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Operating guide

NEPTUNE 5
NEPTUNE 7

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Contents

Symbols used to mark
instructions

1 Important safety

instructions

2 Description

3 Before starting the cleaner

4 Control / Operation

5 Applications and methods

6 After using the cleaner

7 Maintenance

8 Troubleshooting

9 Further information

............................................................................................2

2.1

Purpose................................................................................4

2.2

Operating elements ..............................................................5

3.1

Transport and assembly .......................................................5

3.2

Set the brake ........................................................................5

3.3

Install Crank handle for high pressure hose reel/cord reel

3.4

Fill up detergent tanks ..........................................................6

3.5

Fill up tank for AntiStone (Anti-Scale) ..................................6

3.6

Adjusting the AntiStone (Anti-Scale) device .........................6

3.7

Fill up fuel tank .....................................................................7

3.8

Connecting the high pressure hose......................................7

3.9

Connecting the water supply ................................................7

3.10 Electrical connection ............................................................8
3.11 Antifreeze - before first use ..................................................8

4.1

Connections .........................................................................8

4.2

Switching on the cleaner ......................................................9

4.3

Pressure regulation (Tornado Lance) ...................................9

4.4

Pressure regulation (VarioPress Gun)

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

4.5

Using cleaning agents ........................................................10

5.1

Techniques .........................................................................10

5.2

Some typical cleaning tasks ...............................................11

6.1

Switching off the cleaner ....................................................13

6.2

Disconnecting supply lines .................................................13

6.3

Rolling up the electrical lead and storing accessories .......13

6.4

Storing the cleaner (below 0°C (32°F / Freezing)...............13

7.1

Maintenance Schedule.......................................................14

7.2

Maintenance work ..............................................................14

8.1

Indications on Display ........................................................16

8.2

Indication lights on control panel ........................................17

8.3

Other Faults........................................................................17

9.1

Recycling the cleaner .........................................................17

9.2

Warranty .............................................................................18

9.3

Technical data ....................................................................18

9.4

EU Declaration of Conformity.............................................18

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1 Important safety instructions

Symbols used to mark
instructions

Before using the

h i g h - p r e s s u r e
cleaner, be sure
to also read the

enclosed operat-

i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s

and keep them within reach at
all times.

For your own safety

The high-pressure cleaner should
only be used by authorized per-
sons who have been instructed
in its use.

Although extremely easy to
operate, children should not be
allowed to use the cleaner.

General

Use of the high-pressure cleaner
is subject to the applicable local
regulations.
Besides the operating instruc-
tions and the binding accident
prevention regulations valid in
the country of use, observe rec-
ognized regulations for safety
and proper use.
Do not use any unsafe work
techniques.

Transport

Transport of the high-pressure
cleaner is easy on its large
wheels.

For safe transport in and on ve-
hicles we recommend preventing
the equipment from sliding and
tilting. Secure it with tie-downs
and apply the parking brake on
the castor wheel.

For transport at temperatures
around or below freezing 0°C
(32°F), anti-freeze should be
drawn into the pump beforehand
(see chapter 6).

Before starting the cleaner

If your 3-phase cleaner was
supplied without a plug, have
it ﬁtted with a suitable 3-phase
plug with ground, by a qualiﬁed
electrician.

Before use, check that the high-
pressure cleaner is safe and in
proper condition.

Regularly check whether the
power cord is damaged or shows
signs of ageing.
Use the high-pressure cleaner
only when the power cord is in
a safe condition. (risk of electric
shock using damaged cord!).

Check the rated voltage of the
high-pressure cleaner before
connecting it to the mains power
supply. Ensure that the voltage
shown on the rating plate cor-
responds to the voltage of the
power supply.
We strongly recommend that the
power supply to the high pres-
sure cleaner be connected via a
residual current circuit breaker.
This device stops the supply of
electricity if the leakage current
to the ground exceeds 30 mA for
30 ms or it has an ground tester
circuit.

Please observe the regulations
and provisions applicable in your
area. Before putting the high-
pressure cleaner into service,
carry out a visual check of all
the major components.

Safety instructions

in these operating

instructions which

must be observed

to prevent risks

to persons are marked with this
danger symbol.

