PDE - ETS Company Pressure Washers and More

1 Pressure Washers OPERATOR S MANUALLANDA, INC. 4275 Pacific Rim Blvd. Camas, WA 98607 USAFor technical assistance or the Landa Dealer nearest you, call 800-LANDA-4-U (800-526-3248) or (360) 833-9100or consult our web page at PDE2-1100 PDE2-1500 PDE3-1500 PDE4-2000 PDE4-3000 PDELISTED Model Number _____Serial Number _____Date of Purchase _____The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached tothe Pressure washer. You should record both serial number anddate of purchase and keep in a safe place for future Manual Form #96-620 Revised 9/02 Introduction .. 4 Important Safety Instruction .. 4 - 5 Pre-Operation Check .. 5 Set-Up Procedures .. 5 Operating Instructions.

2 5 General Washing Techniques .. 5 Shut Down Procedures .. 6 Component Identification .. 7 How To Use the Detergent Injector ..8 Exploded View (PDE2-1100, 2-1500, 3-1500 4-2000) .. 9 Parts List, Exploded View (PDE2-1100, 2-1500, 3-1500 4-2000) .. 10 - 11 Exploded View (PDE4-3000) ..12 Parts List, Exploded View (PDE4-3000) .. 13 Downstream Injector Assembly #4-011183, #4-0111831 and #4-011184 .. 14 Hose & Spray Spray Gun Assembly .. 15 Troubleshooting .. 16 Preventative Maintenance .. 17 Oil Change Record .. 17 Warranty .. 19 - 244 PDE SERIES Pressure WASHER OPERATOR S MANUALLANDA PDE REV. 9/02 INTRODUCTIONT hank you for purchasing a Landa Pressure manual covers the operation and maintenance ofthe PDE2-11021D, PDE2-15021D, PDE3-15021A,PDE4-20021A, PDE4-30025A, PDE4-30025B, andPDE4-30025C Washers .

3 All information in this manual isbased on the latest product information available at thetime of , Inc. reserves the right to make changes at anytime without incurring any PDE Series was designed for a maximumuse of 4 hours per day, 5 days per Responsibility:The owner and/or user must have an understanding ofthe manufacturer s operating instructions and warningsbefore using this Landa Pressure washer. Warning infor-mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer s instruc-tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed withthe operator in the operator s native language by the pur-chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-hends its and/or user must study and maintain for futurereference the manufacturers manual should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with it ifmachine is ordering parts, please specify model andserial SAFETYINSTRUCTIONCAUTION: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before Read the owner's manual thor-oughly.

4 Failure to follow instruc-tions could cause malfunctionof the machine and result indeath, serious bodily injury and/or property Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressuresquickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the Stay alert watch what you are All installations must comply with local codes. Con-tact your electrician, plumber, utility Company or theselling distributor for specific details. To comply withthe National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and provideadditional protection from risk of electric shock, singlephase Pressure Washers are equipped with a UL ap-proved ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) powercord. Three phase machines must be connected toa GFCI circuit : Flammable liquidscan create fumes which can ignitecausing property damage or se-vere : Risk of explosion do not spray flammable Risk of explosion - do not sprayflammable liquids or operate inan area where flammable or ex-plosive materials are used.

5 Keep water sprayaway from electric wiring or fatalelectric shock may To protect the operator fromelectrical shock, the machinemust be electrically is the responsibility of theowner to connect this machineto a UL grounded receptacle ofproper voltage and amperage not spray water on or near electrical not touch machine with wet hands or while stand-ing in water. Always disconnect power before Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands beforestarting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result ininjury from a whipping : High Pressure streamof fluid that this equipment canproduce can pierce skin and itsunderlying tissues, leading to se-rious injury and possible High Pressure developed bythese machines will cause per-sonal injury or equipment dam-age.

6 Use caution when operating. Do not direct dis-charge stream at people, or severe injury or deathwill OF EXPLOSION:DO NOT USE PRESSURESPRAY CAN PIERCESKIN AND WATER SPRAYAWAY FROMELECTRICAL OPERATOR SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO SERIES Pressure WASHER OPERATOR S MANUAL5 LANDA PDE REV. 9/029. Never make adjustments on machine while in : High Pressure spraycan cause paint chips or otherparticles to become airborne andfly at high Eye safety devices, foot protec-tion and protective clothingmust be worn when using Do not operate with the triggerin the off position for extensive periods of time asthis may cause damage to the The best insurance against an accident is precau-tion and knowledge of the Landa will not be liable for any changes made to ourstandard machines.

7 Or any components not pur-chased from Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured be-fore using Pressure Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longerthan 5 Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is nec-essary when a machine is used near children. Donot allow children to operate the Pressure machine must be attended during Protect from When the machine is working, do not cover or placein a closed space where ventilation is CHECK Pump oil (SAE 30W non-detergent oil) Clean, fresh, cold water supply (5 gpm 5/8" 20 psi) Hose, wand, nozzle (nozzle size per serial plate) Water filter (intact, non restrictive) Proper electrical supply, receptacle and circuit PROCEDUREST hese machines are designed for indoor must be stored indoors when not in use.

8 1. Attach a 5/8" garden hose to inlet connector. Mini-mum flow should be 5 gpm. 2. Attach high Pressure hose to discharge nipple usingquick coupler. Lock coupler securely into place bypulling back coupler collar and inserting it onto dis-charge nipple, then pushing collar forward to lock inplace. 3. Attach wand to spray gun using teflon tape on threadsto prevent leakage. 4. Attach connector on discharge hose to spray gunusing teflon tape on threads. 5. Remove oil plug on top of Pressure washer pumpand replace with dipstick supplied. (This may beinstalled from the factory.) 6. Check oil level on oil dipstick on top of pump. Oilshould be visible one half way up sight glass (30 Wnon-detergent).

9 7. For operator safety and to comply with electrical stan-dards, the PDE2-15021D comes with a 120V 20 ampplug end that will fit only into a 20 amp receptacle. 8. On 230V machines, attach appropriate plug end (notincluded) to power INSTRUCTIONS 1. With power switch in OFF position, plug power cordinto a grounded type of receptacle of proper voltageand amperage reading. Then push GFCI reset but-ton at end of power cord if required. 2. Turn on water at faucet and pull trigger on spray gunallowing water to flow until all air has dischargedfrom system. Check for water leaks; tighten asneeded. 3. Pull wand coupler collar back and insert pressurenozzle into coupler then secure by pushing collarforward.

10 4. With spray gun off, turn power switch to ON positionand check for leaks. 5. With spray nozzle pointed away from you or any-body else, press trigger on spray gun to obtain pres-surized WASHINGTECHNIQUES 1. Hold spray nozzle approximately one foot from thesurface being cleaned. Spray at an angle to get un-der the material and lift it off. 2. When washing large objects, use detergent injectorto apply detergent (see section How to Use the De-tergent Injector ). Start washing from the bottom andwork up. Better detergent economy and faster re-sults will be obtained by allowing the detergent toset 5-10 minutes. After washing, rinse from the topdown. 3. Cleaning heavy dirt or material away with a hardstream of clear water is recommended before usinga cleaning ANDCLOTHING MUSTBE SERIES Pressure WASHER OPERATOR S MANUALLANDA PDE REV.