Nilfisk NEPTUNE 5 FA User Manual
NEPTUNE 5 FA
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 Transport and assembly .......................................................5
3.2 Set the brake ........................................................................5
3.3 Install Crank handle for high pressure hose reel/cord reel ...6
3.4 Fill up detergent tanks ..........................................................6
3.5 Fill up tank for Nilfisk-ALTO AntiStone (Anti-Scale) ..............6
3.6 Antiscale ...............................................................................6
3.7 Fill up fuel tank .....................................................................7
3.8 Connecting the high pressure hose ......................................7
3.9 Connecting the water supply ................................................8
3.10 Electrical connection ............................................................8
3.11 Antifreeze - before first use ..................................................8
4.1 Connections .........................................................................8
4.2 Switching on the cleaner ......................................................9
4.3 Pressure regulation (Tornado Lance) ...................................9
4.4 Pressure regulation (VarioPress Gun) ..................................9
4.5 Using cleaning agents ........................................................10
5.1 Techniques .........................................................................11
5.2 Some typical cleaning tasks ...............................................12
6.1 Switching off the cleaner ....................................................14
6.2 Disconnecting supply lines .................................................14
6.3 Rolling up the electrical lead and storing accessories .......14
6.4 Storing the cleaner (below 0°C (32°F / Freezing) ...............14
7 Maintenance
8 Troubleshooting
9 Further information
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7.1 Maintenance Schedule .......................................................15
7.2 Maintenance work ..............................................................15
8.1 Indications on Display ........................................................17
8.2 Indication lights on control panel ........................................18
8.3 Other Faults ........................................................................18
9.1 Recycling the cleaner .........................................................19
9.2 Guarantee ..........................................................................19
9.3 EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................20
9.4 Technical data ..................................................................522
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Symbols used to mark
instructions
Before using the
high-pressure
cleaner, be sure to
also read the enclosed operating instructions and keep
them within reach at all times.
persons are marked with this
danger symbol.
formance.
Safety instructions in these operating instructions which must
be observed to
prevent risks to
This symbol is used
to mark safety instructions that must
be observed to prevent damage to the
machine and its per-
sure safe operation.
1 Important safety instructions
with a suitable 3-phase plug with
ground, by a qualifi ed electrician.
Before use, check that the highpressure 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 power cord is in
a safe condition. (risk of electric
shock using damaged cord!).
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
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 the ground exceeds 30 mA for
30 ms or it has an ground tester
circuit.
Please observe the regulations
and provisions applicable in your
area. Before putting the highpressure cleaner into service,
carry out a visual check of all the
For your own safety
The appliance must
• only be used by persons,
who have been instructed
in its correct usage and explicitly commisioned with the
task of operating it.
• only be operated under supervision.
• not be used by children.
• not be used by mentally or
physically disabled persons
Warning
• Ensure that any exhaust
emissions are not in the vicinity of air intakes.
• This machine shall only be
used with cleaning chemicals
supplied or recommended
by Nilfi sk-ALTO. The use of
other cleaning chemicals
may adversely affect the
safety of the machine.
• Risk of explosion – Do not
use the cleaner to spray with
fl ammable liquids.
General
Use of the high-pressure cleaner
is subject to the applicable local
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regulations.
Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident
prevention regulations valid in the
country of use, observe recognized regulations for safety and
proper use.
Do not use any unsafe work
techniques.
Do not tie the trigger handle
open.
Transport
Transport of the high-pressure
cleaner is easy on its large
wheels.
For safe transport in and on vehicles we recommend preventing
the equipment from sliding and
tilting. Secure it with tie-downs
and apply the parking brake on
the castor wheel.
For transport at temperatures
around or below freezing 0°C
(32°F), anti-freeze should be
drawn into the pump beforehand
(see chapter 6).
