Nilfisk-alto Poseidon 1-20 xt User manual

POSEIDON 1-20 XT

Operating Instructions...................................3-13

Betriebsanleitung ........................................14-26

Notice d’utilisation .......................................27-39

Gebruiksaanwijzing.....................................40-51

Istruzioni sull’uso.........................................52-62

Driftsinstruks ...............................................63-73

Bruksanvisning............................................74-84

Driftsvejledning............................................85-95

Käyttöohje .................................................96-107

Navodilo za uporabo .............................. 108-119

Uputstvo za rad.......................................120-130

Prevádzkový návod.................................131-141

Provozní návod .......................................142-152

Instrukcja obsługi ....................................153-165

Kezelési utasítás.....................................166-176

Руководство ...........................................177-188

Töö juhised............................................. 189-199

Lietošanas instrukcijas........................... 200-211

Eksploatacijos instrukcijos ..................... 212-223

Instrucciones de manejo .........................224-235

Instruções de operação...........................236-247

Οδηγίες λειτουργίας ................................248-260

Ýþletme kýlavuzu....................................261-272

Printed in China

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 washer.............................................9

6 Maintenance...........................................................................10

7 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................11

8 Further information.................................................................12

9 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................13

1 Safety Precautions and Warnings

Before starting up

your high-pres-

sure 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 instruc-

tions that must

be observed to

prevent damage to the

machine 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 ma-

chine please check it carefully

for any defects. If you ﬁnd any,

do not start up your machine

and contact your Nilﬁsk-ALTO

distributor.

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

distributor 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 16.4 N 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

asbestos-containing surfaces

with high pressure.

 This high pressure washer

must not be used at tempe-

ratures below 0°C.

 Never let any persons stay

under the product when

stored on the wall.

WARNING!

Inadequate extension cables

can be dangerous. Cables on

drums should always be com-

pletely unwinded to prevent the

cable from overheating.

Symbols used to mark in-

structions

Extension cables should be of

a watertight construction and

comply with the below-men-

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 regu-

lations.

This high pres-

sure washer is only allowed to

be connected with the drinking

water mains, when an appro-

priate backﬂow preventer has

been installed, Type BA accord-

ing to EN 1717. The backﬂow

preventer can be ordered under

number 106411177. The length

of the hose between the back-

ﬂow preventer and the high

pressure washer must be at

least 10 metres to absorb pos-

sible pressure peaks (min diam-

eter ½ inch).

Operation by suction (for ex-

ample from a rainwater vessel)

is carried out without backﬂow

preventer. Recommended suc-

tion set: 126411387.

As soon as water has ﬂown

through the BA valve, this water

is not considered to be drinking

water any more.

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 be-

fore carrying out maintenance

work on the machine.

Safety devices

Locking device on spray gun

(5a) (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.

Pressure safety device

An integrated hydraulic safety

valve protects the system from

excessive pressure.

2 Description

This high-pressure washer has

been developed for professional

use within:

- small craft industries

- building and construction

- auto and transport industries

- small sized agricultural sites

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.

2.1 Application

2.2 Operation elements

and model survey

See illustration at the end of

this manual.

1 Start/stop switch

2 Water inlet (with ﬁlter)

3 High pressure hose

4 Electric cable

5 Spray gun with lock (5a)

6 Flexopower 3000 nozzle

7 Turbohammer 3000 nozzle

8 Nozzle cleaning tool

9 Trolley handle (telescopic

handle)

10 Hose reel

11 Model tag

12 Quick coupling

13 Button for telescopic handle

14 Turnable cable hook

Speciﬁcations: See model tag

(11) of machine.

Sound pressure level meas-

ures in accordance with ISO

3744 EEC directive 2000/14/

EEC: LpA = 69,9 dB(A), LWA = 84

dB(A).

We reserve the right to alter the

speciﬁcations.

3 Before you start using your

pressure washer

3.1 Mounting of hose reel

handle

1. Click the hose reel handle

on to the trolley handle (no

screws).

3.2 Mounting of quick

coupling

1. Screw the quick coupling (12)

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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4 Operating your pressure washer

4.1 Mounting of spray

lance

1. Push the spray lance (3) into

the spray gun (5).

3. Turn on the water.

4.3 Telescopic handle

The machine features a tele-

scopic handle. To raise or lower

the handle, press the knob (13)

and move the handle upwards

or downwards. When a click

is heard, the handle is in right

position.

