Nilfisk-ALTO NEPTUNE 1 User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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Contents
Symbols used to mark
instructions
1 Important safety
instructions
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2 Description
3 Before starting the cleaner
4 Control / Operation
5 Applications and methods
6 After using the cleaner
2.1 Purpose ................................................................................4
2.2 Operating elements ..............................................................5
3.1 Setting up the cleaner ..........................................................5
3.2 Before use ............................................................................5
3.3 Fill up detergent tank ............................................................5
3.4 Antiscale ...............................................................................6
3.5 Fill up fuel tank .....................................................................6
3.6 Connecting the high pressure hose......................................6
3.7 Connecting the water supply ................................................6
3.8 Electrical connection ............................................................7
3.9 Antifreeze - before first use ..................................................7
4.1 Switching on the cleaner ......................................................7
4.2 Connections .........................................................................7
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4.3 Pressure regulation (Ergo Vario Press Gun)
......................8
4.4 Using cleaning agents ..........................................................8
5.1 Techniques ...........................................................................9
5.2 Some typical cleaning tasks .................................................9
6.1 Switching off the cleaner and disconnecting the supply
lines .................................................................................... 11
6.2 Rolling up the electrical lead and storing accessories........ 11
6.3 NEPTUNE 1 Storing the cleaner (below 0°C) ....................11
6.4 NEPTUNE 2 Storing the cleaner (below 0°C) ....................12
6.5 Transporting the cleaner ....................................................12
7 Maintenance
8 Troubleshooting
9 Further information
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7.1 Maintenance plan ..............................................................13
7.2 Maintenance work ..............................................................13
8.1 Indications on Display ........................................................14
8.2 Other Faults........................................................................15
9.1 Recycling the cleaner .........................................................16
9.2 Guarantee ..........................................................................16
9.3 EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................16
9.4 Technical data ..................................................................385
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Symbols used to mark
instructions
Safety instructions
in these operating
instructions which
must be observed
to prevent risks
sure safe operation.
to persons are marked with this
danger symbol.
Before using the
high-pressurecleaner, be sure to also
read the enclosed
operating instruc-
tions and keep them within reach
machine and its performance.
at all times.
1 Important safety instructions
This indicates
tips and instructions to simplify
work and to en-
This symbol is used
to mark safety instructions that must
be observed to prevent damage to the
For your own safety
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 su-
pervision
– not be used by children
– not be used by mentally or
physically disabled persons
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 protective clothing, ear
protection and safety goggles.
or footwear. Do not direct the jet
towards live animals.
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.
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.
Do not tie the trigger handle
open.
For transport at temperatures
around or below 0°C, anti-freeze
liquid should be drawn into the
pump and boiler beforehand
(see chapter 6).
Before starting the cleaner
If your machine is a 3 phase
version and has been supplied
without a plug have it fitted with
a suitable 3 phase plugwith an
earth conductor by an electrician.
Each time prior to putting the
appliance into service, always
check the power supply cord
and the other important parts of
the appliance, such as the highpressure hose and the spray
gun. Do not operate the appliance if any of these parts are
damaged.
Set up the appliance such that
the mains connector is readily
accessible.
Do not use the cleaner when
other people without protective
clothing are in the working area.
Do not direct the jet towards
yourself or towards other per-
sons in order to clean clothes
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Transport
For safe transport in and on vehicles we recommend preventing the equipment from sliding
and tilting. Secure it with belts.
Regularly check whether the
mains lead is damaged or shows
signs of ageing. Use the highpressure cleaner only when the
mains power lead is in a safe
condition.
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If the mains power lead is damaged, to avoid hazards, this
must be replaced either by the
manufacturer or through his
customer service or a similarly
qualified person.
CAUTION!
Unsuitable extension leads can
represent a source of danger.
Always unwind lead from the
reels completely to prevent the
mains power lead overheating.
Connectors and couplings of
power supply cords and extension leads must be watertight.
When using an extension lead,
check the minimum cross-sections of the cable:
Cable lengthmCross section
<16 A <25 A
up to 20 m
20 to 50 m
ø1.5mm² ø2.5mm²
ø2.5mm² ø4.0mm²
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
corresponds to the voltage of
the local mains power supply.
It is important that the electrical
connection for this appliance
has been installed by an electrician and in compliance with IEC
60364 and the country-specific
regulations.
We recommend that the electrical connection to this appliance
should incorporate
– either a fault current circuit
breaker, which cuts off the
mains voltage if the fault
current exceeds 30 mA for
30 ms,
– or an earth resistance me-
ter.
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.
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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.
The maximum permissible
working pressure and temperature are printed on the highpressure hose.
Store the cleaner where
it will not be exposed to
frost or use anti-freeze
liquid!
Never operate the cleaner without water. Even brief shortages
of water result in severe damage to the pump seals.
