Nilfisk-ALTO C 100.1 User manual

Nilfisk-ALTO C 100.1
Instruction manual .................................... 3 - 12
Gebruikershandleiding.............................. 13 - 22
Manual de Instrucciones........................... 23 - 33
Manual de Instruções ............................... 34 - 43
Instrukcja obsługi ...................................... 44 - 54
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17-03-2005

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Index
1 Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3
2 Description ...............................................................................4
3 Before you start using your pressure washer...........................5
4 Operating your pressure washer..............................................6
5 After using your pressure washe..............................................8
6 Maintenance.............................................................................9
7 Trouble Shooting....................................................................10
8 Further information.................................................................11
9 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................12
1 Safety Precautions and Warnings
Before starting
up your high-
pressure washer
for the first time,
this instruction
manual must be
read through carefully. Save the
instructions for later use.
Safety instructions
marked with this
symbol must be
observed to pre-
vent danger to persons.
This symbol is
used to mark safety
instructions that
must be ob-
served to prevent
damage to the ma-
chine and its performance.
This symbol
indicates tips
and instructions
to simplify work and to ensure a
safe operation.
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Do not let children or people
who have not read the instruc-
tion manual operate the ma-
chine.
Before starting up your machine
please check it carefully for
any defects. If you find any, do
not start up your machine and
contact your Nilfisk-ALTO dis-
tributor.
Especially check:
The insulation of the electric
cable should be faultless and
without any cracks. If the
electric cable is damaged, an
authorized Nilfisk-ALTO dis-
tributor should replace it.
WARNING!
High pressure jets can be
dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at persons, pets,
live electrical equipment or
the machine itself.
Never try to clean clothes or
footwear on yourself or other
persons.
Hold the spray lance firmly
with both hands. The spray
lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 26.5 Nm during ope–
ration.
The operator and anyone in
the immediate vicinity of the
site of cleaning should take
action to protect themselves
from being struck by debris
dislodged during operation.
Wear goggles during opera-
tion.
Never use the machine in
an environment where there
could be a danger of explo-
sion. If any doubt arises,
please contact the local
authorities.
It is not allowed to clean as-
bestos-containing surfaces
with high pressure.
 This high pressure washer
must not be used at tempera-
tures below 0°C.
WARNING!
Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be com-
pletely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.
Extension cables should be of
a watertight construction and
comply with the below-men-
Symbols used to mark in-
structions

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tioned requirements for length
and cable dimensions.
1.0 mm² max. 12.5 m
1.5 mm² max. 20 m
2.5 mm² max. 30 m
Cable connections should be
kept dry and off the ground.
Mains power connection
The following should be ob-
served when connecting the
high pressure washer to the
electric installation:
Only connect the machine to
an installation with earth con-
nection.
The electric installation shall
be made by a certified elec-
trician.
It is strongly recommended
that the electric supply to this
machine should include a re-
sidual current device (GFCI).
Water connection
Connection to the public mains
according to regulations.
IMPORTANT! Only use wa-
ter without any impurities. If
there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional filter
should be mounted.
Repair and maintenance
WARNING! Always remove
the electric plug from the
socket before carrying out
maintenance work on the
machine.
Safety devices
Locking device on spray gun
(7a) (see foldout at the end of
this manual):
The spray gun features a lock-
ing device. When the pawl is
activated, the spray gun cannot
be operated.
Thermal sensor:
A thermal sensor protects the
motor against overloading. The
machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sen-
sor has cooled.
2 Description
This high-pressure washer has
been developed for domestic
use within:
- Car, Motorbike, boat, cara-
van, trailer, patio/drive/flags-
tones, woodwork, brickwork,
barbecue, garden furniture,
lawn mower
Only use the high-pressure
washer for purposes described
in this manual.
The safety precautions must be
observed to prevent damage
to the machine, the surface to
be cleaned or severe personal
injuries.
2.2 Operation elements
and model survey
See foldout at the end of this
manual.
1 Start/stop switch
2 Water inlet (with filter)
3 High pressure connection
4 High pressure hose
5 Electric cable
6 Spray lance
7 Spray gun with lock
8 Multispeed®nozzle
9 Powerspeed®nozzle
10 Foam sprayer
11 Nozzle cleaning tool
12 Gun and nozzle holder
13 Model tag
Specifications: See model tag
(13) of machine.
Sound pressure level LpA
measured in accordance with
ISO 3744, EEC Directive
2000/14/EEC: xx dB(A).
Hand/arm vibrations measured
according to ISO 5349 is x m/s2.
We reserve the right to alter the
specifications.
2.1 Application

