INTRODUCTION WE THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THIS PRODUCT MADE IN ITALY. ATHENA IS THE RESULT OF A CAREFUL SEARCH CARRIED OUT BY PEOPLE KEEN ON CLEAN AND INNOVATION AND IT REPRESENTS THE NEWEST PRODUCT AMONG THE NEW-GENERATION MULTI- FUNCTION DEVICES. IT IS A SPECIAL, POWERFUL AND ECOLOGICAL MACHINE, IT DOESN’T NEED FILTERS OR BAGS TO BE REPLACED PERIODICALLY AND EXPLOITS THE NATURAL PROPERTIES OF WATER TO ENSURE MAXIMUM HYGIENE AND CLEANLINESS.
SAFETY RULES AND CAUTIONS • Do not open the safety plug when the boiler is on or when it is still under pressure. • Do not fill the boiler tank with detergent or disinfecting products. • Do not turn the device upside down (the solenoid valve may get clogged). •...
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE Front part Opening to insert the hoses Safety hook Control panel Steam adjusting knob Boiler safety plug Water tank plug Upper cover Handle Lower drum Closing hook Wheels Rear part Filter cover Feeding cable Aeration cover. Cord storage Cord storage Only for the plus version:...
MACHINE OPERATION STEP: TANK FILLING • Remove the plug (fig.1) • Fill the tank with water by using the suitable bottle supplied (fig.2) and by respecting the maximum capacity of the tank (any excessive water will be automatically discharged in the lower drum) •...
STEP: TURNING ON • Connect the supply cable to a 220V plug provided with earth. Three red lights appear on display “e”. • For the vacuum cleaner function: press push button “B” and ad just the power by means of keys +/-.
STEAM FUNCTION IN MANUAL MODE (ONLY FOR MODELS ATHENA 8 AND ATHENA 8 PLUS) If you find any problem while recharging the boiler automatically, this mode allows you to use the steam function. By following these simple operations, the water recharge of the boiler becomes MANUAL instead of AUTOMATIC.
STEP: HOSE CONNECTION • To connect the hose, move upwards the door covering the plug (fig.8), insert the plug and close the door by making sure the pawl is into its proper seat (fig.8a). • Fix the safety hook placed under the plug unit (fig. 8b) by turning it 180°. FIG.8 FIG.8a FIG.8b...
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE Handle with hose Multifunction brush 2A. Fitting for liquid suction Fitting for carpets Universal fitting 250mm window cleaner 150mm nozzle 4A. Window cleaner fitting Fitting with bristle Steam lance adapter 5A. Bristle brush with 30mm diameter 80mm nozzle Lance Extensions...
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1. HANDLE WITH HOSE A. Plug. B. Hose. C. Handle. d. Steam push button. e. Suction push button. MAINTENANCE OF THE HOSE After every use we recommend rinsing the hose by sucking one/two litres of water from a basin to prevent the dirt from settling on the internal walls.
3. 250MM WINDOW CLEANER The window cleaner is particularly suitable for the cleaning of windows and mirrors. For the use refer to point 4A. NOTE: in winter the windows must be previously warmed by using the accessory at a distance of 10/15 cm. before starting cleaning 4.
ROUTINE MAINETNANCE MOTOR SUPPORT (D) It is located under the upper cover. For the cleaning at first we recommend disconnecting the device. Use only a wet cloth. Do not use direct water jets (i.e.: shower, tap, etc.). DO NOT INCLINE THE MACHINE MORE THAN 45°. FILTER AND SEPARATOR The plastic filter (C) is fixed on the motor support (D).
SPONGE FILTER The filter cover (A) is located in the rear part of the machine and can be removed by unscrewing the stop nut (F) (fig.17-18). Once the filter cover has been removed, you can reach the silencer filter (C) which is located in the motor air outlet (D).
TROUBLESHOOTING Sometimes problems arise from causes which can be easily removed by carrying out simple checks. PROB LE M CAUSE S OLUTI ON · The plastic filter of the · Clean the filter separator is dirty or clogged · Increase power Insufficient suction ·...
D ATA SHE E T AT HE NA 6 ATHENA 8 Dimension (cm.) 37 X 30 X 50h 37 X 30 X 50h Voltage 220 - 230 Volts 220 - 230 Volts Frequency 50 - 60 Hz 55 - 60 Hz Working temperature +5 / +30 °C +5 / +30 °C...
QUALITY AND SAFETY CHECK CONDITIONS The device sold is guaranteed according to the Law for possible manufacture failures. During this period, the faulty components are replaced free, if the failure is not caused by collisions, falls, fires, short circuits or by an improper use. The non-working device or the faulty parts are to be sent carriage free to our Company or to the authorised Technical Service.
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