Euro Pro Pressure Washer VPW42H User Manual

PRESSURE WASHER  
OWNER'S MANUAL  
Model VPW42H  
120V., 60 Hz., 12.5 Amps.  
USA: EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16  
Plattsburgh, NY 12901  
Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC  
4400 Bois Franc  
St. Laurent, QC H4S 1A7  
Tel: 1 (800) 798-7398  
 
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS  
PROBLEM  
PRESSURE  
POSSIBLE REASON  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
WARNING  
WARNING  
1. Check plug, socket, fuses,  
breaker.  
SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-  
INSULATED APPLIANCE.  
Equipment damage.  
1. Electrical socket is faulty or  
breaker has tripped.  
2. Voltage is inadequate.  
3. GFCI has tripped.  
4. Power cord is not plugged  
in.  
WASHER WILL NOT  
START WHEN THE  
ON/OFF SWITCH IS  
IN THE "ON"  
ALWAYS turn water supply "ON"  
before turning the pressure washer  
"ON". Running pump dry causes  
serious damage.  
• Do not operate the pressure washer  
with the inlet water screen removed.  
Keep screen clear of debris and  
sediment.  
NEVER operate pressure washer  
with broken or missing parts. Check  
equipment regularly and repair or  
replace worn or damaged parts  
immediately.  
• Use only the nozzle supplied with this  
machine.  
• Never leave the lance unattended  
while the machine is running.  
• Never attempt to alter factory settings.  
Altering factory settings could damage  
the unit and will void the warranty.  
• Always hold gun and lance firmly when  
starting and operating the machine.  
NEVER allow the unit to run with the  
trigger released (OFF) for more than  
one minute. Resulting heat buildup  
will damage pump.  
2. Check that the voltage is  
adequate.  
In a double-insulated product, two  
systems of insulation are provided  
instead of grounding. No grounding  
means are provided for a double-  
insulated product, nor should grounding  
means be added to the product.  
Servicing a double-insulated product  
requires extreme care and knowledge  
of the system and should be done only  
by qualified service personnel.  
Replacement parts for a double-  
insulated product must be identical to  
the original parts. A double-insulated  
product is marked with the  
3. Reset/Try another electrical  
outlet.  
4. Plug in power cord.  
POSITION  
1. Remove and clean water  
intake filter.  
1. Water intake filter is  
clogged.  
PUMP DOESN'T  
REACH ADEQUATE  
PRESSURE OR  
CAVITATES  
2. Tighten connections/bleed  
system.  
2. Pump is drawing air.  
3. Diameter of garden hose is  
too small.  
3. Replace with 3/4 inch  
garden hose.  
4. Water supply is restricted.  
4. Check hose for kinks or  
leaks, open tap fully.  
words " double Insulation"  
or "Double Insulated".  
1. Turn unit and water supply  
off/Bleed system/Hold  
trigger down. Allow water to  
flow through the pump for  
30 seconds.  
2. Check hose for kinks or  
leaks, open tap fully.  
Product may also be  
PRESSURE  
WASHER HAS OR  
WILL NOT  
MAINTAIN  
PRESSURE  
marked with symbol shown.  
1. Excessive air in waterline  
and pump.  
2. Water supply is restricted.  
WARNING  
Do not use pressure that exceeds the  
operating pressure of any of the parts  
(hoses, fittings, etc.) in the pressurized  
system. Ensure that all equipment and  
accessories are rated to withstand the  
maximum working pressure of the unit.  
PRESSURE  
WASHER MAKES  
EXCESSIVE NOISE  
1. Air intake is blocked.  
2. Water intake filter is dirty.  
1. Clean the air intake vents.  
2. Check & clean filter.  
NEVER store the pressure washer  
outdoors or where it could freeze. The  
pump will be seriously damaged.  
• Release trigger when changing from  
high to low pressure modes. Failure to  
do so could result to damage to the  
nozzle.  
MOTOR DOES NOT  
RUN  
CONTINUOUSLY  
WHEN TRIGGER IS  
SQUEEZED/  
MOTOR BUZZES  
WHEN TURNED ON  
BUT DOES NOT  
START/MOTOR  
STOPS RUNNING  
WHILE UNIT IS IN  
USE  
WARNING  
Explosion hazard.  
NEVER spray flammable liquids or  
use pressure washer in areas  
containing combustible dust, liquids  
or vapors.  
NEVER operate this machine in a  
closed building or in or near an  
explosive environment.  
1. Net voltage is lower than  
suggested.  
1. Check that the voltage is  
adequate.  
• This unit must always be used in the  
horizontal position.  
CAUTION  
WARNING  
Keep hose away from sharp objects.  
