120.66 PAD XTRA - Pressure washer NILFISK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 120.66 PAD XTRA NILFISK

D13Original Instructions

1.1 Symbols used to mark instruction

All pictograms attached to the high pressure washer and its components are shown and ex- plained in this manual. Safety instructions marked with this symbol must be observed to prevent personal injury or serious damage to property. Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. This symbol indicates tips and instructions to simplify work and to ensure a safe operation of the high pressure washer. 2 Safety precautions and working techniques Before starting up your machine for the fi rst time, this instruction manual must be read through carefully. Save the instructions for later use. WARNING!

• Inhalation of aerosols can be hazardous to health.

• Where applicable use a device in order to avoid or reduce aerosols production, e.g., a shield covering the nozzle.

• For protection against aerosols use a respiratory mask of class FFP 2 or higher.

• The high water pressure generated by the machine and the power connection are particular sources of danger.

• Do not let people who have not been trained in the use of a machine nor read the instruction manual ope rate the machine.

• Minors should never be allowed to use the machine - except for young trainees over the age of 16, when working under supervision.

• Before starting up your machine please check it carefully for any defects. If you fi nd any, do not start up your machine, contact your Nilfi sk distributor. The insulation of the electric cable should be faultless and without any cracks. If the electric cable is damaged, an authorized Nilfi sk di stributor should replace it.

• 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.

• Always unplug the power plug before cleaning or maintenance and when replacing parts or converting the machine to another function.

• Observe the national safety regulations issued, for example, by the employers liability insu-

rance association, social security institutions, occupational safety and health authorities or other organizations. Accessories and spare parts

• To ensure the machine safety only use original spare parts from Nilfi sk or approved by Nil- fi sk.

• High pressure hoses, fi ttings and couplings are important for the safety of the machine. Only use hoses, fi ttings and couplings recommended by Nilfi sk. Physical, sensory or mental conditions

• The machine may only be operated by people who are in good physical health and in good mental condition.

• If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doc- tor before operating the machine.

• Anyone who has consumed alcohol, medicines or drugs affecting their ability to react must not operate the machine. Applications This machine has been developed for domestic use such as:

• Car, motorbike, boat, caravan, trailer, patio/drive/fl agstones, woodwork, brickwork, barbecue, garden furniture, lawn mower. Any other use is considered as improper use. Nilfi sk accepts no liability for any damage result- ing from such use. The risk for such use is borne solely by the user. Proper use also includes proper operation, servicing and repairs as specifi ed in this instruction. Clothing and equipment Always take action to protect yourself when operating the machine.

• Wear shoes with non-slip soles.

• Wear goggles, ear protection and protective clothes during operation Transporting the high pressure washer

• When transporting the machine in or on a vehicle, it must be secured, e.g. with straps, so that it cannot slip or tip over.

• Nilfi sk recommends that the machine is positioned horizontally on the backside, when trans- ported in or on a vehicle. Detergents

• This machine has been designed for use with cleaning agents supplied or recommended by Nilfi sk. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect the function of the machine. Before starting the work Inspecting the machine

• Do not use the machine if a supply cord or important parts of the machine are damaged, e.g., safety device, high pressure hose, and spray handle and spray attachments.

• The trigger of the spray handle must move easily and automatically return to its starting po- sition when released.

• Always keep high pressure hose and spray attachment in good condition (clean, moving easily) and correctly assembled. Electrical connection WARNING! Minimize the risk for electrical shock:

• Voltage and frequency of the machine (see rating plate) must match the voltage of and frequency of the mains supply.

• Only connect the machine to electrical installation made by a certifi ed electrician and com- ply with IEC 60364-1.

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• It is recommended that the electrical supply to the machine should include a residual current device that will interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms.

• Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous. If an extension cable is used, it shall be suitable for outdoor use, and the connection has to be kept dry and off the ground

• Nilfi sk recommends use of an extension cable drum when cable extension is needed which keeps the socket at least 60 mm above the ground.

• Cables on extension cable drums should always be completely unwound to prevent overhe- ating. Extension cables must comply with the below-mentioned requirements for length and cable dimensions:

• If the electric cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized Nilfi sk distributor or similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid a hazard. Water connection High pressure washer not suitable for connection to the potable water mains.

• Connection of the machine to the drinking water mains according to national regulations.

