NOTE Before starting, read this operating manual carefully in order to avoid improper use or situa- tions that may be dangerous for people, animals or objects. The manufacturer shall bear no responsibility and shall exclude the possibility to apply guarantee terms in the following cases: Any misuse or use in improper conditions, any damage resulting from normal wear-out or aging, inappropriate application, neglect, improper operation or storage, exposure to mois- ture, arbitrary modification or repair, improper installation, using wrong power supply source,...
CONTENTS Note ....................................Contents ..................................Introduction................................. Technical specification and description of the machine ..................Description of the machine ............................Safety requirements ..............................Unpacking ................................. Before each start-up ............................... How to install and use the machine for the first time ..................Cleaning ..................................
ECO PRO® system of reducing energy consumption. The VOLT PRO model is a MULTI TASK device, which enables two operators to work inde- pendently. It operates a steam cleaner and at the same time washes using steam with a deter- gent.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE Technical data Power supply 400 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power 10,4 kW Protection class IPX4 Working pressure 12 bar Maximum pressure 14 bar Steam temperature max. 140º C Boiler temperature max. 190º C Boiler capacity 2 x 4 litres Water tank capacity...
DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE 1. Detergent and water tanks 2. Boiler no. 1 (cleaning – in Volt Pro, washing – in Volt Dual) 3. Boiler no. 2 (washing – in both versions) 4. Hydraulic line, washing – solenoid valve, valve 5.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The FORTADOR steam cleaner is an industrial machine that must not be operated by persons who are not aware of hazards associated therewith. Guidelines and recommendations contained in this Manual must be properly understood and obeyed if the condition of the machine proper and safe operation of is to be fulfilled.
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• The machine should be installed on stable level ground. got damaged or was left outdoors or flooded, contact Make sure that its front wheels are secured during our service dept.: help@fortador.com operation. • Do not try to pull or lift the machine by its power supply •...
3. Check if its standard equipment is complete. We recommend to keep the packaging. Vacuum cleaner with accessories, 1 set (in Volt Pro version only) Packaging dimensions Cleaning hose (1 piece in Volt Pro version, 2 pcs in Volt Dual version)
BEFORE EACH START-UP In order to provide for the machine’s proper and safe opera- tion, this procedure should be conducted before it is started. 1. Check if your hoses have been properly connected. 2. Make sure that your valves work properly. 3.
HOW TO INSTALL AND USE THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME FORTADOR VOLT PRO / VOLT DUAL machine starting procedure. Re-fill the WATER tank and DETERGENT tank. Use only pure tap water (max. 15 l) or water with Lamborghini softener (to extend the lifetime of your boiler and all hydraulic assem- blies).
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After 2-7 minutes, the pressure will reach 12 bar. Such message will be dis- played on the screen. Make sure that hoses are connected correctly. Activate steam supply valves from the boiler to the hoses. Hold the gun trigger pressed until steam starts to come out. Pres- sure will drop for a moment.
CLEANING Holding the gun in both hands, press the trigger. Note: high pressure results in gun recoil when its trigger is pressed. Be careful! Work using both hands. Pull the hose, do not pull the gun! While moving from one area to another, never pull the gun, as this may lead to the connection of the hose with the gun or the gun itself getting damaged.
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On the screen, activate Detergent feeding, using the button that is marked with the orange arrow. Upon completion of work, close the steam supply valves to the hoses, remove the steam that remains inside hoses by pressing the gun’s trigger, and then disconnect the hoses from the machine, and proceed in line with the “Switch-Off Procedure”...
WASHING (only in Volt Pro version) Re-fill the DETERGENT 1 tank with the washing agent dilut- ed in water in proportions as described on the detergent label. It is not recommended to use high-foam and acid pH reaction cleaning detergents.
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Test your gun functions. Gun button functions: Steam Detergent 1 • Trigger used to eject steam or steam with detergent trigger Feed no. 1 (if the detergent-disposing button is pressed). • Monostable button used to start detergent no. 1 feeding. •...
Back to main screen Indicator of water Indicator of water level in washing boiler level in cleaning (VOLT PRO version), boiler in cleaning boiler (VOLT DUAL version) When the water pump or burner is in operation, its relative indicator will be...
