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Classic 120.1

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Index

  1  Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3
2  Description ...............................................................................4
  3  Before you start using your pressure washer ...........................5
  4  Operating your pressure washer ..............................................6
5  Working Methods .....................................................................8
  6  After using your pressure washer .............................................9
7  Maintenance

...........................................................................10

8  Trouble shooting .....................................................................12
9  Further information .................................................................13
10  Main technical data ................................................................14
11 Declaration

.............................................................................16

1 Safety Precautions and Warnings

Before starting up
your high-pres-
sure washer for
the fi rst time, this
user manual must

be read through carefully. Save
the instructions for later use.

Safety instruc-
tions marked with
this symbol must
be observed to

prevent danger to persons.

This symbol is

used to mark safety

instructions that

must be ob-

served to prevent

damage to the ma-

chine and its performance.

This symbol
indicates tips
and instructions

to simplify work and to ensure a
safe operation.

Do not let people who have not
been trained in the use of a
high pressure washer nor read
the user manual ope rate the
machine.

This appliance is not intended
for use by children or other
persons without assistance or
supervision if their physical,
sensory or mental capabili-
ties prevent them from using it
safely. Children should be su-
pervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

Before starting up your machine
please check it carefully for any
defects. If you fi nd any, do not

start up your machine and con-
tact your Gerni distributor.

Especially check:

The insulation of the electric

cable should be faultless
and without any cracks. If the
electric cable is damaged, an
authorized Gerni di stributor
should replace it.

WARNING!

High pressure jets can be

dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at persons, pets,
live electrical equipment or
the machine itself.

Never try to clean clothes or

footwear on yourself or other
persons.

Hold the spray lance fi rmly

with both hands. The spray

lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 26.5 Nm during ope–
ration.

The operator and anyone in

the immediate vicinity of the
site of cleaning should take
action to protect themselves
from being struck by debris
dislodged during operation.
Wear goggles and protection
clothes during operation.

This appliance has been de-

signed for use with cleaning
agents supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of other cleaning
agents or chemicals may
adversely affect the safety of
the appliance.

Disconnect from electrical

power supply before carrying
out user maintenance.

Symbols used to mark in-
structions

To ensure the appliance

safety only use original spare
parts from the manufacturer
or approved by the manufac-
turer.

High pressure hoses, fi ttings

and couplings are important
for the safety of the appli-
ance. Only use hoses, fi ttings
and couplings recommended
by the manufacturer.

Do not use the appliance

if a supply cord or impor-
tant parts of appliance are
damaged, e.g. safety device ,
high pressure hose and trig-
ger gun.

The appliance is intended to

clean cars and garden etc..

Appropriate ear protection

has to be used.

Never use the machine in

an environment where there
could be a danger of explo-
sion. If any doubt arises,
please contact the local
authorities.

It is not allowed to clean as-

bestos- containing surfaces
with high pressure.

This high pressure washer
must not be used at tempera-
tures below 0°C.

WARNING!

Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be com-
pletely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.

If an extension cable is used,
the plug and the socket must be
waterproof and comply with the
below-mentioned requirements
for length and cable dimen-
sions.

1.0 mm²

max.

12.5 m

1.5 mm²

max.

20 m

2.5 mm²

max.

30 m

If the electric cable is

damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer
or his service agent or simi-
larly qualifi ed person in order
to avoid a hazard.

Mains power connection

The following should be ob-
served when connecting the
high pressure washer to the
electric installation:

The electric installation shall

be made by a certifi ed elec-
trician and comply with IEC
364.

It is recommended that the

electric supply to this appli-
ance should include either a
residual current device that
will interrupt the supply if the
leakage current to earth ex-
ceeds 30 mA for 30 ms.

The permissible modulus of

power supply impedance:

≤

0.332

Water connection

Connection to the public

mains according to regula-
tions.

Inlet hose can be connected

to the water mains with a
max. inlet pressure of 10
bars.

IMPORTANT! Only use wa-
ter without any impurities.

there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional fi lter
should be mounted.

Safety devices

The unloader valve can re-

duce pressure if it exceeds
pre-set values.

Locking device on spray gun
(7a)

(see foldout at the end of

this manual)

The spray gun features a lock-
ing device. When the button is
activated, the spray gun cannot
be ope rated.

Thermal sensor:

A thermal sensor protects the
motor against overloading. The
machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sen-
sor has cooled.

