Nilfisk POSEIDON 8 Operating Instructions

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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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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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all other maintenance or repair
work!

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 (BGR 500-2/2.36)“
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 Hey-

2 Description

2.1 Purpose This high-pressure cleaner has

2.2 Operating elements See fold-out page at front of these

been designed for professional
use in

– Agriculture
– industry
– transport industry
– automotive cleaning
– municipal facilities
– cleaning trade
– construction industry
etc.

operating instructions.

1 Handle
2 Spray gun
3 Receptacle for Spray lance
4 Pressure regulation on spray

lance

5 Spray lance

manns Verlag KG, Luxemburger
Strasse 449, 50939 Cologne or
from the appropriate associa­tion of employers’ liability insur­ances.

Unloader valve

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.

The unloader valve is set and
sealed at the factory and must
not be adjusted.

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.

6 Supply water connection

with water inlet filter
7 Check pump oil level
8 High pressure hose

connection
9 Pressure regulation
10 Pressure gauge
11 Main switch
12 Receptacle for electrical lead

3 Before starting the cleaner

3.1 Setting up the cleaner

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1. Before using the cleaner for

2. Run the machine only when

3. Set the brake.

the first time, check it careful-

ly for any faults or damage.

it is in perfect working condi-

tion.

4. Check whether the oil level
is between the minimum and
maximum marks. If neces­sary, add oil (see chapter 9.4
for type of oil).

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3.2 Connecting the high
pressure hose (single
user)

3.2.1 Connecting the high
pressure hoses (2
users)

1. Put the quick connector of
the high pressure hose onto
the nipple on the cleaner.

Put the quick connector of 1.
the distributor manifold onto
the nipple of the high pres­sure washer
Put the quick connector of 2.
the high pressure hoses
onto the nipples of the dis­tributor manifold.

CAUTION!
In a 2 user system, the nozzle
size is different from a single
user system. It is necessary to
change to the matching spray
lances and a distributor mani­fold. (see chapter 9.4)

3.3 Connecting the water
supply

See chapter 9.4 Tech­nical Data for required

quantity of water and
water pressure.

In the case of poor wa-

ter quality (sand, etc.), we
recommend that a fine water filter is
fitted in the water inlet.

We recommend the use of a textile­reinforced water hose with a nomi­nal diameter of min. 3/4" (19 mm).

1. Rinse the water supply hose
briefly in order to prevent
sand an other dirt particles
entering into the machine.

2. Connect water supply hose
to the machine.

3. Open water tap.

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3.4 Electrical connection

The cleaner may
only be connected
to a correctly in­stalled electrical in­stallation.

3.5 Antifreeze - before first
use

When using a cord reel:

1. Release brake of the cord
reel.

2. Unwind the cord completely.

The machine is protected with
anti-freeze from the factory.
Catch the liquid discharging at

4 Control / Operation

4.1 Connecting the spray

Always remove any dirt from the
nipple before connecting the spray
lance to the spray gun.

4.2 Switching on the

4.2.1 Switching on the

The cleaner switches off automati­cally after the spray gun has been
closed. To start the cleaner again,
operate the spray gun.

lance to the spray

gun

cleaner

cleaner when it is
connected to a water
supply

Operate the
spray gun
several times
at short inter­vals to vent
the system.

A

C

B

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1. Observe safety instructions
in chapter 1.

2. Put the plug into the electri­cal socket.

first (approx. 1 l) for re-use in a
container.

1. Pull the blue quick-release
grip (A) of the spray gun for­wards and lock it by turning it
to the left.

2. Insert the nipple of the spray
lance (C) into the quick-re­lease connection and turn
the blue quick-release grip to
the right (B).

3. Pull the spray lance (or other
accessory) forwards to check
that it is securely attached to
the spray gun.

1. Main switch

Turn the switch to position

„ I „.

2. Unlock the spray gun and
operate it.

3. Lock the spray gun even dur­ing short pauses.

4.2.2 Switching on the
cleaner when it is
connected to open
tanks (suction mode)

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1. Before connecting the suc­tion hose to the cleaner, fill
the hose with water. 2.
Main switch

Turn the switch to position

„ I „.

3. Unlock the spray gun and op­erate it.

Max. suction height = 1.5 m.

