Nilfisk-ALTO C 120.4 User's Manual
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1. tion of the fault Repairs not covered by the guarantee conditions will be invoiced l e malfunctions due to Causes mentioned in section Troubleshooting Chart of the instruction manual In order that Nilfisk can render you optimum service YOU should register your product on our web site www nilfisk alto com under PRODUCT REGIS TRATION 15 EN 9 3 Accessories Only use original accessories Click amp Clean Car nozzle Click amp Clean Undershassis nozzle Click amp Clean Multiangle adaptor Click amp Clean Brushes Extension hose Underchassis spray lance Drain amp Tube cleaner Water sand blasting equip ment Patio Plus Garden brush Rim brush Wall hook Rotary brush Water suction kit Special nozzle for enameled surfaces Optimal distance 30 50 cm 90 angled special nozzle for undercarriage and wheel arches Integrated guide shoes Adjusted in angles from 0 90 for better working posture and cleaning of hard to get at places as for instance barrels or the underside of the lawn mower Fits all nozzles For cars and other surfaces Available in more shapes 7 m extension hose increasing the working range Special spray lance for washing your car underneath 15 m long tube cleaner for the cleaning of tubes and drains For removal of paint and rust Sand available from do it your self shops Equipment for quick cleaning of patio dri2. 2 Restart the machine and activate the trigger Let the machine run until no more water runs through the spray gun To avoid accidents the electric cable and the high pressure hose should always be winded 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 carefully up Wind up the electric cable on the appropriate hooks Built in clip for good holding The lower hook can be turned to release the electric cable The high pressure washer comes in two models A with hook for storage of high pres sure hose 14 B with a hose reel 13 where the hose is pushed into the reel and after wards winded up 11 EN 6 3 Storage of accessories 6 4 Wall storage 7 Maintenance 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 The standard accessories spray gun and spray lance a nozzles b foam sprayer C can be stored on the pressure washer The nozzle cleaning tool d can also be stored on the product The pressure washer can be stored on a wall on a s
3. AN Nilfisk C 120 4 EN User Manual mll Index 1 Safety precautions and warnings cccceseseeecseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeens 3 2 DENN 4 3 Before you start using your pressure WAaSher r nrrrrnnrrnnnnnnn 5 4 Operating your pressure washer rarrrrnarrrranrrnanervnnnnvnnnennnnennn 6 5 Fields of Application and working methods rrrnnrrrnnrrvnnnernn 9 6 After using your pressure WaSher rrrrannrnnanennanennnnrnnnnnnnnnre 11 7 Maintenance Verre 12 8 FE SN Veere 14 9 Further information se secse coset ienaccnstatied anvossaaciosenadadewesnentdoadewaneteas 15 10 EG Declaration of Conformity uusmeimsaniuksardsden daimon 17 1 Safety Precautions and Warnings r Symbols used to mark in structions Before starting up your high pres sure washer for the first time this instruction manual must be read through carefully Save the instructions for later use Safety instructions marked with this symbol must be observed to pre vent danger to persons WARNING e High pressure jets can be dangerous Never direct the water jet at persons pets live electrical equipment or the machine itself e Never try to clean clothes or Before starting up your machine footwear on yourself or other please check it carefully for any persons defects If you find any do not e Hold the spray lance firmly start up your machine and con with both hands The spray tact your Nilfisk distributor lanc
4. able dimensions 1 0mm2 max 12 5 m 1 5mm2 max 20m 2 5mm max 30 m e Cable connections should be kept dry and off the ground Mains power connection 0 The following should be ob served when connecting the high pressure washer to the electric installation e Only connect the machine to an installation with earth con nection e The electric installation shall be made by a certified elec trician e It is strongly recommended that the electric supply to this machine should include a re sidual current device GFCI Water connection Connection to the public mains according to regu lations This high pres sure washer is only allowed to be connected with the drinking water mains when an appro priate backflow preventer has been installed Type BA accord ing to EN 1717 The backflow preventer can be ordered under number 106411177 The length of the hose between the back flow preventer and the high pressure washer must be at least 10 metres to absorb pos sible pressure peaks min diam eter inch Operation by suction for ex ample from a rainwater vessel is carried out without backflow preventer Recommended suc tion set 126411387 As soon as water has flown through the BA valve this water is not considered to be drinking water any more 2 Description 2 1 Application This high pressure washer has been developed for domestic use within Car motorbike boat cara van trailer pat
