Nilfisk-ALTO NEPTUNE 8 - Manual (Page 5)

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1) Options / model variants
NEPTUNE 5 / 7 / 8
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 fi rmly 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!
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
danger. Always unwind cord
from the reels completely to
prevent the power cord over-
heating.
Connectors and couplings of
extension cords must be water-
tight.
Extension cords are not recom-
mended, however if necessaray
refer to the following recommen-
dations:
Cord length
m Cross section
up to16 A up to 25 A
up to 20 m
(US: 30 ft)
(US: 50 ft)
(US: 75 ft) ø1.5mm²
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge ø2.5mm²
12 gauge
10 gauge
not recom-
mended
20 to 50 m ø2.5mm² ø4.0mm²
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 fi re.
Use clean fuel only, free of
moisture and contamination.
Contact your dealer for fuel
source and type recommenda-
tions.
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 organic product
like Bio-Diesel can be affected by
long-term storage (e.g. over the
winter), extreme temperatures,
or improper transportation. 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 defi ned
in the German „Technical Guide-
lines for Infl ammable 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 fl ue gas stack, then
local building regulations must be
observed. We will be glad to pro-
vide tips for connection systems,
on request.
CAUTION!
Do not touch or cover the ex-
haust. Risk of burns and fi re.
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 fl uctuations.
Voltage fl uctuations should not
occur if the impedance at the
transfer point is less than 0.15
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If in doubt ask your local electric-