KARCHER HDS 5-11 U-UX High Pressure Washer User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Karcher

KARCHER HDS 5-11 U-UX High-Pressure Washer

KARCHER-HDS-High-Pressure-Washer

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging mate-rial into household waste; please send it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled; these should be sent for recycling. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil, diesel and petrol into the environment Protect the ground and dispose of used oil in an environmentally- clean manner.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Danger or hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Device elements

High-pressure hose EASY!Lock
Cable clamp
Pouring vent for fuel
Filling level display
Storage compartment for nozzles
Power supply
High-pressure pump
Water supply set
High-pressure connection EASY!Lock (HDS 5/xx U only)
Storage for spray pipe
Water connection with the filter
Support
Output opening of the high pressure hose (HDS 5/ xx U only)
Carrying handle
Cover
Power switch
Burner
Hose storage (HDS 5/xx U only)
Hose drum (HDS 5/xx UX only)
Detergent suction hose with filter
Support for spray lance
Nameplate
Cover lock
Hand crank for hose drum (HDS 5/xx UX only) 25 Push handle
Marking of the nozzle
Triple nozzle EASY!Lock
Spray lance EASY!Lock
Trigger gun EASY!Force
Safety latch of the hand spray gun
Safety lever
Trigger

Colour coding

The operating elements for the cleaning process are yellow.
The controls for the maintenance and service are light gray.

Symbols on the machine

High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself. The high-pressure cleaner must only be used while standing.

Device with hose drum: Risk of burns on account of hot surfaces!

Proper use

Cleaning of: Machines, Vehicles, Structures, Tools, Facades, Terraces, Gardening tools, etc.
The high-pressure cleaner must only be used while standing.
Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it is in operation.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Follow the respective safety regulations when operating at gas stations or other dangerous areas.
Please do not let mineral oil-contaminated wastewater reach soil, water or the sewage system. Perform engine cleaning and bottom cleaning therefore only on specified places with an oil trap.

Quality requirements for water:

ATTENTION
Only clean water may be used as a high-pressure medium. Impurities will lead to increased wear and tear or the formation of deposits in the appliance and accessories. If recycled water is used, the following limit values must not be exceeded.

pH value	6,5…9,5
electrical conductivity *	Conductivity fresh water +1200 µS/ cm
settleable solids **	< 0,5 mg/l
total suspended solids ***	< 50 mg/l
Hydrocarbons	< 20 mg/l
Chloride	< 300 mg/l
Sulphate	< 240 mg/l
Calcium	< 200 mg/l
Total hardness	< 28 °dH

< 50 °TH

< 500 ppm (mg CaCO3/l)

Iron| < 0,5 mg/l
Manganese| < 0,05 mg/l
Copper| < 2 mg/l
Active chloride| < 0,3 mg/l
free of bad odours

Maximum total 2000 µS/cm

** Test volume 1 l, settling time 30 min

*** no abrasive substances

Safety instructions

Please follow the national rules and regulations for fluid spray jets of the respective country.
Please follow the national rules and regulations for accident prevention of the respective country. Fluid spray jets must be tested regularly and the results of these tests must be documented in writing.
The heating appliance of the machine is an ignition plant. All national laws and regulations about heating systems must also be followed.
The appliance/accessories must not be modified.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve for the protection of the user and must not be put out of operation or bypassed with respect to their function.

Pressure switch
The pressure switch turns the device off when the handgun is closed and switches on when the handgun is opened.

Safety valve

The safety valve opens in case of excessive pressure in the boiler or if the overflow valve or the pressure switch is broken.
The safety valve is set by the manufacturer and sealed. Setting only by customer service.

Water shortage safeguard

The water shortage safeguard prevents the burner to be turned on when there is water shortage.

Temperature stop for exhaust gases

The temperature stop switches off the machine when the waste gases have reached very high temperatures.

Winding protection contact

The winding protection contact in the motor winding of the pump drive switches off the engine when there is a thermal overload.

Safety catch

The safety catch on the trigger gun prevents the appliance from being switched on unintentionally.

Startup

WARNING
Risk of injury! Appliance, accessories, supply lines and connections must be in fault-free condition. If they are not in a perfect state then the appliance must not be used.
Install the hand-spray gun, the jet pipe, the nozzle and the high-pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins components with a quick-fasten thread solidly and securely with just one turn.

