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Technische Daten
HDS 7/11
HDS 7/12 *AU HDS 8/17
HDS 8/17
Classic *KAP
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
*EU
Netzanschluss
Spannung V 220 240 220 400-420
Stromart Hz 1~ 60 1~ 50 3~ 60 3~ 50
Anschlussleistung kW 3,4 3,4 5,5 5,5
Absicherung (träge) A 16 15 32 16
Schutzart -- IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5
Schutzklasse -- I I I I
Maximal zulässige Netzimpedanz Ohm (0,321+
(0,321+
-- --
j0,200)
j0,200)
Wasseranschluss
Zulauftemperatur (max.) °C 30 30 30 30
Zulaufmenge (min.) l/h (l/min) 1000 (16,7) 1000 (16,7) 1100 (18,3) 1100 (18,3)
Saughöhe aus offenem Behälter (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5
Zulaufdruck (max.) MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)
Leistungsdaten
Fördermenge Wasser l/h (l/min) 350-700 (5,8-
350-700 (5,8-
400-800 (6,7-
400-800 (6,7-
11,7)
11,7)
13,3)
13,3)
Arbeitsdruck Wasser (mit Standarddü-
MPa (bar) 3-11 (30-110) 3-12 (30-120) 3-17 (30-170) 3-17 (30-170)
se)
Max. Betriebsüberdruck (Sicherheits-
MPa (bar) 14 (140) 15 (150) 20,5 (205) 20,5 (205)
ventil)
Fördermenge Dampfbetrieb l/h (l/min) 330-360 (5,5-
330-360 (5,5-
340-420 (5,6-
340-420 (5,6-
6)
6)
7)
7)
Max. Arbeitsdruck Dampfbetrieb (mit
MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)
Dampfdüse)
Teile-Nr. Dampfdüse -- 2.885-039.0 2.885-039.0 2.885-119.0 2.885-119.0
Max. Arbeitstemperatur Heißwasser °C 98 98 98 98
Arbeitstemperatur Dampfbetrieb °C 155 155 155 155
Reinigungsmittelansaugung l/h (l/min) 0-45 (0-0,75) 0-45 (0-0,75) 0-50 (0-0,8) 0-50 (0-0,8)
Brennerleistung kW 53 53 63 63
Maximaler Heizölverbrauch kg/h 4,6 4,6 5,3 5,3
Rückstoßkraft der Handspritzpistole
N 17,9 17,9 24,3 24,3
(max.)
Düsengröße -- 048 048 047 047
Ermittelte Werte gemäß EN 60335-2-79
Geräuschemission
Schalldruckpegel L
pA
dB(A) 70 70 71 71
Unsicherheit K
pA
dB(A) 2222
Schallleistungspegel L
WA
+ Unsicher-
dB(A) 88 88 88 88
heit K
WA
Hand-Arm Vibrationswert
2
Handspritzpistole m/s
1,1 1,1 1,0 1,0
2
Strahlrohr m/s
3,4 3,4 3,4 3,4
2
Unsicherheit K m/s
1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Betriebsstoffe
Brennstoff -- Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
Ölmenge l 0,75 0,75 0,75 0,75
Ölsorte -- 0W40 0W40 SAE 90 SAE 90
Maße und Gewichte
Länge x Breite x Höhe mm 1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1060
1060
1060
1060
Typisches Betriebsgewicht, M/S kg 146 146 155 155
Typisches Betriebsgewicht, MX/SX kg 154 154 163 163
Brennstofftank l 25 25 25 25
Reinigungsmitteltank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20
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21DE

HDS 10/20
HDS 10/20
HDS 12/18
HDS 12/18
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
*EU
*EU
Netzanschluss
Spannung V 220 400-420 220 400-420
Stromart Hz 3~ 60 3~ 50 3~ 60 3~ 50
Anschlussleistung kW 7,8 7,8 8,4 8,4
Absicherung (träge) A 32 16 32 16
Schutzart -- IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5
Schutzklasse -- I I I I
Maximal zulässige Netzimpedanz Ohm -- (0,169+
(0,163+
(0,163+
j0,105)
j0,102)
j0,102)
Wasseranschluss
Zulauftemperatur (max.) °C 30 30 30 30
Zulaufmenge (min.) l/h (l/min) 1500 (25) 1300 (21,7) 1500 (25) 1500 (25)
Saughöhe aus offenem Behälter (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5
Zulaufdruck (max.) MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)
Leistungsdaten
Fördermenge Wasser l/h (l/min) 500-1000
500-1000
600-1200 (10-
600-1200 (10-
(8,3-16,7)
(8,3-16,7)
20)
20)
Arbeitsdruck Wasser (mit Standarddü-
MPa (bar) 5-20 (50-200) 3-20 (30-200) 3-18 (30-180) 3-18 (30-180)
se)
Max. Betriebsüberdruck (Sicherheits-
MPa (bar) 24 (240) 24 (240) 21,5 (215) 21,5 (215)
ventil)
Fördermenge Dampfbetrieb l/h (l/min) 460-505 (7,6-
460-505 (7,6-
550-610 (9,1-
550-610 (9,1-
8,4)
8,4)
10,1)
10,1)
Max. Arbeitsdruck Dampfbetrieb (mit
MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)
Dampfdüse)
Teile-Nr. Dampfdüse -- 2.885-041.0 2.885-041.0 2.885-120.0 2.885-120.0
Max. Arbeitstemperatur Heißwasser °C 98 98 98 98
Arbeitstemperatur Dampfbetrieb °C 155 155 155 155
Reinigungsmittelansaugung l/h (l/min) 0-60 (0-1) 0-60 (0-1) 0-72 (0-1,2) 0-72 (0-1,2)
Brennerleistung kW 83 75 91 91
Maximaler Heizölverbrauch kg/h 6,7 6,4 7,7 7,7
Rückstoßkraft der Handspritzpistole
N 33,0 33,0 37,6 37,6
(max.)