• According to EN 60335-2-79 this machine is only allowed to be connected with the drinking water mains when an appropriate backfl ow preventer has been installed. Type BA according to EN 60335-2-79. The backfl ow preventer can be ordered under number 106411177.

• As soon as drinking water has fl own through the backfl ow preventer, it is no longer regar- ded as drinking water.

• Operation by suction (e.g. a rainwater vessel) is carried out without a backfl ow preventer – see “Connecting to a pressureless water supply”. The machine can be connected to wa- ter mains with a max. inlet pressure of 1 MPa/10 bars and max. 40°C.

• An ordinary ½" garden hose of min. 10 m and max. 25 m will be suitable for normal operati- on at 3 bar inlet pressure. IMPORTANT !

• Only use water without any impurities.

• If there is a risk of running sands in the inlet water (i.e. from your own well), an additional fi lter should be mounted. During work WARNING!

• Never use the machine in an environment where there could be a danger of explosions. If any doubt arises contact the local authorities.

• It is not allowed to clean asbestos-containing surfaces with high pressure.

• Never draw in fl uids containing solvents (e.g., gasoline, heating oil, paint thinner or acetone) These substances damage the materials used in the machine. Their spray is highly combu- stible, explosive and poisonous.

• Never direct the water jet at yourself, other persons, not even to clean clothing or footwear - risk of injury.

• Never direct the water jet at pets or other animals.

• Never direct the water jet at live electrical equipment or the machine itself - danger of short-circuiting.

• Hold the spray lance fi rmly with both hands. The spray lance is affected by a thrust of up to

16.4 N during operation.

• This high pressure washer machine must not be operated at temperatures below 0°C.

• Never start up a frozen machine. Frost damages are not covered by the guarantee!

• Always ensure fi rm and safe footing

• Keep the machine as far away as possible from the object being cleaned.

• Always adjust the distance and thus the pressure of the nozzle to the surface, which is to be cleaned to avoid any damage to the surface being cleaned.

• The machine shall be operated in an upright position.

• Do not cover the machine or use it in a room without adequate ventilation.

Original Instructions

After fi nishing the work WARNING!

• Always switch off the machine and unplug the power plug from the socket after work and when leaving the machine unattended.

• Disconnect water inlet hose between machine and water supply.

• Wind up electrical cable and high pressure hose – to avoid damage of cable, plug, high pressure hose and fi ttings.

• Always empty pump, hose and accessories of water after use of the machine and prior to storing. Maintenance and repairs WARNING!

• Always disconnect the electrical plug from the socket prior to maintenance, cleaning and repair.

• Any repair should always be made in Nilfi sk authorized workshop with original Nilfi sk spare parts.

• Do not attempt any maintenance not described in the instructions.

• If the machine refuses to start, stops, pulsates, pressure fl uctuates, motor busses, fuse blows or no water comes out, check the trouble shooting diagram in these instructions. In case other problems occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk distributor. Recycling the high pressure washer Make the old machine unusable immediately.

• Cut the electric cable. Do not discard electrical appliances with household waste. As specifi ed in European Directive 2002/96/EC on old electrical and electronic appliances, used electrical goods must be collect- ed separately and recycled ecologically. Contact your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information.1Original Instructions

3 Before you start using your high pressure washer See the pictorial quick reference guide – unpacking. Illustration shows the operation elements and how to prepare your machine for use. Operation elements 1. Start/stop switch 2. Water inlet with fi lter (2a) 3. High pressure connection 4. High pressure hose 5. Electric cable 6. Click&Clean spray lance 7. Spray handle with lock (7a) 8. Click&Clean Tornado nozzle (C 100.6, C 105.6 and C 110.4) 9. Click&Clean Tornado PR nozzle (C 120.6) 10. Click&Clean Powerspeed nozzle 11. Foam sprayer 12. Nozzle cleaning tool 13. Accessory storage 14. Model tag 15. Trolley handle 16. Holder for hose/electric cable (C 100.6-6, C 110.4 and C 120.6) 17. Hexagon key for handle and bracket mounting 18. Wheel brackets 19. Wheels 20. Wheel caps

3.1 Mounting of trolley handle and wheels

Mounting of trolley handle Only applicable for models with trolley handle and wheels (C 100.6-6, C 110.4, C 110.4 X-TRA and C 120.6 X-TRA) A1 Place the trolley handle (15) on the machine. A2 Secure the handle by mounting the 2 screws using the enclosed hexagon key (17). Mounting of wheel brackets A3 Place the wheel brackets (18) on the machine. A4 Secure the wheel brackets by mounting the 2 screws, using the enclosed hexagon key. A5 Place the wheels (19) on the wheel axel – push into position – you should hear a click when the wheels are in correct position. A6 Secure the wheels by mounting the wheel caps (20) – you should hear a click when the wheel caps are in correct position and the wheel is secured.

