Nilfisk 30CA COMPACT I User Manual

ALTO HEADQUARTERS

USA

ALTO U.S. Inc.
390 South Woods Mill Road
Suite 300
Chesterfield
USA-Missouri 63017-3433
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SUBSIDIARIES/DIVISIONS

AUSTRALIA

ALTO Overseas Inc.
1B/8 Resolution Drive
P.O.Box 797
AUS-Caringbah, N.S.W. 2229
Tel: (++61) 295 24 61 22
Fax: (++61) 295 24 52 56

AUSTRIA

Wap Reinigungssysteme GmbH
Metzgerstr. 68
A-5101 Bergheim/Salzburg
Phone: [phone]
Fax: ( [phone]
Mobil: ([phone]

BRASIL

Wap do Brasil Ltda.
Rua 25 de Agosto, 608
Jardim Pinhais
CEP 83323-260 Pinhais/Paraná
BR-Brasil
Tel./Fax [phone]

CANADA

ALTO Canada
24 Constellation Road
Rexdale
C-Ontario M9W 1K1
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CZECHIA

Wap čistící systémy s.r.o.
Zateckých 9
CZ-140 00 Praha 4
Tel. (++420) 02 / 42 78 38
Fax (++420) 02 / 42 19 25

Wap čistící systémy s.r.o.
Mucednícka 3
CZ-61600 Brno
Tel. (++420) 05 / 41 21 48 85
Fax (++420) 05 / 41 21 48 87

DENMARK

ALTO Danmark A/S
Industrikvarteret
DK-9560 Hadsund
Tel: (++45) 72 18 21 00
Fax: (++45) 72 18 21 05

ALTO Danmark A/S
(food division)
Blytækkervej 2,
DK-9000 Aalborg 10
Tel: (++45) 72 18 21 00
Fax: (++45) 72 18 20 99

FRANCE

ALTO France S.A.
B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
F-67036 Strasbourg Cedex 2
Tel: (++33) 3 88 28 84 00
Fax: (++33) 3 88 30 05 00

GERMANY

Wap KundenCenter
Tel. (++49) 0180 / 5 37 37 37
Fax (++49) 0180 / 5 37 37 38
e-mail: [e-mail]
Besuchen Sie uns im Internet:
http://www.wap-online.com

Wap-Zentrale Bellenberg
Hauptverwaltung
Wap Reinigungssysteme GmbH & Co
D-89287 Bellenberg
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
Tel. (++49) 07306 / 72-0
Fax (++49) 07306 / 7 22 00

RegionalCenter Frankfurt
D-63452 Hanau
Moselstraße 2b
Tel. (++49) 06181 / 18 72-0
Fax (++49) 06181 / 18 72-11
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter Hannover
D-29227 Celle
Wernerusstraße 25
Tel. (++49) 05141 / 95 55-0
Fax (++49) 05141 / 95 55-95
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter Köln
D-51145 Köln-Porz
Kaiserstraße 127
Tel. (++49) 02203 / 9 22 99-0
Fax (++49) 02203 / 9 22 99-25
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter Leipzig
D-04416 Markkleeberg
Wachau/Gewerbegebiet
Südring 16
Tel. (++49) 034297 / 4 87 25
Fax (++49) 034297 / 4 93 57
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter München
D-85716 Unterschleißheim
Furtweg 11
Tel. (++49) 089 / 32 15 02-0
Fax (++49) 089 / 32 15 02-40
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter Stuttgart
D-71069 Sindelfingen
OT Darmsheim
Dornierstraße 7
Tel. (++49) 07031 / 76 70-0
Fax (++49) 07031 / 76 70-20
e-mail: [e-mail]

RegionalCenter Ulm
D-89287 Bellenberg
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
Tel. (++49) 07306 / 72-195
Fax (++49) 07306 / 3 41 29
e-mail: [e-mail]

GREAT BRITAIN

ALTO Cleaning Systems(UK)Ltd.
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
GB-Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9BN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Telex: 64309 kewg

ASIA

Alto Hong Kong
Representative Office
RM 602, Tower B, Regent Ctr.
70, Ta Chuen Ping Street
Kwai chung
HK-Hong Kong
Tel. (++852) 26 10 10 42
Fax (++852) 26 10 10 47

JAPAN

ALTO Danmark A/S Japan
Representative Office
Naruse-build 4F
7-2 Shinbashi 1-Chome, Minato-Ku
J-Tokyo 105-004
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Wap Representative Office Japan
25-6, Honode Cho
Adachi-Ku
J-Tokyo - 120-0021
Tel. (+81) 3 / 52 44 07 82
Fax (+81) 3 / 52 44 07 83

KROATIA

Wap sistemi za čišćenje, d.o.o.
HR-10000 Zagreb
Florijana Andrašeca 14
Tel. (++385) 01 / 3 09 49 07
(++385) 01 / 3 09 49 09
Fax (++385) 01 / 3 09 49 06

