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1. large par ticles of dirt from entering into the pump 1 2 Unscrew the quick release connection Remove the filter and rinse it Replace damaged filter 14 7 2 2 Checking the pump oil level 7 2 3 Changing the pump oil CAUTION Special pump oil is required if the washer is used near food Please consult your dealer 1 Check whether the oil level is between the minimum and maximum marks If neces sary add oil see section 9 3 Technical Specifica tions for type of oil 1 Unscrew the oil drain plug 1 on the pump housing and dispose of the old oil in ac cordance with the disposal regulations 2 Check the drain plug gasket and screw in the plug again 3 Fill with fresh oil and close the oil filler plug Oil grade and capacity see sec tion 9 3 Technical Specifica tions 15 8 Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy Pressure drop gt Air in the system gt High pressure nozzle blocked worn Pressure fluctuations gt Pump draws in air only possible in suction mode gt Lack of water gt Water inlet hose is too long or its cross section too small gt Injector open gt Detergent container empty gt Lack of water caused by blocked water filter gt Lack of water because max permissible suction height has not been observed Vent the system by operating the spray gun several times at short intervals If necessary operate the washer fo2. not be allowed to use the washer General Use of the high pressure wash er is subject to the applicable local regulations Besides the operating instruc tions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the country of use observe recognised regulations for safe ty and proper use Do not use any unsafe work techniques Before using the high pressure washer be sure to also read the enclosed operat ing instructions and keep them within reach at all times AR Safety instructions in these operating instructions which must be observed to prevent risks to persons are marked with this danger symbol Before starting the washer If your washer was supplied without a plug have it fitted with a suitable plug with earth con ductor by an electrician Before use check that the high pressure washer is safe and in proper condition Regularly check whether the electric cable is damaged or shows signs of ageing Use the high pressure washer only when the electric cable is in a safe condition risk of elec tric shock if damagea Check the rated voltage of the high pressure washer before connecting it to the mains power supply Ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds to the volt age of the local mains power supply This symbol is used to mark safety instruc tions that must be observed to prevent damage to the machine and its perform ance Thi
3. Gerni danish cleaning power ALPHA BOOSTER 3 amp 5 User Manual ZN Contents 1 Important safety instructions 2 Description 3 Before starting the washer 4 Operation 5 Applications and methods 6 After using the machine 7 Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 9 Further information 4 3 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 7 1 EIER F R LEERE IRRE neta A T 4 FUND OSC ici ai 6 Operating Clement oocooncccccnnccconcccnnonccnnanaconanncn nano cn ran ncnnnnnos 6 Installation environment seissen 7 3 1 1 Temperature conditions 7 3 1 2 Conditions of distance uurnenneennnennnnnnnn 7 Mounting instructions oooocccccnnncccccnnnnonnccnnnnanaccnonananncnnnnnnos 7 Setting up the machine uurssnsunnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnn 8 Connecting the high pressure hose 1 11 11111 11 8 Connecting the water supply oooonoccconocccnnocnccnanccnanaca nana cananor 8 Electrical connection oooonooccccnnnnocccccnnnonnccnnnnnnnconcnanencccninnnos 8 Connecting the spray lance to the spray gun 9 Switching on the washer oocconocccinocccnoncccconaconanncnnanccnnannnnnnnnos 9 4 2 1 Switching on the washer when it is connected to a Water supply en 9 4 2 2 Switching on the cleaner when it is connected to open tanks suction mode 21 211111 9 Using detergent ccsecccecesseeceeeeeseeeeeeeessen