5. an Tornado PR nozzle Click amp Clean Powerspeed nozzle Click amp Clean foam sprayer Nozzle cleaning tool 12 Trolley Handle 13 Hose reel not standard 14 Hose hook 15 Model tag 16 Turnable cable hook Specifications See model tag 15 of machine Sound pressure level measured in accordance with ISO 3744 EEC Directive 2000 14 EEC Lpa 71 3 dB A Lwa 86 dB A We reserve the right to alter the specifications 3 Before you start using your pressure washer 3 1 Mounting of trolley handle and hose hook 3 2 Mounting of hose reel handle models with hose reel h 1 Mount the trolley handle 12 on the machine Secure the handle by tightening the 4 Screws 2 Mount the hose hook 14 on the machine 2 screws Note the hose hook can be mounted on the front as well as on the back Front position is to be used if the product is used together with a special wall hook for wall storage not standard Click the hose reel handle on to the trolley handle no screws not standard EN EN 3 3 Mounting of quick coupling 3 4 Mounting of high pres sure hose 4 1 Connection of high pres sure hose 1 Screw the quick coupling tight on to the water inlet 2 Note The inlet filter must al ways be fitted in the water inlet pipe to filter out sand limestone and other impurities as these will damage the pump valves Caution Failure to fit the filter wil
6. ans of the quick connector inlet water max pressure 10 bar max temperature 40 C 3 Turn on the water EN EN 4 4 Start and stop of the machine when con nected to a water supply 4 5 Start the machine when connected to open con tainers suction mode 4 6 Pressure regulation on the TORNADO PR nozzle 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 Check that the machine is in upright position NOTE Do not place the machine in high grass 2 Release the trigger lock 3 Activate the trigger of the spray gun and let the water run until all air has escaped from the water hose 4 Turn the start stop switch 1 to position T 5 Activate the trigger of the spray gun Always adjust the distance and thus the pressure of the nozzle to the surface which is to be cleaned The washer can take in water from a rain water tank as an example The hose for the wa ter supply must not be too long approx 5 m Make sure that the water tank is not placed on a lower level than the machine High pressure Low pressure Do not cover the machine during operation Note If the ma chine is left or not used for 5 min utes it must be switched off on the start stop switch O 1 1 Turn the start stop switch 1 to position O 2 Disconnect the electrical plug from
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8. e is affected by a thrust of up to 16 4 N during ope Especially check ration e The insulation of the electric e The operator and anyone in cable should be faultless the immediate vicinity of the and without any cracks If the site of cleaning should take electric cable is damaged an action to protect themselves authorized Nilfisk distributor from being struck by debris should replace it dislodged during operation Wear goggles during opera tion Do not let children or people who have not read the instruc tion manual operate the ma chine This symbol is used to mark safety instructions that must be observed to prevent damage to the machine and its per formance indicates tips and instructions to simplify work and to ensure a safe operation This symbol e 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 e t is not allowed to clean as bestos containing surfaces with high pressure e This high pressure washer must not be used at tempera tures below 0 C e Never let any persons stay under the product when stored on the wall WARNING Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous Cables on drums should always be com pletely unwinded to prevent the cable from overheating Extension cables should be of a watertight construction and comply with the below men tioned requirements for length and c
9. io drive flag stones woodwork brickwork barbecue garden furniture lawn mower Section 5 describes the use of 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 Repair and maintenance WARNING Always remove the electric plug from the socket be fore carrying out maintenance work on the machine Safety devices Locking device on spray gun 7a see foldout at the end of this manual The spray gun features a lock ing device When the pawl 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 Pressure safety device An integrated hydraulic safety valve protects the system from excessive pressure the high pressure washer for vaious cleaning jobs 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 model survey CONOOBRWN CO See illustration at the end of this manual Start stop switch Water inlet with filter High pressure connection High pressure hose Electric cable Click amp Clean spray lance Spray gun with lock Click amp Cle