3.2 Mounting of quick coupling

A7 When mounting the quick coupling for the fi rst time, check that the factory fi tted fi lter (2a) is positioned in the water inlet pipe. A8 Screw the quick coupling tight on to the water inlet (2). IMPORTANT! The inlet fi lter must always be fi tted in the water inlet pipe to fi lter out sand, lime stone and other impurities as these will damage the pump valves. The fi lter is factory fi tted.Failure to fi t the fi lter will invalidate the guarantee. Original Instructions

4 Operating your high pressure washer See the pictorial quick reference guide – operating your high pressure washer.

4.1 Connection of high pressure hose

B1 Attach the high pressure hose (4) to the spray handle (7). Detach the high pressure hose by pressing the pawl (A). B2 Mount the high pressure hose on the outlet (3).

4.2 Mounting of spray lance and Click&Clean nozzles

B3 Push the spray lance (6) into the spray handle and screw it on. NOTE!The spray lance has a built-in low pressure nozzle that can be used for fl ushing away dirt. B4 When attaching the nozzles (8, 9, 10), press the nozzles into the spray lance. IMPORTANT!When attaching the click & Clean nozzles, the pawl on the side of the spray lance should come out again. The nozzle should stay in position when pulling it. B5 Push the foam sprayer (11) into the spray lance. NOTE!The foam sprayer features a swivel lock, which must be positioned in the hole in the Click & Clean spray lance. Press the pawl to detach the Click & clean nozzles and the foam sprayer. IMPORTANT!Before starting the cleaning job, check that the machine is in an upright position and placed on an even surface. Do not place the machine in high grass!

4.3 Water Connection

IMPORTANT! Connecting to pressurized water supply The inlet water max. pressure is 1 MPa/10 bar and the max. temperature is 40°C – see rating plate. An ordinary ½” garden hose of min. 10 m and max. 25 m will be suitable. B6 Check that the fi lter is fi tted in the water inlet pipe and that it is not clogged up. B7 Connect the water hose to the water supply by means of the quick connector. Turn on the water.Connection to the drinking water mains according to national and local regulations. Let the water run through the water hose before connecting it to the machine to prevent sand and dirt from penetrating the machine. B8 Turn off the water and connect the water hose by means of the quick coupling to the wa- ter inlet. Connecting to pressure less water supply The machine can also operate in suction mode, meaning that you can connect the machine to e.g. rainwater vessels, rivers, lakes and cisterns etc. When taking in water from non drinking water mains the backfl ow preventer is not needed.

B3Original Instructions

When connecting the machine to operate from pressure less water supplies – always use ad-ditional fi ltering to secure that impurities are not sucked in. Hose length should be max. 3 meter and of minimum ½". To meet these requirements, Nilfi sk recommends that you use the original Nilfi sk suction hose kit. The Machine is designed for suction up to 50 cm above water surface. • Position the machine at max. 0.5 meter above water surface. Detach the high pressure hose from the outlet.• Ensure that the inlet fi lter is in position and attach the suction hose kit, secure tight connec-tion to the inlet.• Turn on the machine, pressing the start/stop switch (1) into position "I".• Wait until a steady jet exits the outlet.• Switch off the machine and attach high pressure hose (4), spray handle, lance and nozzle.• Start the machine again and activate the spray handle.

4.4 Starting the high pressure washer

IMPORTANT! Connecting to mains power supply The voltage and frequency of the machine (see model tag (14)) must match the voltage and frequency of the power supply. B9 Insert the power plug into power supply socket. B10 Turn on the water. B11 Release the trigger lock (7a). Remember to unplug, turn off the high pressure washer and lock the trigger, when leaving the high pressure washer unattended B12 Activate the trigger of the spray handle and let the water run until all air has escaped from the water hose. B13 Turn on the machine, pressing the start/stop switch into position “I”. B14 Activate the trigger of the spray handle. When releasing the trigger of the spray handle, the machine automatically stops. The machine will start again when you reactivate the trigger of the spray handle. 5 After using the pressure washer See the pictorial quick reference guide – storing the high pressure washer. The high pressure washer should be stored in a frost free room! Should the machine by a mis-take be frozen, it will be necessary to check it for damages.