4. atment Wet Sandblasting equipment tic cleaning without constant monitoring Connect the sandblasting equipment to the pressure washer and place the suction tube in the sand Always wear protective equipment during sandbla sting Spray the surfaces to be treated with the mix of water and sand Rust paint etc will be stripped off Following sandblasting protect surfaces against rust metal or rot wood These are merely examples of cleaning tasks that can be solved by a pressure washer in association with accessories and detergents Each cleaning task is different so please consult your local dealer or Gerni representative in order to discuss the best solution for your own cleaning problem 13 6 After using the machine 6 1 Switching off the machine 6 2 Disconnecting supply lines 7 Maintenance 7 1 Maintenance plan 7 2 Maintenance work Turn the main switch to posi tion 0 Close water tap Squeeze the spray gun handle until the washer is depressurised Lock the safety catch on the spray gun Switch off the mains sup ply Close all outlet taps and or remove hoses Weekly ASA RENO ite O As required hours 7 2 1 _ Cleaning water inlet filter 7 2 2 Checking pump oil level O 7 2 3 Changing pump oil 7 2 1 Cleaning water inlet filter A water filter is fitted on the water inlet to prevent
5. dercarriage washer are also ideal for the cleaning of car underchassis and wheel arches 3 Clean fragile areas such as motors or rubber parts at lower pressure levels to avoid damage 4 Apply a liquid wax using the pressure washer in or der to protect the bodywork from pollution 12 5 2 3 Building amp construction industry Task Accessories Method General sur Foam injector 1 Apply thick foam over the surfaces to be cleaned faces Standard lance Apply on dry surface Apply from top to bottom on Curved lance vertical surfaces Let the foam act for up to 30 minu Metallic equip Tank cleaner tes for the optimal effect ment 2 After this time clean down with the high pressure Detergents lance or relevant accessory Use high pressure to Intensive dislodge large amounts of incrusted dirt or grime J25 Multi Use lower pressure and high water volume in order Combi Aktive to flush away loose dirt and rinse surfaces Alkafoam 3 Apply DES 3000 disinfectant once the surfaces are Disinfectant DES 3000 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 The tank cleaner can be used to clean barrels vats mixing tanks etc Tank cleaners may be hydraulically or electrically powered and give the possibility for automa Rusted or dama ges surfaces pri or to tre
6. e blue quick release grip A ofthe spray gun forwards and lock it by turn ing it to the left 2 Insert the nipple of the spray lance C into the quick re lease 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 at tached to the spray gun 1 Turn the main switch to posi tion 1 2 Unlock the spray gun and operate it 3 Lock the spray gun even during short pauses The washer switches off au tomatically after the spray gun has been closed To start the washer again operate the spray gun 3 Unlock the spray handle and activate it Max suction height 1 m 1 A delay of 20 sec is incorporated 2 Accessory 4 3 Using detergents gt CAUTION Never allow detergents to dry on the surface to be cleaned The surface may be dam Detergentscan be drawn in via the injector installed as stand ard only in low pressure mode 1 Dilute detergents according to the manufacturer s instruc tions Capacity see section 9 3 Technical Data 2 Tornado lance Set pressure regulation on spray lance to low pressure Eh or Flexo Power 3000 nozzle 1 Turn cap of the Flexo Power 3000 nozzle towards CHEM up to the stop 3 The intaken volume of de tergent can be regulated by turning the metering valve 4 Main switch Turn the switch to position I 5 Activa
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8. etween 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 specifications of the high pressure hose max permissi ble pressure and temperature are printed on the hose Do not continue to use the washer if the electric cable or high pressure hose is damaged Ensure adequate air circulation Do not cover the washer or op erate it in inadequately ventila ted rooms Store the washer A where it will not be exposed to frost Never operate the washer without water Even brief short ages of water result in severe damage to the pump seals Operation CAUTION Unsuitable extension cords can represent a source of danger Always unwind cord from the reels completely to prevent the electric cable overheating When using an extension cord connectors must be of water tight construction When using an extension cord check the minimum cross sec tions of the cable Cable length Cross section m lt 16A lt 25A upto20 m 1 5mm 82 5mm 20t050 m 02 5mm 84 0mm Do not damage the electric cable e g by driving over it pulling or crushing it Disconnect the electric cable by pulling the plug only do not pull or tug the electric cable Electrical equipment CAUTION Never spray electrical equip ment with water danger for persons risk of short circuiting The washer may only be co
