POSEIDON 5-6-7 Contents Symbols used to mark instructions .....................4 Important safety instructions ...................4 Description.........................7 Use per day ..........................7 Purpose ...........................7 Operating elements .........................8 Before starting the cleaner ....................9 Setting up the cleaner ......................9 Check the oil level ........................9 Fill up detergent tank ......................10 Connecting the high pressure hose ..................10...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Symbols used to mark instructions Safety instructions in these This indicates tips and instruc- operating instructions which tions to simplify work and to en- must be observed to prevent sure safe operation. risks to persons are marked with this danger symbol.
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0° jet. Keep some distance between high pressure nozzle Operation Ensure that the machine is regu- and surface in order to prevent larly serviced by Authorised Gerni the surface from damage. CAUTION! dealers in accordance with the Unsuitable extension leads can maintenace plan.
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Please contact the Gerni service Safety devices department or an authorised Thermal sensor: specialist work-shop for all other...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 2 Description Use per day We recommend these products for an optional use of approx. X-hours use per day. POSEIDON 5 Hours use per day Recommended for use x hours / day POSEIDON 6 Hours use per day...
1. Before using the cleaner for the first time, check it care- fully to detect any faults or damage. 2. In the event of any damage contact your Gerni dealer immediately. 3. Unfold and lock the handle in working position. Check the oil level 4.
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Fill up detergent tank 1. Fill up detergent tank with prediluted Gerni detergent. 2. Pull detergent hose and filter out of the storage and put it through the opening of the detergent tank filler cap. Connecting the high 1.
POSEIDON 5-6-7 NOTE! In the case of poor water quality We recommend the use of a tex- (sand, etc.), we recommend that tile-reinforced water hose with a a fine water filter is fitted to the nominal diameter of min. 3/4"...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 BA valve This high pressure washer/cleaner is only allowed to be con- nected with the drinking water mains, when an appropriate backflow preventer has been installed, Type BA according to EN 60335-2-79. The BA valve can be ordered under number: (a) Female •...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 4 Control / Operation Connecting the spray 1. Pull back the blue quick- lance to the spray gun release grip (A) of the spray gun. 2. Insert the nipple of the spray lance (B) into the quick- release connection and re- lease the coupling (A).
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POSEIDON 5-6-7 4.2.1 Switching on the 1. Before connecting the cleaner when it is suction set: 61256 to the connected to open cleaner, fill the hose with tanks in suction mode water. (Pressure activated model) 2. Turn the main switch to posi tion "...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Pressure regulation 1. Turn the twist grip on the with Tornado Plus lance: lance and PowerSpeedVario Plus – High pressure = lance. clockwise (+) – Low pressure = anticlockwise (–) 1. Twist cap of the FlexoPower- Pressure Plus nozzle head:...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Lifting with crane 1. Before crane lifting the machine should be in balance. Loosen the screw (A), push the handle (B) a little forward. 2. When the two marks are aligned (C), the handle is in crane-lifting -position.
POSEIDON 5-6-7 5 Applications and methods Techniques Efficient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specific cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen, can increase the efficiency of your pressure washer. Here is some basic information about cleaning.
POSEIDON 5-6-7 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. 10 - 30 minutes. Foam lance 2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high...
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These are merely several examples of cleaning tasks that can be solved by a pressure washer in asso- ciation with accessories and detergents. Each cleaning task is different. Please consult your local dealer or Gerni representative in order to discuss the best solution for your own cleaning tasks. Options / model variants...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 6 After using the cleaner Switching off the 1. Turn the main switch to posi- cleaner tion „OFF“. 2. Close water tap. 3. Squeeze the spray gun han- dle until the cleaner is de- pressurised. 4. Lock the safety catch on the spray gun.
POSEIDON 5-6-7 2. At last, turn and lock the cable end in the cable lock (C). Storing the cleaner Store the cleaner in a dry room without danger of frost or protect as (below 0°C) below: CAUTION! If the high-pressure cleaner is stored in a room with temperatures ...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 7 Maintenance Maintenance plan First time Every 500 after 50 Weekly operating As required operating hours hours 7.2.1 Cleaning water inlet fi lter 7.2.2 Checking pump oil level 7.2.3 Changing pump oil First change - and ...
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POSEIDON 5-6-7 2. If necessary, add oil. Fill to MAX level (B). 7.2.3 Changing the pump oil 1. Before changing the oil, al- low the cleaner to become warm. 2. Remove cabinet. 3. Loosen and remove drain plug (C).The plug magnet has...
• The pump is blocked or • Contact the Gerni customer frozen service • Incorrect cross-section or • Use lead with correct cross length of the extension lead...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Fault Cause Remedy No detergents drawn in • Detergent tank empty • Top up detergent tank • The cap on the FlexoPower- • Set to low pressure Plus nozzle head is not set to low pressure • Double lance are not adju- •...
POSEIDON 5-6-7 Technical Data POSEIDON 5-30 PA POSEIDON 5-56 PA POSEIDON 6-65 FA Country variant V/ph/Hz Possible voltage, V/ph/Frez. 240V/1ph/50Hz 415V/3ph/50Hz 415V/3ph/50Hz Fuse Power rating bar (MPa) Working pressure p 115(11,5) 200(20) 180 (18) Water flow Q 1200 bar (MPa) Max.
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