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Serial no. display screen Worked hours count display screen Boilers mode display screen...
SWITCH-OFF PROCEDURE In order to prolong your FORTADOR machine lifetime, take due care of your machine and obey the Switch-Off Procedure as presented herein. Switch off the machine using the red button ON / OFF, and then disconnect it from its power supply. NOTE: Fail- ure to observe this sequence may result in damage to the machine’s...
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Clean the machine if dirty. By cleaning the machine each time after you finish your work, you will keep it in very good technical condition for a long time. Leave the machine in dry, warm area that is free from dust. Button used to start detergent 2 pump Button used to start water...
MAINTENANCE PLAN The FORTADOR steam cleaner is made of best materials. In order to keep it in its perfect condition, it requires scheduled maintenance in line with the below main- tenance plan. TIME INTERVAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (WORK HOURS COUNT) Clean the water filter Check (water, detergent) sensors 50 –...
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1 problem Diagnosis Freezing tubes in the boiler supply line in winter time, This indicates that the machine has been left in freezing bubbles in the water line tubes, broken water filter, conditions at temperature below 0° C without having faulty water pump.
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4 problem Diagnosis Steam rising from the quick couplings area. Cleaning hose connector improperly installed in safety quick coupling. Solution Replace silicon O-rings in quick couplings. When replaced, slightly moisten O-ring and quick coupling areas with silicon spray grease. 5 problem Diagnosis From time to time, you can hear a humming noise com- One or several washing gun switches are damaged, or...
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Prevention Regularly descale and protect the FORTADOR cleaner water line against freezing. Do not allow the water pump to be run dry. Solution Fill them water tank to the full, so that the water level in the tank is above the water filter height. Loosen the water filter cup, so that the filter can be freely filled with water, remove the transparent tube from water pump inlet and let this tube fill up too, and then slide it fast back to its original location.
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8 problem Diagnosis Touching the machine or the hose results in a soft tin- • Electrostatic charge build-up on the surface of gling feeling. the machine (gas or liquid flow in plastic or Teflon hoses). • High humidity of the air in the machine operation location, especially in Asian countries or weakly ventilated rooms.
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Residual-current circuit-breaker with overcurrent protection protects the user against touch voltage and leakance. It is ab- solutely necessary to test it as described in “Before each start-up” chapter by pressing the Test button in normal operation mode. When the Test button is pressed, this safety device should be activated to disconnect power. In various machines’ residual-current circuit-breakers, the Test button is located as below.
Approved by: Date: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. V-000-000 1 / 1 1 : 7 Part No.
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Approved by: Date: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. V-000-009 1 : 3 1 / 1 Part No.
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Approved by: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. V-000-004 1 / 1 1 : 5 Part No.
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Approved by: Date: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet V-000-006 without the consent of the owner is prohibited. 2 : 3 1 / 1 Part No.
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Approved by: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. V-000-008 1 / 1 1 : 1 Part No.
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Approved by: Date: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. Volt-000-010 1 / 1 1 : 16 Draw No.
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Approved by: Anna Wiraszka Janusz Mizerski Janusz Mizerski 2017-02-01 FORTADOR VOLT PRO / DUAL FORTADOR Drawing is owned by FORTADOR. Use and distribution Scale Sheet without the consent of the owner is prohibited. V-000-005 1 / 1 1 : 1...
Aleja Krakowska 108 05-090 Sękocin Stary, Poland Equipment Under Test: Steam cleaner Trade Name: FORTADOR Model Name: VOLT PRO / DUAL EUT Powered during test: AC 400 V / 50 Haz EN 55014-1 EN 55014-2 EN 60335-1 Technical condition EN 60335-2-79...
TRANSPORT The machine can be transported by any means of transport, provided that it is properly fastened (e.g. using straps) and secured against damage in its original box delivered together with the machine. Make sure that the machine’s front wheels are correctly secured, and that straps are properly tensioned to avoid the machine moving.
FINAL REMARKS When properly operated and maintained, this FORTADOR steam cleaner can provide long years of re- liable operation. Problems that may occur when using the machine should be solved before it is start- ed. While operating any machine, it is necessary to know its normal operation in order to be able to identify its improper operation.
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