Nilfisk POSEIDON 8 Operating Instructions

POSEIDON 8

Operating Instructions .............................................................1-16

Betriebsanleitung .................................................................. 17-32

Notice d’utilisation ................................................................. 33-48

Gebruiksaanwijzing ............................................................... 49-64

Istruzioni sull’uso ...................................................................65-80

Driftsinstruks ......................................................................... 81-96

Bruksanvisning .................................................................... 97-112

Driftsvejledning.................................................................. 113-128

Käyttöohje ......................................................................... 129-144

Navodilo za uporabo ........................................................ 145-160

Uputstvo za rad .................................................................161-176

Prevádzkový návod ...........................................................177-192

Provozní návod .................................................................193-208

Instrukcja obsługi .............................................................. 209-224

Kezelési utasítás ............................................................... 225-240

Руководство по эксплуатации ......................................... 241-256

Töö juhised....................................................................... 257-272

Lietošanas instrukcijas ..................................................... 273-288

Eksploatacijos instrukcijos ............................................... 289-304

Instrucciones de manejo ................................................... 305-320

Instruções de operação.....................................................321-336

Οδηγίες λειτουργίας ..........................................................337-352

Ýþletme kýlavuzu ..............................................................353-368

301002670 - 2007-12-06

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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

7 Maintenance

8 Troubleshooting

9 Further information

2.1 Purpose ................................................................................4

2.2 Operating elements ..............................................................4

3.1 Setting up the cleaner ..........................................................4

3.2 Connecting the high pressure hose (single user) .................5

3.2.1 Connecting the high pressure hoses (2 users).....................5

3.3 Connecting the water supply ................................................5

3.4 Electrical connection ............................................................6

3.5 Antifreeze - before first use ..................................................6

4.1 Connecting the spray lance to the spray gun .......................6

4.2 Switching on the cleaner ......................................................6

4.2.1 Switching on the cleaner when it is connected to a water

supply ...................................................................................6

4.2.2 Switching on the cleaner when it is connected to open

tanks (suction mode) ............................................................6

4.3 Pressure regulation (Tornado Lance) ...................................7

4.4 Pressure regulation on the machine.....................................7

5.1 Techniques ...........................................................................7

5.1.1 Soaking ................................................................................7

5.1.2 Detergent and Foam ............................................................7

5.1.3 Temperature .........................................................................7

5.1.4 Mechanical Effect .................................................................8

5.1.5 High Water Flow or High Pressure .......................................8

5.2 Some typical cleaning tasks .................................................8

5.2.1 Agriculture ............................................................................8

5.2.2 Vehicle ..................................................................................8

5.2.3 Buildings and Equipment......................................................9

6.1 Switching off the cleaner ......................................................9

6.2 Disconnecting supply lines ...................................................9

6.3 Rolling up the electrical lead and storing accessories........10

6.4 Storing the cleaner (below 0°C) .........................................10

7.1 Maintenance plan ...............................................................11

7.2 Maintenance work .............................................................. 11

7.2.1 Cleaning water inlet filter .................................................... 11

7.2.2 Checking the pump oil level ...............................................11

7.2.3 Changing the pump oil .......................................................11

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9.1 Recycling the cleaner ........................................................13

9.2 Guarantee ..........................................................................13

9.3 EU Declaration of Conformity .............................................13

9.4 Technical Data ....................................................................13

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POSEIDON 8

Symbols used to mark
instructions

marked with this danger sym­bol.

keep them within reach at all
times.

Safety instructions in

these operating in-

structions which

must be observed

to prevent risks

to persons are

Before using the

high-pressure
cleaner, be sure
to also read the

enclosed operat-

ing instructions and

t o ensure safe operation.

chine and its performance.

1 Important safety instructions

For your own safety

The high-pressure cleaner may
only be used by persons in­structed in its use and who have
been expressly authorised to do
so.

Although extremely easy to op­erate, children should not be al­lowed to use the cleaner.

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.

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Transport

Transport of the high-pressure
cleaner is easy on its large
wheels.

For safe transport in and on ve­hicles we recommend to prevent
the equipment from sliding and
tilting by fixing it with belts.

For transport at temperatures
around or below 0°C, 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 fitted with a suitable 3-phase
plug with earth conductor, by an
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 mains power lead
is in a safe condition. (risk of
electric shock if damaged!).

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.
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 earth exceeds 30 mA for 30
ms or it has an earth tester cir­cuit.

Operate the cleaner only in an
upright position!

Please observe the regulations
and provisions applicable in
your country. Before putting the
high-pressure cleaner into serv­ice, carry out a visual check of
all the 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.

This indicates
tips and in-

structions to

simplify work and

This symbol is used

to mark safety in-

structions that must

be observed to pre-

vent damage to the ma-

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Wear appropriate protective
clothing and eye protectors.

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
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.

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 high­pressure hose.

Do not continue to use the
cleaner if the mains power lead
or high-pressure hose is dam­aged.

Ensure adequate air circulation.
Do not cover the cleaner or op­erate it in inadequately venti­lated rooms!

Store the cleaner where
it will not be exposed to
frost!

Never operate the cleaner with­out water. Even brief shortages
of water result in severe dam-

age to the pump seals.

Water connection

This high pressure
washer 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. The
backflow preventer can be or­dered under number 10641117
7,106411178,106411179,1064

11184. 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. Recommended suction
set: 61256. As soon as water
has flown through the BA valve,
this water is not considered to
be drinking water any more

Operation

CAUTION!

Unsuitable extension leads can
represent a source of danger.
Always unwind cord from the
reels completely to prevent the
power cord overheating.

Plugs and connectors of mains
power leads must be at least
splash water-proof.

When using an extension cord,
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

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).

Electrical equipment

CAUTION!

Never spray electrical equip­ment with water: danger for per­sons, risk of short-circuiting.

The cleaner may only be con­nected to a correctly installed
plug socket.

Switching on the cleaner may
cause voltage fluctuations.
Voltage fluctuations should
not occur if the impedance at
the transfer point is less than

0.15 Ω. 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

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