Technical data
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POSEIDON 5
electricity if the leakage current
to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30
ms or it has an earth tester cir-
cuit.
Operate the cleaner only in an
upright position!
Please observe the regulations
and provisions applicable in
your country. Before putting the
high-pressure cleaner into serv-
ice, carry out a visual check of
all the major components.
CAUTION!
High-pressure water jets can
be dangerous if misused. The
jet must not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical
equipment or the cleaner itself.
Wear appropriate protective
clothing and eye protectors.
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
spraying device and, when the
spray lance is held at an angle,
a torque is also created. The
spraying device must therefore
be held firmly in both hands.
Do not use the cleaner when
other people without protec-
tive clothing are in the working
area.
Check that cleaning will not
result in dangerous substanc-
es (e.g. asbestos, oil) being
washed off the object to be
cleaned and harming the envi-
ronment.
Do not clean delicate parts
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
working pressure and temper-
ature are printed on the high-
pressure hose.
Do not continue to use the
cleaner if the mains power lead
or high-pressure hose is dam-
aged.
Ensure adequate air circulation.
Do not cover the cleaner or op-
erate it in inadequately venti-
lated rooms!
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 dam-
age to the pump seals.
Water connection
This high pressure
washer is only al-
lowed to be connect-
ed with the drinking
water mains, when
an appropriate backflow pre-
venter has been installed, Type
BA according to EN 1717. The
backflow preventer can be or-
dered under number 10641117
7,106411178,106411179,1064
11184. The length of the hose
between the backflow preventer
and the high pressure washer
must be at least 12 metres (min
diameter 3/4 inch) to absorb
possible pressure peaks. Op-
eration by suction (for example
from a rainwater vessel) is car-
ried out without backflow pre-
venter. Recommended suction
set: 61256. As soon as water
has flown through the BA valve,
this water is not considered to
be drinking water any more.
Operation
CAUTION!
Unsuitable extension leads can
represent a source of danger.
Always unwind cord from the
reels completely to prevent the
power cord overheating.
Plugs and connectors of mains
power leads must be at least
splash water-proof.
When using an extension cord,
check the minimum cross-sec-
tions of the cable:
Cable length
m
Cross section
<16 A <25 A
up to 20 m
ø1.5mm² ø2.5mm²
20 to 50 m
ø2.5mm² ø4.0mm²
Do not damage the mains power
lead (e.g. by driving over it, pull-
ing or crushing it).
Disconnect the power cord by
pulling the plug only (do not pull
or tug the power cord).
Electrical equipment
CAUTION!
Never spray electrical equip-
ment with water: danger for per-
sons, risk of short-circuiting.
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 0.15
If in doubt ask your local elec-
tricity supplier.
Maintenance and repair
CAUTION!
Always remove the plug from the
mains plug socket before clean-
ing or carrying out maintenance
work on the cleaner.
Carry out only the maintenance
operations described in the op-
erating instructions. Use only
original Nilfisk-Alto spare parts.
Do not make any technical mod-
ifications to the high-pressure
cleaner.
Ensure that the machine is reg-
ularly serviced by Authorised