Düsengröße -- 054 054 068 068
Ermittelte Werte gemäß EN 60335-2-79
Geräuschemission
Schalldruckpegel L
pA
dB(A) 73 73 73 73
Unsicherheit K
pA
dB(A) 2222
Schallleistungspegel L
WA
+ Unsicher-
dB(A) 90 90 90 90
heit K
WA
Hand-Arm Vibrationswert
2
Handspritzpistole m/s
1,2 1,2 1,5 1,5
2
Strahlrohr m/s
5,2 5,2 4,8 4,8
2
Unsicherheit K m/s
1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Betriebsstoffe
Brennstoff -- Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
Heizöl EL
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
oder Diesel
Ölmenge l 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Ölsorte -- SAE 90 SAE 90 SAE 90 SAE 90
Maße und Gewichte
Länge x Breite x Höhe mm 1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1060
1060
1060
1060
Typisches Betriebsgewicht, M/S kg 175 175 178 178
Typisches Betriebsgewicht, MX/SX kg 182 182 185 185
Brennstofftank l 25 25 25 25
Reinigungsmitteltank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20
22 DE
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Wiederkehrende Prüfungen
Hinweis: Die Prüffristempfehlungen entsprechend der jeweiligen nationalen Anforderun-
gen des Betreiberlandes sind zu beachten.
Prüfung durchge-
Äußere Prüfung Innere Prüfung Festigkeitsprü-
führt durch:
fung
Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
Datum
Datum
Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
Datum
Datum
Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
Datum
Datum
Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
Datum
Datum
Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
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Name Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
Unterschrift der be-
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
fähigten Person/
Datum
Datum
Datum
– 17
23DE

Please read and comply with
Environmental protection
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
The packaging material can be
store them for later use or subsequent own-
recycled. Please do not throw
ers.
the packaging material into
– Before first start-up it is definitely nec-
household waste; please send it
essary to read the operating instruc-
for recycling.
tions and safety indications Nr. 5.951-
Old appliances contain valuable
949.0!
materials that can be recycled;
– In case of transport damage inform ven-
these should be sent for recy-
dor immediately
cling. Batteries, oil, and similar
– Check the contents of the pack before
substances must not enter the
unpacking. For scope of delivery see il-
environment. Please dispose of
lustration 1.
your old appliances using ap-
Contents
propriate collection systems.
Environmental protection . . EN . . .1
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-
Symbols in the operating in-
structions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1
tect the ground and dispose of used oil in
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .2
an environmentally-clean manner.
Symbols on the machine . . EN . . .2
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3
You will find current information about the
Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .3
ingredients at:
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .4
Symbols in the operating
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .6
instructions
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9
Danger
Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . .9
Immediate danger that can cause severe
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . .10
injury or even death.
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .13
몇 Warning
Accessories and Spare Parts EN . .13
Possible hazardous situation that could
EC Declaration of Conformity EN . .14
lead to severe injury or even death.
Technical specifications . . . EN . .15
Caution
Recurring tests . . . . . . . . . . EN . .17
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
24 EN
– 1

32 Cover lock
Overview
33 Oil tank
34 Pressure/quantity regulation of the
Device elements
pump unit
Figure 1
35 Oil drain screw
1 Cover
36 Backflow valve of the detergent infeed
2 Support for spray lance
37 Detergent suction hose 1 with filter
(both sides)
38 Detergent suction hose 2 with filter
3 Fill opening for system care Advance
39 Fuel filter
RM 110/RM 111
40 Service switch
4 Steering roller with fixed position brake
41 Water shortage safe guard with sieve
5 Mounting location for transport
42 Float tank
(both sides)
43 Fine filter (water)
6 Wheel
Operating field
7 Water supply set
8 High pressure connection
Figure 2
(M/S only)
A Power switch
9 O-ring set (for replacement)
B Temperature controller
10 High pressure hose
C Dosage valve for detergent
11 Hand spray gun
D Manometer
12 Spray lance
1 Indicator lamp pump
13 High-pressure nozzle (stainless steel)
2 Indicator lamp rotation direction
14 Steam nozzle (brass)
(not HDS 7/11, HDS 7/12)
15 Pressure/ quantity regulation at the
3 “Ready for use” indicator lamp
hand spray gun
4 Fuel indicator lamp
16 Safety latch of the hand spray gun
5 Indicator lamp: Detergent 1
17 Power supply
(HDS 12/18 only)
18 Folding compartment
6 Engine indicator lamp
(M/S only)
7 Indicator lamp burner failure
19 Connection for water supply with filter
8 Indicator lamp service
20 Exit opening of the high-pressure hose
9 Indicator lamp system care
(MX/SX only)
10 Indicator lamp: Detergent 2
21 Step depression
(HDS 12/18 only)
22 Pouring vent for detergent 2
Colour coding
23 Hand crank for hose drum
(MX/SX only)
– The operating elements for the cleaning
process are yellow.
