User manual NILFISK ENCORE S2426

[. . . ] 5, 383, 251 READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance. This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. [. . . ] Lowest position is operating position and the middle position is transport to clear vacuum hose. K B B K C N L D G FGH I J H Figure 3 Page -10CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426 Machine Controls and Features Squeegee Lift Handle, See Figures 4 and 5 The squeegee lift handle is located below the control handles in the center. The vac motor is turned on when the handle is lowered to either the first or last position. Float Shut Off, See Figure 6 The shut-off switch for the vac motor is located in the recovery tank. It automatically turns off the vac motor when the recovery tank is full. NOTE: If excessive foaming occurs in recovery tank, defoamer must be added. Parking Brake (Optional), See Figure 7 NOTE: Parking Brake must be used if operating machine on greater than 2% gradient. CAUTION: Do not activate the parking brake while the machine is moving. "L" Model - The brake is located on the right hand side of the machine on the transaxle motor. Turn the key switch off or disconnect the power to the battery to apply the brake. To return the brake to normal or to apply the brake, rotate the lever up counter clockwise. NOTE: If the lever is left in the override position, the brake will not function with the key switch, and the machine will not operate. Figure 4 Figure 5 "S" Model - The brake is located to the left hand rear of the machine. Press pedal to activate brake and release pedal to disengage brake. Figure 7 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S2426/L2426 Figure 6 Page -11- How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Install The Batteries The Encore machines uses either two 12-volt batteries or four - 6 volt batteries. The batteries are located in the battery compartment under the recovery tank. NOTE: There is an intermediate position available for holding the recovery tank open for charging batteries. WARNING: Do not operate or perform maintenance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the intermediate position. The tank can be accidentally bumped and it may slam shut. Figure 8A 4. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Connect the cables between batteries and install long battery cable assembly as indicated. Join the connector from the battery pack to the connector on the control panel. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and then slowly lowering the tank. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 8B Figure 9 Page -12- Figure 8C CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426 How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. [. . . ] In order to bring the blades down in the center, tip "Y" down. Make very small adjustments and try it until a uniform flare is achieved. Figure 32 Adjusting Squeegee Blades: When properly installed the front blade should be approximately 0. 06" (1. 5mm) above the rear blade. See figure 33. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only . REAR BLADE 0. 06 (1. 5 mm) Figure 33 WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S2426/L2426 Maintenance cont. Consult your Clarke Technology Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke Technology parts. How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on the Encore 2426 can be centered or offset 1 inch to the right side of the machine. [. . . ]