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Optional accessories / Option depending on model

Original instruction

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Operating instructions

This high pressure washer has been designed for professional 
use typically in following cleaning applications:
Agriculture, industry, transport industry, automotive cleaning, 
municipal facilities, cleaning trade, construction industry, food 
industry etc.

The pictorial quick reference guide

The pictorial quick reference guide is designed for helping you 
when starting up, operating and storing the unit. The guide is 
subdivided into 8 sections.

Before starting

DO READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!

Operating elements:

A1. 

Top cover release

A2. 

Receptacle for service crane and lifting ring

1)

A3. Hot 

chimney

A4. Cable 

hook

A5. 

High pressure hose reel lock

1)

A6. Spray 

lance

A7. 

Supply water connection

A8. 

Water inlet filter

1)

A9. 

Tunable cable hook

A10. Parking 

brake

A11. Tool 

box

A12. Control 

panel

A13.  

High pressure hose connection on machine B4.a/B4.b

1)

A14.  High pressure hose reel

1)

A15.  Crank handle for High pressure hose reel

1)

A16.  Place for canister for detergent
A17.  Footboard for tipping product
A18.  Tank filler for Nilfisk AntiStone
A19.  High pressure hose hook
A20.  Side door release
A21.  Safety warning label
A22.  Tank filler for fuel
A23.  Spray Gun holder
A24.  Flow regulation knob

1)

A25.  Fuel level view
A26.  Long detergent hose for external canister
A27.  Service interval due/expired LED
A28. Nilfisk 

AntiStone 

low

1)

 LED

A29. Fuel 

low

1)

 LED

A30.  Pump oil low1) LED
A31.  Power ON LED
A32.  Fahrenheit /Celsius indicator

1)

A33.  Boiler overheated indication LED
A34.  No flame indication LED
A35.  ECO-mode indication LED
A36.  Hour counter; Set temp. reading; Error codes

1)

A37. Pressure 

gauge

1)

A38.  Main switch with hot/cold water selection 
A39.  Temperature control knob
A40.  Detergent metering knob

1)

B

Unpacking and preparing the unit

B1. 

Remove safety traps from the cleaner.

B2. 

Remove the hose, lance and cable from the pallet.

B3. 

If wanted the hose reel can be changed from right hand 
operation to left hand operation

1)

.

B4.a  Machines with hose reel: Remove transportation caps 

from inlet and outlet. Connect the high pressure hose and 
roll it up on the hose reel and lock hose reel on handle 
(A)

1)

.

B4.b  Machines without hose reel: Remove transportation caps 

from inlet and outlet. Connect the high pressure hose and 
place it on the hook (B).

B5. 

Place power cord around cable hooks (A and B) and lock 
the cable end at cable hook (B).

B6. 

The Nilfisk Antiscale device is set at the factory to a  water 
hardness of Slightly Hard. See table at maintenance 
 section.

B7. 

Release the wheel brake.

B8. 

Lift in the handle and pull the cleaner’s rear wheel of the 
pallet and down to the floor.

B9. 

For easy tilting and maneuvering - kick the footboard and 
push down on handle.

C

Lifting and strapping for transport

C1.a  The safest way to lift the cleaner is to use a fork-lift truck 

from the front or back end of the cleaner. (Not from side!).

C1.b  Use the fixing points (A,B,C) when lifting with belts.

Do not lift in or strap to the plastic parts of machine as it 
could become detached from the frame.

C1.c  For safe daily lifting the GERNI accessory lifting set 

(#107 #301001090) is recommended.

C2. 

Use the fixing points (A,B,C) when securing with belts for 
transportation.
Do not lift in or strap to the plastic parts of machine as it 
could become detached from the frame.

D

Setting up the unit:

If your location is higher than 500 m (1625 ft) above sea level, 
your burner may require re-adjustment for proper performance 
and best fuel economy - Contact GERNI Service for assistance! 
For location higher than 1000-2500 m might require an optional 
burner kit - Contact GERNI Service for assistance!
Before using the cleaner for the first time, check it carefully to 
detect any faults or damage. Run the machine only when it is in 
perfect condition.
D1. 

The slope on which the high pressure cleaner is placed 
must not exceed more than 10° in any direction.
OBS:  ambient temperature should be above 0°C and not 
higher than 40°C.

D2. 

Set the brake.

D3. 

Fill up detergent tank

1)

.

D4. 

Fill up tank for Nilfisk AntiStone

1)

.

D5. 

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel, heating oil, DIN 51603-1 
(without bio diesel). Diesel according to EN 590 (up to 7% 
bio diesel) can be used in above 0°C ambient with the 
following restrictions: Maximum storage time in high pres-
sure cleaner diesel tank: 1 month. Diesel of more than 6 
months old is not allowed to be used. Diesel EN 590 from 
an open container must not be used.
See fuel level (A) through window under the filling point.

E

Switching on the unit 

OBS: The machine may be protected with antifreeze liquid from 
the factory

1)

 - take care of point E8 below.

E1. 

Connect the water supply. 

E2. 

Check if safety label has icon 

, then a back flow 

 preventer is required.

Summary of Contents for MH 4M

Page 1: ...107144382 E 04 2017 MH 4M MH 5M MH 6P MH 7P Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...ner 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 used by persons instructed in its use and who have been expressly authorised to do so This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ...

Page 3: ...asons 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 with earth conductor WARNING Before use of water jet assure that the high pressure hose with the spray handle is safely connected by an audible click to the lance High pressure water jets can be dangero...

Page 4: ...e 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 between the backflow preventer and the machine must be at least 12 meters min diameter 3 4 inch to absorb possible pressure peaks Operation by suc tion for example from a rainwater vessel is carried out ...