24 Pouring vent for detergent 1
– The controls for the maintenance and
25 Hose drum
service are light gray.
(MX/SX only)
26 Pouring vent for fuel
Symbols on the machine
27 Handle
High-pressure jets can be dan-
28 Operating field
gerous if improperly used. The
29 Closing flap for storage compartment
jet may not be directed at per-
30 Storage compartment for accessories
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
31 Nameplate
at the appliance itself.
– 2
25EN

Proper use
Safety Devices
Cleaning of: Machines, Vehicles, Struc-
Safety devices serve for the protection of
tures, Tools, Facades, Terraces, Garden-
the user and must not be put out of opera-
ing tools, etc.
tion or bypassed with respect to their func-
tion.
Danger
Risk of injury! Follow the respective safety
Overflow valve with two pressure
regulations when operating at gas stations
switches
or other dangerous areas.
– While reducing the water supply at the
Please do not let mineral oil contaminated
pump head or with the Servopress -
waste water reach soil, water or the sew-
regulation the overflow valve opens and
age system. Perform engine cleaning and
part of the water flows back to the pump
bottom cleaning therefore only on speci-
suck side.
fied places with an oil trap.
– If the hand-spray gun is closed, so that
the whole water flows back to the pump
Safety instructions
suck side, the pressure switch at the
overflow valve shuts down the pump.
– Please follow the national rules and
– If the hand spray gun is opened, the
regulations for fuel spray jets of the re-
pressure switch on the cylinder head
spective country.
turns the pump back on.
– Please follow the national rules and
The overflow valve is set by the manufac-
regulations for accident prevention of
turer and sealed. Setting only by customer
the respective country. Fuel spray jets
service.
must be tested regularly and the results
of these tests must be documented in
Safety valve
writing.
– The safety valve opens, when the over-
– The heating appliance of the machine is
flow valve resp. the pressure switch is
an ignition plant. All national laws and
broken.
regulations about heating systems must
The safety valve is set by the manufacturer
also be followed.
and sealed. Setting only by customer ser-
– As per the applicable national guide-
vice.
lines, the first time this high-pressure
cleaner must be taken into operation by
Water shortage safeguard
a skilled person. KÄRCHER has al-
– The water shortage safeguard prevents
ready performed this initial start-up for
the burner to be turned on when there is
you and has documented it accordingly.
water shortage.
The documentation can be requested at
– A sieve prevents the contamination of
your KÄRCHER partner. Please have
the safeguard and must be cleaned reg-
the part and plant number of the appli-
ulary.
ance available when enquiring about
the documentation.
Temperature stop for exhaust gases
– We would like to point out that the appli-
– The temperature stop switches off the
ance must be repeatedly checked by a
machine when the waste gases have
skilled person as prescribed by the ap-
reached very high temperatures.
plicable national regulations. Please
contact your KÄRCHER partner.
26 EN
– 3

Note: Observe the following when using
Start up
system care Advance 2 RM 111:
– Calcification protection: See table
몇 Warning
– Pump care and black water protection:
Risk of injury! Device, tubes, high pressure
Set the service switch to at least setting 3.
hose and connections must be in faultless
condition. Otherwise, the appliance must
Refill fuel
not be used.
Lock parking brake.
Danger
Risk of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or
Installing the handle
light fuel oil. Unsuitable fuels, e.g. petrol,
Figure 3
are not to be used.
Caution
Caution
Hook the electric supply line into the cable
Never operate device with empty fuel tank
guide of the right handle bow. Ensure that
The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
the cable is not damaged.
Refill fuel.
Close tank lock.
Refill system care
Wipe off spilled fuel.
Note: To protect the device, the burner is
Refill detergent
switched off 5 hours after the system care
container is empty.
Caution
– The system care prevents the calcifica-
Risk of injury!
tion of the heating spiral while operating
– Use Kärcher products only.
with calciferous tap water. It is dosed
– Under no circumstances fill solvents
into the supply in the float container
(petrol, aceton, diluting agent etc.)
drop by drop.
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– The metering is set to medium water ri-
– Observe safety and handling instruc-
gidity by the manufacturer
tions by the detergent manufacturer.