Bursting hose may cause injury. Examine  
hoses regularly and replace if damaged.  
Do not attempt to mend a damaged hose.  
Do not spray electrical apparatus or  
wiring.  
NEVER disconnect the high pressure  
discharge hose from the machine while  
the system is pressurized. To  
depressurize the machine, turn the  
power and water supply off, then press  
the gun trigger 2-3 times.  
NEVER permanently engage the trigger  
mechanism on the gun.  
NEVER operate the machine without all  
the components properly connected to  
the unit (handle, gun/lance assembly,  
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nozzle, etc.).  
 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS  
Maintenance & Cleaning  
Winterizing & Long Term Storage  
EXTENSION CORDS  
WARNING  
Lubrication: The pressure washer is  
supplied with a closed lubrication system,  
so no addition of oil is needed.  
1. Disconnect all water connections.  
2. Turn the pressure washer on for a  
few seconds, until any remaining  
water in the pump exits.  
3. Turn the unit off immediately.  
4. Store the pressure washer, parts and  
accessories in an area with a  
DANGER  
When using the pressure cleaner, use  
If using an extension cord, use only  
safety equipment including protective  
Checking the Water Intake Filter: The  
water intake filter is located inside the water  
intake connector. (Fig. 10). Remove  
periodically and inspect for any deposits  
that might accumulate there.  
grounded, three wire extension cords that  
clothing and safety goggles.  
are in good condition. Use only extension  
cords that are intended for outdoor use.  
These extension cords are identified by a  
temperature above 32°F.  
Motor Thermostat  
WARNING  
marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor  
appliances; store indoors while not in  
Do not use acids, solvents, or any other  
use." use only extension cords having an  
Important: This pressure washer is  
equipped with a motor thermostat. The  
motor will stop if it is overheating. Wait  
20-30 minutes before starting the unit  
again. If it stops again, please call  
customer service at 1 (800) 798-7398.  
flammable material in this product. These  
products can cause physical injuries to the  
operator and irreversible damage to the  
machine.  
electrical rating not less than the product.  
Do not use damages extension cords.  
Examine extension cord before using and  
replace if damaged. Do not abuse  
Hose Connector  
Water Intake  
Fig. 10  
extension cord and do not pull on the  
cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from  
heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect  
from the receptacle before disconnecting  
the product from the extension cord.  
Note: Do not use 16 or 18 AWG  
Cleaning the Nozzles: If you notice that the  
output pressure fluctuates, you may have to  
clean the nozzles. Turn the unit "Off". Unplug  
from electric outlet and disconnect the water  
supply. Remove the lances, trigger gun and  
hose from unit. Take the small metal pin  
provided and insert into the nozzle end to  
remove any obstructions. (Fig. 11)  
WARNING  
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter  
(GFCI)  
Never use the pressure cleaner to  
draw in water contaminated with  
solvents, e.g. paint thinners,  
This unit is equipped with a Ground  
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into  
the plug. This device provides additional  
protection from the risk of electrical  
shock. When connecting the GFCI to the  
electrical outlet, the indicator should  
appear red. If the indicator is not red,  
depress the RESET button on the GFCI  
until the indicator appears red.  
extension cords on this product.  
gasoline, oil, etc.  
Always prevent debris from being  
drawn into the unit by suing a clean  
water source.  
Always grip the gun firmly before  
pressing the trigger, to counteract the  
recoil when starting.  
Always discharge residual pressure  
before disconnecting the hose.  
• To ensure the appliance safety, use  
only original spare parts from the  
manufacturer, or approved by the  
manufacturer.  
Always hold the trigger and lance  
with two hands and keep a tight grip.  
• Always keep the filter clean. If you  
are in a high mineral area, check with  
the water supply company whether  
you should use additional filters  
before using the pressure cleaner.  
DANGER  
Failure to follow these instructions can  
result in serious injury, including death.  
Fig. 11  
Cleaning Tips  
WARNING  
Wood Decks: Rinse deck and  
surrounding area with fresh water. If  
using detergent, fill the detergent  
This will occur more frequently if your  
water supply is very hard.  
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep  
all connections dry and off the ground. Do  
not touch the plug with wet hands.  
applicator bottle and apply to the area  
being cleaned. For optimal results,  
reduce your work area to small sections  
and clean each section one at a time.  
Allow the detergent to rest on the surface  
for a few minutes and then rinse at high  
pressure. Do not let the detergent dry on  
the deck. Always clean from left to right  
and top to bottom for best results. Rinse  
at high pressure using the fan jet keeping  
the tip of the spray nozzle 8-12 inches  
from the surface. Caution: For soft  
woods, increase the distance from the  
cleaning surface.  
