INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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HOPPER, FILTER AND SUCTION PIPE CLEANING, GASKET CHECK AND SUCTION FAN BEARING LUBRICATION

WARNING!

Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed air or water gun.

Preliminary operations

1.Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G), drive the machine to a cleaning/washing appointed area, then engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).

2.Lift and dump the hopper (6, Fig. G), according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraphs.

3.Install the lid support rod (17, Fig. F), according to the instructions shown on the relevant paragraph.

Hopper cleaning

4.Clean the hopper (1, Fig. F) and the deflector (14) with pressurized water.

5.Carefully check the suction sealing gasket (19, Fig. F) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.

Suction hose cleaning

6.Thoroughly clean the suction pipe (6, Fig. F) inside, up to the suction inlet, with pressurized water.

7.Carefully check the suction pipe gasket (5, Fig. F) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.

Suction filter and fan cleaning

8.Inside the hopper, remove the fasteners (16, Fig. F) of the suction filter (15).

9.Remove the suction filter (15, Fig. F).

10.Operating in the compartment (13, Fig. F), wash the fan (1, Fig. P) with pressurized water; check that all fan sectors (2) are clean.

11.Clean the suction filter (1, Fig. Q) with pressurized water.

12.Install the suction filter and secure it with the fasteners (16, Fig. F).

13.Remove the lid support rod (17, Fig. F) and lower the hopper (6, Fig. G) according to the instructions shown in the relevant paragraph.

14.Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.

Breather filter cleaning

15.With a ladder and the help of an assistant, disengage the fasteners (26, Fig. G) of the breather filter hood (27).

16.Open the hood (1, Fig. R) and install the safety pins (2).

17.Remove the mounting screws (1, Fig. S), then remove the breather filter (2).

18.Clean the breather filter (1, Fig. T) with pressurized water.

19.Install the breather filter and its hood performing steps from 15 to 17 in reverse order.

Suction fan bearing lubrication

20.Open the left side lid (9, Fig. G).

21.Lubricate the suction fan bearings with the grease nipples (1, Fig. U). Grease quantity to be applied:

4 - 5 pumping, in case of a manual pump.

15 - 20 seconds of injection, in case of an air pump.

22.Close the left side lid (9, Fig. G).

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Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 Preliminary operations, Hopper cleaning, Suction hose cleaning, Breather filter cleaning