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MC 5M - MC 6P - MC 7P

5.2   Some typical cleaning tasks
5.2.1 Agriculture

Task

Accessories

Method

Stables
Pig Pens, Sties

Cleaning of 
walls, floors and 
equipment.
 
Detergents

Chemical Foam 
Injectors
Foam lance
Powerspeed lance
Floor Cleaner

Universal
Alkafoam

Disinfectant 
DES 3000
DES 4000

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

and wait for approx. 10 - 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 
underchassis 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.

5.2.2 Vehicle

Task

Accessories

Method

Vehicle bodywork

Detergents

Standard lance
Detergent injection
Curved lances and 
underchassis washers
brushes

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.

Summary of Contents for MC 5M

Page 1: ...107141020 F 09 2016 MC 5M MC 6P MC 7P Operating instructions...

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Page 3: ...er itself Do not direct the jet towards yourself or towards other persons in order to clean clothes or footwear 2 Safety instructions For your own safety WARNING The high pressure washer may only be u...

Page 4: ...sons hoses spray lances and other accessories should always be thawed prior to use MIN 2 C 36 F NOTE If your 3 phase cleaner was supplied without a plug have it fitted with a suitable 3 phase plug wit...

Page 5: ...water mains when an appropriate backflow preventer has been installed Type BA according to EN 60335 2 79 The backflow preventer can be ordered thought Gerni Ser vicecenter The length of the hose betw...

Page 6: ...switch off the mains disconnecting switch when leaving the machine unattended Always remove the plug from the mains plug socket before carrying out maintenance work or cleaning of the machine Combust...

Page 7: ...ns are marked with this danger symbol Before starting up your high pressure washer for the first time this instruction manual must be read through carefully Save the instructions for later use This in...

Page 8: ...es 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 surface to be cleaned...

Page 9: ...5 High pressure hose 6 Fastening screw 7 Lance1 8 Parking brake1 9 High pressure hose connection on standard models without hose reel 1 10 Water connection and water inlet filter 11 Oil inspection sl...

Page 10: ...evel On level ground the oil should be above MIN level A when the oil is cold CAUTION Never lift the cleaner alone Always ask a second person to help 1 Before using the cleaner for the first time chec...

Page 11: ...e axle 2 Put the high pressure hose into the hose guide B and fix it with the clip1 3 Release the brake C on the hose reel guide1 and wind up the high pressure hose A B C 3 3 Fill up detergent tank1 1...

Page 12: ...tc we recommend that a fine water filter is fitted to the machine Max 50 Micron filter We recommend the use of a tex tile reinforced water hose with a nominal diameter of min 3 4 19 mm CAUTION When us...

Page 13: ...w preventer has been installed Type BA according to EN 60335 2 79 The BA valve can be ordered under number BA valve including GARDENA couplings 106411177 BA valve including NITO couplings 106411178 BA...

Page 14: ...he spray gun NOTE Always remove any dirt from the nipple before connecting the spray lance to the spray gun 4 2 Switching on the cleaner when it is connected to a water supply 1 Main switch Turn the s...

Page 15: ...3 Unlock the spray gun and operate it 4 To start the cleaner again operate the main switch again 0 I M NOTE The cleaner automatically switches off after more than 5 minutes of inactivity See chapter 9...

Page 16: ...njector installed as standard only in low pressure mode 1 Dilute cleaning agent accord ing to the manufacturer s in structions 2 Tornado Plus lance and Pow erSpeedVario Plus lance1 Set pressure regula...

Page 17: ...balance Loosen the screw A push the handle B a little forward 2 When the two marks are aligned C the handle is in crane lifting position 3 Be carefull to fasten the screw D in the lifting position 4 W...

Page 18: ...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 Le...

Page 19: ...p Use accessories to clean in difficult to reach places 3 Clean fragile areas such as motors rubber at lower pressure levels to avoid damage 5 2 2 Vehicle Task Accessories Method Vehicle bodywork Dete...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...on the spray gun O I 6 2 Disconnecting supply lines 1 Remove the water hose from the cleaner 2 Pull out the plug from the electrical socket 6 3 Rolling up the hose and storing of lance Risk of trippin...

Page 22: ...r on the spray gun Switch off the cleaner after max 3 minutes 4 Connect the suction hose to the water inlet of the cleaner and place it in a tank containing anti freeze 5 Switch on the cleaner with th...

Page 23: ...pump oil Q 7 2 4 First change and cleaning of magnet on drain plug Q 7 2 Maintenance work 7 2 1 Cleaning water inlet filter A water filter is fitted on the wa ter inlet to prevent large parti cles of...

Page 24: ...in to remove metal particles Drain the oil into a suitable container min 1 litre and dispose the oil in com pliance with regulations 4 Fit drain plug and refill with oil according to chapter 9 4 Techn...

Page 25: ...does not start when the cleaner is switched on The plug is not inserted properly i e there is no current Oil level too low Check the plug lead and switch and if necessary have them replaced by a skill...

Page 26: ...formation 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 appliances with household waste As specified in E...

Page 27: ...QMAX Water flow l h 700 700 9 tmax Max water inlet temperature Intake Pressure operation C F 60 140 60 140 10 pmax Max water inlet pressure bar MPa 10 1 10 1 11 Max dry suction height m 1 1 12 Dimensi...

Page 28: ...QMAX Water flow l h 1100 1280 9 tmax Max water inlet temperature Intake Pressure operation C F 80 176 85 185 10 pmax Max water inlet pressure bar MPa 10 1 10 1 11 Max dry suction height m 1 1 12 Dimen...

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