Nilfisk-ALTO C 100.2 Instruction Manual
Nilfi sk-ALTO C 100.2
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27-01-2005
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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 Fields of Application and Working Methods .............................8
6 After using your pressure washer ......................................10
7 Maintenance ......................................11
8 Trouble Shooting ......................................13
9 Further information ......................................14
10 EC Declaration of Conformity ......................................16
1 Safety Precautions and Warnings
Before starting
up your highpressure washer
for the fi rst 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.
Do not let children or people
who have not read the instruction manual ope rate the machine.
Before starting up your machine
please check it carefully for
any defects. If you fi nd any, do
not start up your machine and
contact your Nilfi sk-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 Nilfi sk-ALTO
di stributor should replace it.
WARNING!
High pressure jets can be
dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at clean clothes or
footwear on yourself or other
persons.
Hold the spray lance fi rmly
with both hands. The spray
lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 26.5 Nm during operation.
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 operation.
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 temperatures below 0°C.
WARNING!
Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be completely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.
Extension cables should be of
a watertight construction and
comply with the below-mentioned requirements for length
and cable dimensions.
Symbols used to mark instructions
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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 observed when connecting the
high pressure washer to the
electric installation:
Only connect the machine to
an installation with earth connection.
The electric installation shall
be made by a certifi ed electrician.
It is strongly recommended
that the electric supply to this
machine should include a residual current device (GFCI).
Water connection
Connection to the public mains
according to regulations.
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.
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 locking device. When the pawl is
activated, the spray gun cannot
be ope rated.
Thermal sensor:
A thermal sensor protects the
motor against overloading. The
machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sensor has cooled.
2 Description
This high-pressure washer has
been developed for domestic
use within:
- Car, Motorbike, boat, caravan, trailer, patio/drive/fl agstones, woodwork, brickwork,
barbecue, garden furniture,
lawn mower
Section 5 describes the use of
the high-pressure washer for
various cleaning jobs.
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 fi lter)
3 High pressure connection
4 High pressure hose
5 Electric cable
6 Click & Clean spray lance
7 Spray gun with lock
8 Click & Clean Tornado® PR
nozzle
9 Click & Clean Powerspeed®
nozzle
10 Click & Clean foam sprayer
11 Nozzle cleaning tool
12 Trolley handle (not stan-
dard)
13 Hose hook
14 Model tag
Specifi cations: See model tag
(14) of machine.
We reserve the right to alter the
specifi cations.
2.1 Application
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3 Before you start using your
pressure washer
3.1 Mounting of wheels
(only models including
wheels)
1. Mount the wheels by press-
ing them into the cabinet.
3.2 Mounting of trolley
handle (models with
trolley handle)
1. Remove the label on top of
machine.
2. Place the trolley handle (12)
into the machine.
3. Secure the handle by tighte-
ning the 4 screws.
3.3 Mounting of quick
coupling
1. Screw the quick coupling
tight on to the water inlet (2).
Note: 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.
Caution: Failure
to fi t the fi lter will
invalidate the
guarantee.
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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 and Click & Clean
nozzles
1. Push the spray lance (6) into
the spray gun (7) and screw
it on.
Note: The spray
lance (6) has a
built-in low pressure nozzle that can be used
for fl ushing away dirt.
2. Attach the nozzle.
Warning: When
attaching the Click &
Clean nozzles, the
pawl on the side
of the spray lance (6)
should come out again.
Note: The Tornado® PR nozzle
(8) and the foam sprayer (10)
feature a swivel lock, which
must be positioned in the hole
in the Click & Clean spray lance
(6).
Press the pawl to detach the
Click & Clean nozzle.
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4.3 Water connection
4.4 Start and stop of the
machine (when
connected to a water
supply)
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
upright position.
NOTE: Do not place the
machine in high grass!
2. Release the trigger lock.
3. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun (7) and let the
water run until all air has
escaped from the water
hose.
4. Press the Start/stop switch
"On" (1).
5. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun (7).
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 machine is left or not
used for 5 minutes, it must be switched off on
the start/stop switch "Off" (1):
1. Press the start/stop switch
"Off" (1).
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 (7a).
When releasing the trigger of
the spray gun, the machine
automatically stops. The machine will start again when you
re-activate the spray gun.
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.
1. Let the water run through
the water hose before connecting it to the machine to
prevent sand and dirt from
penetrating the machine.
Note: Check that the fi lter is
fi tted 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: 40°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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