9. isinfectants once the dirt has been fully DES 3000 removed Machinery Standard lance 1 Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces in Tractors Detergent injector order to soften up dirt and grime Work from bottom ploughs etc Powerspeed lance to top Curved lance and un 2 Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance derchassis washer Clean again from bottom to top Use accessories to Brushes clean in difficult to reach places 3 Clean fragile areas such as motors or rubber parts at lower pressure levels to avoid damage 5 2 2 Vehicles Task Accessories Method Vehicle body Standard lance 1 Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces work Detergent injector in order to soften up dirt and grime Apply from bot Curved lances and tom to top In cases of particularly dirty vehicles underchassis washer pre spray with a product such as Allosil in order to Brushes remove traces of insects etc then rinse at low pres sure and apply normal car cleaning detergent Let Detergents detergents settle for five minutes before cleaning off Aktive Shampoo Metallic surfaces can be cleaned using RimTop Aktive Foam 2 Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance Sapphire Clean again from bottom to top Use accessories Super Plus to clean in difficult to reach places Use brushes Aktive Wax in order to add a mechanical cleaning effect Short Allosil lances can help for cleaning of motors and wheel RimTop arches Curved lances or the un
10. mended installation height fot he machine is max 1700 mm and min 1550 mm to the upper edge of the machine 1 Hold the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the hole positions 2 Drill four holes at the size matching the fasteners to be used Pre mount the fasteners and the screws 3 Mount the machine onto the bracket s four rubber feet and fasten with the enclosed washers and nuts 4 Hang the assembly of ma chine bracket on the four pre mounted screws and tighten 3 3 Setting up the machine CAUTION Never lift the machine alone weight 40 60 kg Always ask a second person to help 3 4 Connecting the high pressure hose 3 5 Connecting the water supply UB Do not connect the washer directly to the public drinking water mains Obsererve the regulations of your water supply company to prevent backflow of water into the supply line A connection is permitted however briefly to a pipe interrupter with moving section with a free outlet 3 6 Electrical connection water break tank coming with this product See separate instructions on how to install the water break tank CAUTION The washer may only be con nected to a correctly installed electrical installation 1 Before using the machine for the first time check it care fully to detect any faults or damage 2 In the event of any damage contact your dealer immedi ately 3 Check whether
11. n nected to a correctly installed plug socket Switching on the washer may cause voltage fluctuations Voltage fluctuations should not occur if the impedance at the transfer point is less than 0 15 Q If in doubt ask your local electricity supplier Maintenance and repair CAUTION Always disconnect the ma chine from the mains plug socket before cleaning or car rying out maintenance work on the washer Carry out only the maintenance operations described in the operating instructions Use only original spare parts Do not make any technical modifications to the high pres sure washer Ensure that the machine is regularly serviced by Autho rised dealers in accordance with the maintenance plan Failure to do so will invalidate the warranty CAUTION High pressure hoses fittings and couplings are important for the safety of the washer Use only high pressure parts approved by the manufac turer If the electric cable is damaged it must be replaced by autho rized Service or an electrician to avoid danger before use of the cleaner is continued Use only the type of electric cable specified in the operating manual Please contact the Service de partment or an authorised spe cialist work shop for all other maintenance or repair work Testing The washer conforms to the German Guidelines for Li quid Spray Jet Devices The high pressure washer must be subjected to a safety examina tion in acco
