Karcher HDS 9/18-4M – page 2

Karcher
HDS 9/18-4M

Manual for Karcher HDS 9/18-4M

Technische Daten

HDS 7/9 HDS 7/10 HDS 7/12 HDS 8/17

Netzanschluss

Spannung V 100 240 230 400

Stromart Hz 1~ 50 1~ 50 1~ 50 3~ 50

Anschlussleistung kW 3,2 3,1 3,4 5,5

Absicherung (träge) A 30 13 16 16

Maximal zulässige Netzimpedanz Ohm -- -- (0,321+

--

j0,200)

Wasseranschluss

Zulauftemperatur (max.) °C 30 30 30 30

Zulaufmenge (min.) l/h (l/min) 1000 (16,7) 1000 (16,7) 1000 (16,7) 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

350-700

350-700

400-800

(5,8-11,7)

(5,8-11,7)

(5,8-11,7)

(6,7-13,3)

Arbeitsdruck Wasser (mit Standarddüse) MPa (bar) 3-9 (30-90) 3-10 (30-

3-12 (30-

3-17 (30-

100)

120)

170)

Max. Betriebsüberdruck (Sicherheitsven-

MPa (bar) 11 (110) 13 (130) 15 (150) 20,5 (205)

til)

Fördermenge Dampfbetrieb l/h (l/min) 330-360

330-360

330-360

340-420

(5,5-6)

(5,5-6)

(5,5-6)

(5,6-7)

Max. Arbeitsdruck Dampfbetrieb (mit

MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)

Dampfdüse)

Teile-Nr. Dampfdüse -- 2.885-119.0 2.885-119.0 2.885-039.0 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-

0-45 (0-

0-45 (0-

0-50 (0-0,8)

0,75)

0,75)

0,75)

Brennerleistung kW 58 58 58 67

Maximaler Heizölverbrauch kg/h 4,6 4,6 4,6 5,3

Rückstoßkraft der Handspritzpistole

N 13,5 17,9 17,9 24,3

(max.)

Düsengröße -- 060 054 047 047

Ermittelte Werte gemäß EN 60335-2-79

Geräuschemission

Schalldruckpegel L

pA

dB(A) 70 70 70 71

Unsicherheit K

pA

dB(A) 2 2 2 2

Schallleistungspegel L

WA

+ Unsicherheit

dB(A) 88 88 88 88

K

WA

Hand-Arm Vibrationswert

2

Handspritzpistole m/s

1,1 1,1 1,1 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 0W40 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

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, M/S kg 163 146 146 155

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, MX/SX kg 171 154 154 163

Brennstofftank l 25 25 25 25

Reinigungsmitteltank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20

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HDS 8/18

Netzanschluss

Spannung V 230 400

Stromart Hz 3~ 50 3~ 50

Anschlussleistung kW 5,5 5,5

Absicherung (träge) A 16 16

Maximal zulässige Netzimpedanz Ohm --

Wasseranschluss

Zulauftemperatur (max.) °C 30

Zulaufmenge (min.) l/h (l/min) 1100 (18,3)

Saughöhe aus offenem Behälter (20 °C) m 0,5

Zulaufdruck (max.) MPa (bar) 0,6 (6)

Leistungsdaten

Fördermenge Wasser l/h (l/min) 400-800 (6,7-13,3)

Arbeitsdruck Wasser (mit Standarddüse) MPa (bar) 3-18 (30-180)

Max. Betriebsüberdruck (Sicherheitsventil) MPa (bar) 20,5 (205)

Fördermenge Dampfbetrieb l/h (l/min) 340-420 (5,6-7)

Max. Arbeitsdruck Dampfbetrieb (mit Dampfdüse) MPa (bar) 3,2 (32)

Teile-Nr. Dampfdüse -- 2.885-119.0

Max. Arbeitstemperatur Heißwasser °C 98

Arbeitstemperatur Dampfbetrieb °C 155

Reinigungsmittelansaugung l/h (l/min) 0-50 (0-0,8)

Brennerleistung kW 67

Maximaler Heizölverbrauch kg/h 5,3

Rückstoßkraft der Handspritzpistole (max.) N 24,3

Düsengröße -- 043

Ermittelte Werte gemäß EN 60335-2-79

Geräuschemission

Schalldruckpegel L

pA

dB(A) 71

Unsicherheit K

pA

dB(A) 2

Schallleistungspegel L

WA

+ Unsicherheit K

WA

dB(A) 88

Hand-Arm Vibrationswert

2

Handspritzpistole m/s

1,0

2

Strahlrohr m/s

3,4

2

Unsicherheit K m/s

1,0

Betriebsstoffe

Brennstoff -- Heizöl EL oder Diesel

Ölmenge l 0,75

Ölsorte -- SAE 90

Maße und Gewichte

Länge x Breite x Höhe mm 1330 x 750 x 1060

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, M/S kg 155

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, MX/SX kg 163

Brennstofftank l 25

Reinigungsmitteltank l 10+20

22 DE

– 16

HDS 9/18 HDS 10/20 HDS 12/18

Netzanschluss

Spannung V 230 400 230 400 400

Stromart Hz 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50

Anschlussleistung kW 6,4 6,4 7,8 7,8 8,4

Absicherung (träge) A 28 16 28 16 16

Maximal zulässige Netzimpedanz Ohm -- (0,169+ j0,105) (0,163+ j0,102)

