Owner’s Manual Model: 240 AR240-04-2012 www.arblueclean.
I ntroduction Congratulations on the purchase of your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER! Your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER is a power tool in every sense of the word that may be used outside your house and in. It is one of the finest most powerful home-use power washers in the marketplace today. AR240 features include: A proprietary, all-aluminum water pump. A full 12-month “bumper to bumper” warranty on the power washer and all parts/accessories.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction 2 Safeguards, Warnings, and Safety Tips 3, 4, 5 Package Contents 6 Unpacking & Assembly Instructions 7, 8 Operating Instructions 9 Operating Tips and Maintenance 9, 10 Storage 11 Pump Saver 12 Troubleshooting 12, 13 Replacement Parts 14 Specifications 15 Limited Warranty & Warranty Returns 15 S afeguards W arnings and S afety T ips • To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property and to maximize your pow
En - 4 • To avoid mishaps or injury, always use the trigger safety lock when not using the power washer even if the spraying stops for a moment. • The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly reduces the chance of electric shock while the unit is in use. • Point the spray gun in a safe direction when beginning a power washing session.
securely connected. • Never allow the power washer pump to run for more than one minute, after you have turned off the water supply. This can cause the motor and pump to overheat and fail. • Never use lances or other parts that have not been supplied with your power washer. • Never use an extension power cord since it defeats the effectiveness of the GFCI and increases the chance of electrocuting the operator. • Never spray any electrical outlet with your power washer.
P ackage C ontents 1. Power washer unit 2. Manual 3. Adjustable spray lance 4. Turbo lance 5. Spray gun (5A shows trigger lock button) 6. Detergent bottle 7. Nozzle cleaning wire - taped to the manual for safe keeping 8. High pressure hose 9. Garden hose adapter kit-2 pieces: clear plastic adapter & blue/black collar attachment 10. Accessory holders 11.
Detergent Bottle U npacking & A ssembly After unpacking the BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER, lay out parts and accessories. Familiarize yourself with the parts in the package by comparing them to those listed on the “PACKAGE CONTENTS” page. • The BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER requires some minor assembly. You’ll need a Phillips screwdriver to install the accessory holders. • Install the accessory holder on the back of your BLUE CLEAN POWER WASHER (Fig. 1).
To release the hose from the spray gun, press the blue button on the underside of the gun toward the trigger guard. The hose will slide out from the connection. Spray Gun • To lock the trigger of the spray gun aim the gun away from you and push the lock button from right to left, (Fig. 7), after doing so, squeeze or pull the trigger to make sure it is locked and will not move. Get in the habit of leaving the lock button in the “locked” position when the power washer is not in use.
ON OFF • Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Gun Safety Button Trigger Fig. 17 Fig. 18 • O perating I nstructions • • • Fig. 19 black collar onto the clear adapter (Fig. 15), it will “click” into place. The water is now connected to your power washer. To remove the water hose, simply pull back on the blue collar and it will slide off the clear adapter. Note: this can be done at any time. Water will not come out of the garden hose as the blue/black collar has a water check valve.
Turn off the unit Turn off the water supply to the unit Relieve any pressure trapped in the hose by squeezing the trigger 2-3 times, and then lock the spray gun by pushing the lock button from left to right. • Take off the adjustable lance. Rotate the nozzle on the adjustable lance to the narrow stream setting which opens up the fan blades (Fig. 20).
• and chemical action is very effective and can be better than scrubbing if applied properly. Always spray detergent on a dry surface, do not pre-soak area. Wetting the surface first dilutes the detergent and reduces its cleaning ability. Do not allow detergent to dry on surface. On vertical surfaces being cleaned, apply detergent to lower surfaces and work your way up to prevent detergent from causing streaks in the dirt and grime. Rinse detergent by pressure washing from bottom up for same reason.
P ump S aver Pump Saver is a product that protects and prolongs the life of the pump. This will keep the internal parts of the pump lubricated and protected from freezing while being stored in ALL climates. It also assists with protection from internal corrosion. The Blue Clean part # is: PW64511 (16oz. bottle). Pump Saver Instructions Follow the previous storage instructions for your power washer. To prevent staining, protect the surface under the power washer from any excess fluid.
T roubleshooting Unit will not turn on. and FAQ s Make sure the power washer is in the “OFF” position. Plug in the electrical cord to a grounded 120 volt outlet (no electrical extension cord should be used). If the electrical cord will not plug into your outlet, your electrical outlet is not properly grounded and should not be used. Use another electrical outlet. Press the reset button on GFCI power box. If the color of red is not visible in the little window on the GFCI, unplug and plug in again.
R eplacement P arts Pos. Description Part Number Qty.
S pecifications Model Max PSI Max GPM Max Temp Volts Amps Weight (lbs) AR240 (lbs/sq/in) 1,750 (gal/per/min) 1.5 122° F 120 12.5 23 L imited W arranty This product is under warranty to the original retail consumer against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year and is a complete “bumper to bumper” warranty including the spray gun, the high pressure hose and all accessories from the date of purchase. The warranty is not transferable or assignable.
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