5.1 Stopping the high pressure washer

C1 Shut off the water supply and activate the trigger of the spray handle and let the machine run until no more water runs out of the nozzle. This will wash out water hose, high pres-sure hose, spray lance and nozzles. C2 Stop the machine, pressing the start/stop switch into position “0”. C3 Unplug the machine from the power supply socket and wind up the electrical cable (5) and place it on the holder (16). C4 Rinse the spray lance, nozzles and the foam sprayer after use. C5 Place spray handle, lance, nozzles, foam sprayer and other accessories in the holders on the high pressure washer.

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6 Maintenance See the pictorial quick reference guide - maintenance. To ensure a long and problem free working life of the high pressure washer, please take the following advices:

• Wash out water hose, high pressure hose, spray lance and accessory before mounting

• Clean the connectors of dust and sand

• Keep the water inlet fi lter clean and unclogged Cleaning of the water inlet fi lter D1 Clean the water inlet fi lter regularly once a month or more frequently according to use. Carefully loosen the fi lter with a screwdriver and clean it. Check that it is intact before remount- ing it. Cleaning of nozzle A clogging up in the nozzle causes a pump pressure which is too high, why cleaning is re- quired immediately. IMPORTANT! The nozzle cleaning tool (12) should only be used when the nozzle is detached and the ma- chine is stopped! D2 Stop the machine and disconnect the nozzle. Clean the nozzle. D3 Flush the nozzle backwards with water. Cleaning of machine vents D4 The machine should be kept clean so as to let cooling air pass freely through the ma- chine vents. Greasing of O-rings D5 To ensure an easy connection and that O-rings do not dry up the couplings should be greased regularly. 7 Troubleshooting To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfi sk service organization.

Symptom Cause Recommended action Machine refuses to star Machine not plugged in Defective socket Fuse has blown Defective extension cable Plug in machine Try another socket. Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. Try without the extension cable. Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking Valves dirty, worn out or stuck Pump seals worn out Check that hoses and connections are air- tight. Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk- distributor. Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk- distributor.5Original Instructions

In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk distributor. Local Nilfi sk distri- butors are listed on the back cover of this instruction. Customer Service at Penrith – 01768 868995 8 Warranty Conditions Nilfi sk guarantees high pressure washers for domestic use for 2 years. If your high pressure washer or ac- ces so ries are handed in for repair, a copy of the receipt must be enclosed. Guarantee repairs are being made on the following con dit ions:

• that defects are attributable to fl aws or defects in materials or workmanship. (wear and tear as well as misuse are not covered by the gu a ran tee).

• that the directions of this instruction manual have been thoroughly observed.

• that repair has not been carried out or attempted by other than Nilfi sk-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 washer has not been used for rental nor used com mer cial ly in any other way. Repairs under this guarantee include replacement of defective parts, exclusive of packing and postage/car- riage. Besides, we refer to your national law of sale. The machine should be forwarded to one of the service centres of the Nilfi sk organisation with description/ spe ci fi ca ti on of the fault. Repairs not covered by the guarantee conditions will be invoiced. (I.e. malfunctions due to Causes men ti- o ned in section Troubleshooting Chart of the instruction manual). Symptom Cause Recommended action Machine stops Fuse has blown Incorrect mains voltage Thermal sensor activated Nozzle partially blocked Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. Check that the mains voltage corresponds to specifi cation on the model tag. Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool down. 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 Inadequate supply of mains water Nozzle partially blocke Water fi lter blocked Hose kinked Allow machine to run with open trigger until regular working pressure resumes. Check that the water supply corresponds to specifi cations required (see model tag) NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2") Clean the nozzle (see section 6.2) Clean the fi lter (see section 6.1) Straighten out hose. Machine often starts and stops by itself Pump/spray handle is leaking Contact your nearest Nilfi sk Service Centre. Machine starts, but no water comes out Pump/hoses or accessory frozen No water supply Water fi lter blocked Nozzle blocked Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw. Connect inlet water. Clean the fi lter (see section 6.1) Clean the nozzle (see section 6.2)6 Original Instructions

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