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3 Before you start using your
pressure washer
3.2 Mounting of quick
coupling
1. Screw the quick coupling
tight on to the water inlet (2).
Note: The inlet filter must al-
ways be fitted in the water inlet
pipe to filter out sand, limestone
and other impurities as these
will damage the pump valves.
Caution: Failure
to fit the filter will
invalidate the
guarantee.
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3.1 Mounting of gun and
nozzle holder
1. Push down the gun and
nozzle holder (12) on the
product.
3.3 Mounting of high pres-
sure hose on spray gun
1. Screw the high pressure
hose on to the spray gun.
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4 Operating your pressure washer
4.1 Connection of high
pressure hose
1. Mount the high pressure
hose on the outlet (3).
4.2 Mounting of spray lance,
nozzles and foam
sprayer
1. Push the spray lance (6) into
the spray gun (7) and screw
it on.
2. Attach the nozzle.
4.3 Water connection IMPORTANT! Only use wa-
ter without any impurities. If
there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional filter
should be mounted.
1. Let the water run through
the water hose before con-
necting it to the machine to
prevent sand and dirt from
penetrating the machine.
Note: Check that the filter is
fitted in the water inlet pipe
and that it is not clogged up.
2. Connect the water hose to
the water supply by means
of the quick connector (inlet
water, max. pressure: 10 bar,
max. temperature: 60°C).
3. Turn on the water.
An ordinary 1/2" garden hose of
min. 5 m and max. 25 m will be
suitable.
NOTE: Connection to the public
mains according to regulations.

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4.4 Start and stop of the ma-
chine
The spray lance is affected
by a thrust during operation
- therefore always hold it firmly
with both hands. IMPORTANT:
Point the nozzle at the
ground.
1. Check that the machine is in
horizontal position.
NOTE: Do not place the
machine in high grass!
2. Release the trigger lock.
3. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun and let the water
run until all air has escaped
from the water hose.
4. Press the Start/stop switch
"I" (1).
5. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun.
Always adjust the distance and
thus the pressure of the nozzle
to the surface, which is to be
cleaned.
Do not cover the machine
during operation.
Note: If the ma-
chine is left or not
used for 5 min-
utes, it must be switched off on
the start/stop switch "O" (1):
1. Press the start/stop switch
"O".
2. Disconnect the electrical plug
from the socket.
3. Shut off the water supply and
activate the trigger to relieve
the machine of pressure.
4. Lock the spray gun.
When releasing the trigger of
the spray gun, the machine
automatically stops. The ma-
chine will start again when you
re-activate the spray gun.
4.5 Regulation of spray
picture of Multispeed®
nozzle
The spray picture can be re-
gulated on the Multispeed®
nozzle.

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5.2 Winding up of electric
cable
5 After using your pressure washer
To avoid accidents, the electric
cable and the high pressure
hose should always be winded
carefully up around the handle.
5.3 Storage of accessories The spray gun and the nozzles
can be stored on the pressure
washer.
5.1 Storing the washer The machine should be sto-
red in a frost-free room!
Pump, hose and accessories
should always be emptied of
water prior to storing as follows:
1. Stop the machine (press the
start/stop switch “O” (1) and
detach water hose and ac-
cessory.
2. Restart the machine and
activate the trigger. Let the
machine run until no more
water runs through the spray
gun.
3. Stop the machine, unplug
and wind up hose and cable.
4. Place spray handle, nozzles
and other accessories in the
holders of the machine.
Should the machine by mistake
be frozen, it will be necessary
to check it for damage.
NEVER START-UP A FROZEN
MACHINE.
Frost damages are not
covered by the guarantee!
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6 Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning of water inlet
filter
frequently according to use.
Carefully loosen the filter with a
screwdriver and clean it. Check
that it is intact before re-mount-
ing it.
The inlet filter must always be
fitted inside the water inlet pipe
to filter out sand, limestone and
other impurities, as they will
damage the pump valves.
CAUTION: Failure to fit the fil-
ter will invalidate the guarantee.
WARNING! Always discon-
nect the electrical plug from the
socket prior to maintenance or
cleaning.
To ensure a long and problem
free working life, please take
the following advice:
Wash out water hose, high
pressure hose, spray lance
and accessories before
mounting.
Clean the connectors of dust
and sand.
Rinse the detergent spraying
attachment after use.
Clean the nozzles.
Any repair should always be
made in an authorized work-
shop with original spare parts.
6.2 Cleaning of nozzle A clogging up in the nozzle
causes a pump pressure which
is too high. This is why cleaning
is required immediately.
1. Stop the machine and dis-
connect the nozzle.
2. Clean the nozzle. IMPOR-
TANT: The cleaning tool (11)
should only be used when
the nozzle is detached!
3. Flush the nozzle backwards
with water.
6.3 Cleaning of machine
vents
The machine should be kept
clean so as to let cooling air
pass freely through the ma-
chine vents.
To ensure an easy connec-
tion and that o-rings do not dry
up, the couplings should be
greased regularly.
6.4 Greasing of couplings
Clean the water inlet filter
regularly once a month or more