This symbol is used to

mark safety instruc-

tions that must be

observed to prevent

damage to the machine

and its performance.

T h i s i n d i -
c a t e s t i p s

and instructions

to simplify work

a n d

to ensure safe opera-

tion.

Operations marked

with this symbol
should only be
c a r r i e d o u t by

G e r n i S e r v i c e

Technicians.

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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 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 cre-
ated. The gunvalve and spray
lancemust 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 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 overheating.

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 fire.

Use clean fuel only, free of mois-
ture and contamination. Contact
your dealer for fuel source and
type recommendations.

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 deﬁned
in the German „Technical Guide-
lines for Inﬂammable 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 ﬂue 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 fire.

Electrical equipment

CAUTION!

Never spray electrical equip-
ment with water: risk of electtri-
cal shock and short-circuit.

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 electric-
ity supplier.

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Maintenance and repair

CAUTION!

Always remove the plug from the
power supply before cleaning or
carrying out maintenance work
on the cleaner.

Carry out only the maintenance
operations described in the
operating instructions. Use only
original Gerni spare parts.
Do not make any technical
modiﬁcations to the high-pres-
sure cleaner.

Ensure that the machine is regu-
larly serviced by authorized Gerni
dealers in accordance with the
maintenace plan. Failure to do
so will void the warranty.

CAUTION!

High-pressure hoses, fittings
and couplings are important for
the safety of the cleaner. Use
only high-pressure parts ap-
proved by the manufacturer!

The power cord must not differ
from the version speciﬁed by the
manufacturer and may only be
changed by an electrician.

Please contact your local author-
ized Gerni equipment distributor
for all other maintenance or re-
pair needs!

Testing

The cleaner conforms to the Ger-
man „Guidelines for Liquid Spray
Jet Devices“. The high-pressure
cleaner must be subjected to a
safety examination in accord-
ance with the „Accident Preven-
tion Regulations for Working
with Liquid Spray Jet Devices“
as required, but at least every
12 months, by an authorised
inspector.

After all repairs or modifica-
tions to electrical equipment,
the protective conductor resist-
ance, the insulation resistance
and the leakage current must
be measured. Furthermore, a
visual inspection of the mains
power lead, a voltage and current
measurement and a function test
must be carried out. Our after-
sales service technicians are
at your disposal as authorised
inspectors.

The complete „Accident Preven-
tion Regulations for Working
with Liquid Spray Jet Devices“
are available from the Carl Hey-
manns Verlag KG, Luxemburger
Strasse 449, 50939 Cologne or
from the appropriate associa-
tion of employers’ liability insur-
ances.

The pressure-bearing parts of
this high-pressure cleaner have
been manufactured in accord-
ance with § 9 of the German
Pressure Vessels Ordinance
and successfully subjected to a
pressure test.

Unloader valve

Pump pressure is reduced by
means of an "unloader valve"
which returns water to the inlet
side of the pump at a minimum
pressure. The point at which
this occurs is set and sealed
at the factory and must not be
adjusted.

2 Description

2.1 Purpose

This high-pressure cleaner has
been designed for professional
use in

– Agriculture
– Industry
– Transport industry
– Automotive
– Municipal Facilities
– Janitorial
– Construction
– Food Industry
etc.

Chapter 5 describes the use of
the high-pressure cleaner for
various cleaning jobs.

Always use the cleaner as
described in these operating
instructions. Any other use may
damage the cleaner or the sur-
face to be cleaned or may result
in severe injury to persons.

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2.2

Operating elements

See fold-out page at front of these
operating instructions.

1 Spray lance
2 Spray lance storage
3 Control panel
4 Crank handle for

High pressure hose reel
(Neptune ..X)

Cord reel (Neptune ..X2)

5 Fuel level gauge
6 Tank ﬁller for fuel
7 Receptacle for service

crane and lifting ring

8 Top cover release
9 Service door release

10 Crank handle for

High pressure hose reel
(Neptune ..X2)

11 High pressure hose connec-

tion for machines without
hose reel

12 Main switch ON/OFF - cold

water/hot water

13 Display (Temperature or

Codes)

14 Temperature control
15 Low fuel indicator
16 Low AntiStone (Anti-Scale)

indicator

17 Service interval due/expired
18 Pump oil low
19 Detergent metering knob
20 Pressure gauge
21 Power ON
22 Castor with parking brake
23 Water supply connection
24 Tank ﬁller for anti-freeze
25 Tank ﬁller for Gerni Anti-

Scale

26 Canister for detergent B

27 High pressure hose reel

(Neptune ..X)

28 Power cord reel

(Neptune ..X2)

29 Tank ﬁller for detergent A
30 Grip for top cover

3 Before starting the cleaner

3.1 Transport and assembly

chine by hand from the pallet.
Due to the weight this work
should be done by at least
three persons.