Cars, Boats, & Motorcycles: Wet down  
area to be cleaned before applying  
detergent with clean water. Fill the  
detergent applicator bottle and apply to  
the area being cleaned. To achieve best  
results, clean one side at a time. Allow  
the detergent to rest on the surface for a  
few minutes but do not let it dry. Rinse at  
high pressure using the fan jet in a  
sweeping motion keeping the tip of the  
spray nozzle at least 8-10 inches away  
from the surface. Maintain a further  
distance when using a direct spray. Wipe  
surface for a polished finish.  
Storing Your Pressure Washer  
When you have finished using your  
pressure washer, follow these steps for safe  
storage:  
1. Turn the pressure washer to the "Off"  
position.  
Allowable Length  
Extension Cord  
25 '  
50 ’  
14 AWG  
12 AWG  
YES  
NO  
2. Turn off the water supply.  
3. Before disconnecting the high pressure  
hose connection, point the trigger gun in  
a safe direction away from you and  
discharge the high pressure water.  
Disconnect the high pressure hose from  
the pressure washer and trigger gun.  
4. Disconnect garden hose from pressure  
washer.  
5. Remove excess water from the pump by  
tipping the unit on both sides to drain  
any remaining water from the water  
intake and outlet fittings.  
YES  
YES  
WARNING  
When an extension cable is required, you  
must ensure that it has the right ampere  
rating for your pressure cleaner and is in  
safe electrical condition.  
6. Drain detergent tank and flush with clean  
water.  
7. Wipe away any remaining water on all  
parts and fittings.  
8. Engage the trigger gun safety lock.  
9. Store the unit and accessories in a room  
above 32°F.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER  
Using Detergent with the Pressure  
Washer  
CAUTION  
Rear View  
The soap dispenser may only be used  
with the trigger gun.  
When you wish to stop using the  
pressure washer temporarily, make sure  
that the safety lock has been engaged to  
avoid any accidental operation. (Fig. 6)  
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Add detergent to the bottle and then  
attach the detergent applicator bottle to  
the high pressure lance, just push it  
firmly onto the end of the trigger gun  
and turn clockwise to lock in place.  
(Fig. 9) To remove the detergent  
applicator bottle, lift the tab on the top  
of the connector and pull off.  
Safety  
Lock  
Fig. 6  
Using the Adjustable Lance  
The angle of the water on the lance may  
be adjusted between 0° and 60° by  
turning the nozzle adjuster counter-  
clockwise for a wider angle or clockwise  
for a narrower angle. (Fig. 7) Always  
make sure that the "On/Off' switch is in  
the "Off" position before changing the  
angle of the water jet. It is also  
recommended that the trigger gun safety  
lock be engaged as well. The adjustable  
lance allows you to use any variety of  
spray pattern from a full fan spray to a  
direct stream spray. When using the  
pressure washer to clean wood decks,  
siding, vehicles, etc., always start using  
the fan spray and begin spraying from a  
minimum 36" away to avoid damaging  
the surface of the material that you are  
cleaning. Always clear the area that you  
will be cleaning of people, pets and  
objects.  
Fig. 9  
WARNING  
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Do not use acids, solvents, or any other  
flammable material in this product. These  
products can cause physical injuries to the  
operator and irreversible damage to the  
machine.  
TOTAL STOP SYSTEM  
PLEASE NOTE: This pressure washer is  
equipped with the Total Stop System,  
which stops the unit during the bypass  
stage. To start the pressure washer, it is  
therefore necessary to set the On/Off  
switch to the “On” position; after that  
press the trigger: the Total Stop System  
will start the machine and will stop it  
automatically when the trigger is  
released. It is advisable to put on the  
safety lock of the trigger whenever the  
machine is stopped in order to avoid  
unintentional starting.  
1. Water Output  
2. Water Inlet  
3. Accessory Storage  
4. Handle  
5. On/Off Switch  
6. Brush  
7. Soap Dispenser  
8. Adjustable Lance  
9. Trigger Gun  
10. Safety Trigger Lock  
11. Trigger  
12. High Pressure  
Hose Connector  
13. High Pressure Hose  
14. Garden Hose Coupling  
15. Power Cord Storage  
* Illustrations may differ somewhat from actual product.  
Any automatic start of the machine  
without pressing the trigger is attributable  
to air bubbles in the water or other similar  
phenomena which do not imply the  
existence of any defects in the machine.  
Do NOT leave the appliance unattended  
during the standby for more than 5  
minutes. Contrarily, for the safety of the  
appliance it is necessary to re-turn the  
On/Off switch to the “Off” position. Please  
check that the coupling of the high  
pressure hose with the appliance and the  
trigger gun supplied as standard  
Fig. 7  
Using the Brush  
Technical Specifications  
The brush is used with the trigger gun.  
