User manual NILFISK FLOORTEC 550 B

[. . . ] Nilfisk-Alto constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without being obliged to apply such benefits to the machine that were sold previously. Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Nilfisk-Alto. The machine model and serial number are marked on the plate on the frame and can be read by lifting the hood. The machine model year is written in the EC statement and it is also indicated by the first two figures of the machine serial number. [. . . ] U) CH1 Battery charger CN1 Battery connector CN2 Battery charger connector EB1 Electronic board ES1 Electromagnetic switch F1 Main fuse F2 Side broom fuse (15A) F3 Filter-shaker fuse (15A) M1 Main broom motor M2 Side broom motor M3 Filter-shaker motor R1 Filter-shaker relay SW1 Key switch SW2 Hood safety switch SW3 Filter-shaker switch According to the chosen battery type (lead or gel) perform the setting of the electronic board of the machine and the battery charger (if installed on the machine), operating as indicated below: The machine needs a 12 V battery or two 6 V batteries connected according to the diagram in Fig. The machine can be equipped: a) (Lead or gel) battery installed on the machine and ready to be used. Lower the hood and check that it is correctly closed (the machine must be as shown in Fig. Otherwise the battery needs to be charged (see the procedure in the Maintenance chapter). B) Lead battery installed on the machine but dry, that is without liquid electrolyte. Be extremely careful when working with sulphuric acid, as it is corrosive. If it comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and call a physician. Fill up each battery element with sulphuric acid for batteries (density from 1. Let the battery rest and fill in with sulphuric acid in accordance with the instructions specified in the Battery manual. Proceed with machine and battery charger (if installed) setting according to the chosen battery type. The machine setting performed at the factory is for lead (WET) batteries. If this setting corresponds to the type of battery installed on your machine, go to the next paragraph, otherwise perform the following operations: 4. B) in the control panel; turn it to "I" position [without pulling the lever (4)], then check that the green warning light (5, Fig. C), disengage the handle (12) from its retainer (2) and lower the handle (without turning it). B) take the ignition key to "0" position, then charge the battery. The speed is proportional to the pressure applied to the selector lever (4, Fig. Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms rotating: this could create unwanted marks on the floor. For the machine to sweep properly the dust filter must be as clean as possible. To clean the filter while sweeping, activate the filter-shaker proceeding as follows and according to the type of filter-shaker installed: a) Manual filter-shaker: turn the ignition key to "0" position, pull the handle outward (20, Fig. the internal return spring strikes the dust filter frame and shakes it. While working, repeat the operation every 10 minutes on average (depending on the dustiness of the area to be cleaned). During this operation the main engine and all functions are automatically stopped. [. . . ] (Only for lead battery) check the correct level of electrolyte inside the battery; if it is necessary top up through the caps (8, Fig. When the correct level is reached, close the caps (8) and clean (if necessary) the upper surface of the battery. NOTE When the battery charger is connected to the electrical mains, all machine functions are automatically cut off. Before scrapping the machine, remove the following components: ­ Battery ­ Polyester dust filter ­ Main and side brooms CAUTION! [. . . ]