Note: A sample bundle of system care is in-
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning
cluded.
and care appliances program.
Refill system care.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
Adjusting the dosage of the system
Refill detergent.
care Advance RM 110/RM 111
Determining the hardness of tap water:
– through the public water supply works,
– using a hardness tester (order no.
6.768-004)
Water hard-
Scale on the service switch
ness (°dH)
<3 OFF (no dosing)
3...7 1
7...14 2
14...21 3
>21 4
Set the service switch according to the
water hardness in the table.
– 4
27EN

Install the hand-spray gun, the jet
Water connection
pipe, the nozzle and the high
For connection values refer to technical
pressure hose
specifications
Attach supply hose (minimum length
Figure 4
7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/4“) to the
Connect ray tube with hand spray gun
water supply set by means of a hose
Tighten the screw connection of the
clamp.
spray lance fingertight.
Connect the supply hose to the water
Insert high pressure nozzle into cover-
connection point of the machine and at
ing nut
the water supply point (for e.g. a tap).
Install covering nut and tighten firmly
Note: The supply hose and the hose clamp
– Appliance without hose drum:
are not included in the scope of delivery.
Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection point of the
Suck in water from vessel
machine.
If you want to suck in water from an exter-
– Device with hose drum:
nal vessel, the following modification is
Connect the high pressure hose to the
necessary:
hand-spray gun.
Figure 8
Caution
Open fill opening for system care.
Always unwind high pressure hose com-
Release and remove the cover of the
pletely
system care.
Installing the replacement
Remove water connection from the fine
high-pressure hose (appliances
filter.
without hose drum)
Unscrew the fine filter from the pump
head.
Figure 5
Figure 9
Installing the replacement
Remove the system care reservoir.
high-pressure hose (appliances
Unscrew the top supply hose to the
with hose drum)
swimmer container.
Figure 10
Figure 6
Connect the top supply hose at pump
Completely roll off the high-pressure
head.
hose from the hose drum.
Replug the rinse line of the detergent
Rotate the hose drum until the screwed-
dosing valve.
on semi bowl is pointing toward the top.
Loosen all three screws and remove the
Connect suction hose (minimum diame-
loosened semi bowl.
ter 3/4“) with filter (accessory) to the
water connection point.
Figure 7
Unlatch the fastening clamp for the high-
– Max. suck height: 0.5 m
pressure hose and pull the hose out.
Until the pump sucked in water, you should:
Route the new high-pressure hose
Set the pressure/quantity regulation at
through the intended hose guide and
the pump unit to maximum quantity.
the deflection pulley at the bottom of the
Close the dosing valve for the detergent.
appliance.
Slide the hose nipple all the way into the
knot section of the hose drum and se-
cure with the fastening clamp.
Replace the half bowl.
28 EN
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Danger
Safety instructions
Never suck in water from a drinking water
몇 Warning
container. Never suck in liquids which con-
tain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil
Long hours of using the appliance can
or unfiltered water. The sealings within the
cause circulation problems in the hands on
device are not solvent resistant. The spray
account of vibrations.
mist of solvents is highly inflammable, ex-
It is not possible to specify a generally valid
plosive and poisonous.
operation time, since this depends on sev-
eral factors:
Power connection
– Proneness to blood circulation deficien-
– For connection values, see technical
cies (cold, numb fingers).
data and type plate.
– Low ambient temperature. Wear warm
– The electrical connections must be
gloves to protect hands.
done by an electrician according to IEC
– A firm grip impedes blood circulation.
60364-1.
– Continuous operation is worse than an
Danger
operation interrupted by pauses.
Danger of injury by electric shock.
In case of regular, long-term operation of
– Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
the device and in case of repeated occur-
ardous. Only use extension cables out-
rence of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fin-
doors which have been approved for this
gers) please consult a physician.
purpose and labelled with a sufficient cable
Replace the nozzle
cross section:
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
Danger
– The plug and coupling of the extension
Switch the appliance off prior to replacing
cable used must be watertight.
nozzle and activate hand spray gun until
device is pressureless.
Caution
The highest allowed net impedance at the
Operating modes
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
Operation
Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Danger
0/OFF =Off
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance
1 Operating with cold water
without the spray lance attached. Check
2 Eco operation (hot water max. 60 °C)
and ensure proper fitting of the spray lance
3 Operating with hot water/steam
prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be fingertight.
Caution
Never operate device with empty fuel tank
The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
– 6
29EN

Turning on the Appliance
Pressure/ quantity regulation at the
hand spray gun
Set appliance switch to desired operat-
Set thermostat to max. 98 °C.
ing mode.
Set the operating pressure on the pump
Indicator lamp for operational readiness
unit to the maximum value.
lights up.