Push the brush onto the trigger gun  
nozzle and turn clockwise to lock as  
you would for the lance. The brush may  
be used for washing cars, boats,  
windows and other similar items. The  
brush operates at open orifice pressure  
so that it will not direct a stream of  
water. (Fig. 8)  
Voltage:  
Power:  
120V., 60Hz.  
12.5 Amps  
Pressure:  
1500 psi. (max)  
equipment is made correctly, that is to  
say without any water leak.  
Fig. 8  
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Suitable Use of Your Pressure  
Washer  
Unpacking Your Pressure Washer  
Attaching High Pressure Hose to  
Pressure Washer  
1. While facing the front of the unit  
attach the high pressure hose to the  
high pressure output connector on  
the front side of the unit. Twist on  
securely to avoid leakage. (Fig. 2)  
Garden Hose Connection  
After you open the package, check to  
make sure that all the parts are in the box  
as per parts that are illustrated on page 3  
of this guide. Due to transport and packing  
restraints, some accessories may be  
supplied unassembled; in this case follow  
the assembly instructions in this manual. If  
you have any questions, call customer  
service at 1 (800) 798-7398. Keep all  
small and potentially harmful parts of the  
packaging (plastic bags, foamed  
Once all the desired attachments and  
the high pressure hose are attached to  
the pressure washer, you can connect  
the garden hose to the unit.  
1. Make sure that the water intake filter  
is inside the water intake inlet.  
(Fig. 5)  
2. Attach the male adapter (supplied)  
to the water intake connector on the  
front side of the unit. (Fig. 5)  
3. Attach the female hose coupling to  
the garden hose. (Fig. 5)  
4. Connect the female hose coupling  
to the male adapter making sure  
that it is secured in place.  
This high pressure washer is suitable for  
non-professional use. The working  
temperature must range between 40°F  
and 120 °F. The machine is supplied with  
a trigger gun, equipped with a trigger  
handle to offer a comfortable working  
position.  
The high pressure washer is suitable for  
washing with cold water only. The water  
that you use for the pressure washer  
must not be dirty, sandy or contain any  
corrosive chemical products.  
The pressure washer may be used to  
wash shutters, doors, tiles, cars, decks,  
campers, etc., where high water pressure  
is necessary to remove dirt.  
With the detergent tank, the pressure  
washer can be used to apply a thick  
coating of aerated detergent to the areas  
being cleaned .  
polystyrene, nails, etc.) out of the reach of  
children.  
Correct Use of the Pressure  
Washer  
High Pressure  
Output  
(Lower Connector)  
(Fig. 5)  
Fig. 2  
• Place the pressure washer in a safe  
area and on a horizontal surface.  
• When using the pressure washer,  
hold the trigger gun firmly with one  
hand on the handle and the other on  
the lance. (Fig. 1)  
Water inlet  
2. Then ensure that the other end of the  
high pressure hose is fastened  
securely to the trigger gun. (Fig. 3)  
Garden hose  
(not supplied)  
When using the pressure washer we  
recommend the use of personal safety  
items to reduce the risk of accidental  
injury.  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 3  
3. Once the high pressure hose is  
connected to the trigger gun, you can  
attach the lance, brush or soap  
dispenser accessories. To attach  
either the lance or the brush to the  
trigger gun, hold the trigger gun in  
your left hand insert the desired  
accessory and push it in all the way  
into the connector on the trigger gun  
and turn it clockwise 60° until it locks  
in place. To remove the attachment,  
push down on the attachment and  
turn counter-clockwise 60° and then  
pull out. Make sure that the  
Hose  
connector  
Garden hose  
coupling  
Fig. 1  
4. After all the connections have been  
made and BEFORE you plug the  
pressure washer into an electrical  
outlet, open the water supply and  
press on the trigger switch in order to  
remove any air which may be in the  
hose or pump. Continue to press on  
the trigger switch until you get a  
constant flow of water coming out of  
the trigger gun. Allow water to flow  
for 30 seconds.  
NEVER point the water jet at electric  
wiring, at the pump unit, or at any  
person or animal.  
attachments are securely locked in  
place before use. (Fig. 4)  
5. Once this is accomplished, release  
the trigger switch. Engage the safety  
lock on the trigger  
Fig. 4  
6. Ensure that the "On/Off" switch, at  
the side of the unit, is on the "Off"  
position, then plug the unit into an  
electrical outlet and turn the unit to  
the "On" position.  
7. Now you are ready to use the  
pressure washer. Disengage the  
safety lock and depress the trigger on  
the trigger gun.  
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