost protection"
section are satisfied, systems with frost protection can
be operated at temperatures down to -20°C and must
be shut down at lower temperatures.
English
DANGER
For safety reasons we recommend operating the device
only via a fault current protection switch (maximum
30 mA).

Initial startup

1. Switch on the on-site power supply.
2. Open the on-site water stop valve.
3. Unlock the locks.
Power switch
1
Lock
2
Door
3
4. Open the door.
5. Turn the trigger to 1/ON.
6. Close the door.

Operation

Washing programmes
The active washing programme is selected using the
washing programme switch.
Washing programme switch
1
STOP
The programme is interrupted.
Initial position. Cleaning tools in the tool mounts.
Note: The "STOP" function is active at all switch set-
tings without a washing programme.
Power foam (only with 3-tool version)
Loosening of stubborn dirt.
Water with special detergent additive.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 80 cm.
Power rim foam (optional, only with 3-tool version)
Loosening of brake residue.
Water with special detergent additive.
Exposure time max. 2 minutes. Used before the car
wash and only on coated or painted wheel rims.
High-pressure wash
For removing coarse dirt.
Water with detergent.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 30 cm.
Foam wash
Thorough paint cleaning with active foam.
Use the washing brush only when a program is running
and after the high-pressure wash.
Rinse
Clear, cold water for rinsing off shampoo and foam.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 50 cm.
Hot wax
Warm water with paint preservation.
Use only after rinsing.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 80 cm.
Insects Loosening (option)
Loosening of insect residue.
Water with insect cleaner.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 30 cm.
Dirt Loosening (option)
Removal of stubborn dirt.
Water with special detergent additive.
Minimum high-pressure jet clearance of 30 cm.
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