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Simpson ALH3228-S Instruction Manual

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PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHER
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
MANUEL
D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE
INSTRUCCIONES
MODEL
MODèLE
MODELO
ALH3228
If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken,
please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our Customer
Service Department at 1-877-362-4271 or www.simpsoncleaning.com
Si votre rondelle de pression ne travaille pas convenablement ou s'il y a des
parties manquant ou cassé, s'il vous plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU
D'ACHAT. Contacter notre département de service clients à
www.simpsoncleaning.com
Si su lavadora a presión no trabaja correctamente ó encuentra partes rotas
ófaltantes, por favor NO LA REGRECE AL LUGAR DONDE LA COMPRO.
Contáctese con nuestro Departamento de Servicio al Cliente llamando al
1-877-362-4271 ou www.simpsoncleaning.com
IMPORTANT: Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully
reads and understands these instructions before operating.
IMPORTANT  : Assurez-vous que toute personne qui utilisera cet équipement lise
attentivement ces instructions avant de l'utiliser.
IMPORTANTE: Aségurese por favor de que la persona que vaya a utilizar este equipo lea
con cuidado y comprenda estas instrucciones antes de operar.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA. INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN,
CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA:
LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
Save thiS manual for future reference
liSeZ et conServeZ ceS inStructionS
conServe eStaS inStruccioneS Para futuraS conSultaS
Part No. 7107725 Rev. 1 MAR 2016
Please contact us for further information at www.allpartsinc.com
3200
PSI
2.8
GPM
1-877-362-4271 o

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  • Page 1 3200 PREMIUM PRESSURE WASHER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODEL MODèLE MODELO ALH3228 If your pressure washer is not working properly or if there are parts missing or broken, please DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Contact our Customer Service Department at 1-877-362-4271 or www.simpsoncleaning.com Si votre rondelle de pression ne travaille pas convenablement ou s'il y a des parties manquant ou cassé, s'il vous plaît le PAS LE RETOURNE AU LIEU...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California.
  • Page 4 DANGER: RISk TO BREAThING (ASPhyxIATION) WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Breathing ex h aust fumes will cause • Operate pressure washer in a well- se r i o us injury or death! En g ine ventilated area. Avoid en c losed areas exhaust contains carbon mon o x i de, such as ga r ages, base m ents, etc.
  • Page 5 DANGER: RISk Of INJURy fROM SPRAy WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • High-velocity fluid spray can cause • Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 objects to break, projecting particles safety glasses. Wear protective clothing at high speed. to protect against accidental spraying. • Never point wand at or spray people or animals.
  • Page 6 DANGER: RISk Of INJURy OR PROP ER Ty DAMAGE WhEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could • If pressure washer is equipped with a fuel result in fire or breathing hazard. shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF Se r ious in j u r y or death can re s ult. position before transporting to avoid fuel Fuel or oil leaks will dam a ge carpet, leaks. If pres s ure wash e r is not equipped...
  • Page 7 WARNING: RISk Of BURSTING WhAT CAN hAPPEN hOW TO PREVENT IT • Over inflation of tires could result in • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the serious injury and property damage. tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
  • Page 8 qUICk SETUp GUIDE WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the pressure washer instruction manual and the engine instruction manual before operating pressure washer. Add Gasoline Add/Check Oil Install the handle Slide the handle In a well ventilated The engine is assembly onto outdoor area shipped without...
  • Page 9 Connect Spray Connect QC Turn Water Wand to Spray Nozzles to Spray faucet Wand Completely On Thread the spray wand into Pull quick connect Do not run the unit the end of the spray gun. coupler back and insert without water supply nozzle.
  • Page 10 GET TO kNOW THE pRESSURE WASHER NOTE: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent a specific model. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. BASIC ELEMENTS OF A pRESSURE WASHER (FIG.
  • Page 11 h. frame Pump Outlet Pump Inlet k. Quick Connect Nozzles Nozzle holder BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location and operation of engine controls. Choke Control: Opens and closes carburetor choke valve. Starter Grip: Pulling starter grip operates recoil starter to crank engine. Engine Switch: Enables and disables ignition system.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OpERATION pRESSURE WASHER TERMINOLOGY PSI: Pounds per Square Inch. The unit of measure for water pressure. Also used for air pressure, hydraulic pressure, etc. GPM: Gallons Per Minute. The unit of measure for the flow rate of water. CU: Cleaning Units. GPM multiplied by PSI equals CU. Bypass Mode: Allows water to re-circulate within the pump when the gun trigger is not pulled.
  • Page 13 NOzzLE COLOR SpRAY pATTERN USES SURFACES* 0˚ powerful pinpoint unpainted metal for spot cleaning or concrete; of hard, unpainted DO NOT use on wood surfaces or for high reach areas 15˚ intense cleaning grills, driveways, concrete of unpainted or brick walkways, Yellow hard surfaces unpainted brick or stucco...
  • Page 14 HOW TO AppLY CHEMICALS/CLEANING SOLvENTS (FIG. 7) Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low pressure operation. NOTE: Use only soaps and chemicals designed for pressure washer use. Do not use bleach. To Apply Chemicals: Ensure detergent siphon hose (F, Figure 9) is attached to barbed fitting location near high pressure hose connection of pump as shown.
  • Page 15 NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Never pull water supply hose to move pres s ure washer. This could damage hose and/or pump inlet. • DO NOT use hot water, use cold water only. • Never turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result. • DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time. Pump operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed. If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged. If you do not understand these precautions, please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Prior to starting, refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    11. Start engine. See Engine Owner's Manual for correct procedure. WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
  • Page 17 (FIG. 12) NOTE: The Pump was filled with oil at the factory. The preferred oil is SIMPSON ® Premium Pump Crankcase Oil. If this oil is not available, an SAE 15W-40 oil may be used. Change the pump oil after the first 50 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter, or every 3 months.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    ® ® is environmentally friendly. NOTE: Using pump guard helps provide proper lubrication to the internal seals of the pump regardless of temperature or environment. NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Use only SIMPSON / POWERWASHER ® ® Pump Guard or equivalent. Other products could be corrosive and/or contain alco- hol which may cause pump damage.

  • Page 19: Service Information

    SERvICE INFORMATION Do not return this product to your retailer. Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer of this product agrees to repair or replace designated parts that prove defective within the warranty period listed below at the manufacturer’s sole discretion.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    ENGINE Covered by engine manufacturer warranty. See engine manual. HIGH pRESSURE pUMp (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIp) Two (2) years from date of purchase. FRAME (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIp) Ten (10) year from date of purchase. OTHER COMpONENTS (DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORkMANSHIp) Includes nozzles, hoses, spray guns, wands, tires, feet Ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
  • Page 21 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Air in hose Turn off the engine, then the water source. Disconnect the water source from the pump inlet and turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose. When there is a steady stream of water present, turn water source off.
  • Page 22 OPERATIONAL POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ISSUE Water leaking Loose connections Tighten at pump Piston packings worn Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Worn or torn o-ring Please contact our customer service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com Pump head or tubes Please contact our customer damaged from freezing service department at www.simpsoncleaning.com...
  • Page 23 FNA Group, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 www.simpsoncleaning.com Internet Address: Warranty Registration via Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Adresse Internet : Enregistrement de la garantie par Internet www.simpsoncleaning.com Sitio Address: Registro Garantía mediante Internet Copyright. All Rights Reserved Copyright. Todos los derechos reservados Copyright. Tous droits réservés Assembled in U.S.A with domestic and foreign components Assemblé...

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