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”Service Manual” and ” Service Technical Information” should be available at the workshop, where the repairs are carried out. It is not permitted to give them to third parties. Use original Nilfisk-ALTO spare parts only. sm_POSEIDON 3_en_Ver.1.0_11.07...
Safety instructions For your own safety Observe valid safety regulations for electrical equipment. In particular, observe the following regulations: IEC 60335-2-69 EN 60335-2-69 Additionally: Also see national regulations Before using the cleaner, always read the ”Operators Manual” and Repair work should be carried keep it readily available.
Technical data 3 - 16 3 - 16 3 - 16 POSEIDON 3 *GB* Power consumption P1 Voltage 110 / 1 ~ 110 / 1 ~ 110 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle 2503 2503 2503 Pressure P1 / P1 max.
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Technical data 3 - 20 POSEIDON 3 *USA* Power consumption P1 Voltage 120 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0340 Pressure P1 / P1 max. 1400 / 2175 Recoil force Water discharge (max) gal/min Water discharge (EN 60335-2-79)
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Technical data 3 - 24 3 - 24 POSEIDON 3 *CH* Power consumption P1 Voltage 230 / 1 ~ 230 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0530 NT 0530 Pressure P1 / P1 max. 100 / 165...
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Technical data 3 - 24 3 - 24 POSEIDON 3 *ZA* *DK* Power consumption P1 Voltage 230 / 1 ~ 230 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA 93,2 93,2 Nozzle NT 0500 NT 0530 Pressure P1 / P1 max.
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Technical data 3 - 26 POSEIDON 3 *GB* Power consumption P1 Voltage 230 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0370 Pressure P1 / P1 max. 150 / 165 Recoil force Water discharge (max) Water discharge (EN 60335-2-79)
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Technical data 3 - 28 POSEIDON 3 Power consumption P1 2,75 Voltage 230 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0435 Pressure P1 / P1 max. 130 / 165 Recoil force Water discharge (max) Water discharge (EN 60335-2-79)
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Technical data 3 - 30 3 - 30 3 - 30 POSEIDON 3 *EU* *EXP* *ZA* Power consumption P1 Voltage 230 / 1 ~ 220 / 1 ~ 230 / 1~ Current 15,1 15,1 Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle...
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Technical data 3 - 30 POSEIDON 3 *USA* Power consumption P1 Voltage 220 / 1 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0435 Pressure P1 / P1 max. 2200 / 2400 Recoil force Water discharge (max) gal/min Water discharge (EN 60335-2-79)
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Technical data 3 - 40 3 - 40 POSEIDON 3 *EU,GB* *SGP* Power consumption P1 Voltage 400 / 3 ~ 400 / 3 ~ Current Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0450 NT 0450 Pressure P1 / P1 max.
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Technical data 3 - 40 3 - 40 POSEIDON 3 *EXP* Power consumption P1 Voltage 230-400 / 3 ~ 220-440 / 3 ~ Current 14,5 / 8,5 13,5 / 7,5 Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA Nozzle NT 0450 NT 0450 Pressure P1 / P1 max.
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Technical data 3 - 40 3 - 40 POSEIDON 3 Power consumption P1 Voltage 200 / 3 ~ 200 / 3 ~ Current 17,1 17,1 Frequency Protection Sound pressure LWA 95,6 Nozzle NT 0450 NT 0450 Pressure P1 / P1 max.
Turbohammer lance ON / OFF switch FlexoPower lance Water inlet Fig.C.1: POSEIDON 3 XT / model POSEIDON 3 variants : 1 phase: 3-16* / 3-20* / 3-24* / 3-26* / 3-28* / 3-30* 3 phase: 3-40* (*) These numbers refer to the theoretical total impact of spraying water calculated by the formula: Q1 = l/min.v P1...
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Detergent valve Hook for electric cord Fig.C.6: Fig.C.7: Rubber suspension Light alloy frame of motor/pump unit Fig.C.3: Poseidon 3 open front view End switch Aut. Start/stop Pressure Valve Fig.C.8: Fig.C.9: Pump head Water inlet with strainer Oil plug extension (Valve block)
Injektor Spray device Detergent Dt.Valve Fig. D.1: Functional diagram POSEIDON 3 (1~) Explanation for functional diagram (Refer to technical data part B and wiring diagrams part H) Preconditions: -The high pressure cleaner is connected to adequate water and power supply.