Wasseranschluss

Zulauftemperatur (max.) °C 30 30 30

Zulaufmenge (min.) l/h (l/min) 1200 (20) 1300 (21,7) 1500 (25)

Saughöhe aus offenem Behälter (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5

Zulaufdruck (max.) MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)

Leistungsdaten

Fördermenge Wasser l/h (l/min) 450-900 (7,5-

500-1000 (8,3-

600-1200 (10-

15)

16,7)

20)

Arbeitsdruck Wasser (mit Standarddüse) MPa (bar) 3-18 (30-180) 3-20 (30-200) 3-18 (30-180)

Max. Betriebsüberdruck (Sicherheitsventil) MPa (bar) 21,5 (215) 24 (240) 21,5 (215)

Fördermenge Dampfbetrieb l/h (l/min) 390-450 (6,5-

460-520 (7,6-

550-610 (9,1-

7,5)

8,6)

10,1)

Max. Arbeitsdruck Dampfbetrieb (mit Dampf-

MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)

düse)

Teile-Nr. Dampfdüse -- 2.885-040.0 2.885-041.0 2.885-120.0

Max. Arbeitstemperatur Heißwasser °C 98 98 98

Arbeitstemperatur Dampfbetrieb °C 155 155 155

Reinigungsmittelansaugung l/h (l/min) 0-54 (0-0,9) 0-60 (0-1) 0-72 (0-1,2)

Brennerleistung kW 75 83 100

Maximaler Heizölverbrauch kg/h 5,8 6,4 7,7

Rückstoßkraft der Handspritzpistole (max.) N 28,2 33,0 37,6

Düsengröße -- 050 054 068

Ermittelte Werte gemäß EN 60335-2-79

Geräuschemission

Schalldruckpegel L

pA

dB(A) 71 73 73

Unsicherheit K

pA

dB(A) 2 2 2

Schallleistungspegel L

WA

+ Unsicherheit

dB(A) 88 90 90

K

WA

Hand-Arm Vibrationswert

2

Handspritzpistole m/s

1,0 1,2 1,5

2

Strahlrohr m/s

3,6 5,2 4,8

2

Unsicherheit K m/s

1,0 1,0 1,0

Betriebsstoffe

Brennstoff -- Heizöl EL oder

Heizöl EL oder

Heizöl EL oder

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Ölmenge l 0,75 1,0 1,0

Ölsorte -- 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

1060

1060

1060

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, M/S kg 156 171 178

Gewicht ohne Zubehör, MX/SX kg 161 180 185

Brennstofftank l 25 25 25

Reinigungsmitteltank l 10+20 10+20 10+20

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23DE

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

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24 DE

– 18

Please read and comply with

Environmental protection

these original instructions prior

English

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!

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.

environment. Please dispose of

your old appliances using ap-

Contents

propriate collection systems.

Environmental protection . . EN . . .1

Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,

Symbols in the operating in-

structions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1

diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-

tect the ground and dispose of used oil in

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .2

an environmentally-clean manner.

Symbols on the machine . . EN . . .2

Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .2

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .3

You will find current information about the

Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3

ingredients at:

Start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3

www.kaercher.com/REACH

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .6

Symbols in the operating

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9

instructions

Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9

Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . .9

Danger

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . .10

Immediate danger that can cause severe

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .12

injury or even death.

Accessories and Spare Parts EN . .12

Warning

EC Declaration of Conformity EN . .13

Possible hazardous situation that could

Technical specifications . . . EN . .14

lead to severe injury or even death.

Recurring tests . . . . . . . . . . EN . .17

Caution

Possible hazardous situation that could

lead to mild injury to persons or damage to

property.

– 1

25EN

32 Oil drain screw

Overview

33 Backflow valve of the detergent infeed

34 Detergent suction hose 1 with filter

Device elements

35 Detergent suction hose 2 with filter

Figure 1

36 Fuel filter

1 Cover

37 Service switch

2 Support for spray lance

38 Water shortage safe guard with sieve

(both sides)

39 Float tank

3 System care Advance RM 110/RM 111

40 Fine filter (water)

4 Steering roller with fixed position brake

Operating field

5 Mounting location for transport

(both sides)

Figure 2

6 Folding compartment

A Power switch

(M/S only)

B Temperature controller

7 High pressure connection

C Dosage valve for detergent

(M/S only)

D Manometer

8 High pressure hose

1 Indicator lamp pump

9 Hand spraygun

2 Indicator lamp rotation direction

10 Spray lance

(not HDS 7/9, HDS 7/10, HDS 7/12)

11 High-pressure nozzle (stainless steel)

3 “Ready for use” indicator lamp

12 Steam nozzle (brass)

4 Fuel indicator lamp

13 Power supply

5 Indicator lamp : Detergent 1

14 Safety latch of the hand spray gun

(HDS 12/18 only)