CAUTION!

Do not hold the plastic tank to lift
the machine as it could become
detached from the frame.

The best places to hold the ma-

chine are

– on the handle
– on the frame between the front

wheels and the guide rollers.

Every fuel-burning appliance, such
as pressure washers, depends
upon a proper mix of fuel and air
(by weight) for proper combustion.
Therefore some adjustment of the

air supply to the burner may be nec-
essary to take account of altitude
and the resulting air pressure. This
is true whether your fuel is ‘Natural
gas’, Propane or Diesel.
Your Gerni hot water pressure
washer was thoroughly tested and
adjusted for optimum performance
before it left our factory. The factory
is located at approximately 200m
(650 ft) above sea level, and the
combustion settings are optimal for
that elevation.

If your location is higher than
1200m (3900 ft) above sea level,
your burner may require re-ad-
justment for proper performance
and best fuel economy. Contact
your Dealer or Gerni for assist-
ance.

3.2

Set the brake

1. Before using the cleaner for

the ﬁrst time, check it carefully
for any faults or damage.

2. Run the machine only when

it is in perfect working condi-
tion.

3. Set the brake.

1. The safest way to lift the ma-

chine is to use a fork-lift truck
The arrows in the illustration
indicate the best places to
position the fork.

2. It is also possible to lift the ma-

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3.5 Fill up tank for

AntiStone (Anti-Scale)
indicator

1. Fill up AntiStone (Anti-Scale)/

water softener reservoir with the
sample bottle provided. AntiStone
(Anti-Scale) prevents any depos-
its of scale and acts at the same
time as a corrosion inhibitor.

For compatibility reasons, use only
the tested AntiStone (Anti-Scale)
which is available as a six-pack of 1
liter bottles by ordering part number
8466.

3.4 Fill up detergent tanks

1. Fill up detergent tanks (A) and

(B) with prediluted detergent.
Capacity see chapter 9.3 Techni-
cal Data

3.3 Install Crank handle

for high pressure hose
reel/cord reel

1. Pull cap of crank in arrow direc-

tion.

2. Align tabs on crank with slot in

axle.

3. Put crank on axle of high pres-

sure hose reel/cord reel.

4. Fix crank by pushing the cap.

3.6 Adjusting the AntiStone

(Anti-Scale) device

The AntiStone device is set at the
factory to a water hardness of class
2. Adjustment:
1. Open cabinet (A) and service

door (B).

2. Only on ..X2 models: remove

crank.

3. Measure the water hardness or

ask your water supply company.

4. Set the adjusting knob to required

position.

012

mg/l

Grains

°e

°f

ppm Ca

Description

Setting

NEPTUNE 5

NEPTUNE 7/8

0-17

0-1

0-7

0-8.8

0-12.5

0-50

Soft

17-60

1.1-3.5

Slightly Hard

1-2

60-128

3.6-7.5

7-14

8.8-17.5

12.5-25.1

51-150

Moderately Hard

2-3

128-180

7.6-10.5

14-21

17.5-26.3

25.1-37.6

151-300

Hard

3-4

>180

>10.5

>21

>26.3

>37.6

>300

Very Hard

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3.7 Fill up fuel tank

With the machine cold, turned
off and disconnected from power
supply:

1. Fill fuel tank from a clean con-

tainer with a fresh fuel (fuel oil
EL, or Diesel oil DIN 51 603),
or fuel type recommended by
your distributor.

Bio-Diesel can be used, see
notes in chapter 1.
The fuel must be free from con-
tamination.
Tank capacity see chapter 9.3
Technical data.

months it is recommended that
a fuel conditioner/stabilizer be
added (available from the fuel
oil trade).

