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4 Operation

4.1 Connecting 

the 

spray 

lance to the spray gun

1.  Pull the blue quick-release 

grip (A) of the spray gun 
forwards and lock it by turn-
ing 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 at-
tached to the spray gun.

4.2 

Switching on the washer

4.2.1  Switching on the washer 

when it is connected to a 
water supply

1.  Turn the main switch to posi-

tion "

 1

 ".

2.  Unlock the spray gun and 

operate it.

3.  Lock the spray gun even 

during short pauses.

The washer switches off au-
tomatically

1)

 after the spray 

gun has been closed. To start 
the washer again, operate the 
spray gun.

NOTE!

Operate the spray gun several 
times at short intervals to vent the 
system.

N

OTE!

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

4.2.2  Switching on the 

cleaner when it is 
connected to open 
tanks (suction mode)

1.  Before connecting the de-

tergent intake set 

2)

 to the 

cleaner, fill the hose with 
water.

2.  Turn the main switch to posi-

tion »

I

«.

3.  Unlock the spray handle and 

activate it.

Max. suction height = 1 m / 3,3 
ft.

B

C

A

1)

 A delay of 20 sec. is incorporated.

2)

 Accessory

Summary of Contents for ALPHA BOOSTER 3

Page 1: ...wner s manual US IMPORTANT For your own safety and that of others please make certain that everyone who uses the ALPHA BOOSTER high pressure washer reads and understands these instructions thoroughly...

Page 2: ...g on the washer 9 4 2 1 Switching on the washer when it is connected to a water supply 9 4 2 2 Switching on the cleaner when it is connected to open tanks suction mode 9 4 3 Using detergents 10 5 1 Ge...

Page 3: ...voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds to the volt age of the local mains power supply We strongly recommend that the power supply to the high pressure washer be connected via a residual curre...

Page 4: ...age the electric ca ble e g by driving over it pull ing or crushing it Disconnect the electric cable by pulling the plug only do not pull or tug the electric cable Electrical equipment CAUTION Never s...

Page 5: ...from the Carl Hey manns Verlag KG Luxemburger Strasse 449 50939 Cologne or from the appropriate associa tion of employers liability insur ances Unloader valve Unacceptably high pressure is fed back w...

Page 6: ...utdoor outlet points it should be possible to close and empty that part of the line which is exposed to frost The maximum ambient tem perature for the machine is 40 C 104 F 3 1 2 Conditions of distanc...

Page 7: ...ring into the machine 2 Connect water supply hose to the machine 3 4 3 Open water tap 3 3 Setting up the machine 1 Before using the machine for the first time check it care fully to detect any faults...

Page 8: ...posi tion 1 2 Unlock the spray gun and operate it 3 Lock the spray gun even during short pauses The washer switches off au tomatically1 after the spray gun has been closed To start the washer again op...

Page 9: ...do lance Set pressure regulation on spray lance to low pressure or Flexo Power 3000 nozzle 1 Turn cap of the Flexo Power 3000 nozzle towards CHEM up to the stop 3 The intaken volume of de tergent can...

Page 10: ...pplied 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 react se veral...

Page 11: ...to reach places 3 Clean fragile areas such as motors or rubber parts at lower pressure levels to avoid damage 5 2 2 Vehicles Task Accessories Method Vehicle body work Standard lance Detergent injecto...

Page 12: ...uses can be removed by using high water flow to flush away the dirt to evacuation pits or drains The tank cleaner can be used to clean barrels vats mixing tanks etc Tank cleaners may be hydraulically...

Page 13: ...ps and or remove hoses 7 Maintenance 7 1 Maintenance plan 7 2 Maintenance work 7 2 1 Cleaning water inlet filter A water filter is fitted on the water inlet to prevent large par ticles of dirt from en...

Page 14: ...oil 1 Unscrew the oil drain plug 1 on the pump housing and dispose of the old oil in ac cordance with the disposal regulations 2 Check the drain plug gasket and screw in the plug again 3 Fill with fr...

Page 15: ...observed See instructions section 4 2 2 The motor does not start when the washer is switched on The plug mains is not connected properly i e there is no current Check the plug cable and mains switch...

Page 16: ...OOSTER 5 45 ALPHA BOOSTER 5 54 Voltage V 115 220 220 44 0 Fuse slow A 20 20 30 30 Power rating kW 2 4 4 6 6 6 6 Working pressure psi 1100 2000 2200 2500 Water volume gpm 2 5 3 4 3 4 7 Water volume QIE...

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Page 18: ...ALTO Sverige AB Member of Nilfisk Advance Group Aminogatan 18 Box 4029 431 04 M lndal Tel 46 31 706 73 00 Fax 46 31 706 nilfisk alto se www nilfisk alto se TAIWAN Nilfisk Advance Taiwan Branch No 5 Wa...

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