15 Pressure/ quantity regulation at the

6 Engine indicator lamp

hand spray gun

7 Indicator lamp burner failure

16 Connection for water supply with filter

8 Indicator lamp service

17 Exit opening of the high-pressure hose

9 Indicator lamp system care

(MX/SX only)

10 Indicator lamp : Detergent 2

18 Step depression

(HDS 12/18 only)

19 Pouring vent for detergent 2

Symbols on the machine

20 Hand crank for hose drum

(MX/SX only)

High-pressure jets can be dan-

21 Pouring vent for detergent 1

gerous if improperly used. The

22 Hose drum

jet may not be directed at per-

sons, animals, live electrical equipment or

(MX/SX only)

at the appliance itself.

23 Pouring vent for fuel

24 Handle

Proper use

25 Operating field

Cleaning of: Machines, Vehicles, Struc-

26 Closing flap for storage compartment

tures, Tools, Facades, Terraces, Garden-

27 Storage compartment for accessories

ing tools, etc.

28 Nameplate

Danger

29 Cover lock

Risk of injury! Follow the respective safety

30 Oil tank

regulations when operating at gas stations

31 Pressure/quantity regulation of the

or other dangerous areas.

pump unit

26 EN

– 2

Please do not let mineral oil contaminated

Overflow valve with two pressure

waste water reach soil, water or the sew-

switches

age system. Perform engine cleaning and

While reducing the water supply at the

bottom cleaning therefore only on speci-

pump head or with the Servopress -

fied places with an oil trap.

regulation the overflow valve opens and

part of the water flows back to the pump

Safety instructions

suck side.

Please follow the national rules and

If the hand-spray gun is closed, so that

regulations for fuel spray jets of the re-

the whole water flows back to the pump

spective country.

suck side, the pressure switch at the

Please follow the national rules and

overflow valve shuts down the pump.

regulations for accident prevention of

If the hand spray gun is opened, the

the respective country. Fuel spray jets

pressure switch on the cylinder head

must be tested regularly and the results

turns the pump back on.

of these tests must be documented in

The overflow valve is set by the manufac-

writing.

turer and sealed. Setting only by customer

The heating appliance of the machine is

service.

an ignition plant. All national laws and

Safety valve

regulations about heating systems must

also be followed.

The safety valve opens, when the over-

As per the applicable national guide-

flow valve resp. the pressure switch is

lines, the first time this high-pressure

broken.

cleaner must be taken into operation by

The safety valve is set by the manufacturer and

a skilled person. KÄRCHER has al-

sealed. Setting only by customer service.

ready performed this initial start-up for

Water shortage safeguard

you and has documented it accordingly.

The documentation can be requested at

The water shortage safeguard prevents

your KÄRCHER partner. Please have

the burner to be turned on when there is

the part and plant number of the appli-

water shortage.

ance available when enquiring about

A sieve prevents the contamination of

the documentation.

the safeguard and must be cleaned reg-

We would like to point out that the appli-

ulary.

ance must be repeatedly checked by a

Temperature stop for exhaust gases

skilled person as prescribed by the ap-

plicable national regulations. Please

The temperature stop switches off the

contact your KÄRCHER partner.

machine when the waste gases have

reached very high temperatures.

Safety Devices

Start up

Safety devices serve for the protection of

the user and must not be put out of opera-

Warning

tion or bypassed with respect to their func-

Risk of injury! Device, tubes, high pressure

tion.

hose and connections must be in faultless

condition. Otherwise, the appliance must

not be used.

Lock parking brake.

– 3

27EN

Installing the handle

Refill fuel

Figure 3

Danger

Caution

Risk of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or

Hook the electric supply line into the cable

light fuel oil. Unsuitable fuels, e.g. petrol,

guide of the right handle bow. Ensure that

are not to be used.

the cable is not damaged.

Caution

Replace the system care bottle

Never operate device with empty fuel tank

The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.

Note: Push the bottle in securely to pene-

Refill fuel.

trate the closure. Do not remove bottle until

Close tank lock.

it is empty.

Wipe off spilled fuel.

Note: To protect the device, the burner is

switched off 5 hours after the system care

Refill detergent

bottle 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

into the supply in the float container

Under no circumstances fill solvents

drop by drop.

(petrol, aceton, diluting agent etc.)

The metering is set to medium water ri-

Avoid eye and skin contact.

gidity by the manufacturer

Observe safety and handling instruc-

Note: A system care bottle is included in

tions by the detergent manufacturer.

the delivery.

Kärcher offers an individual cleaning

Replace the system care bottle.

and care appliances program.

Your dealer will consult you gladly.

Adjusting the dosage of the system

Refill detergent.

care Advance RM 110/RM 111

Install the hand-spray gun, the jet

Determining the hardness of tap water:

pipe, the nozzle and the high

through the public water supply works,

pressure hose

using a hardness tester (order no.

6.768-004)

Figure 4

Connect ray tube with hand spray gun

Water hard-

Scale on the service switch

Tighten the screw connection of the

ness (°dH)

spray lance fingertight.