NETHERLANDS

WAP/ALTO Nederland B.V.
Stuartweg 4C,
NL-4131 NJ Vianen
Tel: (+31) (0) 3 47 32 40 00
Fax: (+31) (0) 3 47 32 40 01

Wap (NL) B.V.
NL-3371 MA Hardinxveld­Giessendam
Transportweg 53-57
Postbus 65
Tel. [phone] / 1 81 44
Fax [phone] / 1 41 13
e-mail: [e-mail]

NORWAY

ALTO Norge AS
Bjørnerudveien 24
Postboks 64, Bjørndal,
N-1266 Oslo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SINGAPORE

ALTO Danmark A/S
Representative Office
271 Bukit Timah Road
#04-11 Balmoral Plaza
SG-Singapore 259708
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SLOWAKIA

Wap čistiace systémy spol. s.r.o.
SK-83237 Bratislava
Vajnorská 135
Tel. (++421) 7 44 25 96 64
Fax (++421) 7 44 25 79 44

SLOWENIA

Wap čistilni sistemi, d.o.o.
SLO-1110 Ljubljana
Letališka 33
Tel. (++0368) 61 44 23 42
Fax (++0368) 61 1 40 42 94

SOUTH AFRICA

Wap South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
ZA-Kempteon Park (T) 1620
P.O. Box 2122
Tel. (++27) 11 97 57 06 0
Fax (++27) 11 39 43 08 1

SPAIN

Hidrolimpia, S.L.
E-28760 Tres Cantos - Madrid
Ronda de Valdecarrizo 9
– Modulo 5 –
Tel. (++34) 091 / 804 62 56
Fax (++34) 091 / 804 64 63

SWEDEN

ALTO Sverige AB
Aminogatan 18, Box 40 29
S-431 04 Mölndal
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SWITZERLAND

Wap Reinigungssysteme
(Schweiz) AG
CH-5042 Hirschthal / AG
Holzikerstraße 488
Tel. (++041) 062 / 7 39 32 50
Fax (++041) 062 / 7 39 32 51

Wap Reinigungssysteme
(Schweiz) AG
CH-1029 Villars-Ste-Croix
Zone industrielle
Croix du Péage
Tel. (++041) 021 / 6 35 32 74
Fax (++041) 021 / 6 35 32 75

USA

ALTO U.S.Inc
2100 Highway 265
Springdale
USA-Arkansas 72764
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ALTO U.S.Inc
1100 Haskins Road
Bowling Green
USA-Ohio 43402
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ALTO U.S.Inc
P.O.Box 4369
1500 North Belcher Road
Clearwater
USA-Florida 33765
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

718 90 18 b (99.08)
Printed in Germany
Copyright © 2000
ALTO/Wap Bellenberg

30CA COMPACT I

IMPORTANT: For your own safety and that of others, please
make certain that everyone who uses the 30CA COMPACT I high
pressure washer reads and understands these instructions
thoroughly prior to operation.

Owner’s manual

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We congratulate you on your
choice of the new ALTO 30CA!

We are convinced that this high pressure
washer will meet your requirements. It’s easy
to operate and versatile.

It’s important that you read this Owner’s
Manual thoroughly before you start up
your ALTO pressure washer for the first
time. Follow the instructions in this
manual carefully, and you’ll obtain full and
lasting benefit from your high pressure
washer.

Contents

1.0 Technical data ............................................. 3

2.0 Instructions for use .................................... 3

Safety precautions and warnings

2.1 Unpacking .............................................. 4

2.2 Startup ................................................... 4

2.3 Operation ............................................... 5

2.4 Safety devices on the machine .............. 5

3.0 Operating instructions ............................... 6

3.1 Connections ........................................... 6

1. High pressure hose ........................... 6

2. Water connection ............................... 6

3. Power connection .............................. 6

4. Spray handle - accessories ............... 7

5. Detergents - dosing unit ..................... 7

3.2 Starting procedure ................................. 7

3.3 Operation ............................................... 8

3.4 Spray lance, regulating pressure ........... 8

3.5 End of operation .................................... 8

3.6 Storing the lance, hose and power cord 9

3.7 Transport instructions ............................ 9

3.8 Storage - frost protection ....................... 9

4.0 Fields of application and working

methods ..................................................... 10

4.1 Fields of application ............................. 10

4.2 Working pressure ................................ 10

4.3 Detergents ........................................... 10

4.4 Operating suggestions ......................... 10

5.0 Self-priming ............................................... 11

6.0 Maintenance .............................................. 11

6.1 Clearing the high pressure nozzle ....... 11

6.2 Cleaning inlet water screen ................. 11

6.3 Cleaning the cabinet air vents ............. 11

7.0 Trouble shooting and correction ............ 12

8.0 Warranty .................................................... 13

Description

(see illustrations inside back cover)

1. Start/stop knob

2. Pressure gauge

3. High pressure hose connection

4. High pressure hose

5. Inlet hose/quick-connect nipple

6. Inlet water connection (w/ inlet screen)

7. Power cord

8. Detergent metering adjustment

9. Detergent pickup hose storage

10. Carrying handle

11. Transport handle w/hose & cord storage

12. Wheel

13. Spray lance storage

14. Footpad

15. I.D. plate

16. Transport handle release

17. Motor air vents

18. Detergent container support

19. Spray handle

20. Spray lance

ALTO’s environmental policy

A concern for the environment is a natural part of
our philosophy at ALTO.
In every area of the company we work diligently to
reduce or eliminate harmful effects on our environ­ment. This concern is also reflected in the design of
individual ALTO high pressure washers, including
the 30CA.

