POSEIDON 4 - Pressure washer NILFISK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL POSEIDON 4 NILFISK

Important safety instructions

For your own safety

Before using the high-pressure cleaner, be sure to also read the enclosed operating instructions and keep them within reach at all times.

The appliance must

only be used by persons, who have been instructed in its correct usage and explicitly commissioned with the task of operating it
only be operated under supervision
not be used by children

General

Use of the high-pressure cleaner is subject to the applicable local regulations.

Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe recognised regulations for safety and proper use.

Do not use any unsafe work techniques.

Transport

Transport of the high-pressure cleaner is easy on its large wheels.

For safe transport in and on vehicles we recommend to prevent the equipment from sliding and tilting by fixing it with belts.

Transport (when tilted):

do not tilt the machine on the front with the water connections.

Before starting the cleaner

Before using the cleaner for the first time, check it carefully to detect any faults or damage. In the event of any damage contact your Nilfisk-Altto dealer immediately.

If your 3-phase cleaner was supplied without a plug, have it fitted with a suitable 3-phase plug with earth conductor, by an electrician.

CAUTION!

Before connecting devices with voltage changeover: Check that the pre-selected voltage on the machine corresponds with the voltage of the electrical installation. Otherwise the electrical devices of the machine can be destroyed.

Do not connect the cleaner directly to the public drinking-water mains. A connection is permitted, however:

• briefly to a pipe interrupter with moving section

with a free outlet

In the case of poor water quality (sand, etc.), we recommend that a fine water filter is fitted in the water inlet.

We recommend the use of a textile-reinforced water hose with a nominal diameter of min. 3/4'' (19 mm). Before use, check that the high-pressure cleaner is safe and in proper condition.

Regularly check whether the power cord is damaged or shows signs of ageing.

Use the high-pressure cleaner only when the mains power lead is in a safe condition. (risk of electric shock if damaged!).

Check the rated voltage of the high-pressure cleaner before connecting it to the mains power supply. Ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate corre

sponds to the voltage of the local mains power supply.

We strongly recommend that the power supply to the high pressure cleaner be connected via a residual current circuit breaker.

This device stops the supply of electricity if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30mA for 30 ms or it has an earth tester circuit.

Operate the cleaner only in an upright position!

Please observe the regulations and provisions applicable in your country. Before putting the high-pressure cleaner into service, carry out a visual check of all the major components.

CAUTION!

High-pressure water jets can be dangerous if misused. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or the cleaner itself.

Wear appropriate protective clothing and eye protectors.

Do not direct the jet towards yourself or towards other persons in order to clean clothes or footwear.

During operation of the cleaner, recoil forces are produced at the spraying device and, when the spray lance is held at an angle, a torque is also created. The spraying device must therefore be held firmly in both hands.

Do not use the cleaner when other people without protective clothing are in the working area.

Check that cleaning will not result in dangerous substances (e.g. asbestos, oil) being washed off the object to be cleaned and harming the environment.

Do not clean delicate parts

made of rubber, fabric, etc. with the 0^ jet. Keep some distance between high pressure nozzle and surface in order to prevent the surface from damage.

Do not use the high-pressure hose for lifting loads.

NOTE!

The maximum permissible working pressure and temperature are printed on the high-pressure hose.

Do not continue to use the cleaner if the mains power lead or high-pressure hose is damaged.

Ensure adequate air circulation. Do not cover the cleaner or operate it in inadequately ventilated rooms!

Never operate the cleaner without water. Even brief shortages of water result in severe damage to the pump seals.

Control / Operation

CAUTION!

Unsuitable extension leads can represent a source of danger. Always unwind cord from the reels completely to prevent the power cord overheating.

Plugs and connectors of mains power leads must be at least splash water-proof.

When using an extension cord, check the minimum cross-sections of the cable:

Cable length m	Cross section
	<16 A	<25 A
up to 20 m	ø1.5mm²	ø2.5mm²
20 to 50 m	ø2.5mm²	ø4.0mm²

Do not damage the mains power lead (e.g. by driving over it, pulling or crushing it).

Disconnect the power cord by pulling the plug only (do not pull

or tug the power cord).

CAUTION!

Never spray electrical equipment with water: danger for persons, risk of short-circuiting.

The cleaner may only be connected to a correctly installed plug socket.

Switching on the cleaner may cause voltage fluctuations.