Set the working pressure and feed
The device starts briefly and turns off, as
quantity by turning (steplessly) the
soon as the working pressure is reached.
pressure/quantity regulation mecha-
Note: If the indicator lamps for pump, rota-
nism at the hand spray gun (+/-).
tion direction, burner malfunction or engine
Danger
are on during operation, turn off the appli-
When adjusting the pressure/quantity regu-
ance immediately and repair malfunction,
lation, make sure that the screw connection
refer to "Help with malfunctions".
of the spray lance does not become loose.
Release the trigger gun.
Note: For long term work with low pres-
When activating the hand spray gun the de-
sure, set pressure at the pump unit.
vice switches back on.
Note: If no water comes out of the high
Operation with detergent
pressure nozzle, vent pump. Refer to "Help
– For considerate treatment of the envi-
with malfunctions - appliance is not building
ronment use detergent economically.
up pressure".
– The detergent must be suitable for the
Adjust cleaning temperature
surface to be cleaned.
Set temperature regulator to desired
With support of the detergent dose
temperature.
valve set detergent concentration as
determined by the manufacturer.
30 °C to 98 °C
– Clean with hot water.
Note: Recommended values at the control
panel at maximum working pressure.
100 °C to 150 °C
– Clean using steam.
Cleaning
Set pressure/temperature and deter-
Replace the high-pressure nozzle
gent concentration according to the sur-
(stainless steel) with steam nozzle
face to be cleaned.
(brass), (refer to "Using steam").
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
Set working pressure and flow rate
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
Pressure/quantity regulation of the
to be cleaned.
pump unit
Recommended cleaning method
Turn the regulation spindle in a clock-
– Loosen the dirt:
wise direction: Increase working pres-
Spray detergent economically and let it
sure (MAX).
work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it
Turn the regulation spindle in an anti-
dry up.
clockwise direction: Reduce working
– Remove the dirt:
pressure (MIN).
Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
30 EN
– 7

Operating with cold water
Replace high pressure nozzle (stain-
Removal of light contaminations and clear
less steel) with steam nozzle (brass,
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
order see specification).
etc.
Open up the pressure/ quantity regula-
Set operating pressure according to
tor on the hand spray gun completely,
need.
direction + until stop.
Eco operation
Set the operating pressure on the pump
unit to the minimum value.
The appliance works in the most economi-
Set temperature regulator to min. 100 °C.
cal temperature range.
Note: The temperature can be regulated
After operation with detergent
up to 60 °C.
Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
Operating with hot water/steam
Set the appliance switch to "1" (opera-
tion with cold water).
We recommend the following cleaning tem-
peratures:
Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
– Light contaminations
appliance for at least 1 minute.
30-50 °C
Turn off the appliance
– Contaminations containing protein, i.e.
in the food processing industry
Danger
max. 60 °C
Danger of scalding by hot water. After the
operation with hot water or steam, the de-
– Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning
vice must be operated with opened gun
60-90 °C
with cold water for at least two minutes.
– De-preserve, contaminations contain-
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
ing strong fat contents
Shut off water supply.
100-110 °C
Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
– De-frosting of surcharge substances,
with device switch.
partially facade cleaning
Pull main plug out of socket with dry
up to 140 °C
hands only.
Operating with hot water
Remove water connection.
Danger
Activate hand spray gun until device is
Scalding danger!
pressure less.
Set temperature regulator to desired
Lock the trigger gun.
temperature.
Operating with steam
Danger
Scalding danger! The operating pressure
must not exceed 3,2 MPa (32 bar) when
operating with temperatures above 98 °C.
Therefore the following measures must
definitely be performed:
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31EN

Fill anti-freeze agent of the trade into
Storing the Appliance
swimmer container.
Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of
Switch on appliance (without heater) till
the appliance hood.
the appliance has been completely
Roll up high pressure hose and electri-
rinsed.
cal conduit and hang them into the re-
A certain corrosion protection is achieved
spective holders.
with this as well.
Device with hose drum:
Storage
Before rolling up, stretch out the high
pressure hose.
Caution
Turn the hand crank clockwise (Direc-
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
tion of the arrow).
of the appliance in case of storage.
Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and
Transport
electrical conduit.
Frost protection
Figure 11
Caution
Caution
Risk of damage! When loading the appli-
Frost will destroy the not completely water
ance with a forklift, observe the illustration.
drained device.
Caution
Store in a frost free area.
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.
following must be observed:
When transporting in vehicles, secure
Caution
the appliance according to the guide-
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air
lines from slipping and tipping over.
through the chimney.
Disconnect device from chimney when
Maintenance and care
outside temperature drops below 0 °C.
Danger
If it is not possible to store frost free, shut
Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-
down device.
pliance and electrical shock.
Shutdown
First pull out the plug from the mains before
For longer work breaks or if a frost free stor-
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
age is not possible:
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Drain water.
Shut off water supply.
Flush device with anti-freeze agent.
Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
Empty detergent tank.
with device switch.
Pull main plug out of socket with dry
Dump water
hands only.
Screw off water supply hose and high
Remove water connection.
pressure hose.
Activate hand spray gun until device is
Screw off supply hose at boiler bottom
pressure less.
and drain heating spiral empty.