2 Description

2.1 Application

This high pressure washer has
been developed for domestic
use within:

- Car, motorbike, boat, cara-

van, trailer, patio/drive/fl ag-
stones, woodwork, brickwork,
barbecue, garden furniture,
lawn mower

Only use the high pressure
washer for purposes described
in this manual.

The safety precautions must be
observed to prevent damage
to the machine, the surface to
be cleaned or severe personal
injuries.

2.2 Operation elements

and model survey

1. Place the trolley handle (12)

on the machine.

2. Secure the handle by mount-

ing the 2 screws.

3.2 Mounting of quick

coupling

1. Screw the quick coupling

tight on to the water inlet (2).

Note:

The inlet fi lter (2a) must

always be fi tted in the water
inlet pipe to fi lter out sand, lime-
stone and other impurities as
these will damage the pump
valves.

Caution:

Failure

to fi t the fi lter will

invalidate the

guarantee.

See foldout at the end of this
manual.

1 Start/stop switch
  2  Water inlet with fi lter (2a)
  3  High pressure connection
  4  High pressure hose
5 Electric cable
  6  Click & Clean spray lance
  7  Spray gun with lock (7a)
  8  Click & Clean Tornado

nozzle

9 Click & Clean Powerspeed

nozzle

10  Click & Clean foam sprayer
11  Nozzle cleaning tool
12 Trolley handle
13 Hose hook
14 Model tag
15  Hook for electric cable

Specifi cations:

See model tag

(14) of machine.

We reserve the right to alter the
specifi cations.

3 Before you start using your
pressure

washer

3.1 Mounting of trolley

handle

4 Operating your pressure washer

4.1 Connection of high

pressure hose

1. Mount the high pressure

hose on the outlet (3).

4.2 Mounting of spray

lance and Click & Clean
nozzles

Note:

The spray

lance (6) has a
built-in low pres-

sure nozzle that can be used
for fl ushing away dirt.

2. Attach the nozzle.

Warning:

When at-

taching the Click &

Clean nozzles, the

button on the side

of the spray lance (6)

should come out again.

Note:

The Tor-

nado

PR nozzle

(8) and the foam

sprayer (10) feature a swivel
lock, which must be positioned
in the hole in the Click & Clean
spray lance (6).

Press the button to detach the
Click & Clean nozzle.

3.3 Mounting of high
pressure

hose

1. Attach the high pressure

hose (4) to the spray gun (7).

Detach the high pressure

hose by pressing the pawl
(A).

1. Push the spray lance (6) into

the spray gun (7) and twist it
on.

4.3 Water connection

4.4 Start and stop of the

machine (when

connected to a water

supply)

The spray lance is affected
by a thrust during operation
- therefore always hold it fi rmly
with both hands.

IMPORTANT:

Point the nozzle

at the ground.

1. Check that the machine is in

upright position.

NOTE:

Do not place the

machine in high grass!

2. Release the trigger lock (7a).
3. Activate the trigger of the

spray gun (7) and let the
water run until all air has
escaped from the water
hose.

4. Press the Start/stop switch

" (1).

5. Activate the trigger of the

spray gun (7).

Always adjust the distance and
thus the pressure of the nozzle
to the surface, which is to be
cleaned.

Do not cover the machine
during operation or use it in a
room without adequate ventila-
tion !

Note:

If the ma-

chine is left or
not used for 5

minutes, it must be switched off
on the start/stop switch "

" (1):

1. Press the start/stop switch

" (1).

2. Disconnect the electrical plug

from the socket.

3. Shut off the water supply and

activate the trigger to relieve
the machine of pressure.

4. Lock the spray gun (7a).

When releasing the trigger of
the spray gun, the machine
automatically stops. The ma-
chine will start again when you
re-activate the spray gun.

IMPORTANT! Only use wa-
ter without any impurities.

there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from
your own well), an additional
fi lter (106411231) should be
mounted.

1. Let the water run through the

water hose before connecting
it to the machine to prevent
sand and dirt from penetrat-
ing the machine.

Note:

Check that the fi lter is

fi tted in the water inlet pipe
and that it is not clogged up.

2. Connect the water hose to

the water supply by means
of the quick connector (inlet
water, max. pressure: 10 bar,
max. temperature: 40°C).

3. Turn on the water.

An ordinary 1/2" garden hose
of

min. 5 m

and

max. 25 m

will

be suitable.

NOTE

: Connection to the public

mains according to regulations.

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4.5 Suction mode

The pressure can be regulated
on the TORNADO

PR nozzle

(8).