3.8 Connecting the high

pressure hose

3.8.1 Machines with high

pressure hose reel

1. Connect the high pressure

hose quick connector to the
high pressure nipple (A) lo-
cated at the hose reel axle.

2. Place the high pressure hose

into the hose guide (B) and
ritain it with the clip.

3. Release the brake (C) on the

hose reel and wind up the
high pressure hose.

3.8.2 Machines without high

pressure hose reel

1. Connect the high pressure

hose quick connector to the
high pressure nipple located
at right rear of machine above
chemical tank.

3.9 Connecting the water

supply

1. Attach quick connect adapter

found with Owners Manual to
the water supply hose.

2. Rinse the water supply hose

brieﬂy in order to prevent sand
an other dirt particles entering
into the machine.

3. Attach water supply hose with

adapter to inlet quick connec-
tor.

4. Open water supply faucet.

NOTE

At temperatures below 8°C
(46°F), the fuel oil begins to so-
lidify (parafﬁn precipitation). This
can lead to difﬁculties in starting
the burner. Before the winter

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4 Control / Operation

4.1 Connections
4.1.1 Connecting the spray

lance to the spray gun

1. Pull the blue quick-release

grip (A) of the spray gun for-
wards and lock it by turning it
to the left.

2. Insert the nipple of the spray

lance (C) into the quick-re-
lease connection and turn the
blue quick-release grip to the
right (B).

3. Pull the spray lance (or other

accessory) forwards to check
that it is securely attached to
the spray gun.

NOTE!

Always remove any dirt from
the nipple before connecting the
spray lance to the spray gun.

3.10 Electrical connection

3.11 Antifreeze - before first

use

The machine is ﬂushed with anti-
freeze at the factory to protect it
against freezin; this mixture (ap-

prox. 5 l) may be captured in a
suitable container for reuse.

CAUTION!

When using a cord reel:

1. Release brake of the cord

reel.

2. Unwind the cord completely.

CAUTION!

The cleaner should only be con-
nected to a correctly installed
electrical supply.

1. Observe safety instructions in

chapter 1.

2. Insert the plug into the electri-

cal socket.

NOTE!

See chapter 9.3 Technical Data
for required quantity of water and
water pressure.
In the case of poor water quality
(sand, etc.), it is recommended
that an inlet water ﬁlter be in-
stalled.

Water supply hose should be
a reinforced hose and have a
minimum inside diameter of

3/4"

(19 mm).

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1. Open cabinet (and service door

if desired - see chapter 3.6, Step
1+2).

2. Turn the twist grip on the safety

control block all the way to the left
(counter-clockwise-direction).

3. Turn the main switch to position

4. Select temperature (over 100°C

(212°F)).

For special applications: replace the
standard nozzle with the steam spray
nozzle (accessory).

4.2 Switching on the

cleaner

4.2.1 Cold water operation /

Hot water operation (up
to 100°C)

1. Turn the main switch to posi-

tion

(cold water).

Control electronics accomplishes
a self check.
The Display shows for approx. 1
second „---“.
The motor starts.

is ON.

2. Turn the main switch to posi-

tion

(hot water).

3. Select temperature.

4. Unlock the spray gun and

squeeze trigger.

5. The oil burner will light.

6. Release trigger and lock the

spray gun when not in use.

NOTE!

The cleaner switches off auto-
matically twenty seconds after
the spray gun has been closed. To
start the cleaner again, squeeze
the trigger and the machine will
start automatically.

4.3 Pressure regulation

(Tornado Lance)

1. Turn the twist grip on the spray

unit:

– High pressure =

clockwise (+) for high pres-
sure

– Low pressure =

counter-clockwise (–) for low
pressure.

4.2.2 Steam operation (over

100°C (212°F))

BAR

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5 Applications and methods

Efﬁcient high pressure cleaning is achieved by following a few guide-
lines, combined with your own personal experience of speciﬁc clean-
ing tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen, can
increase the efﬁciency of your pressure washer. Here is some basic
information about cleaning.

5.1.1 Soaking

Encrusted or thick layers of dirt can be loosened or softened up by a
period of soaking. This is for example an ideal method within agricul-
ture – for example, within pig sties. The ideal soaking method can be
achieved by using foam or simple alkaline detergent. Let the product
lie on the dirty surfaces for about 30 minutes before pressure washing.
The result will be a much quicker high pressure cleaning process.

