3.7 Mains power connection ............8 3.8 High pressure connection ............9 3.9 Venting - SOLAR BOOSTER G ..........9 3.10 Venting - SOLAR BOOSTER GH ........10 3.11 Connecting to gas supply ............11 3.12 Connection of chimney ............11 3.13 Drain SOLAR BOOSTER G ..........12 Operation 4.1 Connections .................13...
1 Safety Precautions and Warnings pressure hot water washer if the Do not clean sensitive sur- electric cable is all right (dam- faces made of rubber, fabrics aged electric cables can cause or the like with the zero nozzle. electric shock!) With the fl...
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objects, as such may cause the operating the machine. Only Only let a qualifi ed electrician hose to burst. use the high pressure hoses, maintain the electric installation. nozzles and couplings pre- The cleaner can be used in scribed by Nilfi sk-ALTO! zones classifi...
2 Description 2.1 Application This high pressure hot water Only use the high pressure washer has been developed hot water washer for purposes for stationary installation and described in this manual. professional use within: The safety precautions must be - agriculture observed to prevent damage - light industry to the machine, the surface to...
3.2 Condition of distance In consideration of the cooling system of the machine and the accessibility of service, there must be free wall space on both sides of the machine. To the right 500 mm at a min i mum and to the left 150 mm at a min i- Min 150 mm mum.
(at the required fl ow rate of the machine - see data plate.) Max. water pressure: 10 bar Max. water inlet temp.: SOLAR BOOSTER GH: 85°C. SOLAR BOOSTER G: 35°C. The water connection is made All SOLAR BOOSTER feature through a fl exible hose connect-...
3.8 High pressure The outlet of the machine (1) IMPORTANT: When connec- connection can be connected directly to a ting to a pipeline always use a standard high pressure hose (a) fl exible hose connection from or to a pipeline with fi xed outlet the outlet of the machine (1).
3.10 Venting is properly connected to sup- and allows water to enter the SOLAR BOOSTER GH ply water, electrical installation heating tank. When the tank and a high pressure hose (or is full, the solenoid valve will...
3.11 Connecting to gas All SOLAR BOOSTER models adjustment was made in the supply are equipped with a Bentone / factory). LPG gas burner. Make sure that the SOLAR An authorized gas technician BOOSTER is connected to the must perform connection of the gas supply with a fl...
3.13 Drain Your SOLAR BOOSTER fea- must be fi lled with distilled wa- SOLAR BOOSTER G tures a drain. The drain runs ter before the SOLAR BOOST- through a water cup placed ER is started. underneath the electric box of the machine.
4 Operation Connections The Nilfi sk-ALTO high pressure 4.1.1 High pressure hose hose with imprinted max. wor- - directly on the king pressure and temperature machine should be attached to the outlet connection of the machine (1) by the quick coupling (a). Max.extension hose: 50 m.
4.1.3 Spray handle - NOTE! accessories Clean nipple of any impurities each time the spray lance has been dismounted, see illustra- tion. 1. Pull forward the quick cou- pling trigger (1) of the spray handle. 2. Insert the nipple of the spray lance (2) in the quick cou- pling and release the trigger.
4.1.5 Application of If you want to apply detergents Refer to your Nilfi sk-ALTO sales detergents (external) or disinfectants these can be representative for your optimal dosed to the water through an solution. external injector. In conjunction with the injector it may be ad- Below you will fi...
4.1.6 Application of If your SOLAR BOOSTER is detergents (internal) equipped with an optional, internally mounted chemical system – dosing the chemical to the inlet of the high pressure pump, please refer to the sepa- rate “Operating instructions, Chemical dosing” on this option. Operation The shut-off cock on the water 4.2.1...
4.2.2 Automatic start/stop Always hold the spray lance The SOLAR BOOSTER is with both hands! automatically started when the trigger (1) of the spray handle is activated and will automatically stop and enter standby mode when the trigger is released. If the handle has not been acti- vated within 20 seconds, the machine will enter stand-by...
4.2.4 Double spray lance, The spray lance features 2 pressure regulation nozzles, a high pressure nozzle and a low pressure nozz le. High pressure mode When the pressure reducing valve (1) is completely closed (turned clockwise - B), only the high pressure nozzle is used - high pressure mode.
4.2.6 Automatic "system Your SOLAR BOOSTER fea- the SOLAR BOOSTER has not shut-down" tures a function called "system been used in a period preset by shut-down". the user (1 sec. - 9 hours). If this function is activated the The functions system shut- SOLAR BOOSTER will auto- down and switching off the matically shut down if it has not...
5.3 Temperature Hot water signifi cantly increas- Oil and traffi c fi lm should be es the effi ciency of the cleaning exposed to app. 70°C, whereas process – especially grease, grease and fat is easiest to oils and fats can be broken remove with temperatures of 80 down more easily at higher to 85°C.
General rules for addition of Nilfi sk-ALTO cleaning equipment Detergents, which are not exactly detergents can be used for all detergents prescribed for use in conjunc- and disinfectants, which are suit- tion with high pressure cleaning, able for high pressure cleaning must only be used upon a previ- according to the prescriptions ous approbation from Nilfi...
Typical cleaning tasks 5.7.1 Agriculture Task Accessories Method Stables Chemical foam injectors 1. Soaking - apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to Pig pens, sties Foam lance top) and wait for approx. 30 minutes. Powerspeed lance 2. Remove the dirt from surface with the high pres- Cleaning of walls, Floor cleaner sure lance or chosen accessory.
5.7.3 Building 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 Metallic equip- Curved lances on vertical surfaces. Let the foam act for up to 30 ment Tank cleaning head minutes for the optimal effect.
6.1 Oil Your SOLAR BOOSTER is BOX (G) in the inspection equipped with an electronic window. “oil sensor”, which monitors the level of lubricant oil in the Topping up the oil cup will high pressure pump. If the oil be possible with the cabinet level (by malfunction or exces- removed, but you should send sive wear) should drop to a low...
7 Trouble Shooting You have chosen the best quality and therefore deserve the best service. All SOLAR BOOSTER feature an “Error detection system” that will stop the SOLAR BOOSTER in case of a severe error that needs immediate attention. The red light of the STOP button will fl ash, and the display in the inspection window will indicate the nature of the error.
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Symptom Reason Action NB! Avoid long extension hoses with many couplings. > Air in the system • Vent the system (see sections 3.9-3.10). > Detergent container empty • Refi ll or close dosing valve. > Water inlet fi lter clogged up •...
7.2 Error messages, SOLAR BOOSTER G If your SOLAR BOOSTER G model does not heat the water although the yellow “Heating” push button (5) has been activated, the “overheat melting fuse” has blown. This fuse is located within the machine and MUST ONLY be exchanged by an Nilfi...
7.3 Error messages, SOLAR BOOSTER GH (gas heated) If heating cannot be switched on or is switched off without any error messages, it is likely that the overheat protection (pos. 14 on illustration at the end of the manual) has tripped. Unscrew the dust cap, and push the rod to reset the overheat protection switch.
9 Warranty Your Nilfi sk-ALTO product is • that only original accesso- Any illegitimate guarantee guaranteed for 12 months from ries have been applied. repair will be invoiced. (I.e. mal- date of purchase (purchase • that the product has not functions due to causes men- receipt must be presented) on been exposed to abuse such...