Porter-Cable PC2525SP Portable Generator User Manual


 
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TO ADJUST PRESSURE
The pressure setting is preset at the
factory to achieve optimum pressure
and cleaning. If you need to lower the
pressure, it can be accomplished by
these methods.
1. Back away from the surface to be
cleaned. The further away you
are, the less the pressure will be
on the surface to be cleaned.
2. Reduce the speed of the gaso-
line engine (RPM). Slow the
engine down and the water pres-
sure will go down with it.
3. Adjust the
pressure reg-
ulator on the
pump. Turn
the pressure
regulator
knob coun-
terclockwise
to lower
pressure.
Once you have finished using your
pressure washer, return the pressure
regulator to its original position by
turning it clockwise.
DO NOT try to turn
pressure regulator
knob past the built-in stop or dam-
age to pump will result.
GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit
of measure for the flow rate of water
through the pressure washer.
CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied
by PSI.
Bypass Mode: In Bypass Mode, the
pump is recirculating water because
the trigger of the spray gun is not
pulled. If unit is left in bypass mode
for more than two (2) minutes, the
water temperature will rise to a dan-
gerous level and can damage internal
components of the pump.Any dam-
age to pump due to these causes will
not be covered under warranty.
DO NOT allow your
unit to operate in
bypass mode for more than two
minutes at any time. Overheating
of pump can cause damage to
pump.
Thermal Relief Valve:
In an effort to prevent
damage, pumps are
equipped with a ther-
mal relief valve. This
valve will open when
the temperature inside the pump
rises too high. This valve will then
release a gush of water in an effort to
lower the temperature inside the
pump. Immediately after this occurs,
the valve will close.
Chemical Injection: Feeds cleaning
agents into the pump to mix with the
pressurized water and help in clean-
ing.
Water Supply: All pressure washers
must have a source of water. The
minimum requirements for a water
supply are 20 PSI and 5 gallons per
minute.
HOW TO USE
IMPORTANT: Read and understand
how to use the pressure washer
before operating.
TO USE WAND
Your pressure washer is equipped
with up to five spray nozzles. Each
nozzle is color coded and delivers a
specific spray pattern for a particular
cleaning purpose. The size of the
nozzle determines the size of the fan
spray and the pressure out of the
nozzle. The 0º, 15º , 25º, and 40º
nozzles are high pressure nozzles.
The chemical nozzle is a low pressure
nozzle.
Thermal
Relief
Valve
Pressure
Regulator
Knob