Water connection
This high pressure
washer/cleaner is
only allowed to be
connected with the
drinking watermains, when an appropriate
backflow preventer has been
installed, Type BA according to
EN 1717. If the back flow preventer hasn’t been supplied,
one can be ordered from your
dealer. The length of the hose
between the backflow preventer
and the high pressure washer
must be at least 6 metres (min
diameter 3/4 inch) to absorb
possible pressure peaks. Operation by suction (for example
from a rainwater vessel) is carried out without backflow preventer. Contact your dealer for
suction set recommendations.
As soon as water has flown
through the BA valve, this water
is not considered to be drinking
water any more.
Operation
Keep cabinet closed during operation.
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).
IMPORTANT!
This appliance has been devised for use with cleansing
agents that are supplied and
recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other cleansing
agents or chemicals can impair
the safety of the appliance.
CAUTION!
The appliance is intended to be
used with heating oil EL or diesel
oil. Unsuitable fuels (e.g. petrol)
must not be used as they can
represent a source of danger.
If the machine is to be operated at fuel stations or in other
potentially hazardous areas, the
machine may only be employed
outside the hazard areas defined in the German „Technical
Guidelines for Inflammable Fluids“ applicable at the point of use
due to the potential explosion
hazard posed by the burner.
When setting up the appliance
indoors, always ensure suitable
ventilation and that the exhaust
gases are expelled in a suitable
way. We will be glad to provide
tips for connection systems, on
request.
If the machine is to be connected to a flue gas stack, then
local building regulations must
be observed. We will be glad to
provide tips for connection systems, on request.
CAUTION!
Beware of hot water and
steam discharge up to
150°C when operating in
steam stage.
CAUTION!
Do not touch or cover the
exhaust. Risk of burns
and fire.
Do not touch, cover or place hose
or cord over the chimney. Danger
for persons, risk of overheating
and fire.
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Electrical equipment
CAUTION!
Never spray electrical equipment with water: danger for persons, risk of short-circuiting.
Switching on the cleaner may
cause voltage fl uctuations.
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.
Maintenance and repair
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-ALTO spare
parts.
Do not make any technical modifications to the high-pressure
cleaner.
Ensure that the machine is regularly serviced by Authorised
Nilfisk-ALTO dealers in accordance with the maintenace 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-ALTO
service 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 highpressure cleaner must be subjected to a safety examination
in accordance with the „Accident Prevention Regulations for
Working with Liquid Spray Jet
Devices (BGV D15)“ 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.
The pressure-bearing parts of
this high-pressure cleaner have
been manufactured in accordance with § 9 of the German
Pressure Vessels Ordinance
and successfully subjected to a
pressure test.
Safety devices
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.
If the conveying capacity falls
below a fixed value, the builtin flow monitor automatically
switches off the oil burner. The
oil burner is set to continuous
ignition. As an additional protection mechanism, a thermo-sensor is integrated in the chimney
of the heat exchanger. As such,
the appliance cannot overheat.
The safety devices are factory
set and leaded, and must not be
adjusted.
2 Description
2.1 Purpose This high-pressure cleaner has
been designed for professional
use. It can be used for cleaning agricultural and construction
equipment, stables, vehicles,
rusty surfaces, etc.
The cleaner has not been approved for cleaning surfaces
which comes into contact with
food.
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Chapter 5 describes the use of
the high-pressure cleaner for
various cleaning jobs.
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.
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2.2 Operating elements 1. High pressure hose reel
2. Top cover release
3. Cannister for detergent
4. Cable hook
5. Spray lance
6. Supply water connection
7. Spray lance storage
See fold-out page at front of these
operating instructions.
8. Hose hook
9. Tank filler for fuel
10. High pressure hose connection
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11. Control panel
12. Power ON
13. Fuel low
14. Nilfisk-ALTO AntiStone low
15. Service interval due/expired
16. Boiler overheated
17. Flame sensor is sooted
18. Main switch
19. Temperature controller
20. Detergent metering knob
for machines without hose
reel
3 Before starting the cleaner
3.1 Setting up the cleaner Every fuel-burning appliance,
such as pressure washers, depends upon a proper mix of fuel
and air (by weight) for proper
combustion. Therefore some
adjustment of the air regulation
to the burner may be necessary
to take account of altitude and
the resulting air pressure. This
is true whether your fuel is Kerosene or Diesel.
Your Nilfisk-ALTO hot water
pressure washer was thoroughly tested and adjusted for
optimum performance before
it left our factory. The factory is
located at approximately 140m
(450 ft) above sea level, and the
combustion settings are optimal
for that elevation.
If your location is higher than
1200m (3900 ft) above sea
level, your burner may require
re-adjustment for proper performance and best fuel economy. Contact your Dealer or
Nilfisk-ALTO for assistance.
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fully to detect any faults or
damage.
2. Run the machine only when
it is in perfect condition.
3. The slope on which the high
pressure cleaner is placed
must not exceed more than
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in any direction.
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1. Fill up detergent tank with
3.3 Fill up detergent tank
Max 10
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prediluted detergent.
Capacity see chapter 9.4 Technical Data
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