<3 OFF (no dosing)

Insert high pressure nozzle into cover-

3...7 1

ing nut

7...14 2

Install covering nut and tighten firmly

14...21 3

Appliance without hose drum:

>21 4

Connect the high pressure hose to the

high pressure connection point of the

Set the service switch according to the

machine.

water hardness in the table.

Device with hose drum:

Note: Observe the following when using

Connect high pressure hose to hand

system care Advance 2 RM 111:

spray gun

Calcification protection: See table

Caution

Pump care and black water protection: Set

Always unwind high pressure hose completely

the service switch to at least setting 3.

28 EN

– 4

Figure 9

Installing the replacement

Remove the system care reservoir.

high-pressure hose (appliances

Unscrew the top supply hose to the

without hose drum)

swimmer container.

Figure 5

Figure 10

Connect the top supply hose at pump

Installing the replacement

head.

high-pressure hose (appliances

Replug the rinse line of the detergent

with hose drum)

dosing valve.

Figure 6

Connect suction hose (minimum diame-

Completely roll off the high-pressure

ter 3/4“) with filter (accessory) to the

hose from the hose drum.

water connection point.

Rotate the hose drum until the screwed-

Max. suck height: 0.5 m

on semibowl is pointing toward the top.

Until the pump sucked in water, you should:

Loosen all three screws and remove the

Set the pressure/quantity regulation at

loosened semibowl.

the pump unit to maximum quantity.

Figure 7

Close the dosing valve for the detergent.

Unlatch the fastening clamp for the high-

Danger

pressure hose and pull the hose out.

Never suck in water from a drinking water

Route the new high-pressure hose

container. Never suck in liquids which con-

through the intended hose guide and

the deflection pulley at the bottom of the

tain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil

appliance.

or unfiltered water. The sealings within the

Slide the hose nipple all the way into the

device are not solvent resistant. The spray

knot section of the hose drum and se-

mist of solvents is highly inflammable, ex-

cure with the fastening clamp.

plosive and poisonous.

Replace the half bowl.

Note: Assembly in reverse order. Ensure

that the solenoid valve cable on the reser-

Water connection

voir of the system care is not pinched.

For connection values refer to technical

Power connection

specifications

Connect the supply hose (minimum

For connection values, see technical

length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/4“) to

data and type plate.

the water connection point of the ma-

The electrical connections must be

chine and at the water supply point (for

done by an electrician according to IEC

e.g. a tap).

60364-1.

Note: The supply hose is not included.

Danger

Suck in water from vessel

Danger of injury by electric shock.

If you want to suck in water from an exter-

Unsuitable extension cables can be

nal vessel, the following modification is

hazardous. Only use extension cables

necessary:

outdoors which have been approved for

Figure 8

this purpose and labelled with a suffi-

Remove the system care bottle.

cient cable cross section:

Release and remove the cover of the

Always unwind extension lines com-

system care.

pletely.

Remove water connection from the fine

The plug and coupling of the extension

filter.

cable used must be watertight.

Unscrew the fine filter from the pump

head.

– 5

29EN

Caution

Operating modes

The highest allowed net impedance at the

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

1 Operating with cold water

Risk of injury! Never use the appliance

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

Turning on the Appliance

the spray lance must be fingertight.

Set appliance switch to desired operat-

Caution

ing mode.

Never operate device with empty fuel tank

Indicator lamp for operational readiness

The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.

lights up.

Safety instructions

The device starts briefly and turns off, as

soon as the working pressure is reached.

Warning

Note: If the indicator lamps for pump, rota-

Long hours of using the appliance can

tion direction, burner malfunction or engine

cause circulation problems in the hands on

are on during operation, turn off the appli-

account of vibrations.

ance immediately and repair malfunction,

It is not possible to specify a generally valid

refer to "Help with malfunctions".

operation time, since this depends on sev-

Release the trigger gun.

eral factors:

When activating the hand spray gun the de-

Proneness to blood circulation deficien-

vice switches back on.

cies (cold, numb fingers).

Note:If no water comes out of the high

Low ambient temperature. Wear warm

pressure nozzle, vent pump. Refer to "Help

gloves to protect hands.

with malfunctions - appliance is not building

A firm grip impedes blood circulation.

up pressure".

Continuous operation is worse than an

Adjust cleaning temperature

operation interrupted by pauses.

Set temperature regulator to desired

In case of regular, long-term operation of

temperature.

the device and in case of repeated occur-

30 °C to 98 °C

rence of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fin-

Clean with hot water.

gers) please consult a physician.

100 °C to 150 °C

Replace the nozzle

Clean using steam.

Danger

Switch the appliance off prior to replacing

Replace the high-pressure nozzle

nozzel and activate hand spray gun until

(stainless steel) with steam nozzle

device is pressureless.

(brass), (refer to "Using steam").

30 EN

– 6

Set working pressure and flow rate

Recommended cleaning method

Loosen the dirt:

Pressure/quantity regulation of the

Spray detergent economically and let it

pump unit

work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it

Turn the regulation spindle in a clock-

dry up.

wise direction: Increase working pres-

Remove the dirt:

sure (MAX).

