POSEIDON 5 Contents Symbols used to mark ....................2 instructions 1 Important safety ....................2 instructions Purpose ................4 2 Description Operating elements ..............4 Setting up the cleaner ............5 3 Before starting the cleaner Fill up detergent tank 1) ....................Connecting the high pressure hose........5 Connecting the water supply ..........6 Electrical connection ............6 Connections .................7...
POSEIDON 5 Safety instructions in This indi- Symbols used to mark these operating in- cates tips instructions structions which and instruc- must be observed tions to simplify to prevent risks work and to en- to persons are sure safe operation. marked with this danger sym- bol.
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POSEIDON 5 electricity if the leakage current working pressure and temper- power leads must be at least to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ature are printed on the high- splash water-proof. ms or it has an earth tester cir- pressure hose.
POSEIDON 5 Nilfisk-Alto dealers in accord- cians are at your disposal as au- Testing ance with the maintenace plan. thorised inspectors. Failure to do so will invalidate The cleaner conforms to the the warranty. German „Guidelines for Liq- The complete „Accident Preven- uid Spray Jet Devices“.
POSEIDON 5 3 Before starting the cleaner Setting up the cleaner CAUTION! Never lift the cleaner alone. Al- ways ask a second person to help. 1. Before using the cleaner for the first time, check it care- fully to detect any faults or damage.
POSEIDON 5 1. Rinse the water supply hose Connecting the water briefly in order to prevent supply sand an other dirt particles entering into the machine. 2. Connect water supply hose to the machine. 3. Open water tap. We recommend the use of a tex- NOTE! See chapter 9.4 Technical Data tile-reinforced water hose with a...
POSEIDON 5 4 Control / Operation 1. Pull the blue quick-release Connections grip (A) of the spray gun for- 4.1.1 Connecting the spray wards and lock it by turning it lance to the spray gun to the left. 2. Insert the nipple of the spray lance (C) into the quick-re- lease connection and turn the blue quick-release grip to...
POSEIDON 5 1. Turn the twist grip on the Pressure regulation spray unit: (Tornado Lance) – High pressure = clockwise (+) – Low pressure = anticlockwise (–) 1. Twist cap of the FlexoPower- Pressure regulation Jet nozzle: with the FlexoPowerJet nozzle –...
POSEIDON 5 5 Applications and methods Effi cient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few Techniques guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specifi c cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen, can increase the effi ciency of your pressure washer. Here is some basic information about cleaning.
POSEIDON 5 Some typical cleaning tasks 5.2.1 Agriculture Task Accessories Method Stables Chemical Foam 1. Soaking – apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to top) Pig Pens, Sties Injectors and wait for approx. 30 minutes. Foam lance 2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high Powerspeed lance Cleaning of pressure lance or chosen accessory.
POSEIDON 5 5.2.3 Buildings and Equipment Task Accessories Method General surfaces Foam injectors 1. Apply thick foam over the surfaces to be cleaned. Standard lance Apply on dry surfaces. Apply from top to bottom Curved lances Metallic equipment on vertical surfaces. Let the foam act for up to 30 Tank cleaning minutes for the optimal effect.
POSEIDON 5 Rolling up the electrical Risk of tripping! To prevent accidents, always lead and storing carefully roll up the electrical accessories lead. 1. Wind up the high pressure hose as illustrated. 2. Place the spray lance into the spray lance storage. 1.
POSEIDON 5 A water filter is fitted on the water Maintenance work inlet to prevent large particles of 7.2.1 Cleaning water inlet dirt from entering into the pump. filter 1. Unscrew the quick-release connection if mounted. 2. Remove the filter and rinse it. Replace damaged filter.
POSEIDON 5 8 Troubleshooting Fault Cause Remedy Pressure drop > Air in the system • Vent the system by operating the spray gun several times at short intervals. If necessary, operate the cleaner for a short time without the high- pressure hose connected.
POSEIDON 5 Fault Cause Remedy No detergents drawn in > Injector is dirty or suction • Clean hose is blocked > Detergent tank empty • Top up detergent tank > The cap on the FlexoPower- • see chapter 4.6 Jet nozzle is not set to low pressure 9 Further information Make the old cleaner unusable...
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