5 Working

methods

5.1 General

Effi cient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few
guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specifi c
cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly cho-
sen, can increase the effi ciency of your pressure washer. Here is
some basic information about cleaning.

5.1.1

Detergent and foam

Foam or detergent should be applied onto dry surfaces so that the
chemical product is in direct contact with the dirt. Detergents are
applied from bottom to top, for example on a car bodywork, in order
to avoid "super clean" areas, where the detergent collects in higher
concentration and streams downwards. Let the detergent work for
several minutes before rinsing but never let it dry on the surface be-
ing cleaned.

Note:

It is important that the detergents do not dry up.

Otherwise the surface that has to be cleaned can be da maged.

5.1.2

Mechanical effect

In order to break down tough layers of dirt, additional mechanical
effect may be required. Special wash brushes offer this supplemen-
tary effect that cuts through dirt (especially by car washing).

High pressure

Low pressure

The machine can take in water
from a rainwater tank or bucket
as examples.

In the suction

mode, the inlet hose must be
fi lled with water before start-
ing up the machine

. The water

inlet hose must not be too long,
approx. 5 m.

1. Make sure that the water

source is not placed on a
lower level than the ma chine.

2. Attach the water inlet hose

to the ma chine and place the
other end of it in the water
source.

3. Start the machine.
4. Detach the spray lance

and activate the trigger of

the spray lance. Keep the
trig ger activated until water
has come out for approx. 15
sec onds.

5. Remount the spray lance and

the ma chine is ready for ope-
ration.

NOTE:

The in-

ternal fi lter of
the machine is

not intended for the fi ltration of
large quan ti ties of impurities. If
the water contains leaves, sand
or the like, an external suction
fi lter should be mount ed. For
further in for ma tion, please
contact your near est Gerni
dis trib u tor.

4.6 Pressure regulation on

the TORNADO® PR-

nozzle

5.2 Typical fi elds of application

Below you will fi nd a description of a lot of cleaning tasks which can be solved by a pressure washer
from Gerni in association with accessories and detergents.

Task

Accessories ‘Click

& Clean’

Cleaning method

Car Car

nozzle,

auto brush,
undercarriage

nozzle,

Foam sprayer,

Car Combi Washer

1. Apply Car Combi Washer with the foam sprayer. Always start

from the bottom and work upwards. Let Car Combi Washer act
for at least 5 min.

2. Wash the car with the car nozzle, which has been optimized for

quick and gentle cleaning of enamelled surfaces (the jet is wider
and not so sharp). Start at the front of the car and work back-
wards to avoid water from penetrating by the door mouldings.

3. U se the brush for removal of traffi c fi lm which is not removed by the

nozzle. If the car is very dirty, apply Car Combi Washer again.

4. Attach the undercarriage nozzle and clean undercarriage and

wheel arches.

5. Remove water from the surface of the car with the scraper

on the car brush.

Make sure

that all grains of sand etc. have

been removed before using the scraper. Wipe with a wash
leather where the scraper cannot reach.

Rims, alu-

minium

Rim brush,
auto nozzle,
atomizer,
Alu Washer

Apply Alu Washer with an automizer. Let it act for approx. 5 min.

and wash with the rim brush. For steel rims, use Car Combi Wa-
sher. Use the foam sprayer and wash with rim brush.

Be careful!

The high pressure jet may damage the tyres.

Flagstones,
concrete

fl oors and
other hard
surfaces

Powerspeed

nozzle,
Stone & Wood
Washer,
Patio Washer

Wash towards outlets or the like. On surfaces with moss or algae

you may start by applying Stone & Wood Washer with the foam
sprayer. Wash before the soap dries. Another more effective and
quicker method is to use the Patio Washer. Thus you will also
avoid splashes.

Garden

furniture,
wood

Wood Washer
Garden brush

Apply Wood Washer and wash before the soap dries.

NOTE:

Use the garden brush to clean off the dirt.

Brickwork,
Wood work

Powerspeed

nozzle,
Stone & Wood
Washer,
Patio Washer

Same method as for fl agstones, but

be careful -

bad joints and

wood may be damaged by high pressure. You may choose only
to use the Tornado

nozzle. Adjust the distance (pressure) to the

quality of the joints and the wood. Patio Washer can also be used
on vertical surfaces.

Gutter

Undercarriage

nozzle

Wash the gutter with the nozzle. Always wash towards

downpipes.

Beware

not to spray under the roofi ng.

Cleaning

of drain
pipes, out-
lets, down
pipes etc.