Spray off loosened dirt with the high-

Turn the regulation spindle in an anti-

pressure jet.

clockwise direction: Reduce working

Operating with cold water

pressure (MIN).

Pressure/ quantity regulation at the

Removal of light contaminations and clear

hand spray gun

rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools, etc.

Set thermostat to max. 98 °C.

Set operating pressure according to

need.

Set the operating pressure on the pump

unit to the maximum value.

Eco operation

Set the working pressure and feed

The appliance works in the most economi-

quantity by turning (steplessly) the

cal temperature range.

pressure/quantity regulation mecha-

Note: The temperature can be regulated

nism at the hand spray gun (+/-).

up to 60 °C.

Danger

Operating with hot water/steam

When adjusting the pressure/quantity regu-

lation, make sure that the screw connection

We recommend the following cleaning tem-

of the spray lance does not become loose.

peratures:

Note: For long term work with low pres-

Light contaminations

sure, set pressure at the pump unit.

30-50 °C

Operation with detergent

Contaminations containing protein, i.e.

in the food processing industry

For considerate treatment of the envi-

max. 60 °C

ronment use detergent economically.

Vehicle cleaning, machine cleaning

The detergent must be suitable for the

60-90 °C

surface to be cleaned.

De-preserve, contaminations contain-

With support of the detergent dose

ing strong fat contents

valve set detergent concentration as

100-110 °C

determined by the manufacturer.

De-frosting of surcharge substances,

Note: Recommended values at the control

partially facade cleaning

panel at maximum working pressure.

up to 140 °C

Cleaning

Operating with hot water

Set pressure/temperature and deter-

Danger

gent concentration according to the sur-

Scalding danger!

face to be cleaned.

Set temperature regulator to desired

Note: To prevent damage due to too much

temperature.

pressure, always position high pressure ray

first from a greater distance towards object

to be cleaned.

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31EN

Operating with steam

Storing the Appliance

Danger

Lock in the steel pipe into the holder of

Scalding danger! The operating pressure

the appliance hood.

must not exceed 3,2 MPa (32 bar) when

Roll up high pressure hose and electri-

operating with temperatures above 98 °C.

cal conduit and hang them into the re-

Therefore the following measures must

spective holders.

definitely be performed:

Device with hose drum:

Before rolling up, stretch out the high

Replace high pressure nozzle (stain-

pressure hose.

less steel) with steam nozzle (brass,

Turn the hand crank clockwise (Direc-

order see specification).

tion of the arrow).

Open up the pressure/ quantity regula-

Note: Do not twist high pressure hose and

tor on the hand spray gun completely,

electrical conduit.

direction + until stop.

Frost protection

Set the operating pressure on the pump

unit to the minimum value.

Caution

Set temperature regulator to min. 100 °C.

Frost will destroy the not completely water

drained device.

After operation with detergent

Store in a frost free area.

Set dosing value for detergent to "0".

If the device is connected to a chimney, the

Set the appliance switch to "1" (opera-

following must be observed:

tion with cold water).

Caution

Open the hand spray gun and rinse the

Threat of damage by penetrating cold air

appliance for at least 1 minute.

through the chimney.

Turn off the appliance

Disconnect device from chimney when

outside temperature drops below 0 °C.

Danger

If it is not possible to store frost free, shut

Danger of scalding by hot water. After the

down device.

operation with hot water or steam, the de-

Shutdown

vice must be operated with openend gun

with cold water for at least two minutes.

For longer work breaks or if a frost free stor-

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

age is not possible:

Shut off water supply.

Drain water.

Open the hand spray gun.

Flush device with anti-freeze agent.

Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)

Empty detergent tank.

with device switch.

Dump water

Pull main plug out of socket with dry

Screw off water supply hose and high

hands only.

pressure hose.

Remove water connection.

Screw off supply hose at boiler bottom

Activate hand spray gun until device is

and drain heating spiral empty.

pressure less.

Operate device for max. 1 minute until

Lock the trigger gun.

the pump and conduits are empty.

32 EN

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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.

Fill anti-freeze agent of the trade into

swimmer container.

Maintenance intervals

Switch on appliance (without heater) till

Weekly

the appliance has been completely

Clean the sieve in the water connection.

rinsed.

Clean the fine filter.

A certain corrosion protection is achieved

with this as well.

Check oil level.

Caution

Storage

In case of lacteous oil inform Kärcher cus-

Caution

tomer service immediately

Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight

Monthly

of the appliance in case of storage.

Clean sieve in the water shortage safe

guard.

Transport

Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.

Figure 11

After 500 operating hours, at least annually

Caution

Oil change.

Risk of damage! When loading the appli-

At least every 5 years, recurring

ance with a forklift, observe the illustration.

Perform the pressure test as per manu-

Caution

facturer's instructions.

Risk of injury and damage! Observe the

weight of the appliance when you transport it.