Lock the trigger gun.
Operate device for max. 1 minute until
Allow device to cool down.
the pump and conduits are empty.
Your Kärcher vender will inform you
Flush device with anti-freeze agent
about the performance of a periodic
Note: Observe handling instructions of the
safety inspection resp. signing of a
anti-freeze agent manufacturer.
maintenance contract.
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Maintenance intervals
Clean filter at the detergent suck hose
Take out detergent suck supports.
Weekly
Clean filter in water and reinstall.
Clean the sieve in the water connection.
Oil change
Clean the fine filter.
Ready a catch bin for appr 1 Litre oil.
Check oil level.
Loosen release screw.
Caution
Dispose of old oil ecologically or turn in at
In case of lacteous oil inform Kärcher cus-
a gathering point.
tomer service immediately
Monthly
Tighten release screw.
Clean sieve in the water shortage safe
Fill oil slowly up to the MAX marking.
guard.
Note: Air pockets must be able to leak out.
Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.
For oil type refer to technical specifica-
tions.
After 500 operating hours, at least annu-
ally
Troubleshooting
Oil change.
Danger
At least every 5 years, recurring
Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-
Perform the pressure test as per manu-
pliance and electrical shock.
facturer's instructions.
First pull out the plug from the mains before
Maintenance Works
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Indicator lamp pump
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Take out sieve.
1x blinking
Clean sieve in water and reinstall.
– Lack of oil
Cleaning the fine filter
Replenish oil.
Unpressurize the appliance.
2x blinking
Unscrew the fine filter from the pump
– Leak in the high pressure system
head.
Check high pressure system and con-
Remove the fine filter and the filter insert.
nections for tightness.
Clean the filter with clean water or com-
3x blinking
pressed air.
– Water shortage
Reinstall in reverse sequence.
Check water supply, check connec-
Clean sieve in the water shortage safe
tions.
guard
4x blinking
Loosen covering nut and take off hose.
– Obstructed reed switch in the water
Take out sieve.
shortage safe guard.
Note: If necessary turn in screw M8 appr. 5
Check water shortage safe guard.
mm inwards and therewith pull out sieve.
Clean sieve in water.
Push sieve inwards.
Put on hose.
Tighten covering nut firmly.
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33EN

Indicator lamp of rotational
Indicator lamp burner failure
direction is blinking
1x blinking
(not HDS 7/11, HDS 7/12)
– The exhaust temperature limiter has
Figure 12
been triggered.
Exchange the poles at the appliance
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
plug.
Allow device to cool down.
Indicator lamp "Ready for use"
Turn on the appliance.
turns off
– Error occurs repeatedly.
Inform Customer Service
– No line voltage, see "Appliance is not
running".
2x blinking (option)
– The flame sensor turned the burner off.
Engine indicator lamp
Inform Customer Service
1x blinking
3x blinking
– Contactor error
– System care detection defective
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Inform Customer Service
Turn on the appliance.
4x blinking
– Error occurs repeatedly.
– Temperature sensor defective
Inform Customer Service
Inform Customer Service
2x blinking
Indicator lamp service
– Engine overload/overheat
– Service interval
Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.
Perform service work.
Allow device to cool down.
Turn on the appliance.
Fuel indicator lamp glows
– Error occurs repeatedly.
– Fuel tank empty.
Inform Customer Service
Refill fuel.
3x blinking
Indicator lamp system care is
– Fault in the voltage supply.
illuminated
Check main connections and mains
fuse.
Note: Burner can operate 5 more hours.
4x blinking
– System care tank is empty, due to tech-
nical reasons a remainder stays in the
– Excessive power consumption.
tank.
Check main connections and mains fuse.
Refill system care.
Inform Customer Service
Indicator lamp system care is
blinking
Note: Burner operation no longer possible.
– System care container is empty.
Refill system care.
Indicator lamp detergent 1 is
illuminated (HDS 12/18 only)
– Detergent tank 1 is empty.
Refill detergent.
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Indicator lamp detergent 2 is
Device is not sucking in detergent
illuminated (HDS 12/18 only)
Leave device running with open deter-
– Detergent tank 2 is empty.
gent dosage valve and closed water sup-
ply, until the swimmer tank is sucked
Refill detergent.
empty and the pressure falls to "0".
Appliance is not running
Open the water supply again.
– No power
If the pump still is not sucking in any deter-
Check power connection/conduit.
gent, it could be because of the following
reasons:
Device is not building up pressure
– Filter in the detergent suck hose dirty
– Air within the system
Clean filter.
Vent pump:
– Backflow valve stuck
Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
Remove the detergent hose and loosen
With open hand spray gun turn device
the backflow valve using a blunt object.
on and off multiple times with the device
Burner does not start
switch.
Open and close the pressure/quantity
– System care container is empty.
regulation at the pump unit with the
Refill system care.
hand spray gun open.
– Fuel tank empty.
Note: By dismantling the high pressure
Refill fuel.
hose from the high pressure connection the
– Water shortage
venting process is accelerated.
