Kärcher K 5 Premium User Manual

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 Slide the free end of the coiled high
pressure hose through the recesses on
the dosage regulator.
 Insert the hose drum into the intakes on
the transport handle.
 Insert the axle of the hand crank into the
guides.
 Install the fixating plate and secure it
using 2 screws.
 Press the connecting fitting from the
short high pressure hose into the brass
intake, secure with clamps.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is
aligned correctly.
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 Push the high pressure hose into the
trigger gun until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple is
aligned correctly.
 Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
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 Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
 Insert the mains plug into the socket.
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
ATTENTION
Hose couplings made of metal with aquas-
top can damage the pump! Please use
plastic couplings or KÄRCHER brass cou-
plings.
 Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
 Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
 Completely open the water tap.
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
 Remove coupling from the water con-
nection.
 Fill the suction hose with water.
 Screw the suction hose into the water
connection of the appliance and insert it
into the water source (e.g. rainwater
drum).
Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
 Turn on the appliance “I/ON”.
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
 Let the appliance work until the water
exits at the hand spray gun without bub-
bles (max. 2 minutes).
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Install the high pressure hose drum
Connect the high pressure hose to
the trigger gun
Installing coupling
Start up
Water supply
Water supply from mains
Drawing in water from open reservoirs

Kärcher K 5 Premium Specifications

General

Form factor	Upright
Hose length	8 m
Power source	Electric
Water filter	Yes
Product color	Black, Yellow
Maximum flow rate	500 l/h
Working pressure (max)	145 bar
Working pressure (min)	20 bar
Maximum input water temperature	40 °C
AC input voltage	230 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	2100 W
Surface cleaner	-

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	349 mm
Width	426 mm
Height	878 mm
Weight	14500 g