A-16 / ENGLISH
AFTER USE
1When finished scrubbing, press the Scrub Off Switch (E). This will automatically raise, retract and stop all the machine systems (brush, squeegee, vacuum, solution and detergent (EcoFlex models)). Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review of other needed service up keep.
2To empty the solution tank, remove the Solution Drain Hose (4) from it’s storage clamp. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove the plug. Rinse the tank with clean water.
3To empty the recovery tank, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (19) from its storage area. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled flow of waste water). The Recovery Tank Drain Hose can be squeezed to regulate the flow. Rinse the recovery tank with clean water. Inspect the recovery and vacuum hoses; replace if kinked or damaged.
4Remove the brushes or pad holders. Rinse the brushes or pads in warm water and hang up to dry.
5Remove the squeegee, rinse it with warm water and
6Remove the hopper on cylindrical systems and clean thoroughly. Remove from either side of the machine by removing the skirt and tilting the hopper up and away from housing, then pull out.
7Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
Charge Batteries | X |
|
|
|
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses | X |
|
|
|
Check/Clean/Rotate the Brushes/Pads | X |
|
|
|
Check/Clean the Squeegee | X |
|
|
|
Check/Clean Vacuum | X |
|
|
|
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam filter(s) | X |
|
|
|
Clean Hopper on Cylindrical System | X |
|
|
|
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level |
| X |
|
|
Inspect Scrub Housing Skirts |
| X |
|
|
Inspect and clean Solution Filter |
| X |
|
|
Check Foot/ Parking Brake For Wear & Adjustment |
| X |
|
|
Clean Solution Trough on Cylindrical System |
| X |
|
|
Purge Detergent System (EcoFlex only) |
| X |
|
|
Side Broom Maintenance |
| X |
|
|
Lubrication - Grease Fittings |
|
| X |
|
* Check Carbon Brushes |
|
|
| X |
*Have Nilfisk check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes check every 500 hours or once a year.
NOTE: Refer to the Service Manual for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
8Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave the tanks open to air them out.
9Turn the Master Key Switch (A) OFF (O) and remove the key.
LUBRICATING THE MACHINE – FIGURE 9
Once a month, pump a small amount of grease into each grease fitting on the machine until grease seeps out around the bearings.
Grease fitting locations (or apply grease to) (AA):
•Squeegee Caster Wheel Axle and Pivot
•Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
•Steering Chain
•Squeegee mount angle adjustment knob threads
Once a month, apply light machine oil to lubricate the (BB):
•Squeegee tool end wheels
•Recovery Tank release latch
•Brake Pedal (parking brake) linkage