12. nformation 9 1 Recycling the washer If the washer is discarded materials that should be recy make it unusable immediately cled Therefore make use of J IN Sea 1 Unplug the washer and cut your local waste disposal site fl the electric cable Contact your local authorities or a The washer contains valuable 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 to the guarantee Subject to advances 9 3 Technical Specifications Voltage V 240 400 Fuse slow A 16 16 Power rating KW 3 3 6 9 Working pressure bar 135 180 Water volume l h 600 970 Water volume Qc l h 570 900 Cleaning impact kg force 2 6 4 9 Max water inlet temperature C 50 50 Intake Pressure operation Max water supply pressure bar 10 10 Dimensions x w x h mm 560 x 350 x 370 357 x 643 x 365 Weight kg 39 48 Noise level at a distance of 1m DIN 45635 dB A 73 5 70 8 Sound power level Lwa dB A 88 85 Vibration level at spray gun m s lt 2 5 lt 2 5 Thrust N 22 47 Oil quantity I 0 45 0 45 Oil type SAE 15 W 40 Nozzle size 0370 0500 9 4 EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaratio Product Type Description The design of the unit corresponds to the following pertinent regulations Applied harmonised standards Applied national standards and technical specifica
13. peratures also Proteins can be cleaned at temperatures of around 60 C Oils pollution and grease can be cleaned between 70 and 90 C 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 Use a brush to cut through e g traffic film High pressure is not always the best solution and high pressure may damage surfaces The cleaning effect also depends upon water flow Pressure levels of around 100 bar may be sufficient for vehicle cleaning in association with hot water Higher flow levels give the possibility to rinse and flush away large amounts of dirt easily 11 5 2 tasks 5 2 1 Agriculture Some typical cleaning Task Accessories Method Stables Pig Pens sties Foam Injector Foam lance E Soaking apply foam to all surfaces bottom to top and wait for approx 30 minutes Powerspeed lance 2 Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high pressu Cleaning of Floor Cleaner re lance or chosen accessory Clean from bottom to walls floors and Powerlift lance top on vertical surfaces equipment 3 To flush away large quantities of dirt change to low Detergents pressure mode and use the higher flow to push away Disinfection Universal the dirt Alkafoam 4 Use recommended disinfectant products and me thods to ensure hygiene Disinfectant Only apply d
14. r a short time without the high pressure hose connected Clean replace the high pres sure nozzle Check that the suction set is air tight Open water tap Use specified water inlet hose Close injector Refill detergent container Clean the water filter in the water connection never work without water filter See instructions section 4 2 2 The motor does not start when the gt The plug mains is not connected washer is switched on properly i e there is no current gt The mains fuse is switched off Check the plug cable and mains switch and if necessa ry have them replaced by a trained electrician Switch on exchange the mains fuse When the washer is switched on gt The mains voltage is too low or the motor buzzes without starting there is a phase failure gt The pump is blocked gt Incorrect cross section or length of the extension cable Have the electrical connection checked Contact the customer service Use cable with correct cross section or length The motor switches off gt The overload protection has been activated due to overheat ing or overloading of the motor gt High pressure nozzle is dirty Check that the mains voltage and the machine voltage are the same Switch off the ma chine and allow it to cool for at least 3 minutes Change the high pressure nozzle Any other failure Contact your nearest Gerni service centre 16 Further i
15. rdance with the Ac cident Prevention Regulations for Working with Liquid Spray Jet Devices as required but at least every 12 months by an authorised inspector After all repairs or modifications to electrical equipment the protective conductor resistance the insulation resistance and the leakage current must be measured Furthermore a visual inspection of the electric cable a voltage and current measurement and a function test must be carried out Our after sales service technicians are at your disposal as author ised inspectors The complete Accident Pre vention Regulations for Working with Liquid Spray Jet Devices are available from the Carl Hey manns Verlag KG Luxemburger Strasse 449 50939 Cologne or from the appropriate associa tion of employers liability insur ances 2 Description 2 1 Purpose 2 2 Operating elements Always use the washer as described in these operating instructions Any other use may damage the washer or the sur face to be cleaned or may result in severe injury to persons See fold out page at the front of these operating instructions gt Unloader valve Unacceptably high pressure is fed back without residual pres sure 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 Electric cable Spray gun High pressure hose Spray lance Suppl
