4 Operating your pressure washer
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1. Cause Machine not plugged in Defective socket Fuse has blown Defective extension cable Recommended action Plug in machine Try another socket Replace fuse Switch off other machines Try without the extension cable Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking air Valves dirty worn out Pump seals worn out Check that hoses and connections are air tight Clean and replace or refer to local Gerni distributor Clean and replace or refer to local Gerni distributor Machine stops Fuse has blown Incorrect mains voltage Thermal sensor activated Nozzle partially blocked Replace fuse Switch off other machines Check that the mains voltage corresponds to specification on the model tag Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool down Clean the nozzle see section 7 2 Fuse blows Fuse too small Change to an installation higher than the amp consumption of the machine You may try without the extension cable Machine pulsating Air in inlet hose pump Inadequate supply of mains water Nozzle partially blocked Water filter blocked Hose kinked Allow machine to run with open trigger until regular working pressure resumes Check that the water supply corresponds to specifications required see model tag NB Avoid using long thin hoses min 1 2 Clean the nozzle see section 7 2 Clean the filter see section 7 1 Straighten out hose Machine often starts and stops by itself Pump2. too long approx 5 m 1 Make sure that the water source is not placed ona lower level than the machine 2 Attach the water inlet hose to the machine and place the other end of it in the water source 3 Start the machine 4 Detach the spray lance and activate the trigger of High pressure Low pressure 5 Working methods 5 1 General 5 1 1 Detergent and foam 5 1 2 Mechanical effect the spray lance Keep the trigger activated until water has come out for approx 15 seconds 5 Remount the spray lance and the machine is ready for ope ration NOTE The in ternal filter of the machine is not intended for the filtration of large quantities of impurities If the water contains leaves sand or the like an external suction filter should be mounted For further information please contact your nearest Gerni distributor The pressure can be regulated on the TORNADO PR nozzle 8 Efficient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few guidelines combined with your own personal experience of specific cleaning tasks Accessories and detergents when correctly cho sen can increase the efficiency of your pressure washer Here is some basic information about cleaning 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 s
3. Gerni danish cleaning power Classic 120 1 i User Manual A A Printed in China Copyright 2007 Gerni Index Description Maintenance Trouble shooting Further information Main technical data Declaration ODOOOANDAARWN aa Safety precautions and warnings Before you start using your pressure washer Operating your pressure washer Working Methods After using your pressure washer 1 Safety Precautions and Warnings Symbols used to mark in structions Do not let people who have not been trained in the use of a high pressure washer nor read the user manual operate the machine This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical sensory or mental capabili ties prevent them from using it safely Children should be su pervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Before starting up your machine please check it carefully for any defects If you find any do not Before starting up your high pres sure washer for the first time this user manual must be read through carefully Save the instructions for later use Safety instruc tions marked with this symbol must be observed to prevent danger to persons start up your machine and con tact your Gerni distributor Especially check The insulation of the electric cable should be faultless and without any cra
4. ORTANT Only use wa ter without any impurities If there is a risk of running sands in the inlet water i e from your own well an additional filter 106411231 should be mounted 1 Let the water run through the water hose before connecting it to the machine to prevent sand and dirt from penetrat ing the machine Note Check that the filter is fitted 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 Do not cover the machine during operation or use it ina room without adequate ventila tion chine is left or 3 not used for 5 minutes it must be switched off on the start stop switch O 1 Note If the ma 1 Press the start stop switch O 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 ma chine will start again when you re activate the spray gun 4 5 Suction mode 4 6 Pressure regulation on the TORNADO PR nozzle The machine can take in water from a rainwater tank or bucket as examples In the suction mode the inlet hose must be filled with water before start ing up the machine The water inlet hose must not be