Check water supply, check connec-
If detergent tank is empty, refill.
tions.
Check connections and conduits.
Clean sieve in the water shortage safe
– Pressure is set to MIN
guard.
Set pressure to MAX.
– Fuel filter dirty
– Sieve in the water connection is dirty
Change fuel filter.
Clean sieve.
– No ignition spark
Clean the fine filter; replace it, if necessary.
If device is in use and no ignition spark
– Amount of water supply is too low.
can be seen through the viewing glas,
Check water supply level (refer to tech-
have device checked by customer ser-
nical data).
vice.
Device leaks, water drips from the
Set temperature is not achieved
bottom of the device
while using hot water
– Pump leaky
– Working pressure/flow rate to high
Note: 3 drops/minute are allowed.
Reduce working pressure/flow quantity
With stronger leak, have device
at the pressure/volume regulator in the
checked by customer service.
pump unit.
– Sooty heating spiral
Device turns on and off while hand
Have device de-sooted by customer
spray gun is closed
service.
– Leak in the high pressure system
If malfunction can not be fixed, the de-
Check high pressure system and con-
vice must be checked by customer ser-
nections for tightness.
vice.
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35EN

Warranty
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of the appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Note: When connecting the appliance to a
chimney or if the device cannot be ac-
cessed visually, we recommend the instal-
lation of a flame monitor (option).
– Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the man-
ufacturer. The exclusive use of original
accessories and original spare parts
ensures that the appliance can be oper-
ated safely and trouble free.
– At the end of the operating instructions
you will find a selected list of spare parts
that are often required.
– For additional information about spare
parts, please go to the Service section
at www.kaercher.com.
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Name of the appointed agency:
EC Declaration of Conformity
for 97/23/EG
TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH
We hereby declare that the machine de-
Am Grauen Stein
scribed below complies with the relevant
51105 Köln
basic safety and health requirements of the
ID No. 0035
EU Directives, both in its basic design and
construction as well as in the version put
Certificate no.:
into circulation by us. This declaration shall
01 202 111/Q-08 0003
cease to be valid if the machine is modified
without our prior approval.
Applied conformity evaluation method
for 2000/14/EG
Product: High pressure cleaner
Appendix V
Type: 1.071-xxx
Type: 1.077-xxx
Sound power level dB(A)
HDS 8/17
Relevant EU Directives
Measured: 86
97/23/EC
Guaranteed: 88
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
HDS 10/20
2004/108/EC
Measured: 88
1999/5/EC
Guaranteed: 90
2000/14/EC
HDS 12/18
Component category
Measured: 88
II
Guaranteed: 90
Conformity procedure
Module H
5.957-902
Heating coil
Conformity assessment Module H
Safety valve
The undersigned act on behalf and under
Conformity assessment Art. 3 para 3
the power of attorney of the company man-
control block
agement.
Conformity assessment Module H
various pipes
Conformity assessment Art. 3 para 3
CEO
Head of Approbation
Applied harmonized standards
EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011
Authorised Documentation Representative
EN 55014–2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008
S. Reiser
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–79
Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG
EN 61000–3–2: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2009
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40
EN 62233: 2008
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
HDS 8/17:
Phone: +49 7195 14-0
EN 61000–3–3: 2008
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
HDS 10/20, HDS 12/18:
EN 61000–3–11: 2000
EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1 : 2010
Winnenden, 2011/05/01
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 : 2008
EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 : 2002
Applied specifications:
Based on AD 2000
Based on TRD 801
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37EN

Technical specifications
HDS 7/11
HDS 7/12 *AU HDS 8/17
HDS 8/17
Classic *KAP
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
*EU
Main Supply
Voltage V 220 240 220 400-420
Current type Hz 1~ 60 1~ 50 3~ 60 3~ 50
Connected load kW 3,4 3,4 5,5 5,5
Protection (slow) A 16 15 32 16
Type of protection -- IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5
Protective class -- I I I I
Maximum allowed net impedance Ohm (0,321+
(0,321+
-- --
j0,200)
j0,200)
Water connection
Max. feed temperature °C 30 30 30 30
Min. feed volume l/h (l/min) 1000 (16,7) 1000 (16,7) 1100 (18,3) 1100 (18,3)