5.1 Techniques

4.5 Using cleaning agents

1. Select desired detergent (A)

or (B) and amount by turning
the knob to desired percent-
age.

2. S p r ay t h e o b j e c t t o b e

cleaned.

3. Allow the cleaning agent to

work, depending on the de-
gree of soiling. Then rinse off
with high pressure.

4.4 Pressure regulation

(VarioPress Gun)

1. Turn the twist grip on the

spray unit:

Water volume

(–)

(+)

min.

max.

The percentage shown in the
illustration are only approximate
data.
For special applications such as
disinfection, the exact detergent
concentration has to be deter-
mined by using a graduated
measuring container. For water
outlet volume of the machine see
chapter 9.3 technical data.

CAUTION!
Never allow cleaning agent
to dry on the surface to be
cleaned. The surface may be
damaged.

ca.

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5.1.2 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 ap-
plied from bottom to top, for example on a automobile bodywork, in
order to avoid “super clean” areas, where the detergent may collect
in higher concentrations and streams downwards. Let the detergent
work for several minutes before rinsing before rinsing and never let
it dry on the surface being cleaned.

5.1.3 Temperature

Detergents are more effective at higher temperatures. Greases, oils
and fats can be broken down more effectively at higher temperatures
also. Proteins can be cleaned at temperatures of around 60°C (140°F).
Oils and trafﬁc ﬁlm around 70°C (158°F), and grease can be cleaned
at 80°-90°C (176-194°F).

5.1.4 Mechanical Effect

In order to break down tough layers of dirt, additional mechanical
effect may be required. Special lances and rotary or wash brushes
offer this supplementary effect that cuts through dirt.

5.1.5 High Water Flow or

High Pressure

High pressure is not always the best solution and may also damage
surfaces. The cleaning effect also depends upon water ﬂow. Pres-
sure levels of around 100 bar (1450 psi) may be sufﬁcient for vehicle
cleaning (in association with hot water) and higher ﬂow levels give
the ability to rinse and ﬂush away large amounts of dirt easily.

5.2 Some typical cleaning tasks
5.2.1 Agriculture

Task

Accessories

Method

Stables
Pig Pens, Sties

Cleaning of walls,
floors and equip-
ment

Disinfectant

Chemical Foam Injec-
tors
Foam lance
Powerspeed lance
Floor Cleaner

Detergents
Universal
Alkafoam

Disinfectant
DES 3000

1. Soaking – apply foam to all surfaces (bottom to top)

and wait for approx. 30 minutes.

2. Remove the dirt from surfaces with the high pressure

lance or chosen accessory. Again, clean from bottom
to top on vertical surfaces.

3. To ﬂush away large quantities of dirt, change to low

pressure mode and use the higher ﬂow to push away
the dirt.

4. Use recommended disinfectant products and methods

to ensure hygiene. Apply DES 3000 disinfectant once
the surfaces are perfectly clean.

Machinery
Tractors
ploughs etc.

Detergent injection
Powerspeed lances
Curved lances and un-
derchassis washers
Brushes

1. Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces in

order to soften up dirt and grime. Apply from bottom
to top.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance.

Clean again from bottom to top. Use accessories to
clean in difﬁcult to reach places.

3. Clean fragile areas such as motors, rubber at lower

pressure levels to avoid damage.

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5.2.3 Buildings and Equipment

These are merely several examples of cleaning tasks that can be solved by a pressure washer in asso-
ciation with accessories and detergents. Each cleaning task is different. Please consult your local dealer
or Gerni representative in order to discuss the best solution for your own cleaning tasks.

5.2.2 Vehicle

Task

Accessories

Method

Vehicle bodywork

Standard lance
Detergent injection
Curved lances and un-
derchassis washers
brushes

Detergents
Aktive Shampoo
Aktive Foam
Sapphire
Super Plus
Aktive Wax
Allosil
RimTop

1. Apply detergent to vehicle or equipment surfaces in

order to soften up dirt and grime. Apply from bottom
to top. In cases of particularly dirty vehicles, pre-spray
with a product such as Allosil in order to remove traces
of insects etc, then rinse at low pressure and apply
normal car cleaning detergent. Let detergents settle
for 5 minutes before cleaning off. Metallic surfaces can
be cleaned using RimTop.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance.