5. a residual current device that will interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth ex ceeds 30 mA for 30 ms The permissible modulus of power supply impedance lt 0 332 Q 2 Description 2 1 Application This high pressure washer has been developed for domestic use within Car motorbike boat cara van trailer patio drive flag stones woodwork brickwork barbecue garden furniture lawn mower Water connection Connection to the public mains according to regula tions Inlet hose can be connected to the water mains with a max inlet pressure of 10 bars IMPORTANT Only use wa ter without any impurities If there is a risk of running sands in the inlet water i e from your own well an additional filter should be mounted Safety devices The unloader valve can re duce pressure if it exceeds pre set values Locking device on spray gun 7a see foldout at the end of this manual The spray gun features a lock ing device When the button is activated the spray gun cannot be operated Thermal sensor A thermal sensor protects the motor against overloading The machine will restart after a few minutes when the thermal sen sor has cooled 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
6. and available from do it yourself shops Equipment for quick cleaning of patio drive flagstones Type Classic 120 1 Rated pressure MPa 10 0 Permissible pressure MPa max 12 0 Rated flow l min 5 9 Rated input kW 1 65 Rated voltage V 230 240 Max water temperature C 40 Inlet pressure bar max 10 Sound pressure level dB A 78 Guaranteed sound power level dB A 92 Vibration according to ISO 5349 m s max 2 5 11 Declaration CE Declaration Manufacturer s name and address or his authorized Nilfisk Advance AG representative in the Community Guido Oberdorfer Str 10 89287 Bellenberg GERMANY Name of the person responsible for the technical documentation Wolfgang Nieuwkamp Description of the equipment High pressure washer Equipment name Gerni Model Classic 120 1 Dimension 280 x 270 x 820 mm Rated output voltage AC 230 240 V Rated frequency 50 Hz Rated input power 1 65 kw Other Measured sound power level 90 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 92 dB A Related directive Directive 2000 14EC relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for outdoor use Declaration The equipment refer in this document fulfils all the requirements of the Directive 2000 14EC Place and date of the declaration Bellenberg November 10 2005 Signature 16 Nilfisk Advance Pty LTd 48 Ege
7. cks If the electric cable is damaged an authorized Gerni distributor should replace it WARNING High pressure jets can be dangerous Never direct the water jet at persons pets live electrical equipment or the machine itself Never try to clean clothes or footwear on yourself or other persons Hold the spray lance firmly with both hands The spray 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 lance is affected by a thrust of up to 26 5 Nm during ope ration 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 and protection clothes during operation This appliance has been de signed for use with cleaning agents supplied or recom mended by the manufacturer The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the appliance Disconnect from electrical power supply before carrying out user maintenance To ensure the appliance safety only use original spare parts from the manufacturer or approved by the manufac turer High pressure hoses fittings and couplings are important for the safety of the appli ance Only use hoses fittings and couplings r
8. ecommended by the manufacturer Do not use the appliance if a supply cord or impor tant parts of appliance are damaged e g safety device high pressure hose and trig ger gun The appliance is intended to clean cars and garden etc Appropriate ear protection has to be used 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 Itis not allowed to clean as bestos containing surfaces with high pressure This high pressure washer must not be used at tempera tures below 0 C WARNING Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous Cables on drums should always be com pletely unwinded to prevent the cable from overheating If an extension cable is used the plug and the socket must be waterproof and comply with the below mentioned requirements for length and cable dimen sions 1 0mm max 12 5m 1 5mm max 20 m 2 5mm max 30 m If the electric cable is damaged it must be re placed by the manufacturer or his service agent or simi larly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Mains power connection O The following should be ob served when connecting the high pressure washer to the electric installation The electric installation shall be made by a certified elec trician and comply with IEC 364 Itis recommended that the electric supply to this appli ance should include either
9. ectri cal and electronic appliances used electrical goods must be collected separately and recycled ecologically Contact your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information that only water without any impurities has been used that the high pressure washer has not been used for rental nor used commer cially in any other way Repairs under this guarantee include replacement of defec tive parts exclusive of packing and postage carriage Besides we refer to your national law of sale Repairs not covered by the guarantee conditions will be invoiced l e malfunctions due to Causes mentioned in section 8 Trouble shooting of the user manual Please phone 1300 733 171 for warranty assistance after check ing possible causes in the Trouble Shooting Chart 14 9 3 Optional Accessories Only use original accessories Click amp Clean Car nozzle Click amp Clean Undershassis nozzle Click amp Clean Brush Extension hose Water sand blasting equip ment Patio Washer 10 Main Technical Data ass Drain amp Tube washer O Fo Special nozzle for enameled surfaces Optimal distance 30 50 cm 90 angled special nozzle for undercarriage and wheel arches Integrated guide shoes For cars and other surfaces 7 m extension hose increasing the working range 15 m long tube washer for the cleaning of tubes and drains For removal of paint and rust S
