Manual
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Original instructions
POSEIDON 5-6-7
CAUTION!
High-pressure water jets can be
dangerous if misused. The jet
must not be directed at persons,
animals, live electrical equip-
ment 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 protective
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.
WARNING!
This machine has been de-
signed for use with the cleaning
agent supplied or recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. The
use of other cleaning agents or
chemicals may adversely affect
the safety of the machine.
Risk of explosion – Do not spray
flammable liquids.
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 tempera-
ture are printed on the high-
pressure hose.
Do not continue to use the clean-
er if the mains power lead or
high-pressure hose is damaged.
Ensure adequate air circulation.
Do not cover the cleaner or op-
erate it in inadequately ventilated
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.
Switch off the cleaner after max.
3 minutes.
Water connection
This high pressure
washer is only al-
lowed to be connected with the
drinking water mains, when an
appropriate backflow preventer
has been installed, Type BA ac-
cording to EN 60335-2-79. 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.
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
cleaning or carrying out mainte-
nance work on the cleaner.
Carry out only the maintenance
operations described in the oper-
ating instructions. Use only original
Gerni spare parts.
Do not make any technical modi-
fications to the high-pressure
cleaner.
Ensure that the machine is regu-
larly serviced by Authorised Gerni
dealers in accordance with the
maintenace plan. Failure to do so
will invalidate the warranty.
Nilfisk-ALTO No. 104209627