Nilfisk-ALTO 2 manual Trouble-shooting

Poseidon 2

8 Trouble-shooting

Please ensure that you check the following before contacting the Nilfisk-ALTO 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 Nilfi sk-
	or stuck	ALTO distributor
	Pump seals worn out	Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk-
		ALTO distributor.
Motor busses	Low voltage or	Activate the trigger of the spray handle.
	low temperature
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		Contact your nearest Nilfi sk-ALTO Service
and stops by itself		Centre.
	Spray handle is leaking	Replace seat/ball/O-ring in the valve of the
		spray handle.
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)

Pump pressure drops	Button for regulation of
	pressure / water volume not
	correctly adjusted

Adjust the button to correct working pres- sure.

In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk-ALTO distributor.

UK:

Customer Services at Penrith - 01768 868995

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