Join the spray lance with the trigger gun and tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
Mount the nozzle on the spray lance (marking on the adjustment ring at the top) and hand-tighten it (EASY!Lock).
Appliance without hose drum:
Join the high-pressure hose with a trigger gun and high-pressure connection of the appliance and tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
Device with hose drum:
Join the high-pressure hose with a trigger gun and tighten until hand-tight (EASY! Lock).

Refill fuel

DANGER
Danger of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or light fuel oil. The operation with biodiesel as per EN 14214 (starting at an outside temperature of 6 °C) is possible. Inappropriate fuels, e.g. petrol, must not be used.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed. This also applies to cold water operation.

Open fuel filler cap.
Refill fuel.
Close tank lock.
Wipe off spilled fuel.

Fill/replace detergent container

DANGER: Risk of injury!

Use Kärcher products only.
Under no circumstances vacuum solvents (petrol, aceton, diluting agent etc.).
Avoid eye and skin contact.
Observe safety and handling instructions by the detergent manufacturer.

Kärcher offers an individual cleaning and care appliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly. Fill/replace the external detergent container.

Water connection

WARNING
Observe the regulations of water suppliers. According to applicable regulations, the appliance must never be used on the drinking water net without a system separator. En-
sure that the connection of your building water installation on which the high-pressure cleaner is operated is equipped with a system separator pursuant to EN 12729 Type BA.
Water that was flowing through a system separator is considered non-drinkable.

CAUTION
Always connect the system separator to the water supply, never directly to the appliance! For connection, values refer to technical specifications.

Attach supply hose (minimum length 7.5 m, mini-mum diameter 1/2“) to the water supply set by means of a hose clamp.
Connect the supply hose to the water connection point of the machine and at the water supply point (for e.g. a tap).

Note : The supply hose and the hose clamp are not included in the scope of delivery.

Suck in water from vessel

Connect suction hose (minimum diameter 1/2“) with filter (accessory) to the water connection point.
Max. suck height: 0.5 m

DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never suck in water from a drinking water container. Never suck in liquids that contain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or unfiltered water. The sealings within the device are not solvent resistant. The spray mist of solvents is highly inflammable, explosive and poisonous.

Power connection

For connection values, see technical data and type plate.
The electrical connections must be done by an electrician according to IEC 60364-1.
- Set the appliance switch to “0/OFF“.
- Plug in the mains plug.

DANGER: Risk of injury on account of electric shock!

Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be hazardous. Only use electrical extension cables outdoors which have been approved and labelled for this purpose and have an adequate cable cross-section.
Always unwind extension lines completely.
The plug and coupling of the extension cable used must be watertight.

ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical connection point (refer to technical 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
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of the spray lance must be finger-tight.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray pipe firmly with both hands.

DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever may not be locked during the operation.

DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if the safety lever is damaged.

ATTENTION

Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed. This also applies to cold water operation.
Risk of damage! Never operate the appliance without a filter in the water connection.
Risk of damage! Do not place any objects (hose, etc.) on or over the chimney.
Device with hose drum:
Risk of damage. Always unwind the high-pressure hose completely.

Open/close the hood

Unlock the hood lock using a screwdriver, pivot the appliance hood forward and unhook it.
Hook in the appliance hood (see arrows), pivot it up and lock in the hood lock.

Opening/closing the trigger gun

To open the trigger gun: Actuate the safety lever and trigger.
To close the hand spray gun: Release the safety lever and trigger.

Replace the nozzle

DANGER
Risk of injury! Switch the appliance off prior to replacing nozzle and activate hand spray gun until device is pressureless.

Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the front.
Replacing the nozzle.

Operating modes

Operating with cold water
Operating with hot water

Turning on the Appliance

Set appliance switch to desired operating mode. The device starts briefly and turns off, as soon as the working pressure is reached.
Release the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the back.

When activating the hand spray gun the device switches back on.
Note: If no water comes out of the high-pressure nozzle, vent pump.

Vent pump:

With open hand spray gun turn device on and off multiple times with the device switch.
Note: By dismantling the spray lance from the hand spray gun, the venting process is accelerated.

Interrupting operation

Release the pulling lever; the device will switch off. Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the front.
Release the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the back.
Release the pulling lever again; the device will switch on again.

