Fortador SELF-WASH User manual
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NOTE
Before starting, read this operating manual carefully in order to avoid improper use or situa-
tions that may be dangerous for people, animals or objects. The manufacturer shall bear no
responsibility and shall exclude the possibility to apply guarantee terms in the following cases:
any misuse or use in improper conditions, any damage resulting from normal wear-out or aging,
inappropriate application, neglect, improper operation or storage, exposure to moisture, arbi-
errors, failure to obey this operating manual, or any other events for which the manufacturer
cannot be blamed, including any loss or damage in transport.
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Note ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................5
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Description of the machine......................................................................................................................................7
Safety requirements..................................................................................................................................................8
How to install the machine....................................................................................................................................10
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Upholstery washing ................................................................................................................................................20
Daily maintenance...................................................................................................................................................21
Weekly maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................22
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Maintenance plan....................................................................................................................................................24
CE Attestation of conformity ...............................................................................................................................25
Transport...................................................................................................................................................................26
Final remarks............................................................................................................................................................27
CONTENTS
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Thank you for purchasing FORTADOR Self-Wash steam cleaner. The FORTADOR brand is an
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well as lower failure rate than ever before. The solutions used, which only occur in FORTADOR
steam cleaner, make it possible to make the machine operation easier and faster. The 19-inch
display keeps the user inform on the machine functions. The highest quality of the components
and low energy consumption provide for even faster return on investment.
The machine is equipped in multiple standard and optional functions:
• aluminium housing,
• continous operation 24 hrs / 365 days,
• boiler made of acid-resistant stainless steel,
• coin and banknotes reader,
• built-in professional dry / wet vacuum cleaner from Ghibli & Wirbel,
• anti-freezing system,
• anti-theft SAFE CASH system,
• multi-language voice instructions,
• daily e-mail sending with a cash / time report,
• LED lights,
• protective display glass made of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass.
Options:
• additional water tank instead of permanent water connection,
• settlement via PayPass cards,
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• additional languages.
INTRODUCTION
Manufacturer and Maintenance Service Provider
www.fortador.com
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Power supply 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power 6 kW
Protection class IPX4
Working pressure 12 bar (174 PSI)
Maximum pressure 14 bar (203 PSI)
Steam temperature 120 - 140º C
Boiler temperature max. 190º C
Boiler capacity 5 litres
Water tank capacity permanent water connection
Detergent tank capacity 40 litres
Noise leve 60 dB
Dimensions (W x L x H) 90 x 97,5 x 210 cm
Weight 520 kg
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
Technical data
Technical data are placed at the rating plate at the rear wall of the cover in the
area marked with the red frame. When contacting our Service Dept., please al-
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1. Lock-up access to payment devices
2. Electric chamber
3. Heater – air heating inside the machine
4. Power outlet for vacuum cleaner
5. Vacuum cleaner motors
6. Filthiness tank
7a. Air heater thermostat
7b. Cooling fan thermostat
8. Detergent tank
9. Water tank
10. Hydraulic chamber
11. Boiler
12. Safety valve
13. Pressure sensor (presostat)
15. Detergent solenoid valve
16. Steam hose connection
17. Water heater
18. Water valve
19. Water pump
20. Detergent pump
22. Electric plug 400 V
23. Maintenance display
24. Phase switch
25. PCB controller
26. PC
27. Switch
28. Touch buttons controller
29. Fan
30. Redisual-current circuit-breaker
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DESCRIPTION
OF THE MACHINE
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The FORTADOR steam cleaner is an industrial machine that must not be operated by persons who are not aware of hazards
associated therewith.
Guidelines and recommendations contained in this Manual must be properly understood and obeyed if the condition of the
Just as in case of most mechanical machines, all relative safety precautions must be observed while operating and servicing
the machine. Failure to observe this Operating Manual and recommendations contained in it may lead to injury or damage to
the machine or other objects situated nearby. At the same time, it must be borne in mind that it is not possible to present any
exhaustive guidelines or recommendations, which would make it possible to completely eliminate risks during its operation
or maintenance, and while handling or using chemical products that this machine has been designed to process. In case of
special applications and working conditions, some additional safety precautions can turn out to be necessary, which are not
discussed in this document. In such non-discussed cases, the user should obey generally adopted safety rules.
Before starting and operating the machine, please read this Operating Manual thoroughly.
This Operating Manual should be stored for later use or for the successive owner.
SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
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• Prior to each start-up, check residual-current circuit-
breaker for proper operation in line with the procedure
as described in the “before each start-up” chapter. It is
forbidden to operate the machine with faulty residual-
current circuit-breaker, as it may pose a threat of electric
shock!
• Do not submerge the machine or any of its components
• To use the machine in explosive areas additional
permission may be required.
• Never use the machine close to toxic / hazardous
substances.
• Never install the machine on temperature-sensitive
foundations.
• Do not operate machine buttons / valves using excessive
force.
• The machine should be installed on stable level ground.
Make sure that its front wheels are secured during
operation.
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• Do not direct steam jet towards electronic devices.
• While washing your car, make sure that the nozzle is
more than 10 cm away from the surface.
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drained.
• Remember that the hose bending radius can never be
lower than 10 cm. Bending the hose to a tighter radius
damage.
