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Nilfisk C 120.3 / C 125.3 / C 130.1

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Original Instructions

8 Trouble-shooting

To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfi sk 
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 

distributor

 

Pump seals worn out 

Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk  

   distributor.

Motor busses

 

Low voltage or  

Activate the trigger of the spray gun.

 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 

Pump/spray gun is 

Contact your nearest Nilfi sk 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 Nilfi sk distributor.

UK: 

Customer Services at Penrith -  01768 868995

Summary of Contents for C 120.3

Page 1: ...Nilfisk C 120 3 Nilfisk C 125 3 Nilfisk C 130 1 X TRA User Manual...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2012 Nilfisk Division of Nilfisk Advance A S...

Page 3: ...tal 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...

Page 4: ...ction The following should be ob served when connecting the high pressure washer to the electric installation Only connect the machine to an installation with earth con nection The electric installati...

Page 5: ...t be observed to prevent damage to the machine the surface to be cleaned or severe personal injuries 2 2 Operation elements and model survey See illustration at the end of this manual 1 Start stop swi...

Page 6: ...ith hose reel 1 Mount the trolley handle 12 on the machine 2 Mount the hose reel 13 on the handle 3 3 Mounting of cable book C 130 1 X TRA Click cable hooks 17 on to the machine 3 4 Mounting of quick...

Page 7: ...ounting of spray lance and Click Clean nozzles 1 Push the spray lance 6 into the spray gun 7 and screw it on Note The spray lance 6 has a built in low pressure nozzle that can be used for flushing awa...

Page 8: ...affected by a thrust during operation therefore always hold it firmly with both hands IMPORTANT Point the nozzle at the ground 1 Check that the machine is in upright position NOTE Do not place the ma...

Page 9: ...ient high presure cleaning is achieved by following a few guide lines combined with your own personal experience of specific cleaning tasks Accessories and detergents when correctly cho sen can increa...

Page 10: ...e like On surfaces with moss or algae you may start by applying Stone Wood Cleaner with the foam sprayer Wash before the soap dries Another more effective and quicker method is to use the Patio Cleane...

Page 11: ...d up 6 1 Storing the washer The machine should be sto red in a frost free room Pump hose and accessories should always be emptied of water prior to storing as follows 1 Stop the machine turn the start...

Page 12: ...On the wall hook garden rim brush a foam sprayer b Click Clean brush c and Click Clean nozzles d can be stored Note For this product the wall hook can only be used as storage Important The bearing ca...

Page 13: ...p with original spare parts 7 Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning of water inlet filter Clean the water inlet filter regularly once a month or more frequently according to use Carefully loosen the filter with a...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...vated 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 m...

Page 16: ...fects in materi als or workmanship wear and tear as well as misuse are not covered by the guar antee that the directions of this instruction manual have been thoroughly observed that repair has not be...

Page 17: ...d other surfaces Available in more shapes Extension hose 7 m extension hose increasing the working range Underchassis spray lance Special spray lance for washing your car underneath Drain Tube cleaner...

Page 18: ...thetic materials such as garden furniture Metal Cleaner For cleaning of metal such as garden tools Car Combi Cleaner For cars etc With rinsing wax Alu Cleaner For surfaces of aluminium Applied with an...

Page 19: ...10 100 10 5 105 11 5 115 Max pressure MPa bar 12 120 12 5 125 13 130 Rated water flow l min l h 5 8 350 5 8 350 6 3 380 Max water flow l min l h 8 6 520 8 6 520 7 3 440 Max water inlet pressure Mpa b...

Page 20: ...06 95 EC EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Applied harmonised standards EN 60335 2 79 Applied national standards and techni cal specifications IEC 60335 2 79 Name and address of the person autho rised to c...

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Page 22: ...LO Tel 39 0377 41 40 31 Web http www nilfisk it JAPAN Nilfisk Advance Inc 1 6 6 Kita shinyokohama Kouhoku ku Yokohama 223 0059 Tel 81 45 548 2571 MALAYSIA Nilfisk Advance Sdn Bhd Sd 14 Jalan KIP 11 Ta...

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