Before starting the cleaner
If your 3-phase cleaner was supplied without a plug, have it fi tted
This indicates
tips and instructions to simplify
work and to en-
Operations marked
with this symbol
should only be
carried out by Nilfi skALTO Service
Technicians.
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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 protection.
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
gunvalve and spray lance and,
when the spray lance is held at
an angle, a torque is also created. The gunvalve and spray
lancemust therefore be held
fi rmly 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 use the cleaner if the
power cord or high-pressure
hose is damaged.
Ensure adequate air circulation.
Do not cover the cleaner or operate it in inadequately ventilated
rooms!
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Store the cleaner where
it will not be exposed to
frost or use antifreeze
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 water
mains, 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 purchased from your dealer.
The length of the hose between
the backflow preventer and the
high pressure washer must be
at least 12 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 and service door
closed during operation.
CAUTION!
Unsuitable extension cords
can represent a source of
danger. Always unwind cord
from the reels completely to
prevent the power cord overheating.
Connectors and couplings of
extension cords must be watertight.
Extension cords are not recommended, however if necessaray
refer to the following recommendations:
Cord length
m
up to 20 m
(US: 30 ft)
(US: 50 ft)
(US: 75 ft)
20 to 50 m
Cross section
up to16 A up to 25 A
ø1.5mm²
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
ø2.5mm² ø4.0mm²
ø2.5mm²
12 gauge
10 gauge
not recommended
Do not damage the power cord
(e.g. by driving over it, pulling or
crushing it).
Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug only (do not pull
or tug the power cord).
CAUTION!
Unsuitable fuels (e.g. gasoline)
must not be used as they can
explode and catch fi re.
Use clean fuel only, free of moisture and contamination. Contact
your dealer for fuel source and
type recommendations.
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 defi ned in the
German „Technical Guidelines
for Infl ammable Fluids“ applicable at the point of use due to the
potential explosion hazard posed
by the burner.
If the machine is to be operated
indoors, the local building regulations must be observed for the
discharge of the exhaust fumes
into the atmosphere. Ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
If the machine is to be connected to a fl ue 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
1500C when operating in
steam stage.
CAUTION!
Do not touch or cover the
exhaust. Risk of burns
and fi re.
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Do not touch, cover or place
hose or cord over the chimney.
Danger for persons, risk of
overheating and fi re.
Electrical equipment
CAUTION!
Never spray electrical equipment with water: risk of electtrical shock and short-circuit.
The cleaner may only be connected to a correctly installed
plug socket.
Switching on the cleaner may
cause voltage fl uctuations.
Voltage fl uctuations 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
Warning
The cleaner must be disconnected from its power source
during cleaning of the machine, maintenance, when replacing parts or converting the
machine to another function.
Carry out only the maintenance
operations described in the operating instructions. Use only original Nilfi sk-ALTO spare parts.
Do not make any technical modifications to the high-pressure
cleaner.
Ensure that the machine is regularly serviced by authorized Nilfi sk-ALTO dealers in accordance
with the maintenace plan. Failure
to do so will void the warranty.
CAUTION!
High-pressure hoses, fi ttings
and couplings are important
for the safety of the cleaner.
Use only high-pressure parts
approved by the manufacturer!
The power cord must not differ
from the version specifi ed by the
manufacturer and may only be
changed by an electrician.
Please contact your local authorized Nilfi sk-ALTO equipment distributor for all other maintenance
or repair needs!
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“
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 cord, a voltage and current
measurement and a function test
must be carried out. Our aftersales 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.
Bypass valve
The pressure is reduced by
means of a "bypass valve" which
returns water to the inlet side of
the pump at a minimum pressure.
The point at which this occurs is
set and sealed at the factory and
must not be adjusted.
2 Description
2.1 Purpose
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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.
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
See fold-out page at front of these
operating instructions.