Voltage fluctuations should not occur if the impedance at the transfer point is less than 0.15 . If in doubt ask your local electricity supplier.

Storing the cleaner (below 0^ )

Store the cleaner where it will not be exposed to frost!

If the high-pressure cleaner is stored in a room with temperatures around or below 0^ , antifreeze should be drawn into the pump beforehand:

Maintenance and repair

The oil filling is permanent and rated for the full service life of the machine.

CAUTION!

Always remove the plug from the mains plug socket before cleaning or carrying out maintenance work on the cleaner.

Carry out only the maintenance operations described in the operating instructions. Use only original Nilfisk-Altospare parts.

Do not make any technical modifications to the high-pressure cleaner.

Ensure that the machine is regularly serviced by Authorised Nilfisk-Altodealersin accordance with the maintenance plan. Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty.

CAUTION!

High-pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important for the safety of the cleaner. Use only high-pressure parts approved by the manufacturer!

The mains power lead must not differ from the version specified by the manufacturer and may only be changed by an electrician.

Please contact the Nilfisk-Altoservice department or an authorised specialist work-shop for all other maintenance or repair work!

Testing

The cleaner conforms to the German,Guidelines for Liquid Spray Jet Devices". The high-pressure cleaner must be subjected to a safety examination in accordance with the "Accident Prevention Regulations for Working with Liquid Spray Jet Devices (BGV A3)" as required, but at least every 12 months, by an authorised inspector.

After all repairs or modifications to electrical equipment, the protective conductor resistance, the insulation resistance and the leakage current must be measured. Furthermore, a visual inspection of the mains power lead, a voltage and current measurement and a function test must be carried out. Our after-sales service technicians are at your disposal as authorised inspectors.

The complete „Accident Prevention Regulations for Working with Liquid Spray Jet Devices“ are available from the Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, 50939 Cologne or from the appropriate association of employers' liability insurances.

Unloader valve

Unacceptably high pressure is fed back without residual pressure via a bypass line into the

intake line of the pump when the safety device is tripped.

The unloader valve is set and sealed at the factory and must not be adjusted.

Description

Purpose

This high-pressure cleaner has been designed for professional use in

Agriculture
- industry
- transport industry
automotive cleaning
municipal facilities
- cleaning trade
- construction industry
food industry

etc.

Always use the cleaner as described in these operating instructions. Any other use may damage the cleaner or the surface to be cleaned or may result in severe injury to persons.

Control / Operation

Operating elements

1 Spray gun
2 Mains power lead
3 Spray lance
4 Receptacle for electrical lead
5 Detergent tank
6 Receptacle for Spray lance
7 Supply water connection with water inlet filter

8 High pressure hose connection
9 Main switch
10 Detergent metering knob
11 Handle
12 Hose reel¹⁾

Using cleaning agents

Cleaning agent can be drawn in via the injector installed as standard only in low-pressure mode.

CAUTION!

Never allow cleaning agent to dry on the surface to be cleaned. The surface may be damaged.

Maintenance / Troubleshooting

Fault	Cause	Remedy
Pressure drop	> Air in the system > High pressure nozzle blocked worn > Pressure control on the spray pipe is not set correctly > Detergent tank empty	·Vent the system by operat-ing the spray gun several times at short intervals. If necessary, operate the cleaner for a short time without the high-pressure hose connected. ·Clean/replace the high pressure nozzle ·Set the required working pressure ·Top up detergent tank or set detergent metering to “0”
Pressure fluctuations	> Pump draws in air (only possible in suction mode) > Lack of water > Water inlet hose is too long or its cross-section too small > Lack of water caused by blocked water filter > Lack of water because max. permissible suction height has not been heeded	·Check that the suction set is air-tight ·Open water tap ·Use specified water inlet hose ·Clean the water filter in the water connection (never work without water filter) ·See instructions
The motor does not start when the cleaner is switched on	> The plug is not inserted properly, i.e. there is no current > The mains fuse is switched off	·Check the plug, lead and switch and if necessary have them replaced by a trained electrician ·Switch on the mains fuse

Recycling the cleaner

Make the old cleaner unusable immediately.

1. Unplug the cleaner and cut the power cord.

Do not discard of electrical appliances with household waste.

As specified in European Directive 2002/96/EC on old electrical and electronic appliances, used electrical goods must be collected separately and recycled ecologically. Contact your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information. Guarantee

Guarantee

Our general conditions of business are applicable with regard to the guarantee. Subject to change as a result of technical advances.