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4.3 Pressure regulation
(Tornado Lance)

4.4 Pressure regulation on
the machine

1. Turn the twist grip on the

– High pressure =
clockwise (+)

– Low pressure =
anticlockwise (–)

1. Set pressure and water vol-

5 Applications and methods

5.1 Techniques

Effi cient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few
guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specifi c
cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen,
can increase the effi ciency of your pressure washer. Here is some
basic information about cleaning.

spray unit:

ume by twisting the pres­sure/volume regulation knob
on the machine.

5.1.1 Soaking

5.1.2 Detergent and Foam

5.1.3 Temperature Detergents are more effective at higher temperatures. Greases, oils

Encrusted or thick layers of dirt can be loosened or softened up by
a period of soaking. This is for example an ideal method within ag­riculture – for example, within pig sties. The ideal soaking method
can be achieved via use of foam or simple alkaline detergent. Let
the product lie on the dirty surfaces for around 30 minutes before
pressure washing. The result will be a much quicker high pressure
cleaning process.

Foam or detergent should be applied onto dry surfaces so that the
chemical product is in direct contact with the dirt. Detergents are
applied from bottom to top, for example on a car bodywork, in order
to avoid “super clean” areas, where the detergent collects in higher
concentration and streams downwards. Let the detergent work for
several minutes before rinsing before rinsing but never let it dry on
the surface being cleaned.

and fats can be broken down more easily at higher temperatures also.
Proteins can be cleaned at temperatures of around 60°C. Oils, traffi c
fi lm around 70°C, and grease can be cleaned at 80°C - 90° C.

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5.1.4 Mechanical Effect

In order to break down tough layers of dirt, additional mechanical
effect may be required. Special lances and rotary or wash brushes
offer this supplementary effect that cuts through dirt.

5.1.5 High Water Flow or
High Pressure

High pressure is not always the best solution and high pressure may
damage surfaces. The cleaning effect also depends upon water
fl ow. Pressure levels of around 100 bar may be suffi cient for vehicle
cleaning (in association with hot water). Higher fl ow levels give the
possibility to rinse and fl ush away large amounts of dirt easily.

5.2 Some typical cleaning tasks

5.2.1 Agriculture

Task Accessories Method

Stables
Pig Pens, Sties

Cleaning of
walls, floors and
equipment

Disinfectant

Machinery
Tractors
ploughs etc.

Chemical Foam
Injectors
Foam lance
Powerspeed lance
Floor Cleaner

Detergents
Universal
Alkafoam

Disinfectant
DES 3000

Detergent injection
Powerspeed lances
Curved lances and
underchassis washers
Brushes

1. Soaking – apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to top)
and wait for approx. 30 minutes.

2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high
pressure lance or chosen accessory. Again, clean
from bottom to top on vertical surfaces.

3. To flush away large quantities of dirt, change to low
pressure mode and use the higher flow to push
away the dirt.

4. Use recommended disinfectant products and
methods to ensure hygiene. Apply DES 3000
disinfectant once the surfaces are perfectly clean.

1. Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces in
order to soften up dirt and grime. Apply from bottom
to top.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure
lance. Clean again from bottom to top. Use
accessories to clean in difficult to reach places.

3. Clean fragile areas such as motors, rubber at lower
pressure levels to avoid damage.

5.2.2 Vehicle

Task Accessories Method

Vehicle bodywork Standard lance

Detergent injection
Curved lances and
underchassis washers
brushes

Detergents
Aktive Shampoo
Aktive Foam
Sapphire
Super Plus
Aktive Wax
Allosil
RimTop

1. Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces
in order to soften up dirt and grime. Apply from
bottom to top. In cases of particularly dirty vehicles,
pre-spray with a product such as Allosil in order
to remove traces of insects etc, then rinse at low
pressure and apply normal car cleaning detergent.
Let detergents settle for 5 minutes before cleaning
off. Metallic surfaces can be cleaned using RimTop.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure
lance. Clean again from bottom to top. Use
accessories to clean in difficult to reach places.
Use brushes in order to add a mechanical cleaning
effect. Short lances can help for cleaning of motors
and wheel arches. Curved lances or undercarriage
washers can be valuable for the cleaning of car
underchassis and wheel arches.

