Karcher HDS 7-12-4M Classic EU – page 2

Manual for Karcher HDS 7-12-4M Classic EU

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-

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Unterschrift der be-

fähigten Person/

fähigten Person/

fähigten Person/

Datum

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fähigten Person/

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fähigten Person/

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– 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

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.

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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

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

– 5

Danger

Safety instructions

Never suck in water from a drinking water

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.

36 EN

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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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39EN

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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