User manual NILFISK CONTRACTOR SILENT

[. . . ] temperature EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 2. 0 Instructions for use Safety precautions and warnings EN Before starting up your high pressure washer for the first time, we advise you to read through the following sections: 2. 0 Instructions for use and 3. 0 Operating instructions and to follow all instructions to ensure the protection of user, surroundings and machine. Upon the unpacking of your machine please check it for any defects. If you find any, we kindly ask you to contact your ALTO distributor. 2. 1 Unpacking 2. 2 This machine produces a high pressure jet and operation contrary to the instructions can cause severe injuries!For your own and the safety of others the following precautions should always be observed: l WARNING!Never direct the water jet towards people, pets, electric wiring, or the machine itself. [. . . ] working pressure and temperature to the quick coupling (1) on the machine front. 2. Water connection 1 Let water run through the inlet hose to remove any impurities. Min. water pressure 10 bar. 3. Spray handle - accessories 1 26 Clean nipple of any impurities each time the spray lance has been detached. 2 25 1. Pull the blue quick coupling of the spray handle forward and lock it by turning it to the left (1). Insert the nipple of the lance (2) into the quick coupling and turn the blue quick coupling to the right. Pull forward the spray lance or any other accessory to ensure correct mounting before starting the cleaner. 5 Operating instructions 4. Diesel engine EN A description and operating / maintenance instructions for the Mitsubishi engine will be found in the Mitsubishi manual provided with the CONTRACTOR SILENT. The throttle control of the engine has been adjusted by ALTO meaning that the max. This adjustment must not be changed. 5. Fuel for engine and burner Only use pure auto diesel. 3. 2 Starting-up procedure 2 1 Check that the oil in the oil reservoir (2) is between the MIN and the MAX markings. Turn the starting key (1) to the right. 3. 3 Operation 2 33 Always hold the spray lance with both hands!Always lock the spray handle when the cleaner is not in operation. 1 28 Activate the high pressure washer by releasing the trigger of the spray handle (1). When starting up the machine the pressure may be unsteady because of air in the pump system. After a short time the air has escaped from the system and the pressure will become steady. When the cleaner is not in use, secure the spray handle (2). 6 Operating instructions 3. 4 Spray lance, pressure regulation Turn pressure reducing valve: Clockwise (B): high pressure EN 1 Counter clockwise (A): low pressure The spray lance features 2 nozzles, a high pressure nozzle and a low pressure nozzle. Remove the water inlet hose from the bucket, activate the trigger of the spray handle and the rest of the anti-freeze is lead back into the bucket. After repeated use the anti-freeze will be diluted with water and thus loose its effect. 8 4. 0 Fields of application and working methods 4. 1 Fields of application EN The diesel powered hot water cleaner of ALTO, CONTRACTOR SILENT, is a sturdy machine suitable for all outdoor cleaning tasks, for which steam, hot or cold water is used with or without the addition of a detergent (see section 4. 3). The most important fields of application for this machine are: Building & Construction Cleaning of vehicles, equipment, buildings etc. Building & Construction Removal of graffiti Building & Construction Cleaning of house fronts 4. 2 Working pressure The high pressure washer may be used with high or low pressure at your own option. At the standard spray lance the working pressure is adjusted by turning the reduction valve. Low pressure Is first and foremost used for application of detergents and for washing off. Intermediate pressure As an example it may be used for the cleaning of surfaces, which cannot stand a too powerful jet, i. e. soft surfaces. 4. 3 Detergents As standard the machine is delivered without a detergent injector. If you want to use detergents, these should be added through an external injector. [. . . ] IMPORTANT: ONLY use the cleaning tool when the spray lance is dismounted!If the pressure is still too high, repeat items 1-3. 11 7. 0 Trouble shooting chart EN You have chosen the best quality and therefore deserve the best service. To avoid unnecessary dis-appointments, you should check the following before contacting the nearest ALTO service organisation: Fault Machine will not start Cause Insufficient diesel Battery run down Working pressure too high Working pressure too low Pump frozen up Nozzle partly clogged up Valve for regulation of water volume not adjusted to max. water volume Nozzle damaged Number of revolutions of the engine too low Air in the pump Water filter clogged up Insufficient water supply from the waterworks Correction Refill with diesel Recharge battery*) Let the pump thaw Clean the nozzle (see section 6. 4) Completely open the valve for regulation of water volume (turn counter clockwise). [. . . ]