Tube washer

Push the tube washer approx. ½ m (to mark) into a tube or drain

and activate the trigger of the spray handle. The nozzle opening
turning backwards will pull the washer through the tube. The
nozzle will break down the „plug“ and fl ush the dirt backwards.

Rust, paint

Water/sandblasting

equipment

Mount the water/sand blasting equipment and rust and paint

is effi ciently and quickly removed. Beware not to damage the
surface to be sandblasted.

Green-

house

Tornado

PR nozzle,

brush, Stone &

Wood Washer

Wash with high pressure and maybe a brush. You may use Stone

& Wood Washer to remove moss and algae.

Garden

tools, lawn
mover

Tornado

nozzle, Power-
speed

nozzle,

multiangle adaptor,
Metal Washer

Rinse the worst dirt off with the nozzle. Apply Metal Washer with

the foam sprayer and let it act for approx. 5 min. Wash with the
nozzle. You may use the multiangle adaptor for hard to get at
areas to avoid splashing.

6.3 Storage of accessories

The standard accessories
( nozzles (a), spray handle (b),
spray lance (c), foam sprayer
(d)) can be stored on the pres-
sure washer.

The nozzle cleaning tool (e) can
also be stored on the product.

6 After using your pressure washer

6.2 Winding up of electric

cable and high pressure
hose

To avoid accidents, the electric
cable and the high pressure
hose should always be wound
carefully up.

1. Wind up the electric cable on

the appropriate hooks.

6.1 Storing the washer

The machine should be
stored in a frost-free room!

Pump, hose and accessories
should always be emptied of
water prior to storing as follows:

1. Stop the machine (press

the start/stop switch “

” (1)

and detach water hose and
accessory.

2. Restart the machine and

activate the trigger. Let the
machine run until no more
water runs through the spray
gun.

3. Stop the machine, unplug

and wind up hose and cable.

4. Place spray handle, nozzles

and other accessories in the
holders of the machine.

Should the machine by mistake
be frozen, it will be necessary
to check it for damage.

NEVER START-UP A FROZEN
MACHINE

Frost damages are not
covered by the guarantee!

WARNING!

Always disconnect

the electrical plug from the
socket prior to maintenance or
cleaning.

To ensure a long and problem
free working life, please take
the following advice:

Wash out water hose, high

pressure hose, spray lance
and accessories before
mounting.

Clean the connectors of dust

and sand.

Make sure that no sand or

dirt is blocking the movement
of the button on the Click &
Clean spray lance. Rinse ac-
cording to requirement.

Rinse the detergent spraying

attachment after use.

Clean the nozzles.

Any repair should always be
made in an authorized work-
shop with original spare parts.

7 Maintenance

7.1 Cleaning of water inlet

fi lter

Clean the water inlet fi lter
regularly once a month or more
frequently according to use.
Carefully loosen the fi lter with a
screwdriver and clean it. Check
that it is intact before re-mount-
ing it.

The inlet fi lter must always be
fi tted inside the water inlet pipe
to fi lter out sand, limestone and
other impurities, as they will
damage the pump valves.

CAUTION:

Failure to fi t the fi lter

will invalidate the guarantee.

7.2 Cleaning of nozzle

A clogging up in the nozzle
causes a pump pressure which
is too high. This is why cleaning
is required immediately.

1. Stop the machine and dis-

connect the nozzle.

2. Clean the nozzle.

IMPOR-

TANT:

The cleaning tool (11)

should only be used when
the nozzle is detached!

3. Flush the nozzle backwards

with water.

7.3 Cleaning of machine

vents

The machine should be kept
clean so as to let cooling air
pass freely through the ma-
chine vents.

7.4 Greasing of couplings

To ensure an easy connec-
tion and that o-rings do not dry
up, the couplings should be
greased regularly.

8 Trouble

shooting

To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Gerni
service organization:

Symptom Cause

Recommended

action

Machine refuses to start

Machine not plugged in

Plug in machine.

Defective socket

Try another socket.

Fuse has blown

Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.

Defective extension cable

Try without the extension cable.

Fluctuating pressure

Pump sucking air

Check that hoses and connections are air-

tight.

Valves dirty, worn out

Clean and replace or refer to local Gerni

distributor

Pump seals worn out

Clean and replace or refer to local Gerni

distributor.

Machine stops

Fuse has blown

Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.

Incorrect mains voltage

Check that the mains voltage corresponds

to specifi cation on the model tag.

Thermal sensor activated

Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool

down.