3. Clean fragile areas such as motors, rubber at lower
pressure levels to avoid damage.

4. Apply a liquid wax using the pressure washer in
order to protect the bodywork from pollution.

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5.2.3 Buildings and Equipment

Task Accessories Method

General surfaces

Metallic equipment

Rusted or
damages surfaces
prior to treatment

Foam injectors
Standard lance
Curved lances
Tank cleaning
head

Detergents
Intensive
J25 Multi
Combi Aktive
Alkafoam

Disinfectant
DES 3000

Wet Sandblasting
equipment

1. Apply thick foam over the surfaces to be cleaned.
Apply on dry surfaces. Apply from top to bottom
on vertical surfaces. Let the foam act for up to 30
minutes for the optimal effect.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure
lance. Use applicable accessories. Use high
pressure to dislodge large amounts of incrusted
dirt or grime. Use lower pressure and high water
volume in order to rapidly flush away loose dirt and
rinse surfaces.

3. Apply DES 3000 disinfectant once the surfaces are
perfectly clean.

Areas covered by amounts of loose dirt, such as
animal remains in slaughterhouses, can be removed
by using high water flow to flush away the dirt to
evacuation pits or drains.
Tank cleaning heads can be used to clean barrels,
vats, mixing tanks etc. Cleaning heads may be
hydraulically or electrically powered and give the
possibility for automatic cleaning without a constant
user.

1. Connect the sandblasting lance to the pressure
washer and place the suction tube in the sand.

2. Always wear protective equipment during
sandblasting.

3. Spray the surfaces to be treated with the mix of
water and sand. Rust, paint etc will be stripped off.

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These are merely several examples of cleaning tasks that can be solved by a pressure washer in asso­ciation with accessories and detergents. Each cleaning task is different. Please consult your local dealer
or Nilfi sk-Alto representative in order to discuss the best solution for your own cleaning tasks.

6 After using the cleaner

6.1 Switching off the
cleaner

6.2 Disconnecting supply
lines

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1. Turn the main switch to posi-

tion „OFF“.

2. Close water tap.

3. Squeeze the spray gun han­dle until the cleaner is de­pressurised.

4. Lock the safety catch on the
spray gun.

1. Remove the water hose from
the cleaner.

2. Pull out the plug from the
electrical socket.

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6.3 Rolling up the electrical
lead and storing
accessories

6.4 Storing the cleaner
(below 0°C)

,

1. Store the cleaner in a dry
room without danger of frost
or protect as below:

CAUTION!

If the high-pressure cleaner is
stored in a room with tempera­tures around or below 0°C, anti­freeze should be drawn into the
pump beforehand:

1. Remove the water inlet hose
from the cleaner.

2. Remove the spray lance.

3. Switch on the cleaner with
the main switch in position „
I“ and activate trigger on the
spray gun.

Switch off the cleaner after

max. 3 minutes.

4. Connect the suction hose to
the water inlet of the cleaner

Risk of tripping!

To prevent accidents, always
carefully roll up the electrical
lead.

1. Wind up the high pressure
hose.

2. Place the spray lance into
the spray lance storage.

and place it in a tank contain­ing anti-freeze.

5. Switch on the cleaner with
the main switch in position „
I „.

6. Hold the spray gun over the
tank containing anti-freeze
and operate it to start suc­tion.

7. During suction operate
the spray gun two or three
times.

8. Lift the suction hose from the
tank containing anti-freeze
and operate the spray gun to
pump off the remaining anti­freeze.

9. Switching off the cleaner

10. To avoid any risks, store
the cleaner temporarily in a
heated room before using it
again.

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7 Maintenance

7.1 Maintenance plan

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Cleaning water inlet filter

7.2.1

Checking pump oil level

7.2.2

Changing pump oil

7.2.3

7.2 Maintenance work

7.2.1 Cleaning water inlet
filter

7.2.2 Checking the pump oil
level

Weekly

QQ

Q

After the first 50
operating hours

QQ

Every six months

or 500 operating

hours

A water filter is fitted on the water
inlet to prevent large particles of
dirt from entering into the pump.

1. Unscrew the quick-release
connection.

2. Remove the filter and rinse it.
Replace damaged filter. Re­place damaged filter.

1. Check whether the oil level
is between the minimum and
maximum marks. If neces­sary, add oil (see chapter 9.4
for type of oil).

As

required

7.2.3 Changing the pump oil

A

1. Unscrew the oil drain plug (A)
and drain oil into a suitable
container.

2. Check that the drain plug
gasket is in place and reinstall
drain plug.

3. Fill pump with proper grade
and amount of oil.

Oil grade and capacity

see chapter ‘9.4 Technical
Data’.