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7 Trouble-shooting
To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfisk-
ALTO service organization:
Symptom Cause Recommended action
Machine refuses to start Machine not plugged in Plug in machine.
Defective socket Try another socket.
Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Defective extension cable Try without the extension cable.
Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking air Check that hoses and connections are air-
tight.
Valves dirty, worn out Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk
or stuck ALTO distributor
Pump seals worn out Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk-
ALTO distributor.
Motor busses Low voltage or Activate the trigger of the spray gun.
low temperature
Machine stops Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Incorrect mains voltage Check that the mains voltage corresponds
to specification on the model tag.
Thermal sensor activated Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool
down.
Nozzle partially blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 6.2)
Fuse blows Fuse too small Change to an installation higher than the
amp. consumption of the machine.
You may try without the extension cable.
Machine pulsating Air in inlet hose/pump Allow machine to run with open trigger until
regular working pressure resumes.
Inadequate supply of Check that the water supply corresponds to
mains water specifications required (see model tag)
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2")
Nozzle partially blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 6.2)
Water filter blocked Clean the filter (see section 6.1)
Hose kinked Straighten out hose.
Machine often starts Pump/spray gun is Contact your nearest Nilfisk-ALTO Service
and stops by itself leaking Centre.
Machine starts, but Pump/hoses or accessory Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
no water comes out frozen
No water supply Connect inlet water.
Water filter blocked Clean the filter (see section 6.1)
Nozzle blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 6.2)
In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfisk-ALTO distributor.
GREAT BRITAIN
Nilfisk-ALTO Cleaning Systems Ltd.
Bowerbank Way
Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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8 Further information
8.1 Recycling the washer If the washer is discarded,
make it unusable immediately.
1. Unplug the cleaner and cut
the electric cable.
The cleaner contains valuable
materials that should be recy-
cled. Therefore, make use of
your local waste disposal site.
Contact your local authorities or
your nearest dealer for further
information.
8.2 Warranty conditions Nilfisk-ALTO guarantees high
pressure washers for domestic
use for 2 years. If your high
pressure washer or accessories
are handed in for repair, a copy
of the receipt must be enclosed.
Guarantee repairs are being
made on the following condi-
tions:
that defects are attributable
to flaws or defects in materi-
als or workmanship. (wear
and tear as well as misuse
are not covered by the guar-
antee).
that the directions of this
instruction manual have been
thoroughly observed.
that repair has not been car-
ried out or attempted by oth-
er than Nilfisk-ALTO-trained
service staff.
that only original accessories
have been applied.
that the product has not been
exposed to abuse such as
knocks, bumps or frost.
that only water without any
impurities has been used.
that the high pressure wash-
er has not been used for
rental nor used commercially
in any other way.
Repairs under this guarantee
include replacement of defec-
tive parts, exclusive of packing
and postage/carriage. Besides,
we refer to your national law of
sale.
The machine should be for-
warded to one of the service
centres of the Nilfisk-ALTO
organisation with description/
specifi cation of the fault.
Repairs not covered by the
guarantee conditions will be
invoiced. (I.e. malfunctions due
to Causes mentioned in section
Troubleshooting Chart of the
instruction manual).

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EU Declaration of Conformity
Product: High Pressure Washer
Type: Nilfisk-ALTO C 100.1
Description: 230 V 1~, 50 Hz - IP X5
The design of the unit corresponds to
the following pertinent regulations:
EC Machine Directive 98/37/EEG
EC Low-voltage Directive 73/23/EEG
EC EMV Directive 89/336/EEG
Applied harmonised standards: EN 60335-2-79
Applied national standards and technical
specifications:
IEC 60335-2-79
Anton Sørensen
V.P. Technical Operations Europe
Nilfisk-ALTO
Division of Nilfisk-Advance A/S
Industrivej 1
DK-9560 Hadsund
Hadsund, 01.11.2004
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