Suck height from open container (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5
Max. feed pressure MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)
Performance data
Water flow rate l/h (l/min) 350-700 (5,8-
350-700 (5,8-
400-800 (6,7-
400-800 (6,7-
11,7)
11,7)
13,3)
13,3)
Operating pressure of water (using
MPa (bar) 3-11 (30-110) 3-12 (30-120) 3-17 (30-170) 3-17 (30-170)
standard nozzle)
Max. excess operating pressure (safety
MPa (bar) 14 (140) 15 (150) 20,5 (205) 20,5 (205)
valve)
Steam flow rate l/h (l/min) 330-360 (5,5-
330-360 (5,5-
340-420 (5,6-
340-420 (5,6-
6)
6)
7)
7)
Max. operating pressure for working with
MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)
steam (using steam nozzle)
Part no. of steam nozzle -- 2.885-039.0 2.885-039.0 2.885-119.0 2.885-119.0
Max. operating temperature of hot water °C 98 98 98 98
Working temperature steam operation °C 155 155 155 155
Detergent suck in l/h (l/min) 0-45 (0-0,75) 0-45 (0-0,75) 0-50 (0-0,8) 0-50 (0-0,8)
Burner performance kW 53 53 63 63
Maximum consumption of heating oil kg/h 4,6 4,6 5,3 5,3
Max. recoil force of hand spray gun N 17,9 17,9 24,3 24,3
Nozzle size -- 048 048 047 047
Values determined as per EN 60355-2-79
Noise emission
Sound pressure level L
pA
dB(A) 70 70 71 71
Uncertainty K
pA
dB(A) 2222
Sound power level L
WA
+ Uncertainty
dB(A) 88 88 88 88
K
WA
Hand-arm vibration value
2
Hand spray gun m/s
1,1 1,1 1,0 1,0
2
Spray lance m/s
3,4 3,4 3,4 3,4
2
Uncertainty K m/s
1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Fuel
Fuel -- Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Amount of oil l 0,75 0,75 0,75 0,75
Oil grade -- 0W40 0W40 SAE 90 SAE 90
Dimensions and weights
Length x width x height mm 1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1060
1060
1060
1060
Typical operating weight, M/S kg 146 146 155 155
Typical operating weight, MX/SX kg 154 154 163 163
Fuel tank l 25 25 25 25
Detergent Tank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20
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HDS 10/20
HDS 10/20
HDS 12/18
HDS 12/18
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
Classic *KAP
*AU/Classic
*EU
*EU
Main Supply
Voltage V 220 400-420 220 400-420
Current type Hz 3~ 60 3~ 50 3~ 60 3~ 50
Connected load kW 7,8 7,8 8,4 8,4
Protection (slow) A 32 16 32 16
Type of protection -- IPX5 IPX5 IPX5 IPX5
Protective class -- I I I I
Maximum allowed net impedance Ohm -- (0,169+
(0,163+
(0,163+
j0,105)
j0,102)
j0,102)
Water connection
Max. feed temperature °C 30 30 30 30
Min. feed volume l/h (l/min) 1500 (25) 1300 (21,7) 1500 (25) 1500 (25)
Suck height from open container (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5 0,5
Max. feed pressure MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)
Performance data
Water flow rate l/h (l/min) 500-1000
500-1000
600-1200 (10-
600-1200 (10-
(8,3-16,7)
(8,3-16,7)
20)
20)
Operating pressure of water (using
MPa (bar) 5-20 (50-200) 3-20 (30-200) 3-18 (30-180) 3-18 (30-180)
standard nozzle)
Max. excess operating pressure (safety
MPa (bar) 24 (240) 24 (240) 21,5 (215) 21,5 (215)
valve)
Steam flow rate l/h (l/min) 460-505 (7,6-
460-505 (7,6-
550-610 (9,1-
550-610 (9,1-
8,4)
8,4)
10,1)
10,1)
Max. operating pressure for working with
MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)
steam (using steam nozzle)
Part no. of steam nozzle -- 2.885-041.0 2.885-041.0 2.885-120.0 2.885-120.0
Max. operating temperature of hot water °C 98 98 98 98
Working temperature steam operation °C 155 155 155 155
Detergent suck in l/h (l/min) 0-60 (0-1) 0-60 (0-1) 0-72 (0-1,2) 0-72 (0-1,2)
Burner performance kW 83 75 91 91
Maximum consumption of heating oil kg/h 6,7 6,4 7,7 7,7
Max. recoil force of hand spray gun N 33,0 33,0 37,6 37,6
Nozzle size -- 054 054 068 068
Values determined as per EN 60355-2-79
Noise emission
Sound pressure level L
pA
dB(A) 73 73 73 73
Uncertainty K
pA
dB(A) 2222
Sound power level L
WA
+ Uncertainty
dB(A) 90 90 90 90
K
WA
Hand-arm vibration value
2
Hand spray gun m/s
1,2 1,2 1,5 1,5
2
Spray lance m/s
5,2 5,2 4,8 4,8
2
Uncertainty K m/s
1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Fuel
Fuel -- Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Fuel oil EL or
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Amount of oil l 1,0 1,0 1,0 1,0
Oil grade -- SAE 90 SAE 90 SAE 90 SAE 90
Dimensions and weights
Length x width x height mm 1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1330 x 750 x
1060
1060
1060
1060
Typical operating weight, M/S kg 175 175 178 178
Typical operating weight, MX/SX kg 182 182 185 185
Fuel tank l 25 25 25 25
Detergent Tank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20
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Recurring tests
Note: The recommended testing frequencies of the respective statutory regulations of the
country of operation are to be followed.
Testing done by: External testing Internal testing Leak-proof tests
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