Clean again from bottom to top. Use accessories to
clean in difﬁcult to reach places. Use brushes in order
to add a mechanical cleaning effect. Short lances can
help for cleaning of motors and wheel arches. Curved
lances or undercarriage washers can be valuable for
the cleaning of car underchassis and wheel arches.

3. Clean fragile areas such as motors, rubber at lower

pressure levels to avoid damage.

4. Apply a liquid wax using the pressure washer in order

to protect the bodywork from pollution.

Task

Accessories

Method

General surfaces

Metallic equipment

Foam injectors Stand-
ard lance
Curved lances
Tank cleaning
head

Detergents
Intensive
J25 Multi
Combi Aktive
Alkafoam

Disinfectant
DES 3000

1. Apply thick foam over the surfaces to be cleaned. Apply

on dry surfaces. Apply from top to bottom on vertical
surfaces. Let the foam act for up to 30 minutes for the
optimal effect.

2. Proceed with cleaning using the high pressure lance.

Use applicable accessories. Use high pressure to
dislodge large amounts of incrusted dirt or grime.
Use lower pressure and high water volume in order
to rapidly ﬂush away loose dirt and rinse surfaces.

3. Apply DES 3000 disinfectant once the surfaces are

perfectly clean.

Areas covered by amounts of loose dirt, such as animal
remains in slaughterhouses, can be removed by using
high water ﬂow to ﬂush away the dirt to evacuation pits
or drains.
Tank cleaning heads can be used to clean barrels, vats,
mixing tanks etc. Cleaning heads may be hydraulically or
electrically powered and give the possibility for automatic
cleaning without a constant user.

Rusted or dam-
ages surfaces prior
to treatment

Wet Sandblasting
equipment

1. Connect the sandblasting lance to the pressure

washer and place the suction tube in the sand.

2. Always wear protective equipment during sandblast-

ing.

3. Spray the surfaces to be treated with the mix of water

and sand. Rust, paint etc will be stripped off.

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6 After using the cleaner

6.1 Switching off the

cleaner

1. Turn the main switch to posi-

tion „

OFF

“.

2. Tur n off water supply at

faucet.

3. Squeeze the spray gun trig-

ger until the pressure has bled
off.

4. Slide trigger lock to the locked

position.

6.2 Disconnecting supply

lines

1. Turn the main switch to posi-

tion „

OFF

“.

2. Tur n off water supply at

faucet.

3. Squeeze the spray gun trig-

ger until the pressure has bled
off.

6.3 Rolling up the electrical

lead and storing
accessories

Risk of tripping!

To prevent accidents, always
carefully roll up the power cord.

Machines with hose and/or cord
reel:
1. Wind up the power cord as il-

lustrated with the plug located
in the center of the cord reel.

2. Wind up the high pressure

hose as illustrated.

3. Place the spray lance into the

spray lance storage.

4. Slide trigger lock to the locked

position.

5. Remove the water supply

hose from the cleaner.

6. Remove power cord plug from

the electrical supply.

6.4 Storing the cleaner

(below 0°C (32°F))

Store the cleaner in a dry heated
location to protect against freez-
ing or protect per below instruc-
tions:

1. Remove the water supply

hose from the cleaner.

2. Remove the spray lance.
3. Switch on the cleaner with the

main switch in position

4. Squeeze trigger of the spray

gun.

5. Gradually pour antifreeze (ap-

prox. 5 litres) into the water
tank (A).

6. While the pump is pulling the

mixture from the water tank,

squeeze and release the trig-
ger two or three times.

7. The machine is protected

against freezing when anti-
freeze mixture emerges from
the spray gun.

8. Lock the safety catch on the

spray gun.

9. Switch off the cleaner.
10.To avoid any possible dam-

age, store the cleaner tempo-
rarily in a heated room before
using it again.

11.When the machine is put into

service again, the antifreeze
solution can be collected and
stored for future use.

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7 Maintenance

7.1 Maintenance Schedule

7.2 Maintenance work
7.2.1 Water ﬁlters

Water ﬁlters are ﬁtted at the water
and pump inlets to prevent large
particles of dirt from entering into
the system.

