Operation Manual

51Original instructions
POSEIDON 2 PORTABLE
8 Further information
8.1 Recycling the washer
Make the old cleaner unusable
immediately.
1. Unplug the washer and cut
the electric cable.
Do not discard electrical appli-
ances with household waste.
As specifi ed in European
Directive 2002/96/EC on old
electrical and electronic ap-
pliances, used electrical goods
must be collected separately
and recycled ecologically.
Contact your local authorities or
your nearest dealer for further
information.
7 Troubleshooting
Fault Cause Remedy
Pressure drop > Air in the system Vent the system by operating
the spray handle several times
at short intervals. If necessary,
operate the washer for a short
time without the high-pressure
hose connected.
> High pressure nozzle blocked
worn
• Clean/replace the high pressu-
re nozzle
Pressure fl uctuations > Pump draws in air (only possible
in suction mode)
Check that the suction set is
air-tight
> Lack of water Open water tap
> Water inlet hose is too long or its
cross-section too small
Use specifi ed water inlet hose
> Lack of water caused by blocked
water fi lter
Clean the water fi lter in the
water connection (never work
without water fi lter)
> Lack of water because max.
permissible suction height has
not been heeded
See instructions
The motor does not start when the
washer is switched on
> The plug is not inserted properly,
i.e. there is no current
Check the plug, lead and
switch and if necessary have
them replaced by a trained
electrician
> The mains fuse is switched off Switch on the mains fuse
When the washer is switched on
the motor buzzes without starting
> The mains voltage is too low Have the electrical connection
checked
> The pump is blocked or frozen Contact the customer service
> Incorrect cross-section or length
of the extension lead
Use lead with correct cross
section or length
The motor switches off > The overload protection has
been activated due to overheat-
ing or overloading of the motor
Check that the mains vol tage
and the washer voltage are
the same. Switch off the was-
her and allow it to cool for at
least 3 minutes
> High-pressure nozzle is dirty Change the high-pressure
nozzle
Water outfl ow under the machine > Machine runs longer than 3 mi-
nutes with spray handle closed
Switch off the machine