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Old 10-22-05
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Hi Mark,

I have purchased an older steam cleaner made by the American Kleaner company, which was founded in 1934 The model I have is an American Kleaner Hornet 2000, on a small trailer, kerosene powered with a 110v electric motor.
I have been looking everywhere to find information on it, or on steam cleaners in general, especially safety procedures and tips for mainbtenance. This steam cleaner has a Cat pump , a friend thinks it's a 280-type. Pl[size=3]undefined plus it comes with a soap tank as well.
I am having a local shop in Michigan go over it to ensure it is safe. I did not see a pressure relief valve on it anywhere. I built a lot of air compressor unitsa in the past and pressure relief is something you always watch.

My e-mail address is: cw4dtu@wideopenwest.com, and anyone who has any suggestions or copies of a manual would be welcomne.

I don't expect anything for free, and would be glad to pay for Xerox copies. I called American Kleaner, which is now owned by Karcher, but the are not able to give me any support when I asked to buy manuals, Xerox pages, specs, etc.

This machine was previously used by a company in Wisconsin to steam clean VW engines, and I will be using it for other similar work. I am also interested in general tips on maintenance and safety, and any publications along those lines.

Thanks,
Darryl Urcheck

aka Newsteamer
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