10. l invalidate the guarantee Attach the high pressure hose 4 to the spray gun 7 Detach the high pressure hose by pressing the pawl A 1 Mount the high pressure hose on the outlet 3 4 2 Mounting of spray lance and Click amp Clean nozzles 4 3 Water connection 1 Push the spray lance 6 into the spray gun 7 and screw it on An ordinary 1 2 garden hose of min 10 m and max 25 m will be suitable NOTE Connec tion to the public mains according to regulations Note The 23 spray lance 6 has a built in low pressure nozzle that can be used for flushing away dirt 2 Attach the nozzle Warning When attaching the Click amp Clean nozzles the pawl on the side of the spray lance should come out again Note The Tor nado PR noz zle and the foam sprayer feature a swivel lock which must be positioned in the hole in the Click amp Clean spray lance Press the pawl to detach the Click amp Clean nozzle Only use water 2 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 IMPORTANT 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 me
11. oints and wood may be damaged by high pressure You may choose only to use the Tornado nozzle Adjust the distance pressure to the quality of the joints and the wood Patio Cleaner can also be used on vertical surfaces Wash the gutter with the nozzle Always wash towards downpipes Beware not to spray under the roofing Push the tube cleaner approx 2 m to mark into a tube or drain and activate the trigger of the spray handle The nozzle opening turning backwards will pull the cleaner through the tube The nozzle will break down the plug and flush the dirt backwards Mount the water sand blasting equipment and rust and paint is efficiently and quickly removed Beware not to damage the surface to be sandblasted Wash with high pressure and maybe a brush You may use Stone amp Wood Cleaner to remove moss and algae Rinse the worst dirt off with the nozzle Apply Metal Cleaner with the foam sprayer and let it act for approx 5 min Wash with the nozzle You may use the multiangle adaptor for hard to get at areas to avoid splashing 10 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 sto red in a frost free room Pump hose and accessories should always be emptied of water prior to storing as follows 1 Stop the machine turn the start stop switch 1 to position O and detach wa ter hose and accessory
12. ory Plug in machine Try another socket Replace fuse Switch off other machines Try without the extension cable Check that hoses and connections are air tight Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk distributor Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfisk distributor Activate the trigger of the spray gun 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 Change to an installation higher than the amp consumption of the machine You may try without the extension cable 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 Contact your nearest Nilfisk Service Centre 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 Nilfisk distributor 14 9 Further information 9 1 Recycling the washer 9 2 Warranty conditions Make the old cleaner unusable immediately 1 Unplug the cleaner and cut the electric cable Do not discard electrical appli ances wi
13. pecial wall hook not standard Only mount the wall hook on a sturdy wall Adjust the length of the screws and size of rawl plugs to the type of wall On the wall hook garden rim brush a foam sprayer b Click amp Clean brush c and Click amp Clean nozzles d can be stored Note For this product the wall hook can only be used as storage Important The bearing capacity of the wall hook is max 30 kg e Wash out water hose high pressure hose spray lance and accessories before mounting e Clean the connectors of dust and sand 12 7 1 Cleaning of water inlet filter 7 2 Cleaning of nozzle 7 3 Cleaning of machine vents 7 4 Greasing of couplings 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 e Make sure that no sand or dirt is blocking the movement of the pawl on the Click amp Clean spray lance Rinse ac cording to requirement e Rinse the detergent spraying attachment after use e 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 filte
14. prayer Always start from the bottom and work upwards Let Car Combi Cleaner act for at least 5 min 2 Wash the car with the car nozzle which has been optimized for quick and gentle cleaning of enamelled surfaces the jet is wider 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 Use the brush for removal of traffic film which is not removed by the nozzle If the car is very dirty apply Car Combi Cleaner again 4 Attach the undercarriage nozzle and clean 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 lea ther where the scraper cannot reach Apply Alu Cleaner with an automizer Let it act for approx 5 min and wash with the rim brush For steel rims use Car Com bi Cleaner Use the foam sprayer and wash with rim brush Be careful The high pressure jet may damage the tyres Wash towards outlets or the like On surfaces with moss or algae you may start by applying Stone amp Wood Cleaner with the foam sprayer Wash before the soap dries Another more effective and quicker method is to use the Patio Cleaner Thus you will also avoid splashes Apply Wood Cleaner and wash before the soap dries NOTE Use the garden brush to clean off the dirt Same method as for flagstones but be careful bad j