• The machine should be always switched-on. Never
Service Dept.
• Operating pressure can be dangerous for people and
animals.
• Operators should be sober, adult, and trained in machine
operation and maintenance.
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recommended and manufactured by the manufacturer.
• In case power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by an authorised service-provider under pain of
loss of guarantee.
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add any detergents, chemicals, or descaling agents to the
water tank.
• Do not use distilled water!
• Before starting the machine, check if its operational
openings are free from dirt.
• It is only allowed to use original hoses and guns.
• Do not start the machine if its electrical cable or any
other part is damaged.
• Never tilt or topple the machine when switched on.
• Children are absolutely not allowed to contact
the machine.
• Be careful while working near children or animals.
• Do not use the machine when damaged or when its
power supply cable shows any signs of damage. In case
the machine fails to work the way it should, if it fell or
our service dept.: help@fortador.com
• Do not try to pull or lift the machine by its power supply
cable or hose.
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they are covered by limited guarantee only.
• Never direct steam towards people or animals.
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ovens or any other heat sources.
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ventilated areas. Its fumes may pose a threat to your
health.
• When in operation, the machine should not be moved.
• The machine should be connected to electrical
installation that is provided with reliable earthing.
It is forbidden to operate the machine connected to
electrical installation no earthing, as it may pose a
threat of electric shock!
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HOW TO INSTALL THE MACHINE
Before installation and start-up of the Self-Wash machine, following operations need to be performed:
Indicate the place (700 x 513 mm width x depth) where the
machine will be installed.
Installation holes will be done directly during the installation.
It is recommended to pour the foundation slab with installa-
tion hole, min. thickness 20 cm.
Feed the indicated place with permanent water connection,
from the vacuum cleaner (pipe dimameter 100 – 110 mm),
according to below drawing.
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FRONT
WATER
CONNECTION*
POWER
SUPPLY
FILTHINESS DRAIN
CONNECTION*
RIGHT SIDE
REAR
* OPTIONAL
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When the power is switched-on, proper operation of air
heater and cooling fan should be controlled. For this pur-
pose set the temperature of 7a thermostat above the am-
bient temperature, the heater should start to work. After
1 minute the heaters should be noticeably warm. Restore
the old temperature setting. The same procedure needs to
be done with thermostat 7b, altough set the temperature
below the ambient temperature. If the fans start to work,
the old temperature setting can be restored.
a. Water connection needs to be done with 1/2” pipe – exca-
vation depth min. 1,5 m, the pipe should be additionally pro-
tected by anti-freezing system with heating cable (according
to below drawing).
b. At the water pipe end a ball valve 1/2” should be installed.
c. Electric supply needs to be done with copper cable
5 x 4 mm– illustrative picture.
d. At the cable end an electric socket 32A-5T should be
installed.
e. It is recommended to install a main switch 35 A.
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Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Aluminium
tape
Aluminium
tape Water pipe
Aluminium
tape
Heating
cable
Heating cable
Heating
cable
Sensor Sensor
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APPLICATION CONFIGURATION
Administration panel.
• terminal.exe le.
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reader as well.
• In order to enter administration panel, when the
application is open, press Ctrl+Alt+F8 keys.
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• In login window write in:
login: root
password: 12345678
• administration panel should open.
• Password: fortador1
• Sender: any name
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Devices settings.
Coin reader:
1) Mark “active” checkbox.
2) Select the port connected to the coin reader.
4) Requested currency can be chosen in “active” column (depending on how the reader is being programmed).
Banknotes reader:
1) Mark “active” checkbox.
2) Select the port connected to the banknotes reader.
4) Requested currency can be chosen in “active” columne (depending on how the reader is being programmed).
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1) Press the button in the terminal near the LED until it becomes orange.
2) “Maintenance mode” screen should appear, then press * and go to next screen.
3) Using “F” button go to “MANAGEMENT” and press “V”.
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4) Using “F” button go to “SETTINGS” and press “V”, as password write 2008 and press “V”.
5) Using “F” button go to “SERVICE” and press “V”.
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6) Using “V” select “TERMINAL INITIALIZATION”.
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Log register.
• The log.txt file is saved in Terminal folder, then log folder; all failures and logs are saved in this file.
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UPHOLSTERY WASHING
may lead to detergent pump getting damaged! Such damage is not covered by warranty.
It is not recommended to use high-foam and acid pH reaction cleaning detergents.
Direct the steam nozzle towards exterior of the car, pressing
the trigger in order to remove condensated steam.
leather upholstery, ceiling lining or rubber prints that are
on material upholstery.
In order to use the device insert a coin or banknote or tap
the credit card (depending on ordered version). The time
you have paid for will be displayed on the screen.
Select the requested washing programm using one of three
touch buttons:
use the vacuum cleaner (yellow button) again, in order to
remove remaining wetness.
If the time is up, insert next coin in order to continue work
or put back the steam hose, if the washing / vacuuming
• Yellow button – vacuuming – selecting this option you
can prepare the surface for wahing.
• Green button – washing with “dry” steam – selecting this
option you can wash without detergent.
• Red button – washing with detergent – selecting this
option you can wash using detergent.
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