Select spray type

Close the hand spray gun.
Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the front.
Turn the casing of the nozzle till the desired symbol matches the marking.

Operation with detergent

For considerate treatment of the environment use detergent economically.
The detergent must be suitable for the surface to be cleaned.
Take out detergent suck hose.
Turn filter on the detergent suction hose in order to dispense the detergent.
Suspend end of suction hose in a container filled with detergent.
Set nozzle to “CHEM”.

Cleaning

Set the detergent concentration according to the surface to be cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much pressure, always position high- pressure ray first from a greater distance towards object to be cleaned.

Recommended cleaning method

Loosen the dirt:
Spray detergent economically and let it work for 1…5 minutes but do not let it dry up.
Remove the dirt:
Spray off loosened dirt with the high pressure jet.

Operating with cold water

Removal of light contaminations and clear rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools, etc.
Set the appliance switch to “1”.

Operating with hot water

DANGER Scalding danger!
Set the appliance switch to “2”.

After operation with detergent

Completely close the filter at the detergent suction hose (-).
Set the appliance switch to “1”.
Open the hand spray gun and rinse the appliance for at least 1 minute.

Turn off the appliance

DANGER
Danger of scalding from hot water! After operation with hot water, the device must be operated with opened handgun with cold water for at least two minutes.

Shut off water supply.
Open the hand spray gun.
Switch on the pump with the power switch and allow to run for about 5-10 seconds.
Close the hand spray gun.
Set the appliance switch to “0/OFF“.
Pull main plug out of socket with dry hands only.
Remove water connection.
Activate hand spray gun until device is pressure less.
Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the front.

Storing the Appliance

Insert the hand-spray gun in the holder.
Appliance without hose drum:
Wind up the high-pressure hose and hang it over the hose storage.
Device with hose drum:
Wind up the high-pressure hose on the hose drum. Push in the handle of the crank to block the hose drum.
Wind the connection cable around the cable holder.
Fasten the plug with the mounted clip.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Frost will destroy the appliance if the water has not been completely drained.

Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the following must be observed:

ATTENTION
The threat of damage by penetrating cold air through the chimney.

Disconnect device from chimney when outside temperature drops below 0 °C.
If it is not possible to store frost free, shut down device.

Shutdown

For longer work breaks or if a frost free storage is not possible:

Drain water.
Flush device with anti-freeze agent.

Dump water

Screw off water supply hose and high pressure hose.
Lay the appliance on its rear.
Operate the appliance for a max. of 1 minute with cold water until the pump and conduits are empty.

Flush device with an anti-freeze agent

Note: Observe handling instructions of the anti-freeze agent manufacturer.

Fill commercial-grade anti-freeze into the water connection.
Switch on appliance (without heater) till the appli-ance has been completely rinsed.

A certain corrosion protection is achieved with this as well.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.

Transport

DANGER
Risk of injury! Risk of tipping with high inclines, if the inclination is too large to the side and with unstable surfaces.

The appliance should only be used on gradients of max. 2%.
Only use the machine on sound surfaces. ATTENTION
Protect the trigger from damage during transport.

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.

Lay the appliance on its rear prior to transporting it and drain the residual water.
Pull the device behind you at the carrying handle for transporting it over longer distances
To carry, hold the appliance by the handles and the pushing handle.
When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guidelines from slipping and tipping over.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of injury by inadvertent start-up of the appliance and electric shock. Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the power plug.

Shut off water supply.
Open the hand spray gun.
Switch on the pump with the power switch and al-low to run for about 5-10 seconds.
Close the hand spray gun.
Set the appliance switch to “0/OFF“.
Pull main plug out of socket with dry hands only.
Remove water connection.
Activate hand spray gun until device is pressure less.
Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push the safety catch towards the front.
Allow device to cool down.

Safety inspection/ maintenance contract

You can sign with your dealer a contract for regular safety inspection or even sign a maintenance contract. Please take advice on this matter.

Maintenance intervals

Weekly: Clean filter in the water connection.
Monthly: Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.
Every 500 operating hours, at least annually: Have the maintenance of the device performed by the customer service.

Maintenance Works

Note: It is not necessary to perform an oil change on the high-pressure pump.

Clean filter in the water connection.

