Pressure Regulation (Tornado Lance); Pressure Regulation On The Machine; Applications And Methods; Techniques - Nilfisk-ALTO POSEIDON 8 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3 Pressure regulation
(Tornado Lance)
4.4 Pressure regulation on
the machine

5 Applications and methods

5.1

Techniques

5.1.1 Soaking

5.1.2 Detergent and Foam

5.1.3 Temperature

Effi cient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few
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.
Encrusted or thick layers of dirt can be loosened or softened up by
a period of soaking. This is for example an ideal method within ag-
riculture – for example, within pig sties. The ideal soaking method
can be achieved via use of foam or simple alkaline detergent. Let
the product lie on the dirty surfaces for around 30 minutes before
pressure washing. The result will be a much quicker high pressure
cleaning process.
Foam or detergent should be applied onto dry surfaces so that the
chemical product is in direct contact with the dirt. Detergents are
applied from bottom to top, for example on a car bodywork, in order
to avoid "super clean" areas, where the detergent collects in higher
concentration and streams downwards. Let the detergent work for
several minutes before rinsing before rinsing but never let it dry on
the surface being cleaned.
Detergents are more effective at higher temperatures. Greases, oils
and fats can be broken down more easily at higher temperatures also.
Proteins can be cleaned at temperatures of around 60°C. Oils, traffi c
fi lm around 70°C, and grease can be cleaned at 80°C - 90° C.
1. Turn the twist grip on the
spray unit:
– High pressure =
clockwise (+)
– Low pressure =
anticlockwise (–)
1. Set pressure and water vol-
ume by twisting the pres-
sure/volume regulation knob
on the machine.
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