15. r 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 A clogging up in the nozzle causes a pump pressure which is too high This is why cleaning is required immediately 1 Stop the machine and dis connect the nozzle 2 Clean the nozzle IMPOR TANT The cleaning tool 11 should only be used when the nozzle is detached 3 Flush the nozzle backwards with water 13 EN END 8 Trouble shooting To avoid unnecessary disappointments you should check the following before contacting the Nilfisk service organization Symptom Cause Recommended action Machine refuses to start Machine not plugged in Defective socket Fuse has blown Defective extension cable Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking air Valves dirty worn out or stuck Pump seals worn out Motor busses Low voltage or low temperature Fuse has blown Incorrect mains voltage Machine stops Thermal sensor activated Nozzle partially blocked Fuse blows Fuse too small Machine pulsating Air in inlet hose pump Inadequate supply of mains water Nozzle partially blocked Water filter blocked Hose kinked Machine often starts and stops by itself Pump spray gun is leaking Machine starts but no water comes out frozen No water supply Water filter blocked Nozzle blocked Pump hoses or access
16. th household waste Nilfisk 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 e 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 guar antee e that the directions of this instruction manual have been thoroughly observed e that repair has not been car ried out or attempted by oth er than Nilfisk trained service staff e that only original accessories have been applied e that the product has not been exposed to abuse such as knocks bumps or frost e that only water without any impurities has been used e that the high pressure wash er has not been used for rental nor used commercially in any other way As specified in European Direc tive 2002 96 EC on old electri 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 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 The machine should be for warded to one of the service centres of the Nilfisk organisa tion with description specifica
17. the socket 3 Shut off the water supply and activate the trigger to relieve the machine of pressure 4 Lock the spray gun 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 1 Place the other end of the water hose in the water tank Use an external filter if the water contains impurities 2 Turn the start stop switch 1 to position l 3 Activate the trigger of the spray gun and let the water run until the air has escaped from the water hose and the pump 4 Mount spray lance and nozzle The pressure can be regulated on the TORNADO PR nozzle 5 Fields of application and working methods 5 1 General 5 1 1 Detergent and foam 5 1 2 Mechanical effect Efficient high presure cleaning is achieved by following a few guide lines 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 super clean areas where the detergent collects in higher concentration and streams downwards Let the detergent work for several minutes before rinsing but ne
18. ve flagstones Rotary brush for cleaning of wooden surfaces Rotary brush for cleaning of wheel rims For suspension of your high pressure washer on the wall For cleaning vehicles and other surfaces For removal of large amounts of water from e g garden pounds 16 Detergents Stone amp Wood Cleaner Plastic Cleaner Metal Cleaner Car Combi Cleaner Alu Cleaner Oil amp Grease Cleaner Wood Cleaner For flagstones brick and woodwork Suitable for moss and algae For plastic and synthetic materials such as garden furniture For cleaning of metal such as garden tools For cars etc With rinsing wax For surfaces of aluminium Applied with an atomizer For cleaning of grease and oil on motors for instance Applied with an atomizer For cleaning of wooden surfaces incl of wooden garden furniture 10 EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Product Type Description The design of the unit corresponds to the following pertinent regulations Applied harmonised standards Applied national standards and technical specifications fake fars Anton S rensen V P Technical Operations Europe High Pressure Washer Nilfisk C 120 4 230 V 1 50 Hz IP X5 EC Machine Directive 98 37 EC EC Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EC EMV Directive 2004 108 EC EN 60335 2 79 IEC 60335 2 79 Nilfisk Division of Nilfisk Advance A S Industrivej 1 DK 9560 Hadsund Hadsun
19. ver let it dry on the surface be ing cleaned Note It is important that the detergents do not dry up Otherwise the surfac 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 EN EN 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 Nilfisk in association with accessories and detergents Task Car Rims alu minium Flagstones concrete floors and other hard surfaces Garden furniture wood Brickwork Wood work Gutter Cleaning of drain pipes out lets down pipes etc Rust paint Green house Garden tools lawn mover Accessories Click Cleaning method amp Clean Car nozzle auto brush underchassis nozzle Foam sprayer Car Combi Cleaner Rim brush auto nozzle atomizer Alu Cleaner Powerspeed nozzle Stone amp Wood Cleaner Patio Cleaner Wood Cleaner Garden brush Powerspeed nozzle Stone amp Wood Cleaner Patio Cleaner Underchassis spray lance Tube cleaner Water sandblasting equipment Tornado PR nozzle brush Stone amp Wood Cleaner Tornado PR noz zle Powerspeed nozzle multiangle adaptor Metal Cleaner 1 Apply Car Combi Cleaner with the foam s
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