4.2 Water connection lations.

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 connecting

it to the machine to prevent

sand and dirt from penetrat-

ing 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: 50°C).

An ordinary 1/2" garden hose of

min. 10 m and max. 25 m will

be suitable.

NOTE: Connection

to the public mains

according to regu-

4.4 Start and stop of the ma-

chine (when connected

to a water supply)

Do not cover the machine

during operation.

Note: If the ma-

chine is left or not

used for 5 minutes, it must be

switched off on the start/stop

switch "O" (1):

1. Turn the start/stop switch to

position "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

The spray lance is affected

by a thrust during opera-

tion - therefore always hold it

ﬁrmly with both hands. IMPOR-

TANT: Point the nozzle at the

ground.

1. Check that the machine is in

upright position.

NOTE: Do not place the ma-

chine 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. Turn the start/stop switch (1)

to position "I".

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.

re-activate the spray gun.

4.5 Start the machine (when

connected to open con-

tainers (suction mode))

The washer can take in water

from a rain water tank as an

example. The hose for the water

supply must not be too long,

approx. 5 m.

Make sure that the water tank is

not placed on a lower level than

the machine.

1. Place the other end of the

water hose in the water tank.

Use an external ﬁlter if the

water contains impurities.

2. Turn the start/stop switch to

position "I".

3. Activate the trigger of the

spray gun and let the water

run, until the air has escaped

from the water hose and the

pump.

4. Mount spray lance and

nozzle.

4.6 Pressure regulation on

the Flexopower 3000

nozzle

The pressure can be regulated

on the Flexopower nozzle.

High pressure

Low pressure

4.7 Stationary use If mounting a special wall hook

(not standard), the pressure

washer can be used as a sta-

tionary solution meaning that it

can be operated while hanging

on the wall.

Only mount the wall hook on a

sturdy wall. Adjust the length

of the screws and size of rawl-

plugs to the type of wall.

Important: The

bearing capacity

of the wall hook

is max. 30 kg.

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5 After using your pressure washer

5.2 Winding up of electric

cable and high pressure

hose

To avoid accidents, the electric

cable and the high pressure

hose should always be winded

carefully up.

1. Wind up the electric cable on

the appropriate hooks. Built-

in clip for good holding.

The lower hook (14) can be

turned to release the electric

cable.

2. Coil the high pressure hose

up on the hose reel (10).

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 (turn the

start/stop switch (1) to posi-

tion “O” and detach water

hose and accessory.

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!

5.3 Storage of accessories The standard accessories

(spray gun and spray lance

(6/7)) can be stored on the

pressure washer.

The nozzle cleaning tool (8) can

also be stored on the product.

6/7

WARNING! Always disconnect

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.

Clean the nozzles.

Any repair should always be

made in an authorized work-

shop with original spare parts.

6 Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning of water inlet

ﬁlter

Clean the water inlet ﬁlter regu-

larly once a month or more fre-

quently according to use. Care-

fully loosen the ﬁlter with a pair

of pliers and clean it. Check that

it is intact before re-mounting 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 ﬁlter

will invalidate the guarantee.

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 (8)

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

6.4 Greasing of couplings

To ensure an easy connec-

tion and that o-rings do not

pass freely through the ma-

chine vents.

dry up, the couplings should be

greased regularly.

8 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.

8 Further information

8.1 Recycling the washer Make the old cleaner unusable

immediately.

1. Unplug the cleaner and cut

the electric cable.

Do not discard electrical appli-

ances with household waste.

As speciﬁed in European Direc-

tive 2002/96/EC on old electri-

cal and electronic appliances,

used electrical goods must

be collected separately and

recycled ecologically.

Contact your local authorities or

your nearest dealer for further

information.

8.2 Warranty conditions Nilﬁsk-ALTO guarantees high

pressure washers for profes-

sional use for 1 year. If your

high pressure washer or acces-

sories 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).

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product: High Pressure Washer

Type: Nilﬁsk-ALTO POSEIDON 1-20 XT

Description: 230 V 1~, 50 Hz - IP X5

The design of the unit corre-

sponds to the following

pertinent regulations:

EC Machine Directive 98/37/EC

EC Low-voltage Directive 73/23/EC

EC EMV Directive 2004/108/EC

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-Advance A/S

Industrivej 1

DK-9560 Hadsund

Hadsund, 01.05.2008

9 EU Declaration of Conformity