Kärcher BP 3 Home Manual De Instrucciones página 10

General information
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Transport
Storage
Special accessories
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
General information
Dear Customer.
Please read and comply with these origi-
nal operating instructions and the en-
closed safety instructions. Proceed ac-
cordingly. Keep both booklets for future reference or
subsequent owners.
This appliance has been designed for use in private
households and is not intended for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages
that may occur on account of improper use or wrong op-
erations.
The device is meant for use as house water tank.
This unit is only to be used indoors.
Note
The pump is not suited for increasing the existing line
pressure.
Approved fluids
 Used water
 Well water
 Water source
Rain water

Water from swimming pool (provided the dosing of

additives is proper)
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not place the packaging into the or-
dinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the
proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials that
can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper
recycling of old appliances. Please dispose
your old appliances using appropriate collec-
tion systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients
at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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Proper use
The warranty terms published by the relevant sales
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company are applicable in each country. We will repair
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potential failures of your appliance within the warranty
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period free of charge, provided that such failure is
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caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In
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the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer
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or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
4 Please submit the proof of purchase.
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Description of the Appliance
Illustration
1 Backflow valve
2 Connection adapter for pumps G1
3 Stopper
4 Connection G1(33.3mm) Suction pipe
5 Filling nozzle
6 Connection G1(33.3mm) Pressure pipe
7 Carrying handle*
8 Power switch*
9 Air valve (Schrader valve) with cap
10 Base with slotted hole for bolted connection
11 Pressure display
12 Drain screw
13 Power cord with plug
* only for BP 3 Home
Preparing the Appliance
 Check max. air pressure in the storage tank prior to
commissioning. If necessary, refill up to 2.0 bar
with a commercially available air pump with the
system switched off / zero-pressure state.
 Secure device against slipping off (fix it with
screws, if needed).
 Remove the plug.
 Screw the connection adapter in the suction con-
nection of the pump (inlet).
Tighten manually.
 Screw check valve onto connector adapter at the
suction connection.
Tighten manually.
 Connect the vacuum-proof suction hose with inte-
grated backflow stop on the suction side.
(available as optional accessory)
 Screw the connection adapter in the delivery con-
nection of the pump (outlet).
Tighten manually.
 Connect delivery line.
Illustration
 Unscrew the lid of the filling nozzle and fill in water
till it overflows.
 Screw on the lid on the filling nozzle.
 Open existing shutoff valves in the pressure pipe.
Note
Even the smallest of leakage leads to malfunctioning.
 In case of leaks, seal all connections with a suitable
sealant (e.g. Teflon tape) to prevent malfunction
due to leakage or air intake.
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