1. Unscrew quick coupling.
2. Remove ﬁlter with tool and

clean it.

3. Also clean ﬁlter at pump in-

let.

Weekly

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After the ﬁrst 50
operating hours

Every six

months or

500 operating

hours

required

7.2.1 Water ﬁlters

7.2.2 Oil ﬁlter

7.2.3 Checking the pump oil quality

7.2.4 Changing the pump oil

7.2.5 Emptying the fuel oil tank

7.2.6 Flame Sensor

7.2.2 Oil ﬁlter

1. Clean ﬁlter:

Unscrew Filter cap (1)

2. Clean/replace oil ﬁlter.
3. Properly dispose of ﬁlter and

any solvents.

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7.2.4 Changing the pump oil

1. Unscrew the oil drain plug (

)

and drain oil into a suitable
container.

2. Check that the drain plug

gasket is in place and reinstall
drain plug.

3. Fill pump with proper grade

and amount of oil.
Oil grade and capacity see
chapter ‘9.3 Technical Data’.

7.2.3 Checking the pump oil

quality

1. Check color of pump oil.

If the oil has a grey or white
shade, change the oil (see
chapter 7.2.4)

2. Top off oil level with fresh oil

if necessary.
Oil type see chapter 9.3 Tech-
nical Data.

7.2.6 Flame sensor

1. Remove the sensor and clean

with a soft cloth.

2. Confirm that the sensor is

correctly seated when rein-
stalling.

7.2.5 Emptying the fuel oil

tank

1. Prepare a container which

is capable of containing the
amount of fuel remaining in
the tank.

2. Place drain channel beneath

the drain plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and

drain the fuel into the pre-
pared container carefully not
to spill fuel oil.

4. Check that the drain plug

gasket is in place and reinstall
drain plug.

5. Check tank and plug for

leaks.

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Indication

on Display

Cause

Remedy

FLF

Flow sensor fault

Contact Gerni Service
Cold water operation possible

FLO

Water supply turned off or inadequate supply
to machine

•

Required volume ﬂow and pressure see
chapter 9.3 Technical Data

Detergent tank empty

•

Fill detergent tank or set detergent me-
tering to „OFF“

Pressure regulation on the safety control
block or VarioPress-lance

set to low water

volume

•

Turn the twist grip on safety control block
or VarioPress-lance

to higher water/

pressure volume (see chapter 4.4)

Machine scaled

Contact Gerni Service

Fue

Fuel shortage

•

Fill fuel tank
Cold water operation possible

Hop

Motor overheated

•

Turn main switch in position „OFF“, let
machine cool down

•

Remove extension cord, if being used.

•

Possible phase failure; have electrical
connections checked

HOS

Machine overheated

Contact Gerni Service

LEA

Leakage or inadmissible operating condition
by short-time operation

•

After three times of short-time operation
the machine switches off. To reset: Turn
main switch to position “OFF“, then start
again. Keep trigger squeezed for longer
than 3 seconds. If a leak occurs in the
hose and gun and causes the machine
to start and stop brieﬂy 3 times, then the
machine will switch off.

Spray gun leaking

•

Repair Spray gun

High pressure hose, coupling or line system
leaking

•

Replace high-pressure hose, retighten
screw ﬁttings

Detergent tank empty

•

Fill detergent tank or set detergent me-
tering to „OFF“

Water inlet ﬁlter dirty

•

Clean ﬁlter (see chapter 7.2.1)

High-pressure pump drawing in air

•

Repair leaks

LHE

Flame sensor sooted

•

Clean flame sensor (see chapter
7.2.6).

