NOTE Before starting, read this operating manual carefully in order to avoid improper use or situ- ations 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 moisture, arbi- trary modification or repair, improper installation, using wrong power supply source, operator...
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 ..................Washing ..................................
In a combination with the ECO PRO® system our boiler constitutes a guarantee the highest power at the level of 8 bars and reliability. The Fortador VOLT S is powered from a regular elec- tric socket and features the proprietary ECO PRO® system of reducing energy consumption.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE Technical data Power supply 230 V / 50-60 Hz or 110 V / 50-60 Hz Power 2 – 3,5 kW Protection class IPX 4 Working pressure 6 – 8 bar Maximum pressure 10 bar Steam temperature max.
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 •...
UNPACKING 1. Carefully remove the machine from its packaging. 2. Check if the machine has not been damaged while being shipped. 3. Check if its standard equipment is complete. We recommend to keep the packaging. Packaging dimensions STANDARD ACCESSORIES Vacuum cleaner with accessories, 1 set Dual washing hose, 1 piece Repair kit...
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 S machine starting procedure. Re-fill the WATER and DETERGENT tank. Use only pure tap water or water with Lamborghini softener (to extend the li- fetime of your boiler and all hydraulic assemblies).
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Touch the button on the display to start the machine. The machine will begin to automatically fill the boiler with wa- ter, and the heater will be activated as soon as the minimum water level is reached. After 7-10 minutes, the pressure will reach 8 bar. Such mes- sage will be displayed on the screen.
WASHING Re-fill the DETERGENT tank with the washing agent diluted in water in proportions as described on the detergent label. It is not recommended to use high-foam and acid pH reac- tion formulations. Remove the cloth filter from the vacuum cleaner. Connect vacuum cleaner to the machine socket.
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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 (if the detergent-disposing button is pressed). • Monostable button used to start detergent feeding • Steam feeding ON / OFF button. •...
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Main screen Current boiler pressure Green background of indicators indicator means that the fluid level is sufficient. Water level Detergent level indicator indicator When indicators are shown with a red background, it means that fluids are missing and that they should be re- filled to continue operation.
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Serial no. display screen Machine serial no. Return to Main Screen Worked hours count display screen Worked hours count display Return to Main 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 button on the touch screen, and then disconnect it from its power supply. NOTE: Failure to observe this sequence may result in damage to the machine’s controller.
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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. Maintenance mode starting button If the machine is to be stored in temperatures below 0ºC...
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 –...
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. emptied the boiler and the water flow line.
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Start the machine 2-3 times by filling the boiler, and heating and draining it through the individual washing hose. The machine is descaled now. 4 problem Diagnosis Steam rising from the quick connectors area. Cleaning hose connector improperly installed in safety quick connector.
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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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Residual-current circuit-breaker with overcurrent protection protects the user against touch voltage and leakance. It is ab- solutely necessary to test it for proper activation according to the procedure described in section “Before each start-up” by pressing the Test button in normal operation mode. When the Test button is pressed, this safety device should be activated to disconnect power.
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 star- ted. 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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