Operating elements / Accessories

Bedienelemente / Zubehör

Eléments de commande/ Accessoires

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product:

High Pressure Cleaner

Type:

POSEIDON 4

Description:

230V,1\~50Hz,IPX5

400V,3\~,50Hz,IPX5

The design of the unit corresponds to the following pertinent regulations:

EC Machine Directive

EC Low-voltage Directive

EC EMV Directive

98/37/EEG

EN 12100, EN 60335-2-79

73/23/EEG

EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2

2004/108/EEG

Applied harmonised standards:

Applied national standards and technical specifications:

DIN EN 60335-2-79

Dornveld/Sphere Business Park

Industrie Asse 3, nr 11 - bus 41

1731 Zellik-Asse

Belgium

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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CANADA

Clarke Canada

Part of the Nilfisk-Advance Group

4080 B Sladeview Crescent, Unit 1

Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y5

Canada

Division of Nilfisk-Advance A/S

Industrivej 1

9560 Hadsund

Denmark

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Nilfisk-ALTO Food Division

Division of Nilfisk-Advance A/S

Blytaekkervej 2,

9000 Aalborg

Denmark

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Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.nilfisk-alto.com

FRANCE

Nilfisk-ALTO

ALTO France SAS

Division of Nilfisk-Advance BV

Camastraat 9

NL-1322 BB Almere

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Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

www.nilfisk-alto.nl

HONG KONG

Nilfisk-Advance Ltd.

2001 HK Worsted Mills Ind'I Bldg.

31-39 Wo Tong Tsui St.

Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

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Fax: [phone]

HUNGARY

Nilfisk-Advance Kereskedelmi Kft.

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Nifisk-Advance (Shenzhen) Ltd

Block 3, Unit 130, 1001 Honghua Road

Int. Commercial & Trade Center

Fuitian Free Trade Zone

518038 Shenzhen P.R. China

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

POLAND

Nilfisk-Advance Sp. Z.O.O.

05-800 Pruszków

ul. 3-go MAJA 8

Poland

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Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

www.nilfisk-alto.pl

PORTUGAL

Nilfisk-ALTO

Division of Nilfisk-Advance Lda

Sintra Business Park

Vyatskaya str. 27, bld. 7

Russia

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SINGAPORE

Nilfisk-Advance Pte. Ltd.

Nifisk-ALTO Division

40 Loyang Drive

Singapore 508961

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Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

SPAIN

Nilfisk-ALTO

Division of Nilfisk-Advance S.A.

Torre D'Ara

Member of Nilfisk-Advance Group

Aminogatan 18, Box 4029

S-431 04 Molndal

Sweden

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www.nilfisk-alto.se

TAIWAN

Nifisk-Advance Taiwan Branch

No. 5, Wan Fang Road

Taipei

Taiwan, R.O.C.

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Fax: [phone]

THAILAND

Nifisk-Advance Co. Ltd.

89 Soi Chokechai-Ruammitr

Viphavadee-Rangsit Road

Ladyao, Jatuchak, Bangkok 10900

Thailand

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Fax: [phone]

TURKEY

Nilfisk-Advance Profesyonel Temizlik

Ekipmanlari Tic. AS

Necla Cad. Nl.: 48

Yenisahra /Kadikoy

Istanbul

Turkey

Tel.: [phone] - 60

Fax: [phone] - 63

www.nilfisk-advance.com

UNITED KINGDOM

Nilfisk-ALTO

Division of Nilfisk-Advance Ltd.

Bowerbank Way

Gilwilly Industrial Estate

Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BQ

Great Britain

Tel.: (+44) (0) 1768 868995

Fax: (+44) (0) 1768 864713

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www.nilfisk-alto.co.uk

VIETNAM

Nilfisk-Advance Representative Office

No.46 Doc Ngu Str.

Ba Dinh Dist.

Hanoi

SR. Vietnam

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USA

ALTO Cleaning Systems Inc.

Part of the Nilfisk-Advance Group

12249 Nations Ford Road

Pineville, NC 28134 USA

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Fax: [phone]

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Clarke

2100 Highway 265

Springdale, AR 72764

USA

Clarke American Sanders

2100 Highway 265

Springdale, AR 72764

USA

Bowling Green, OH 43402

USA

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