Water Connection - Bosch GHP 5-14 Manual Original

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If the plug is damaged, pay attention

to the following:
Plugs and sockets situated near the

work site or outdoors should be to
class IP 55 of BS 5490 to provide ad-
equate protection against ingress of
water, etc. and cable entries require
effective sealing. Rubber shrouds
should be provided over cable
glands. Drip-proof (class IP X2 of
BS 5490) plugs and sockets to
BS 4343 are suitable for use indoors
where the plug is away from the water
spray area where the appliance is in
use.
Never touch the mains plug with wet

hands.
Do not pull plug while operating the

device.
Do not run over, crush or pull the

power supply cord or extension cord,
otherwise it may be damaged. Pro-
tect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
Do not use the unit, if the power sup-

ply cord or important parts, e. g.
high-pressure hose, power gun or
safety devices are damaged.
Warning: Inadequate extension cords

can be dangerous.
If an extension cord is used, the plug

and socket must be of watertight con-
struction. The extension cord must
have a cross section in accordance
with the operating instructions and
be protected against splashed water.
The connection must not be in water.
When replacing plugs on the power

supply cable or extension lead the
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spray water guard and mechanical
stability must remain intact.

Water connection

Comply with the regulations of your

water supply company.
All connecting hoses must have prop-

erly sealed joints.
The appliance should never be used

on the drinking water supply without
a back flow valve. Water which has
passed the back flow valve is regard-
ed as undrinkable.
The high-pressure hose must not be

damaged (danger of bursting). A
damaged high-pressure hose must be
replaced immediately. Only use hos-
es and connections recommended by
the manufacturer.
High-pressure hoses, fittings and

couplings are important for the safety
of the appliance. Use only hoses, fit-
tings and couplings recommended by
the manufacturer.
Only clean or filtered water should be

used for intake.
Application
Before use, check that the unit and

operating equipment are in perfect
condition and are safe to operate. Do
not use the unit if it is not in perfect
condition.
Do not direct the jet against yourself

or others in order to clean clothes or
footwear.
Do not use solvent-containing liq-

uids, undiluted acids, acetone or sol-
vents! This includes petrol, paint thin-
ners, heating oil. The sprayed vapour
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