10. er hose and accessory 2 Restart the machine and activate the trigger Let the machine run until no more water runs through the spray gun 6 3 Storage of accessories 3 Stop the machine unplug and wind up hose and cable 4 Place spray handle nozzles and other accessories in the holders of the machine Should the machine by mistake be frozen it will be necessary to check it for damage NEVER START UP A FROZEN MACHINE Frost damages are not covered by the guarantee To avoid accidents the electric cable and the high pressure hose should always be wound carefully up 1 Wind up the electric cable on the appropriate hooks The standard accessories nozzles a spray handle b spray lance c foam sprayer d can be stored on the pres sure washer The nozzle cleaning tool e can also be stored on the product 10 7 Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning of water inlet filter WARNING Always disconnect the electrical plug from the socket prior to maintenance or cleaning To ensure a long and problem free working life please take the following advice C 2 y D Wash out water hose high pressure hose spray lance and accessories before mounting Clean the connectors of dust and sand Make sure that no sand or dirt is blocking the movement of the button on the Click amp Clean spray lance Rinse ac cordi
11. he gutter with the nozzle Always wash towards nozzle downpipes Beware not to spray under the roofing Cleaning Tube washer Push the tube washer approx 2 m to mark into a tube or drain of drain and activate the trigger of the spray handle The nozzle opening pipes out turning backwards will pull the washer through the tube The lets down nozzle will break down the plug and flush the dirt backwards pipes etc Rust paint Water sandblasting Mount the water sand blasting equipment and rust and paint equipment is efficiently and quickly removed Beware not to damage the surface to be sandblasted Green Tornado PR nozzle Wash with high pressure and maybe a brush You may use Stone house brush Stone amp amp Wood Washer to remove moss and algae Wood Washer Garden Tornado PR Rinse the worst dirt off with the nozzle Apply Metal Washer with tools lawn nozzle Power the foam sprayer and let it act for approx 5 min Wash with the mover speed nozzle nozzle You may use the multiangle adaptor for hard to get at multiangle adaptor Metal Washer areas to avoid splashing 6 After using your pressure washer 6 1 Storing the washer 6 2 Winding up of electric cable and high pressure hose The machine should be stored in a frost free room Pump hose and accessories should always be emptied of water prior to storing as follows 1 Stop the machine press the start stop switch O 1 and detach wat
12. model survey IS OANOaARWN See foldout at the end of this manual Start stop switch Water inlet with filter 2a High pressure connection High pressure hose Electric cable Click amp Clean spray lance Spray gun with lock 7a Click amp Clean Tornado PR nozzle 9 Click amp Clean Powerspeed nozzle 10 Click amp Clean foam sprayer 11 Nozzle cleaning tool 12 Trolley handle 13 Hose hook 14 Model tag 15 Hook for electric cable Specifications See model tag 14 of machine We reserve the right to alter the specifications 3 Before you start using your pressure washer 3 1 Mounting of trolley handle 3 2 Mounting of quick coupling 1 Place the trolley handle 12 on the machine 2 Secure the handle by mount ing the 2 screws 1 Screw the quick coupling tight on to the water inlet 2 Note The inlet filter 2a must always be fitted in the water inlet pipe to filter out sand lime stone and other impurities as these will damage the pump valves Caution Failure to fit the filter will invalidate the guarantee 3 3 Mounting of high pressure hose 4 1 Connection of high pressure hose 4 2 Mounting of spray lance and Click amp Clean nozzles 1 Push the spray lance 6 into the spray gun 7 and twist it on 1 Attach the high pressure hose 4 to the spray gun 7 Detach the high pressure hose by p
13. ng to requirement Rinse the detergent spraying attachment after use Clean the nozzles Any repair should always be made in an authorized work shop with original spare parts Clean the water inlet filter regularly once a month or more frequently according to use Carefully loosen the filter with a screwdriver and clean it Check that it is intact before re mount ing it The inlet filter must always be fitted inside the water inlet pipe to filter out sand limestone and other impurities as they will damage the pump valves CAUTION Failure to fit the filter will invalidate the guarantee 7 2 Cleaning of nozzle 7 3 Cleaning of machine vents 7 4 Greasing of couplings A clogging up in the nozzle causes a pump pressure which is too high This is why cleaning is required immediately N 1 Stop the machine and dis 4 connect the nozzle PS aa 2 Clean the nozzle IMPOR Sa TANT The cleaning tool 11 should only be used when the nozzle is detached 3 Flush the nozzle backwards with water The machine should be kept clean so as to let cooling air pass freely through the ma chine vents To ensure an easy connec tion and that o rings do not dry up the couplings should be greased regularly 12 8 Trouble shooting To avoid unnecessary disappointments you should check the following before contacting the Gerni service organization Symptom Machine refuses to start