Ignition or fuel system failure

Contact Gerni Service
Cold water operation possible

LHL

Burner failure

Contact Gerni Service
Cold water operation possible

POL

Pump oil low

•

Fill to proper level (see chapter 7.2.3)

SEC

Temperature sensor damaged

Contact Gerni Service
Cold water operation possible

SEO

Temperature sensor damaged

Contact Gerni Service
Cold water operation possible

UPC

Microprocessor failure

Contact Gerni Service

8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Indications on Display

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8.2 Indication lights on control panel

8.3 Other Faults

Indication light

Cause

Remedy

ﬂashing

see

FLO

•

see

FLO

Low fuel level

•

Fill fuel tank
Cold water operation possible

Low AntiStone (Anti-Scale) level

•

Fill AntiStone (Anti-Scale) tank

ﬂashing

Service interval: Service due in 20
hours

Contact Gerni Service

Service interval expired

Contact Gerni Service

Pump oil low

•

Fill to proper level

Fault

Cause

Remedy

not ON

Power cord not properly
connected to power supply

•

Check power cord connetction

•

Check fuse (see chapter 9.3 Technical
Data)

Pressure too low

High pressure nozzle worn
out

•

Replace nozzle

Pressure regulation set to low
pressure or VarioPress-lance
set to low water volume.

•

Turn the twist grip on safety control block
clockwise (+) or set VarioPress-lance to
higher water volume (see chapter 4.4)

Machine is running with pulsating
pressure and makes knocking
noise

Pump has drawn in air due to
detergent tank being empty

•

Close detergent valve. Remove lance from
gun. Operate spray gun and let machine run
until air in pump is gone and the machine is
running normally/calm again.

No detergents drawn in

Detergent tank empty

•

Fill detergent tank

Dirt in detergent tank

•

Clean detergent tank

Suction valve at cleaning
agent inlet soiled

•

Remove suction valve and clean or replace

Burner soots

fuel contamination

Contact Gerni Service

Burner sooted or adjustment
incorrect

9 Further information

9.1 Recycling the cleaner

Make the old cleaner unusable
immediately.
1. Unplug the cleaner and cut

the power cord.

Do not discard of electrical ap-
pliances with household waste.
As specified in European Direc-

tive 2002/96/EC on old electrical and elec-
tronic appliances, used electrical goods
must be collected separately and recycled
ecologically.
Contact your local authorities or your near-
est dealer for further information.

9.2 Guarantee

Our general conditions of busi-
ness are applicable with regard
to the guarantee. Subject to
change as a result of technical
advances.

The guarantee is invalidated if the machine
is not operated in accordance with these
instructions or otherwise abused. The guar-
antee is invalidated if the machine is not
serviced as described.

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9.3 Technical data

9.4 EU Declaration of

Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product:

High Pressure Cleaner

Type:

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Description:

400 V, 3~, 50 Hz / IP X5

The design of the unit corresponds to the
following pertinent regulations:

EC Machine Directive 98/37/EC
EC Low-voltage Directive 73/23/EC
EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Applied harmonised standards:

EN ISO 12100-1, EN ISO 12100-2,
EN 60335-2-79, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2,
EN 61000-3-2

Applied national standards and technical
speciﬁcations:

DIN EN 60335-2-79

ALTO Deutschland GmbH
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
D-89287 Bellenberg

Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Nieuwkamp
Tests and approvals

Bellenberg, 2007-01-02

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5-57 X

7-63

Voltage

400 V / 3~ / 50Hz

Fuse (slow)

Power rating

7.9

8.3

Power consumption

14.3

15.0

Protection type

IP X5

Working pressure

bar (Mpa)

200 (20)

175 (17.5)

Permissible pressure

bar (Mpa)

250 (25)

Volume ﬂow (max)

l/h

1080

1260

Volume ﬂow Q

IEC

l/h

1000

1170

Cleaning Impact

kg/Force

5.7

6.3

High pressure nozzle

NT 0550

NT 0680

Permissible temperature

°C

80-140

100-140

Max. water inlet temperature

°C

Max. water inlet pressure

bar (Mpa)

10 (1)

Dimensions l x w x h

1190 x 702 x 987

1190 x 702 x 1020

Weight kg

189

224

Noise level at a distance of 1 m
EN 60704-1

dB(A)

74.1

76.6

Sound power level LW

dB(A)

Vibration ISO 5349

m/s²

< 2.5

Recoil forces

Heating capacity

115

Fuel tank

Detergent tank

Pump Oil quantity

Pump Oil type

SAE 15 W-40

Castrol AlphaSyn-T ISO 150

bar

psi

bar

16
17
18

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Nilﬁsk Advance Pty Ltd

48 Egerton Street

Silverwater NSW 2128

Ph: 1300 556 710

Email: customerservice@nilﬁsk-advance.com.au

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