Guidance
Congratulations
We would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for your
purchase of the Nilfisk ALTO
steam only cleaner.
The SO4500 is manufactured in
the EU to the highest quality
Standards
This instruction manual contains
all of the necessary information to
operate and maintain this
machine. Please read this
instruction manual carefully
before you start using or carrying
out any maintenance on the
machine.
If you use this machine correctly
as stated in this instruction
manual this machine will fulfil all
your steam cleaning needs.
This machine is intended for use
in a commercial cleaning
environment. If you do not follow
the instructions contained in this
manual, situations may arise
which may be dangerous or
harmful to the machine or the
person operating the machine.
Read this manual carefully so that
you know when such situations
can arise.
Ensure that all operators of this
machine are fully trained on how
it works.
Report any problems or damage
to the machine immediately to the
supplier or a Nilfisk ALTO
approved supplier for this
product. Do not operate the
machine until the problem or
damage has been resolved.
Getting the Best Results
Operate the machine in
accordance with the instruction
manual.
Maintain the machine in
accordance with instruction
manual.
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Use only parts supplied by Nilfisk
ALTO approved distributors.
Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference
and ordering of spare parts
Installation
Lift the machine out
of the box.
Check all
accessories are
present in the box as shown in
Diagram C
Warnings
This machine has been
designed with your safety in
mind; however it is
important that you observe
the following points for safe
operation during the
operating procedure
This is an electrical product – Do
not use in wet weather or allow
the machine to get wet.
Do not discharge steam towards
people, danger of scolding. Or
towards equipment containing
electrical components.
Never allow children to play with
this appliance.
Do not use the machine for other
purposes that it was built for.
Please remember that the steam
cleaner operates at temperatures
in excess of 170°C. Never use it
on objects, which cannot resist
the temperature (delicate
materials, fabrics, plastics, wood
etc). Where any doubt exists
check carefully on a part of the
material where minor marks will
not matter.
Do not operate the machine or
carry out any maintenance out on
it.
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Unless you are trained
and authorised to do so.
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Unless you have read
and thoroughly
understand this
instruction manual.
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Operating
Procedure
- Fill the cold water tank (Number
1 Diagram A) with clean cold
water only.
Anything other than clean cold
water used in the water tank
will void the manufacturer's
warranty.
- Connect the Steam Hose to the
front of the machine (Number 3
Diagram A) ensuring it is pushed
in all the way and the pin on the
flap locks into the hole on the
hose.
Grease "O" rings on steam pin
before connecting.
To release the steam hose, lift
the flap and pull.
If the Hose becomes damaged
the complete hose must be
replaced. Do not attempt this
task yourself, contact a Nilfisk
ALTO approved supplier for
replacement.
- Plug the power cable into a 240
Volt supply.
Inspect the electric cable
before every use. If the cable
becomes damaged at anytime
the complete cable must be
replaced by a Nilfisk ALTO
approved distributor.
Never touch the power cable or
plug with wet hands
Always unplug the machine
when:
- The machine is not in use.
- Cleaning the machine.
- Any maintenance work is
being carried out.
- Switch the On/Off switch
(Number 7 Diagram B) to the
ON position. The Heater On light
LED (Number 8 Diagram B) will
illuminate.
- Allow approximately 5 minutes
for the boiler to heat the water.