Maintenance Works

When transporting in vehicles, secure

Clean the sieve in the water connection

the appliance according to the guide-

Take out sieve.

lines from slipping and tipping over.

Clean sieve in water and reinstall.

Maintenance and care

Cleaning the fine filter

Danger

Unpressurize the appliance.

Unscrew the fine filter from the pump head.

Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-

pliance and electrical shock.

Remove the fine filter and the filter insert.

First pull out the plug from the mains before

Clean the filter with clean water or com-

carrying out any tasks on the machine.

pressed air.

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

Reinstall in reverse sequence.

Shut off water supply.

Clean sieve in the water shortage safe

Open the hand spray gun.

guard

Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)

Loosen covering nut and take off hose.

with device switch.

Take out sieve.

Pull main plug out of socket with dry

Note: If necessary turn in screw M8 appr. 5

hands only.

mm inwards and therewith pull out sieve.

Remove water connection.

Clean sieve in water.

Activate hand spray gun until device is

Push sieve inwards.

pressure less.

Put on hose.

Lock the trigger gun.

Tighten covering nut firmly.

Allow device to cool down.

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33EN

Clean filter at the detergent suck hose

Indicator lamp "Ready for use"

Take out detergent suck supports.

turns off

Clean filter in water and reinstall.

No line voltage, see "Appliance is not

Oil change

running".

Ready a catch bin for appr. 1 Liter oil.

Engine indicator lamp

Loosen release screw.

Dispose of old oil ecologically or turn in at

1x blinking

a gathering point.

Contactor error

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

Tighten release screw.

Turn on the appliance.

Fill oil slowly up to the MAX marking.

Error occurs repeatedly.

Note: Air pockets must be able to leak out.

Inform Customer Service

For oil type refer to technical specifica-

tions.

2x blinking

Engine overload/overheat

Troubleshooting

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

Danger

Allow device to cool down.

Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-

Turn on the appliance.

pliance and electrical shock.

Error occurs repeatedly.

First pull out the plug from the mains before

Inform Customer Service

carrying out any tasks on the machine.

3x blinking

Indicator lamp pump

Fault in the voltage supply.

Check main connections and mains

1x blinking

fuse.

Lack of oil

4x blinking

Replenish oil.

Excessive power consumption.

2x blinking

Check main connections and mains

Leak in the high pressure system

fuse.

Check high pressure system and con-

Inform Customer Service

nections for tightness.

Indicator lamp burner failure

3x blinking

Water shortage

1x blinking

Check water supply, check connec-

The exhaust temperature limiter has

tions.

been triggered.

4x blinking

Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF“.

Obstructed reed switch in the water

Allow device to cool down.

shortage safe guard.

Turn on the appliance.

Check water shortage safe guard.

Error occurs repeatedly.

Inform Customer Service

Indicator lamp of rotational

direction is blinking (not HDS 7/9,

2x blinking (option)

HDS 7/10, HDS 7/12)

The flame sensor turned the burner off.

Inform Customer Service

Figure 12

Exchange the poles at the appliance

plug.

34 EN

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3x blinking

Device is not building up pressure

System care detection defective

Air within the system

Inform Customer Service

Vent pump:

4x blinking

Set dosing value for detergent to "0".

Temperature sensor defective

With open hand spray gun turn device

Inform Customer Service

on and off multiple times with the device

switch.

Indicator lamp service

Open and close the pressure/quantity

Service interval

regulation at the pump unit with the

Perform service work.

hand spray gun open.

Note: By dismantling the high pressure

Fuel indicator lamp glows

hose from the high pressure connection the

Fuel tank empty.

venting process is accelerated.

Refill fuel.

If detergent tank is empty, refill.

Check connections and conduits.

Indicator lamp system care is

Pressure is set to MIN

illuminated

Set pressure to MAX.

Note: Burner can operate 5 more hours.

Sieve in the water connection is dirty

System care bottle empty.

Clean sieve.

Replace the system care bottle.

Clean the fine filter; replace it, if necessary.

Indicator lamp system care is

Amount of water supply is too low.

blinking

Check water supply level (refer to tech-

nical data).

Note: Burner operation no longer possible.

System care bottle empty.

Device leaks, water drips from the

Replace the system care bottle.

bottom of the device

Indicator lamp detergent 1 is

Pump leaky

illuminated (HDS 12/18 only)

Note: 3 drops/minute are allowed.

With stronger leak, have device

Detergent tank 1 is empty.

checked by customer service.

Refill detergent.

Device turns on and off while hand

Indicator lamp detergent 2 is

spray gun is closed

illuminated (HDS 12/18 only)

Leak in the high pressure system

Detergent tank 2 is empty.

Check high pressure system and con-

Refill detergent.

nections for tightness.

Appliance is not running

No power

Check power connection/conduit.

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35EN

Device is not sucking in detergent

Warranty

Leave device running with open detergent

The warranty terms published by our com-

dosage valve and closed water supply, until

petent sales company are applicable in

the swimmer tank is sucked empty and the

each country. We will repair potential fail-

pressure falls to "0".

ures of the appliance within the warranty

Open the water supply again.

period free of charge, provided that such

If the pump still is not sucking in any deter-

failure is caused by faulty material or de-

gent, it could be because of the following

fects in fabrication.

reasons:

Accessories and Spare Parts

Filter in the detergent suck hose dirty

Clean filter.