Nozzle partially blocked

Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)

Fuse blows

Fuse too small

Change to an installation higher than the

amp. consumption of the machine.

You may try without the extension cable.

Machine pulsating

Air in inlet hose/pump

Allow machine to run with open trigger until

regular working pressure resumes.

Inadequate supply of

Check that the water supply corresponds to

mains water

specifi cations required (see model tag)

NB!

Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2")

Nozzle partially blocked

Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)

Water fi lter blocked

Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)

Hose kinked

Straighten out hose.

Machine often starts

Pump/spray gun is

Contact your nearest Gerni Service

and stops by itself

leaking Centre.

Machine starts, but

Pump/hoses or accessory

Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.

no water comes out

frozen

No water supply

Connect inlet water.

Water fi lter blocked

Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)

Nozzle blocked

Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)

In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Gerni distributor.

9 Further

information

9.1 Recycling the washer

Make the old washer 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 Direc-
tive 2002/96/EC on old electri-
cal and electronic appliances,
used electrical goods must
be collected separately and
recycled ecologically.

Contact your local authorities or
your nearest dealer for further
information.

9.2 Warranty conditions

Gerni guarantees high pres-
sure washers for domestic use
for 2 years. If your high pres-
sure washer or ac ces so ries are
handed in for repair, a copy of
the receipt must be enclosed.
Guarantee repairs are being
made on the following con di-
t ions:

that defects are attributable

to fl aws or defects in materi-
als or workmanship. (wear
and tear as well as misuse
are not covered by the
gu a ran tee).

that the directions of this user

manual have been thorough-
ly observed.

that repair has not been

carried out or attempted
by other than Gerni-trained
service staff.

that only original accessories

have been applied.

that the product has not been

exposed to abuse such as
knocks, bumps or frost.

that only water without any

impurities has been used.

that the high pressure

washer has not been used
for rental nor used com mer -
cial ly in any other way.

Repairs under this guarantee
include replacement of defec-
tive parts, exclusive of packing
and postage/carriage. Besides,
we refer to your national law of
sale.

Repairs not covered by the
guarantee conditions will be
invoiced. (I.e. malfunctions due
to

Causes

men ti o ned in section

Trouble shooting

of the user

manual).

Please phone 1300
733 171 for warranty
assistance after check-
ing possible causes in
the

Trouble Shooting

Chart.

9.3 Optional Accessories

Only use original accessories.

Click & Clean
Car nozzle

Special nozzle for enameled surfaces. Optimal distance: 30 - 50
cm.

Click & Clean
Undershassis
nozzle

90° angled special nozzle for undercarriage and wheel arches.
Integrated guide shoes.

Click & Clean
Brush

For cars and other surfaces.

Extension hose

7 m extension hose increasing the working range.

Drain & Tube
washer

15 m long tube washer for the cleaning of tubes and drains.

Water-sand-
blasting equip-
ment

For removal of paint and rust. Sand available from do-it-yourself
shops.

Patio Washer

Equipment for quick cleaning of patio/drive/fl agstones.

10 Main Technical Data

Type

Classic 120.1

Rated pressure

MPa

10.0

Permissible pressure

MPa

max. 12.0

Rated flow

l/min

5.9

Rated input

1.65

Rated voltage

230-240

Max. water temperature

°C

Inlet pressure

bar

max. 10

Sound pressure level

dB(A)

Guaranteed sound power level

dB(A)

Vibration according to ISO 5349

m/s

max. 2.5

11 Declaration

Declaration

Manufacturer's name and address or his authorized
representative in the Community

Nilfi sk-Advance AG
Guido-Oberdorfer-Str. 10
89287 Bellenberg
GERMANY

Name of the person responsible for the technical
documentation

Wolfgang Nieuwkamp

Description of the equipment:
Equipment name
Model
Dimension
Rated output voltage
Rated frequency
Rated input power
Other

High pressure washer
Gerni
Classic 120.1
280 x 270 x 820 mm
AC 230-240 V
50 Hz
1.65 kW

Measured sound power level

90 dB(A)

Guaranteed sound power level

92 dB(A)

Related directive

Directive 2000/14EC relating to the noise emission in the environment
by equipment for outdoor use

Declaration

The equipment refer in this document fulfi ls all the requirements of
the Directive 2000/14EC

Place and date of the declaration

Bellenberg, November 10, 2005

Signature

126487144 a (03.2007)

Nilfi sk-Advance Pty LTd
48 Egerton St
Silverwater NSW 2128

Phone: 1300 556 710
E-mail: sales@gerni.com.au

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