Years from now, when it’s time to retire this ma­chine, you’ll find that nearly every plastic compo­nent is recyclable and marked with the appropriate
material recycling symbol.

> PP <

Have a good time with your new ALTO pressure
washer!

Sincerely,
The employees and management,
ALTO Danmark A/S

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1.0 Technical data

Type/Model P478/

Pump pressure Psi

Water volume, at min-max pressure Gpm

Self-priming lift Ft

Motor Hp

Double Spray Lance:

Spray angle h.p./l.p. degrees

Nozzle size

Sound level (ISO 3746) dB(A)

Specifications at 45 psi inlet pressure and 54°F inlet water.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

2.0 Instructions for use

Before starting your high pressure washer, read through sections:

2.0 Instructions for use, and 3.0 Operating instructions.
Follow the instructions carefully to ensure the protection of the user, the surroundings and the machine.

Risk of Injection or Injury -

Do Not Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.

The high water pressure from a high pressure washer may cause personal injury or property damage if the
following „IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“ are not strictly observed.

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Safety precautions and warnings

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(240V) 30CA Compact I (115V)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all of the instructions before using the product.

2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the pressure washer is used near
children.

3. Know how to stop the product. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls.

4. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.

5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

6. Keep the operating area clear of all persons.

7. Do not over-reach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.

9. Read this manual carefully - know your equipment. Consider the applications, limitations, and the potential
hazards specific to this unit.

10. Do not touch the cord, plug or outlet with wet hands.

11. Avoid accidental starts. Always connect to electric outlets with the motor „off“.

12. Water stream must never be directed towards any electric wiring or fatal electric

shock may occur.

13. Never direct water stream towards people or pets.

14. Never carry your pressure washer by the power cord, or yank on the cord to disconnect from outlet.

15. To prevent damage, the power cord should not be crushed, placed next to sharp edges nor near

hot objects.

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Safety precautions and warnings

16.Check all electric cords prior to use. Damaged cords should not be used.

17. Never let children operate your pressure washer.

18. Hold the spray lance with both hands to maintain complete control.

19. Don’t touch the nozzle while spraying, or the water stream at any time.

20. Wear eye protection while operating. The operator and others in the vicinity of the cleaning site
should take action to protect themselves from being struck by dislodged debris during cleaning
operations.

21. Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use and prior to detaching the nozzle/spray lance.

22. Only ALTO spare parts, ALTO accessories and ALTO nozzles should be used.

23. Never start the machine if ice has formed in any part of the equipment. Thaw out any ice before starting.

24. The machine is designed to use „consumer“ strength detergents, degreasers and waxes. The use of
„Industrial“ solutions may affect its operation and safety. Carefully observe all detergentinstructions
before using.

25. Never use the pressure washer in environments where risk of explosion is present (ie. gas vapors).

26. All electrical connections should be kept dry and off the ground.

27. Do not use the machine to clean surfaces containing asbestos.

28. If it is necessary to replace the power cord, it must be done by a ALTO service technician.

29. Faulty electrical connection of the pressure washer can cause fatalities. Never modify or alter the
plug on the power cord of your pressure washer. If it doesn’t fit the outlet and adjustments are
required, call a qualified electrician.

30. Some models are provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord
plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.

31. Don’t use the machine if the power cord or other important parts of the equipment are damaged

- i.e. safety devices, high pressure hoses, spray handles, cabinet.

32. The most efficient cleaning is obtained if you adjust the distance to the surface which is to be
cleaned. Thus you will also avoid damaging the surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Unpacking

Once the pressure washer has been taken out of the packaging, check that it is complete and without any
defects; if in doubt, the pressure washer should not be put into use and you should contact the nearest
ALTO service organization.

2.2 Startup

- Check power cord

Power cord insulation must be perfect. (No cracks, cuts or other defect).
Contact a qualified electrician or a ALTO distributor if there is any doubt.

- Check voltage

Connect the pressure washer to a grounded outlet of the correct voltage (see Data Plate).

- Fuse/Breaker

Be certain that your electrical outlet is adequately fused for the machine’s requirements (see Data

Plate).

- Reset the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) (if equipped)

AFTER the power cord is plugged in, press the RESET button on the GFCI.
If it will not reset, contact a ALTO service center for assistance.

If these instructions aren’t followed, it may be

dangerous to use your pressure washer.

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