Note: When connecting the appliance to a

Backflow valve stuck

chimney or if the device cannot be ac-

cessed visually, we recommend the instal-

Remove the detergent hose and loosen

lation of a flame monitor (option).

the backflow valve using a blunt object.

Only use accessories and spare parts

Burner does not start

which have been approved by the man-

ufacturer. The exclusive use of original

System care bottle empty.

accessories and original spare parts

Replace the system care bottle.

ensures that the appliance can be oper-

Fuel tank empty.

ated safely and trouble free.

Refill fuel.

At the end of the operating instructions

Water shortage

you will find a selected list of spare parts

Check water supply, check connec-

that are often required.

tions.

For additional information about spare

Clean sieve in the water shortage safe

parts, please go to the Service section

guard.

at www.kaercher.com.

Fuel filter dirty

Change fuel filter.

No ignition spark

If device is in use and no ignition spark can

be seen through the viewing glas, have de-

vice checked by customer service.

Set temperature is not achieved

while using hot water

Working pressure/flow rate to high

Reduce working pressure/flow quantity

at the pressure/volume regulator in the

pump unit.

Sooty heating spiral

Have device de-sooted by customer

service.

If malfunction can not be fixed, the device

must be checked by customer service.

36 EN

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Applied specifications:

EC Declaration of Conformity

Based on AD 2000

Based on TRD 801

We hereby declare that the machine de-

scribed below complies with the relevant

Name of the appointed agency:

basic safety and health requirements of the

for 97/23/EG

EU Directives, both in its basic design and

TÜV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH

construction as well as in the version put

Am Grauen Stein

into circulation by us. This declaration shall

51105 Köln

cease to be valid if the machine is modified

ID No. 0035

without our prior approval.

Sound power level dB(A)

Product: High-pressure cleaner

HDS 7/9, HDS 7/10, HDS 7/12

Type: 1.071-xxx

Measured: 86

Type: 1.077-xxx

Guaranteed: 88

HDS 8/17, HDS 8/18

Relevant EU Directives

Measured: 86

97/23/EC

Guaranteed: 88

2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)

HDS 9/18

2004/108/EC

Measured: 86

1999/5/EC

Guaranteed: 88

2000/14/EC

HDS 10/20

Applied conformity evaluation method

Measured: 88

for 2000/14/EC

Guaranteed: 90

2000/14/EC: Appendix V

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

Authorised Documentation Representative

EN 55014–2: 1997 + A2: 2008

S. Reiser

EN 60335–1

EN 60335–2–79

Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG

EN 61000–3–2: 2006 + A2: 2009

Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 - 40

EN 62233: 2008

71364 Winnenden (Germany)

HDS 7/9, HDS 7/10, HDS 8/17, HDS 8/18,

Phone: +49 7195 14-0

HDS 9/18:

Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

EN 61000–3–3: 2008

HDS 7/12, HDS 10/20, HDS 12/18:

EN 61000–3–11: 2000

Winnenden, 2010/09/01

EN 300 330-2 V1.5.1 : 2010

EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 : 2008

EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 : 2002

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37EN

Technical specifications

HDS 7/9 HDS 7/10 HDS 7/12 HDS 8/17

Main Supply

Voltage V 100 240 230 400

Current type Hz 1~ 50 1~ 50 1~ 50 3~ 50

Connected load kW 3,2 3,1 3,4 5,5

Protection (slow) a 30 13 16 16

Maximum allowed net impedance Ohm -- -- (0,321+ 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) 1000 (16,7) 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-

350-700 (5,8-

400-800 (6,7-

11,7)

11,7)

11,7)

13,3)

Operating pressure of water (using standard

MPa (bar) 3-9 (30-90) 3-10 (30-100) 3-12 (30-120) 3-17 (30-170)

nozzle)

Max. excess operating pressure (safety valve) MPa (bar) 11 (110) 13 (130) 15 (150) 20,5 (205)

Steam flow rate l/h (l/min) 330-360 (5,5-

330-360 (5,5-

330-360 (5,5-

340-420 (5,6-

6)

6)

6)

7)

Max. operating pressure for working with steam

MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)

(using steam nozzle)

Part no. of steam nozzle -- 2.885-119.0 2.885-119.0 2.885-039.0 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) 0-45 (0-0,75) 0-50 (0-0,8)

Burner performance kW 58 58 58 67

Maximum consumption of heating oil kg/h 4,6 4,6 4,6 5,3

Max. recoil force of hand spray gun N 13,5 17,9 17,9 24,3

Nozzle size -- 060 054 047 047

Values determined as per EN 60355-2-79

Noise emission

Sound pressure level L

pA

dB(A) 70 70 70 71

Uncertainty K

pA

dB(A) 2 2 2 2

Sound power level L

WA

+ Uncertainty K

WA

dB(A) 88 88 88 88

Hand-arm vibration value

2

Hand spraygun m/s

1,1 1,1 1,1 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 0W40 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

