Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications Nr.
5.956-309.0!
Contents
About this operating instruc-
tions manual . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental protection . .
Safety instructions . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this operating instruc-
tions manual
The individual components of the SB MU
are configured depending on customer re-
quirements. A plant with the maximum
range of functions is described in these op-
erating instructions. Depending on the
scope of your order not all described func-
tions are necessarily present on your spe-
cific plant.
Target group for these instructions
All users: Users include trained auxilia-
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ry personnel, operators and experts.
Experts: Experts are individuals, who
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are, according to their professional ed-
ucation, able to install the equipment
and to operate the same.
Technical terms
To understand this operating instructions
manual it is first necessary to know these
terms. The technical terms indicated in bold
are used through out the operating instruc-
tions manual.
Fresh water
raw water, tap water, city water
Base exchanger
Water softening unit
De-hardened or softened water
Soft water
Reverse Osmosis (Abbreviation: RO)
Reverse osmosis
Concentrate
Waste water enriched with salts and miner-
als from the reverse osmosis process
Permeate
Osmosis water, demineralised water, fully
desalinated water
Waste water
Dirty water discharged from the washing
unit
Processed water
EN . . 1
Treated waste water for reuse in the vehi-
cle washing plant
EN . . 1
EN . . 1
Environmental protection
The packaging materials are
recyclable. Please do not throw
packaging in the domestic
waste but pass it on for recy-
cling.
Old units contain valuable recy-
clable materials. Batteries, oil
and similar substances may
not be released into the envi-
ronment. Therefore please dis-
pose of old units through
suitable collection systems.
Please do not expose motor oil, fuil, diesel
and gazoline into the environment. Please
protect the ground and dispose of used oil
properly.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Safety instructions
Mishandling or misuse can prove to be haz-
ardous to the operator and other persons
through
high water pressure,
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hot water,
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high electrical voltage,
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Detergent,
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damage to stomach and food pipe by
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drinking large quantities of permeate.
To avoid danger to persons, animals and
property before the first operation of the
system, read:
the operation instructions
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all safety notices
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according to the national requirements
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of each country
that safety notices included in the
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cleaning agents used (normally on top
of the package stated).
in the area of this equipment, the regula-
tions and requirements of the German re-
public does apply (can be subscribed by
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger
Straße 449, 50939 Koeln):
Order in respect of operational safety
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(BetrSichV).
Waste water that is generated must be
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diverted into the drainage system by
General
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conforming to the applicable local regu-
lations.
Country-specific regulations for heating
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and hot water generation on site.
Please remember:
that you have understood all the in-
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structions
that all users of the plant are informed
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about the instructions and have under-
stood them.
All individuals,who are involved, in the in-
stallation, the operation, the maintenance
and service of this equipment, must be
qualified accordingly,
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they must know and obey the operation
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instructions,
they must know the appropriate regula-
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tions, and must obey the same.
In the operation of self service, the owner
must provide cleaned and well exposed no-
tice signs, which have to state
possible danger,
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Safty device,
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Operating the equipment
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Warning
Risk of burns due to hot parts of the plant
such as pumps and motors. Be careful
while opening the plant; allow parts of the
plant to cool down first.
Warning
Do not use the system in the vicinity of peo-
ple, unless they are wearing protective
gear.
The jet must not be directed by the user at
him/herself or at other persons to clean
clothing or footwear.
High pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings are important for the safety of the ap-
pliance. Only use high pressure hoses,
fixtures and couplings recommended by
the manufacturer.
The system must not be used if a connect-
ing line or important parts of the appliance,
e.g. safety devices, high-pressure hoses,
spray guns, are damaged.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
tions
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
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