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8 Troubleshooting

Fault Cause Remedy

Pressure drop > Air in the system • Vent the system by

> High pressure nozzle blocked

worn

> Pressure control on the spray

pipe is not set correctly

Pressure fl uctuations > Pump draws in air (only

The motor does not start when
the cleaner is switched on

When the cleaner is switched
on the motor buzzes without
starting

The motor switches off > The overload protection

possible in suction mode)
> Lack of water • Open water tap
> Water inlet hose is too long

or its cross-section too small
> Lack of water caused by

blocked water fi lter

> Lack of water because max.

permissible suction height

has not been heeded
> The plug is not inserted

properly, i.e. there is no

current

> The mains fuse is switched

off
> The mains voltage is too low

or there is a phase failure.
> The pump is blocked or

frozen
> Incorrect cross-section or

length of the extension lead

has been activated due to

overheating or overloading of

the motor

> High-pressure nozzle is dirty • Change the high-pressure

operating the spray gun
several times at short
intervals. If necessary,
operate the cleaner for a
short time without the high­pressure hose connected.

• Clean/replace the high
pressure nozzle

• Set the required working
pressure

• Check that the suction set
is air-tight

• Use specifi ed water inlet
hose

• Clean the water fi lter in the
water connection (never
work without water fi lter)

• See instructions

• Check the plug, lead and
switch and if necessary
have them replaced by a
trained electrician

• Switch on the mains fuse

• Have the electrical
connection checked

• Contact the Nilfi sk-Alto
customer service

• Use lead with correct cross
section or length

• Check that the mains
voltage and the cleaner
voltage are the same.
Switch off the cleaner and
allow it to cool for at least 3
minutes

nozzle

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9 Further information

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9.1 Recycling the cleaner Make the old cleaner unusable

immediately.

1. Unplug the cleaner and cut
the power cord.

Do not discard of electrical ap­pliances with household waste.

As specified in European Direc­tive 2002/96/EC on old electrical
and electronic appliances, used
electrical goods must be col­lected separately and recycled
ecologically. Contact your local
authorities or your nearest deal­er for further information.

9.2 Guarantee Our general conditions of busi-

ness are applicable with regard

change as a result of technical
advances.

to the guarantee. Subject to

9.3 EU Declaration of
Conformity

Product: High Pressure Cleaner
Type: POSEIDON 8
Description: 400 V 3~, 50 Hz, IP X5
The design of the unit corresponds to

the following pertinent regulations:

Applied harmonised standards: EN 12100, EN 60335-2-79

Applied national standards and technical
specifi cations:

Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Nieuwkamp
Tests and approvals

EU Declaration of Conformity

EC Machine Directive 98/37/EEG
EC Low-voltage Directive 73/23/EEG
EC EMV Directive 89/336/EEG

EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2
DIN EN 60335-2-79

ALTO Deutschland GmbH
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
D-89287 Bellenberg

Bellenberg, 01.06.2006

9.4 Technical Data

POSEIDON
8-75 8-82

Voltage 400 V / 3~ / 50 Hz EU EU EU EU
Voltage 460 V / 3~ /60 Hz US

Voltage 460 V / 3~ /50 Hz US
Fuse (slow) A 15.1 14.6 24 24.9
Power rating kW 8.7 8.2 14 14.5
Working pressure bar (Mpa) 200/20 155/16 180/18 (2610 psi) 160/16

Volume fl ow Qmax l/h 1344 1560

Water volume Q

Max. water inlet temperature °C/°F 60/86

Max. water inlet pressure bar (Mpa) 10/1 10/1(145psi)

Dimensions l x w x h mm

Weight of cleaner kg 106 130 (286lb)

Noise level at a distance of 1m

EN 60704-1

Sound power level LW

Vibration ISO 5349 m/s² ≤ 2,5
Recoil forces N 76 83 106 124
Oil quantity l 1
Oil type SAE 30 SAE 15 W 40
Nozzle size (1 user) 0.700 0.950 1200 1590
Nozzle size (2 users) - - 0.600/0.600 0.800/0.800

IEC

A

l/h 1230 1500

897x660x913

dB(A) 79.2 79.2 81.6

dB(A) 93.1 95/93.1 95.4

8-111

8-111 ST

2100

(9.1 gal/min)

2050

(9 gal/min)

897 x 652 x 913/

35.31x25.67x35.94(inches)

8-125

8-125 ST

2500

2450

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