Karcher HDS-C 9-15: Filling in detergents

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1 Main switch

2 Temperature controller

3 Switch for continuous operations/ coin 

verifier

4 Freeze protection switch/ On

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Position 0: 

Unit has been switched off.  

Frost proteciton is active

–

Position 1: 

Unit is ready-to-use.

The water temperature is set at the thermo-

stat. 

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30...50 °C for slight dirt.

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50...60 °C for cleaning machines and 

cars.

The maximum permissible water tempera-

ture for SB operations is 60 °C. (See Tech-

nical Data for maximum possible water 

temperature.)

A

Continuous operation position: 

Plant 

functions without throwing in coin.

B

Coin verifier position: 

Plant functions 

only when coins are thrown in.

A

Freeze protect position: 

Plant is not 

ready for use; freeze protect has been 

activated. Indicator lamp for operational 

readiness does not light up.

B

Position On: 

Unit is ready-to-use. Indi-

cator lamp for operational readiness 

lights up.

Caution

The frost protection equipment functions 

only when the main switch is at Position 1.

The washing time for each coin that is 

thrown in can be set between 1 and 10 min-

utes at the time relay.

1 Time relay



Turn the main switch to position "0"



Remove the cover of the switching cab-

inet.



Set the time relay to the desired period.



Replace the lid of the switching cabinet.

The dosing valve is used for adjusting the 

detergent quantity that is added.

Dosing can be set from 0 to 6% of deter-

gent.  The scale on the dosing valve gives 

an approximate value.  Exact dosing de-

pends on the viscosity of the detergent 

used and the ambient temperature.  Deter-

mine the exact values by measuring the 

amount of detergent that has been sucked 

in.  Regulate accordingly for lower ambient 

temperatures. 

1 RM 110

2

Detergent

3 Fuel

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Danger!

There is a danger because of dangerous to 

your health materials. All Kärcher cleaning 

agents to contain safety, and application 

notices. Notices concerning the application 

must be read and obeyed. There listed pro-

tection clothing/protection kit must be wear.

Follow the safety instructions for using de-

tergents.

Caution

If the tank of the cleaning agent is empty, 

the high pressure pump will suck air, and 

can be damaged. Check the detergent tank 

at regular intervals. The filters must be at 

the bottom of the detergent tank.



Open detergent can.



Mix the detergent with water according 

to the details provided on the can.



Refill detergent or replace the container 

with a full container.



Close the detergent container.

When you want to completely clean the 

cleaning agent container or to commission 

the appliance for the first time, it is neces-

sary to first deaerate the suction pipe: 



Set the washing programme with deter-

gent (at the programme selection 

switch).



Turn the detergent dosing valve to max-

imum dose.



Start the high pressure pump by open-

ing the hand spray gun and wait until 

the vacuum pipe is free of air bubbles. 



Close the hand spray gun. 



Turn back the dosage valve to the initial 

value. 

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Danger

Risk of fire. Follow local regulations for 

handling fuels.

Caution

If the fuel tank is empty, the fuel pump runs 

dry; this can damage the pump. Check the 

fuel tank regularly.



Open the fuel tank. 



Fill in the fuel (see technical specifica-

tions).



Close the fuel tank. 

Caution

Absence of a softener liquid can lead to the 

formation of calcium deposits in the plant 

and disrupt its functioning. Check regularly 

the filling level in the container for softener 

liquid.



Open the container for softener liquid.



Fill in RM 110.



Close container.

The coin counter is located above the coin 

verifier inside the plant. It displays the 

number of coins that have been thrown in. 

To reset, press the button below the dis-

play. 

Caution

Risk of damage if there is frosting. Only the 

insides of the plant are protected against 

frosting. If there is risk of frosting, unscrew 

the high pressure hose along with the 

hand-spray gun and store it at a frost-free 

location. The plant cannot be operated un-

der frost conditions.

The anit freeze equipment contains:

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Thermal insulation

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Hot air blower

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Warning

Danger of injury by freezing. By freezing 

shuts down the equipment, in order to 

avoid danger of injury.

Settings at the switching cabinet

Main switch

Temperature controller

Switch for continuous operations/ coin 

verifier

Switch On/ freeze protect

Settings in the switching cabinet 

(only for ABS Münzprüfer)

Settings at the detergent dosing 

valve

Filling in detergents

Pouring in detergent

Deaerating the vacuum pipe for the 

cleaning agent

Refill fuel (only for HDS-C 7/11 and 

HDS-C 9/15)

Refilling the softener

Coin counter (optional)

Frost protection

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