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Injektor Spray device Detergent Dt.Valve Fig. D.2: Functional diagram POSEIDON 3 (3~) Explanation for functional diagram (Refer to technical data part B and wiring diagrams part H) Preconditions: -The high pressure cleaner is connected to adequate water and power supply.
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Function Principal drawing 1~ The schematic drawing of the Valve Block 1~ in (Fig.D.3) is made to get a better understanding of the function. NOTE ! Fig,D.3 shows the single phase version with enabled easy start valve. With disabled easy start valve, the function will be the same as the three phase version fig.D.5 End switch(1) Dertergent valve(3) Pressure valve(2)
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Function Principal drawing 3~ The schematic drawing of the Valve Block 3~ in (Fig.D.5) is made to get a better understanding of the function. End switch(1) Dertergent valve(3) Pressure valve(2) Pressure outlet(5) Control piston(4) Non-return valve(7) Valve pressure(6) Piston(9) Valve Suction (10) Inlet(11) Fig.D.5: Schematic drawing valve block 3 ~ Fig.D.6: Valve block 3 ~ Cut Away View...
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Function Schematic function 1~ and 3 ~ The difference betweeen the 1 ~ and the 3 ~ function is the easy start valve in the single phase valve block. In the majority of the single phase versions the easy start valve will be enabled. With disabled easy start valve the function will be as the three phase version.
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Function Schematic function 1~ and 3 ~ Fig.D.7.3: Schematic function valveblock Fig.D.7.3: Schematic function valve block Fig.D.7.4: Schematic function valve block 3. Gun closes. Pressure rises to cut-off 4. Pressure in valve block released. pressure and pressure valve opens Non-return valve holds pressure in gun and releases pressure in valve block.
Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy Pressure drop - Air in the system. Vent the system by • operating the spray gun several times at short intervals .If necessarly operate the cleaner for a short time without the High pressure hose connected. - High pressure nozzle Clean / replace the high •...
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Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy When the cleaner is switched − The main voltage is too low • Have the electrical on the motor buzzes without or there is a phase failure connections checked. starting. (3 ph model). − The pump is blocked or •...
Service / Repair Data Plate Fig.F.1: Data Plate Fig.F.2: Data Plate - Situation Prior to any maintenance, identify the External. Back left-hand side. • • machine version at the data plate. Internal. Fan housing left-hand side. Don`t • The data plate is situated in two places at the confuse that with motor data ! •...
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Service / Repair Maintenance - Cabinet Fig.F.5: Cabinet - Removel Fig.F.6: Cabinet Screws - Removel The cabinet can now be tilted and lifted out. • Before doing any repair work, remove the • cabinet by unscrewing the four torx screws on the backside of the cleaner.
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Service / Repair Valve Maintenance Fig.F.9: Valve Block 1~ Fig.F.10: Valve Block 3~ To carry out valve maintenance on the 1~ On the 3~ machine the valve block can • • machine, it is necessary to dismount remain in place. valve block from pump housing.
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Service / Repair Valve Maintenance 1~ Fig.F.13: Valve Block 1 ~ - Plug removal Fig.F.14: Valve Block 1 ~ - Valve replacement Suction valves - Plug kept in place between Grease o-ring lightly. • • valve block and piston housing. Place the valve assembly in the valve chamber.
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Service / Repair Valve Maintenance 3~ Fig.F.17: Valve Block 3 ~ - Plug removal Fig.F.18: Valve Block 3 ~ - Valve replacement To take out the valves remove the six screw Place the valve assembly in the valve chamber. • •...
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Service / Repair Seal and V - Packing Maintenance Fig.F.21: Valve Block 1 ~ - Thrust Collar Removel Fig.F.22: Packing Ring - LP Seal Removal The seals and V - packings are identical for Allways replace as a kit. • •...
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Service / Repair Seal and V - Packing Maintenance Fig.F.25: Thrust Collar Mounted - Cut Away View Fig.F.26: Thrust Collar Kit - Exploded View The cut-away view shows the right order for Numbers refer to spare parts catalogue 1~. • •...
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Service / Repair Plunger and Oil Seal - Maintenance Fig.F.29: Motor Pump Unit - Removal Fig.F.30: Motor Pump Unit - Repair To repair plungers/seals the MP-unit has to Place the unit on e.g. two pieces of wood. • • be lifted out of the frame. Remove valve block.