Remove the filter.
Clean filter in water and reinstall.
Clean filter at the detergent suck hose
Clean filter in water and reinstall.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
Risk of injury by inadvertent start-up of appliance and electric shock. Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the appliance and pull the power plug.

Appliance is not running

No power
Check power connection/conduit.
Engine overload/overheat
Set the appliance switch to “0/OFF“.
Allow device to cool down.
Turn on the appliance.
If malfunction still occurs, have device checked by customer service.
The exhaust temperature limiter has been triggered, heating coil is sooted.
Have device de-sooted by customer service.
The exhaust temperature limiter has been triggered, exhaust temperature too high.
Set the appliance switch to “0/OFF“.
Allow device to cool down.
Only in devices with manual reset:
Press reset button of the exhaust temperature lim-iter.
Turn on the appliance.
If malfunction still occurs, have device checked by customer service.

Device is not building up pressure

Air within the system Vent pump:
- With open hand spray gun turn device on and off multiple times with the device switch.
  Note: By dismantling the spray lance from the hand spray gun, the venting process is accelerated.
Fill/replace external detergent container if empty.
Check connections and conduits.
Filter in the water connection is dirty
Clean filter.
mount of water supply is too low.
Check water supply level (refer to technical data).
Water tap is closed.
Open tap.

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble-free operation of the device. For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health re-quirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circu-lation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

Product: High pressure cleaner
Type: 1.064-xxx
Relevant EU Directives
- 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
- 2000/14/EC
- 2014/30/EU
Applied harmonized standards
- EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011
- EN 55014–2: 2015
- EN 60335–1
- EN 60335–2–79
- EN 61000–3–2: 2014
- HDS 5/11, HDS 5/13:
- EN 61000–3–3: 2013
Measured: 91
Guaranteed: 94
HDS 5/11 UX, HDS 5/13:
Measured: 91
Guaranteed: 93

The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Straße 28-40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2018/10/01

Technical specifications

	HDS 5/11	HDS 5/13	HDS 5/15

Main Supply
Voltage| V| 220| 230| 240| 220| 230| 240| 220| 230| 240
Current type| Hz| 1~ 50| 1~ 50| 1~ 50
Connected load| kW| 2,2| 2,6| 2,7
Protection (slow)| A| 16| 16| 13| 16| 16| 13| 16| 16| 13
Type of protection| —| IPX5| IPX5| IPX5
Protective class| —| I| I| I
Maximum allowed net impedance| Ohm| —| —| (0.380+j0.237)
Water connection
Max. feed temperature| °C| 30| 30| 30
Min. feed volume| l/h (l/min)| 500 (8,3)| 550 (9,2)| 500 (8,3)
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)
Inlet hose diameter (min.)| Inch| 1/2| 1/2| 1/2
Inlet hose length (min.)| m| 7,5| 7,5| 7,5
Performance data
Water flow rate| l/h (l/min)| 450 (7,5)| 500 (8,3)| 450 (7,5)
Operating pressure of water (using standard nozzle)| MPa (bar)| 11,0 (110)| 12,5 (125)| 15,0 (150)
Max. excess operating pressure (safety valve)| MPa (bar)| 16,5 (165)| 18,0 (180)| 20,0 (200)
Max. operating temperature of hot water| °C| 80| 80| 80
Detergent suck in| l/h (l/min)| 0-33 (0-0,6)| 0-33 (0-0,6)| 0-33 (0-0,6)
Burner performance| kW| 26| 29| 26
Maximum consumption of heating oil| kg/h| 2,7| 3,1| 2,7
Max. recoil force of trigger gun| N| 18,1| 21,4| 20,8
Size of standard nozzle (UX)| —| 032 (033)| 034| 028
Values determined as per EN 60335-2-79
Noise emission
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 76| 76| 77
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 3| 3| 3
Sound pressure level LWA + Uncertainty KWA (UX)| dB(A)| 94 (93)| 93| 94
Hand-arm vibration value
Hand spray gun| m/s2| 2,4| 1,0| 0,9
Spray lance| m/s2| 1,4| 1,1| 1,1
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 0,3| 0,3| 0,3
Fuel
Fuel| —| Fuel oil EL or Die- sel| Fuel oil EL or Diesel| Fuel oil EL or Diesel
Amount of oil| l| 0,1| 0,1| 0,2
Oil grade| Engine oil 15W40| Order no. 6.288-