14. ressing the pawl A 1 Mount the high pressure hose on the outlet 3 Note The spray lance 6 has a built in low pres sure nozzle that can be used for flushing away dirt 2 Attach the nozzle Warning When at taching the Click amp Clean nozzles the button on the side of the spray lance 6 should come out again Note The Tor nado PR nozzle 8 and the foam sprayer 10 feature a swivel lock which must be positioned in the hole in the Click amp Clean spray lance 6 Press the button to detach the Click amp Clean nozzle 4 3 Water connection IS 4 4 Start and stop of the machine when connected to a water supply 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 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 Release the trigger lock 7a Activate the trigger of the spray gun 7 and let the water run until all air has escaped from the water hose Press the Start stop switch I 1 Activate the trigger of the spray gun 7 on A a Always adjust the distance and thus the pressure of the nozzle to the surface which is to be cleaned IMP
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16. spray gun is leaking Contact your nearest Gerni Service Centre Machine starts but no water comes out Pump hoses or accessory frozen No water supply Water filter blocked Nozzle blocked Wait for pump hoses or accessory to thaw Connect inlet water Clean the filter see section 7 1 Clean the nozzle see section 7 2 In case problems other than the above occur please contact your local Gerni distributor 9 Further information 9 1 Recycling the washer 9 2 Warranty conditions Make the old washer unusable immediately 1 Unplug the washer and cut the electric cable Do not discard electrical appli ances with household waste Gerni guarantees high pres sure washers for domestic use for 2 years If your high pres sure washer or accessories are handed in for repair a copy of the receipt must be enclosed Guarantee repairs are being made on the following condi tions that defects are attributable to flaws or defects in materi als or workmanship wear and tear as well as misuse are not covered by the guarantee that the directions of this user manual have been thorough ly observed that repair has not been carried out or attempted by other than Gerni trained service staff that only original accessories have been applied that the product has not been exposed to abuse such as knocks bumps or frost As specified in European Direc tive 2002 96 EC on old el
17. undercarriage and wheel arches 5 Remove water from the surface of the car with the scraper on the car brush Make sure that all grains of sand etc have been removed before using the scraper Wipe with a wash leather where the scraper cannot reach Rims alu Rim brush Apply Alu Washer with an automizer Let it act for approx 5 min minium auto nozzle and wash with the rim brush For steel rims use Car Combi Wa atomizer sher Use the foam sprayer and wash with rim brush Alu Washer Be careful The high pressure jet may damage the tyres Flagstones Powerspeed Wash towards outlets or the like On surfaces with moss or algae concrete nozzle you may start by applying Stone amp Wood Washer with the foam floors and Stone amp Wood sprayer Wash before the soap dries Another more effective and other hard Washer quicker method is to use the Patio Washer Thus you will also surfaces Patio Washer avoid splashes Garden Wood Washer Apply Wood Washer and wash before the soap dries furniture Garden brush NOTE Use the garden brush to clean off the dirt wood Brickwork Powerspeed Same method as for flagstones but be careful bad joints and Wood work nozzle wood may be damaged by high pressure You may choose only Stone amp Wood to use the Tornado nozzle Adjust the distance pressure to the Washer quality of the joints and the wood Patio Washer can also be used Patio Washer on vertical surfaces Gutter Undercarriage Wash t
18. uper clean areas where the detergent collects in higher concentration and streams downwards Let the detergent work for several minutes before rinsing but never let it dry on the surface be ing cleaned Note It is important that the detergents do not dry up Otherwise the surface that has to be cleaned can be damaged In order to break down tough layers of dirt additional mechanical effect may be required Special wash brushes offer this supplemen tary effect that cuts through dirt especially by car washing 5 2 Typical fields of application Below you will find a description of a lot of cleaning tasks which can be solved by a pressure washer from Gerni in association with accessories and detergents Task Accessories Click Cleaning method amp Clean Car Car nozzle 1 Apply Car Combi Washer with the foam sprayer Always start auto brush from the bottom and work upwards Let Car Combi Washer act undercarriage for at least 5 min nozzle 2 Wash the car with the car nozzle which has been optimized for Foam sprayer quick and gentle cleaning of enamelled surfaces the jet is wider Car Combi Washer and not so sharp Start at the front of the car and work back wards to avoid water from penetrating by the door mouldings 3 U se the brush for removal of traffic film which is not removed by the nozzle If the car is very dirty apply Car Combi Washer again 4 Attach the undercarriage nozzle and clean
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