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Service / Repair Plunger and Oil Seal - Maintenance Fig.F.33: Motor Pump Unit - Removal Fig.F.34: Oil Seal - Replacement Clean the wobble disc housing properly Using the proper tool, fig.F36 carefully tap • • before assembly. the new oil seal in place. Always use paper to clean machine parts.
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Service / Repair Plunger and Oil Seal - Maintenance Fig.F.37: Housing Wobble Disc - Assemling Fig.F.38: Housing Wobble Disc - Assemling Grease o-ring (housing) to keep it in place. Use a torque wrench to tighten the four • • Align motor and housing hexagon bolts.
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Service / Repair Wobble Disc - Maintenance Fig.F.41: Wobble Disc - Removal Fig.F.42: Wobble Disc - Exploded view Dismantle pump as described on page 36. Use Loctite 243 on screw no. 38 and tighten • • Loosen center screw by means of air-tool. it with a torque setting at 24 Nm (18 ft.lbs.).
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Service / Repair Pressure Valve - Maintenance Fig.F.45: Pressure Valve - Cut away view Fig.F.46: Pressure Valve - Exploded View The pressure valves on 1 ~ and 3 ~ versions Inspect piston and seat for wear(See arrow • • are identical. fig.F.46.) Using a 22 mm wrench unscrew the pressure It`s recommended allways to replace valve...
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Service / Repair Control Piston - Maintenance Fig.F.48: Control Piston - Cut Away View Fig.F.49: Control Piston - Exploded View The control pistons on 1~ and 3~ versions If necessary, replace the control piston kit • • are identical. pos.14 fig.F.49. Remove the end switch from its bracket.
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Service / Repair Easy Start Valve - New Version Fig.F.52: Easy Start valve - Cut Away View Fig.F.53: Easy Start valve - Exploded View The new two-way easy start valve was The construction with o-rings on both sides of • •...
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Service / Repair Electrical System - Maintenance Fig.F.54: Switch Case Fig.F.55: Switch Case 1 ~ Caution ! Before any repair on the electrical The switch case single fase models only con- • • system - Pull out the power plug ! tains switch (S1), capacitor (C1) and fuse Remove the cover as described on page 30.
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Service / Repair Electrical System - Maintenance Fig.F.57: Rotary Knob - Removel Fig.F.58: End Switch Rotary knob can be removed by loosening To check the end switch, remove lid from the • • screw (fig.F.57.a) casing. Unscrew the two countersunk screws Now the switch can be pulled out and the •...
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Service / Repair Hose Reel - Maintenance Fig.F.60: Hose Reel - Lock Bracket Fig.F.61: Hose Reel - Lock Bracket The crank/handle can be removed by the use Pull lock bracket out to remove HP-hose. • • of e.g. two screwdrivers. Connector/swivel and HP-hose can now be •...
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Service / Repair Hose Reel - Maintenance Fig.F.64: Connector and hose end-piece. Fig.F.65: Hose reel assembling Inspect inner surface of connector. Beware not do damage o-rings at assembly. • • Inspect o-rings on the end-piece and replace To ease assembly, use a combination pliers •...
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Service / Repair Torque Settings Name Size Torque setting Page* Screw (Valve block) 1 ph M 8x55 24 Nm Screw (Valve block) 3 ph M 8x50 24 Nm Plug (valves) 44 Nm** Screw(Wobble housing) M 8x20 24 Nm Screw(Wobble center) M 8x20 24 Nm** Fig.F.67: Torque Setting Table...
Adjustment / Test Operating / Cut Off - Pressure Fig.G.1: Pressure Testing Standard Fig.G.2: Pressure Testing XT-Version Mount test pressure gauge between HP-outlet Close gun and note cut-off pressure. • • and hose to get an accurate reading. Use the gun instead of the neddle valve to get a •...
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Adjustment / Test Operating / Cut Off - Pressure POSEIDON Nozzle Size *Operating Press.(bar) Cut-Off Press.(bar) version 3 - 16 2503 120 ±5 3 - 20 NT 0340 115 ±5 3 - 24 NT 0530 120 ±5 3 - 26 NT 0370 170 ±5 3 -28...
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