Weight without attachments, M/S kg 163 146 146 155

Weight without attachments, MX/SX kg 171 154 154 163

Fuel tank l 25 25 25 25

Detergent Tank l 10+20 10+20 10+20 10+20

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HDS 8/18

Main Supply

Voltage V 230 400

Current type Hz 3~ 50 3~ 50

Connected load kW 5,5 5,5

Protection (slow) a 16 16

Maximum allowed net impedance Ohm --

Water connection

Max. feed temperature °C 30

Min. feed volume l/h (l/min) 1100 (18,3)

Suck height from open container (20 °C) m 0,5

Max. feed pressure MPa (bar) 0,6 (6)

Performance data

Water flow rate l/h (l/min) 400-800 (6,7-13,3)

Operating pressure of water (using standard nozzle) MPa (bar) 3-18 (30-180)

Max. excess operating pressure (safety valve) MPa (bar) 20,5 (205)

Steam flow rate l/h (l/min) 340-420 (5,6-7)

Max. operating pressure for working with steam (us-

MPa (bar) 3,2 (32)

ing steam nozzle)

Part no. of steam nozzle -- 2.885-119.0

Max. operating temperature of hot water °C 98

Working temperature steam operation °C 155

Detergent suck in l/h (l/min) 0-50 (0-0,8)

Burner performance kW 67

Maximum consumption of heating oil kg/h 5,3

Max. recoil force of hand spray gun N 24,3

Nozzle size -- 043

Values determined as per EN 60355-2-79

Noise emission

Sound pressure level L

pA

dB(A) 71

Uncertainty K

pA

dB(A) 2

Sound power level L

WA

+ Uncertainty K

WA

dB(A) 88

Hand-arm vibration value

2

Hand spraygun m/s

1,0

2

Spray lance m/s

3,4

2

Uncertainty K m/s

1,0

Fuel

Fuel -- Fuel oil EL or Diesel

Amount of oil l 0,75

Oil grade -- SAE 90

Dimensions and weights

Length x width x height mm 1330 x 750 x 1060

Weight without attachments, M/S kg 155

Weight without attachments, MX/SX kg 163

Fuel tank l 25

Detergent Tank l 10+20

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39EN

HDS 9/18 HDS 10/20 HDS 12/18

Main Supply

Voltage V 230 400 230 400 400

Current type Hz 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50 3~ 50

Connected load kW 6,4 6,4 7,8 7,8 8,4

Protection (slow) a 28 16 28 16 16

Maximum allowed net impedance Ohm -- (0,169+ j0,105) (0,163+ j0,102)

Water connection

Max. feed temperature °C 30 30 30

Min. feed volume l/h (l/min) 1200 (20) 1300 (21,7) 1500 (25)

Suck height from open container (20 °C) m 0,5 0,5 0,5

Max. feed pressure MPa (bar) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6) 0,6 (6)

Performance data

Water flow rate l/h (l/min) 450-900 (7,5-

500-1000 (8,3-

600-1200 (10-

15)

16,7)

20)

Operating pressure of water (using standard

MPa (bar) 3-18 (30-180) 3-20 (30-200) 3-18 (30-180)

nozzle)

Max. excess operating pressure (safety

MPa (bar) 21,5 (215) 24 (240) 21,5 (215)

valve)

Steam flow rate l/h (l/min) 390-450 (6,5-

460-520 (7,6-

550-610 (9,1-

7,5)

8,6)

10,1)

Max. operating pressure for working with

MPa (bar) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32) 3,2 (32)

steam (using steam nozzle)

Part no. of steam nozzle -- 2.885-040.0 2.885-041.0 2.885-120.0

Max. operating temperature of hot water °C 98 98 98

Working temperature steam operation °C 155 155 155

Detergent suck in l/h (l/min) 0-54 (0-0,9) 0-60 (0-1) 0-72 (0-1,2)

Burner performance kW 75 83 100

Maximum consumption of heating oil kg/h 5,8 6,4 7,7

Max. recoil force of hand spray gun N 28,2 33,0 37,6

Nozzle size -- 050 054 068

Values determined as per EN 60355-2-79

Noise emission

Sound pressure level L

dB(A) 71 73 73

pA

Uncertainty K

dB(A) 2 2 2

pA

Sound power level L

+ Uncertainty K

dB(A) 88 90 90

WA

WA

Hand-arm vibration value

2

Hand spraygun m/s

1,0 1,2 1,5

2

Spray lance m/s

3,6 5,2 4,8

2

Uncertainty K m/s

1,0 1,0 1,0

Fuel

Fuel -- Fuel oil EL or

Fuel oil EL or

Fuel oil EL or

Diesel

Diesel

Diesel

Amount of oil l 0,75 1,0 1,0

Oil grade -- 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

1060

1060

1060

Weight without attachments, M/S kg 156 171 178

Weight without attachments, MX/SX kg 161 180 185

Fuel tank l 25 25 25

Detergent Tank l 10+20 10+20 10+20

40 EN

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