Maintenance; Suction Mode; End Of Operation - Nilfisk-ALTO POSEIDON 2-19 X Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
hose and remove the cover. Remount the fi lter in the
suction hose.
Extra detergent hose can be pulled out of the ma-
chine.
2.5 Regulation of pressure / water
volume
Working pressure and water volume can be regu-
lated on the machine by turning the button for regu-
lation of pressure / water volume (13). The pressure
can be read on the pressure gauge (12).

2.6 Suction mode

The machine can take in water from a rain water
butt as an example. In the suction mode, the inlet
hose must be fi lled with water before starting up the
machine. The water inlet hose must not be too long,
approx. 5 m.
1. Make sure that the water butt is not placed on a
lower level than the ma chine.
2. Attach the water inlet hose to the ma chine and
place the other end of it in the water butt.
3. Start the machine.
4. Detach the spray lance and activate the trigger
of the spray lance. Keep the trig ger activated until
water has come out for approx. 15 sec onds.
5. Remount the spray lance and the ma chine is
ready for operation.
NOTE: The internal fi lter of the machine is not
intended for the fi ltration of large quan ti ties of im-
purities. If the water contains leaves, sand or the
like, an external suction fi lter should be mount ed.
For further in for ma tion, please contact your near est
Nilfi sk-ALTO dis trib u tor.

2.7 End of operation

1. Stop the machine by turning the start/stop switch
(2) to pos. O.
2. Disconnect the plug from the sock et.
3. Shut off the water supply and ac ti vate the trigger
to relieve the machine of pres sure.
Concerning storage, please refer to section 4.0.
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3.0 Maintenance

WARNING! Always disconnect the plug from the
socket prior to maintenance or cleaning.
To ensure a long and problem free working life,
please take the following advice:
• Wash out water hose, high pressure hose, spray
lance and accessories before mounting.
• Clean the couplings of dust and sand.
Any repair should always be made in an authorised
workshop with original spare parts.
3.1 Cleaning of nozzle
A clogging up in the nozzle causes a lower water
volume This is why clean ing is re quired immediately.
1. Stop the machine and disconnect the nozzle.
2. Clean the nozzle with the cleaning nee dle (9).
IMPORTANT: The needle should only be used
when the spray lance is detached!
3. Flush the spray lance backwards with wa ter.
3.2 Cleaning of water inlet fi lter
Clean the water inlet fi lter regularly once a month or
more frequently according to use.
1. Detach water inlet hose and coupling (4).
2. Pull out the fi lter and rinse it carefully.
3. Check that it is intact before re-mount ing it.
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