1 Spray lance
2 Spray lance storage
3 Control panel
4 Crank handle for
High pressure hose reel
(Neptune ..X)
Cord reel (Neptune ..X2)
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5 Fuel level gauge
6 Tank fi ller for fuel
7 Receptacle for service
crane and lifting ring
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8 Top cover release
9 Service door release
10 Crank handle for
High pressure hose reel
(Neptune ..X2)
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11 High pressure hose connec-
tion for machines without
hose reel
12 Main switch ON/OFF - cold
water/hot water
13 Display (Temperature or
Codes)
14 Temperature control
15 Low fuel indicator
16 Low Nilfi sk-ALTO AntiStone
(Anti-Scale) indicator
17 Service interval due/expired
18 Pump oil low
19 Detergent metering knob
20 Pressure gauge
21 Power ON
22 Castor with parking brake
23 Water supply connection
24 Tank fi ller for anti-freeze
25 Tank fi ller for Nilfi sk-ALTO
Anti-Scale
26 Canister for detergent B
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27 High pressure hose reel
(Neptune ..X)
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28 Power cord reel
(Neptune ..X2)
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29 Tank fi ller for detergent A
30 Grip for top cover
3 Before starting the cleaner
3.1 Transport and assembly
1. The safest way to lift the ma-
chine is to use a fork-lift truck
The arrows in the illustration
indicate the best places to position the fork.
2. It is also possible to lift the ma-
3.2 Set the brake
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chine by hand from the pallet.
Due to the weight this work
should be done by at least
three persons.
CAUTION!
Do not hold the plastic tank to lift
the machine as it could become
detached from the frame.
The best places to hold the ma-
chine are
– on the handle
– on the frame between the front
wheels and the guide rollers.
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 supply to the burner may be necessary to take account of altitude
and the resulting air pressure. This
is true whether your fuel is ‘Natural
gas’, Propane or Diesel.
Your Nilfi sk-ALTO hot water pressure washer was thoroughly tested
and adjusted for optimum performance before it left our factory. The
factory is located at approximately
120m (390 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 Nilfi sk-ALTO for
assistance.
1. Before using the cleaner for
2. Run the machine only when
3. Set the brake.
4. The slope on which the high
the fi rst time, check it carefully for any faults or damage.
it is in perfect working condition.
pressure cleaner is placed
must not exceed more than
100 in any direction.
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3.3 Install Crank handle
for high pressure hose
reel/cord reel
3.4 Fill up detergent tanks
1. Pull cap of crank in arrow
direction.
2. Align tabs on crank with slot
in axle.
3. Put crank on axle of high pressure hose reel/cord reel.
4. Fix crank by pushing the
cap.
1. Fill up detergent tanks (A) and
(B) with prediluted detergent.
Capacity see chapter 9.4
Technical Data
A
B
3.5 Fill up tank for NilfiskALTO AntiStone (AntiScale)
3.6 Antiscale
Machine flow L/h Pump size ml/h ˚dH ˚f ˚e Dosage
900 35 0-12 0-21,5 0 - 15 1:1 = 17ml/h
900 35 12-30 21,5 - 53,7 15 - 37,5 Pure = 35ml/h
1000 35 0-12 0-21,5 0 - 15 1:1 = 17ml/h
1000 35 12-30 21,5 - 53,7 15 - 37,5 Pure = 35ml/h
The Nilfisk Alto Antiscale dosing
system is set by the factory.
To adjust the water hardness we
recommend that the inlet water
is tested accordingly.
1. Fill up Nilfi sk-ALTO Anti-Stone
(Anti-Scale)/water softener
reservoir with the sample
bottle provided. Nilfi sk-ALTO
AntiStone (Anti-Scale) prevents any deposits of scale
and acts at the same time as
a corrosion inhibitor.
For compatibility reasons, use
only the tested Nilfisk-ALTO
AntiStone (Anti-Scale) which is
available as a six-pack of 1 liter
bottles by ordering part number
8466.
Use the schematic to find the
right dosage of No Scale/anti
stone and water, and add the
mixture to the antiscale tank.
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