16. s indicates tips and in structions to simplify work and to ensure safe operation We strongly recommend that the power supply to the high pressure washer be connected via a residual current circuit breaker This device stops the supply of electricity if the leakage cur rent to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or it has an earth tester circuit Please observe the regula tions and provisions applicable in your country Before putting the high pressure washer 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 electri cal equipment or the washer itself Wear appropriate protective clothing and eye protectors 4 Do not direct the jet towards yourself or towards other per sons in order to clean clothes or footwear During operation of the washer 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 washer 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 envi ronment Do not clean delicate parts made of rubber fabric etc with the 0 jet Keep some distance b
17. te the spray gun 10 1 Options model variants 5 Applications and methods 5 1 General information 5 1 1 Soaking 5 1 2 Detergent and foam 5 1 3 Temperature 5 1 4 Mechanical effect 5 1 5 High water flow or high pressure Efficient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few gui delines 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 Incrusted or thick layers of dirt can be loosened or softened up by a period of soaking This is for example an ideal method within ag riculture for example within pig sties The ideal soaking method can be achieved via use of foam or simple alcaline 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 react se veral minutes before cleaning off Detergents are more effective at higher temperatures Greases oils and fats can be broken down more easily at higher tem
18. the oil level is between the minimum and maximum marks If neces sary add oil See section 9 3 Technical Specifica tions for type of oil 1 Attach the high pressure hose to the high pressure inlet by means of the quick coupling See section 9 3 Technical Speci fications for required quantity of water and water pressure In the case of poor water quality sand etc we recommend that a fine water filter is fitted in the water inlet 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 4 3 Open water tap 1 Observe safety instructions in section 1 2 Mount the electrical cable to a fixed wall outlet or mount a suitable plug and connect to a socket Observe correct amperage 4 Operation 4 1 Connecting the spray lance to the spray gun NOTE Always remove any dirt from the nipple before connecting the spray lance to the spray gun 4 2 Switching on the washer 4 2 1 Switching on the washer when it is connected to a water supply gt Operate the spray gun several times at short intervals to vent the NOTE system 4 2 2 Switching on the 1 cleaner when it is connected to open tanks suction mode Before connecting the de tergent intake set to the cleaner fill the hose with water Turn the main switch to posi tion I 1 Pull th
19. tions Dipl Ing Wolfgang Nieuwkamp Tests and approvals n of Conformity High Pressure Washer ALPHA BOOSTER 3 ALPHA BOOSTER 5 400 V 3 50 Hz 230 V 1 50 Hz IP X5 EC Machine Directive 98 37 EEG EC Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEG EC EMV Directive 89 336 EEG EN 292 1 EN 292 2 EN 60335 2 79 EN 55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN 61000 3 2 DIN EN 60335 2 79 Nilfisk ALTO Division of Nilfisk Advance AG Guido Oberdorfer Stra e 2 8 D 89287 Bellenberg Bellenberg 01 02 2006 17 Nilfisk Advance Pty LTd 48 Egerton St Silverwater NSW 2128 107309509 01 2007 Phone 1300 556 710
20. y water connection with water inlet filter High pressure hose connec tion 7 Main switch 8 Wall bracket akWND 3 Before starting the washer 3 1 Installation environment 3 1 1 Temperature conditions 3 1 2 Conditions of distance KX Z X Min 150 mm 4 OO q o A 020 A gt qo A 4 i 3 q 4 Fi lt j 7 2 Min 400 mm XKXXKXKKXKX OO EEE Z X A 4 39 7 20 00 5 RZ So X 25 RK lS S252925 OOOO gt 05 x KR SS SS 0 0 SR SS P X 5 IX 405 Y 35 amp 05 XXK SR SO Xx SS SS 3 x gt e 3 2 Mounting instructions ATTENTION Be ware that the machine weighs approx 40 60 kg Choose fasteners and screws suited for this weight The machine should be in stalled in a frost free room This applies to pump as well as pipelines incl of outlet points Concerning outdoor outlet points it should be possible to close and empty that part of the line which is exposed to frost The maximum ambient temper ature for the machine is 40 C Out of consideration for the cooling system of the machine and the accessibility of service there must be wall space on both sides of the machine To the right 150 mm at a minimum and to the left 400 mm ata minimum The recom
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