Nilfisk-ALTO 12 GALLON Applications and techniques, Suction power control1, Picking up liquids

4.2.3 Suction power control1)

ATTIX 550-01/550-11 MOBIL/550-21/590-21

ATTIX 12 GALLON / ATTIX 12 GALLON RDF

ATTIX EC 12 GALLON AS/E

The motor speed and the suc- tion power can be varied with the suction power control1). This allows precise adaptation of the suction power for different cleaning tasks.

5 Applications and techniques

5.1Techniques

5.1.1Picking up dry sub- stances

5.1.2 Picking up liquids

If used correctly, additional ac- cessories, suction nozzles and suction hoses can enhance the cleaning action and reduce the cleaning effort.

Effective cleaning is achieved if you follow just a few guidelines

CAUTION!

Do not pick up flammable substances.

Before picking up dry sub- stances, always ensure that a filter bag is inserted in the tank (see section 9.5 "Accessories" for order number). Disposal of the picked up material is then simple and hygienic.

After picking up liquids, the filter

CAUTION!

Do not pick up flammable liquids.

Always remove the filter bag and check the floater before picking up liquids (see sec- tion 7.2.3 "Replacing the filter element").

The use of a separate filter ele- ment or filter screen is recom- mended.

in combination with your own practical experience in special fields.

Here are some basic tips.

element is wet. A damp filter element clogs more quickly when dry substances are picked up. For this reason the filter element should be washed and dried or replaced by a dry element before dry substances are picked up.

If foam appears, stop work im- mediately and empty the tank.

To reduce the amount of foam, use foam killer Alto Foam Stop (see section 9.5 "Accessories" for order number).

1) Option depending on model 19