Nilfisk-ALTO NEPTUNE 5 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

CAUTION!
High-pressure water jets can
be dangerous if misused. The
jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or the cleaner
itself.
Wear appropriate protective
clothing and eye protection.
Do not direct the jet towards
yourself or towards other per-
sons in order to clean clothes or
footwear.
During operation of the cleaner,
recoil forces are produced at the
gunvalve and spray lance and,
when the spray lance is held at
an angle, a torque is also created.
The gunvalve and spray lance-
must therefore be held firmly in
both hands.
Do not use the cleaner when
other people without protective
clothing are in the working area.
Check that cleaning will not
result in dangerous substances
(e.g. asbestos, oil) being washed
off the object to be cleaned and
harming the environment.
Do not clean delicate par ts
made of rubber, fabric, etc. with
the 0° jet. Keep some distance
between high pressure nozzle
and surface in order to prevent
the surface from damage.
Do not use the high-pressure
hose for lifting loads.
NOTE!
The maximum permissible work-
ing pressure and temperature
are printed on the high-pressure
hose.
Do not use the cleaner if the
power cord or high-pressure
hose is damaged.
Ensure adequate air circulation.
Do not cover the cleaner or oper-
ate it in inadequately ventilated
rooms!
Options / model variants
1)
Store the cleaner where
it will not be exposed
to frost!
Never operate the cleaner with-
out water. Even brief shortages of
water result in severe damage to
the pump seals.
Operation
Keep cabinet and service door
closed during operation.
CAUTION!
Unsuitable extension cords
can represent a source of dan-
ger. Always unwind cord from
the reels completely to prevent
the power cord overheating.
Connectors and couplings of
extension cords must be wa-
tertight.
Extension cords are not recom-
mended, however if necessaray
refer to the following recommen-
dations:
Cord length Cross section
m
up to16 A up to 25 A
up to 20 m ø1.5mm²
14 gauge
(US: 30 ft)
12 gauge
(US: 50 ft)
10 gauge
(US: 75 ft)
20 to 50 m ø2.5mm²
Do not damage the power cord
(e.g. by driving over it, pulling or
crushing it).
Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug only (do not
pull or tug the power cord).
CAUTION!
Unsuitable fuels (e.g. gasoline)
must not be used as they can
explode and catch fire.
Use clean fuel only, free of mois-
ture and contamination. Contact
your dealer for fuel source and
type recommendations.
This machine can be used with
Bio-Diesel (DIN 51606).However,
our experience has shown that
the fuel quality is often outside
the recognized standards. An or-
ganic product like Bio-Diesel can
be affected by long-term storage
(e.g. over the winter), extreme
temperatures, or improper trans-
portation. When the condition of
the fuel is outside the standards,
trouble may occur which cannot
be covered by the Warranty.
If the machine is to be oper-
ated at fuel stations or in other
potentially hazardous areas, the
machine may only be employed
outside the hazard areas defined
in the German „Technical Guide-
lines for Inflammable Fluids" ap-
plicable at the point of use due
to the potential explosion hazard
posed by the burner.
If the machine is to be operated
indoors, the local building regu-
lations must be observed for the
discharge of the exhaust fumes
into the atmosphere. Ensure an
adequate supply of fresh air.
If the machine is to be con-
nected to a flue gas stack, then
local building regulations must be
observed. We will be glad to pro-
vide tips for connection systems,
on request.
ø2.5mm²
12 gauge
CAUTION!
10 gauge
Do not touch or cover the ex-
not recom-
mended
haust. Risk of burns and fire.
ø4.0mm²
Electrical equipment
CAUTION!
Never spray electrical equip-
ment with water: risk of elect-
trical shock and short-circuit.
The cleaner may only be con-
nected to a correctly installed
plug socket.
Switching on the cleaner may
cause voltage fluctuations.
Voltage fluctuations should not
occur if the impedance at the
transfer point is less than 0.15Ω.
If in doubt ask your local electric-
ity supplier.
NEPTUNE 5 / 7 / 8
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