Page 5: ...s 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 Combustion engine powered machines NOTE Before cleaning and maintenance of the high pressure washer always remove the spark plug cable Carry out only the maintenance operations described in the operating in...

Page 6: ...6 A A4 A6 A5 A7 A18 A24 A20 A19 A22 A21 A20 A25 A23 A26 A8 A9 A10 A1 A2 A3 A11 A12 A13 A15 A14 A16 A17 ...

Page 7: ...7 A B B1 B3 4 X B2 A27 A33 A38 A28 A34 A39 A29 A35 A40 A30 A36 A32 A31 A37 F C CUT OUT 150 F 210 80 85 300 C 175 105 120 60140 70160 90 195 100 30 40 50 0 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 B A 8888 ...

Page 8: ...8 B B5 B4 a A B4 b B B B A B6 ...

Page 9: ...9 B C B7 B9 B8 C1 a C1 b C B A C1 c ...

Page 10: ...10 C D E C2 D1 10 10 0 C 32 F 40 C 104 F D3 E1 D4 E2 D2 A E3 B C A C D5 ...

Page 11: ...11 E E4 MAX MAX E7 E9 E5 E6 E8 A B F C A CUT OUT 150 F 210 80 85 300 C 175 105 120 60140 70160 90 195 100 30 40 50 ...

Page 12: ... E E10 a E10 b Max 100 C 210 F Max 32 bar E10 c A CUT OUT 150 F 210 80 85 300 C 175 105 120 60140 70160 90 195 100 30 40 50 CUT OUT 150 F 210 80 85 300 C 175 105 120 60140 70160 90 195 100 30 40 50 A MIN ...

Page 13: ...13 E E11 MAX MIN E12 E12 b E12 c E13 F F1 F2 F3 0 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 40 C A A A A B B B B ...

Page 14: ...14 F G F4 G1 C B C G2 F7 F5 F6 0 C 32 F ...

Page 15: ...15 H H2 H4 H3 H1 a H1 b A A A A B B B B C ...

Page 16: ...16 H H5 H6 A B C MIN C ...

Page 17: ...t Connect the high pressure hose and place it on the hook B B5 Place power cord around cable hooks A and B and lock the cable end at cable hook B B6 The Nilfisk Antiscale device is set at the factory to a water hardness of Slightly Hard See table at maintenance section B7 Release the wheel brake B8 Lift in the handle and pull the cleaner s rear wheel of the pallet and down to the floor B9 For easy...

Page 18: ...n to release pressure F7 Lock the safety catch on the spray gun G G1 Storing the cleaner below 0 C Remove the water inlet hose from the cleaner Remove the spray lance Switch on the cleaner with the main switch in position Cold Water Operate the spray gun Gradually pour antifreeze approx 5 liters into the water tank C The machine is protected against frost when antifreeze solution emerges from the ...

Page 19: ...lt continues Contact dealer service dpt Constant FUE Low fuel level Cold water operation possible Check fuel level and refill error reset after 5 sec Constant Low Nilfisk AntiStone level1 Machine is still operational Check Nilfisk AntiStone level and refill Constant Constant Service interval has expired Machine is still operational Contact dealer service dpt Constant Flashing Service interval due ...

Page 20: ...oo low High pressure nozzle worn out Pressure regulation set to low pressure or VarioPress lance1 set to low water volume1 Replace nozzle Turn the twist grip on safety control block clock wise or set VarioPress lance1 to higher water volume see chapter E10 11 Machine is running with pulsating pressure and makes knocking noise Pump has drawn in air as the detergent tank is empty Close detergent val...

Page 21: ... 12 00 16 00 High pressure nozzle NT 0500 NT 0475 Water temperature C 90 150 90 150 Max water inlet temperature Intake Pressure operation C 40 Max water inlet pressure bar 10 Dimensions LxWxH mm 1010 700 1016 Weight kg 138 142 Sound pressure level LPA IEC 60335 2 79 KpA 3 dB dB A 73 0 76 0 Sound power level LWA IEC 60335 2 79 KWA 3 dB dB A 89 0 92 0 Vibration ah ISO 5349 ah m s2 2 7 1 3 2 1 Recoil...

Page 22: ...High pressure nozzle NT 0550 NT 0680 Water temperature C 90 150 90 150 Max water inlet temperature Intake Pressure operation C 40 Max water inlet pressure bar 10 Dimensions LxWxH mm 1188 700 1020 1188 700 1045 Weight kg 174 198 Sound pressure level LPA IEC 60335 2 79 KpA 3 dB dB A 76 9 78 8 Sound power level LWA IEC 60335 2 79 KWA 3 dB dB A 92 0 92 2 Vibration ah ISO 5349 ah m s2 2 0 1 2 6 1 Recoi...

Page 23: ... QMAX l min 21 0 High pressure nozzle NT 0680 Water temperature C 90 150 Max water inlet temperature Intake Pressure operation C 40 Max water inlet pressure bar 10 Dimensions LxWxH mm 1188 700 1045 Weight kg 195 Sound pressure level LPA IEC 60335 2 79 KpA 3 dB dB A 76 5 Sound power level LWA IEC 60335 2 79 KWA 3 dB dB A 91 6 Vibration ah ISO 5349 ah m s2 3 4 1 Recoil forces lance N 55 40 Oil quant...

Page 24: ...AUSTRALIA Nilfisk Pty LTd Unit 1 13 Bessemer Street Blacktown NSW 2148 Phone 1300 556 710 E mail sales gerni com au ...

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