Using Your Washer; Angle To The Cleaning Surface; Distance From Cleaning Surface; Avoid Damaging Surfaces - Wilks USA RX510 Mode D'emploi

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Using your Washer

Angle to the Cleaning Surface

When spraying water against a surface, maximum
impact is generated when the water strikes the
surface head on. However, this type of impact tends to
cause dirt particles to embed in the surface, thereby
preventing the desired cleaning action.
The optimum angle for spraying water against a
surface is 45 degrees.
Optimum cleaning angle of 45

Distance from Cleaning Surface

Another factor that determines the impact force of
the water is the distance from the spray nozzle to the
cleaning surface.

Avoid Damaging Surfaces

Damage to surfaces occurs because the impact force
of the water exceeds the durability of the surface.
Never use a narrow high impact stream or a turbo
/ rotary nozzle on a surface that is susceptible to
damage.
The surest way to avoid damaging surfaces:
1. Adjust the nozzle to a wide spray pattern.
2. Place the nozzle approximately 4-5 feet from and
45 degrees to the cleaning surface.
3. Vary the spray pattern, spray angle and the
distance to the cleaning surface until optimum
cleaning efficiency is achieved without damaging
the surface.
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Turbo Nozzle

A turbo nozzle, sometimes referred to as a rotary
nozzle, is a very effective tool that can significantly
reduce cleaning time. The turbo nozzle combines
the power of a narrow high impact stream and the
efficiency of a 25 degree spray pattern. This swirls
the narrow high impact stream into a cone shape that
cleans a larger area.
A turbo nozzle uses a narrow high impact stream so
only use it in applications where the cleaning surface
cannot be damaged by narrow high impact spray. The
turbo nozzle is not adjustable and cannot be used to
apply detergent.

Detergent

The use of detergents can dramatically reduce
cleaning time and assist in the removal of difficult
stains. Some detergents have been customised for
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pressure washer use. The use of thick detergents
such as dish soap, will clog the chemical injection
system and prevent the application of the detergent.
Furthermore, the salt / acid content can cause
irreparable corrosion to the internal components of
the washer and pump.
The cleaning power of detergents comes from
applying them to a surface and giving the chemicals
time to break down the dirt and grime. Detergents
work best when applied at low pressure.
The combination of chemical action and high pressure
rinsing is very effective. On particularly tough stains, it
may be necessary to use a brush in combination with
detergents and high pressure rinsing.
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