Nilfisk AquaRide SE, AquaRide SE AXP INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

AquaRide™ SE, AquaRide™ SE AXP

BRX 700 series

Instructions For Use Instrucciones de uso

Advance MODELS 56314009, 56316515(AXP™) Nilﬁ sk MODELS 56314019, 56316516(EDS™)

A-English B-Español

3/05 revised 3/06 Form Number 56041627

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Introduction ........................................................................................... A-2

Cautions and Warnings ........................................................................A-3

Consignes de prudence et de sécurité .................................................A-4

Know Your Machine .............................................................................. A-5

Control Panel ........................................................................................ A-6

Prepare the Machine for Use

Description of the Battery Condition Indicators ....................................A-7

Install the Batteries ...............................................................................A-8

Filling the Solution Tank ........................................................................A-9

Pre-Spraying the Carpet ....................................................................... A-9

Plan for Cleaning ..................................................................................A-9

Detergent (AXP

Operating the Machine .......................................................................A-12

Using Attachments .............................................................................. A-12

After Use ............................................................................................. A-13

Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................A-13

Vacuum Shoe Maintenance ................................................................A-13

Spray Nozzle Maintenance ................................................................. A-13

Lubricating the Machine .....................................................................A-13

Cleaning the Vacuum Motor Filters ....................................................A-13

Power Brush Maintenance .................................................................A-13

Removing the Brushes .......................................................................A-14

Removing the Vacuum Shoes ............................................................A-14

Charging the Batteries ........................................................................ A-14

Check the Battery Electrolyte Level .................................................... A-14

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. A-15

Technical Speciﬁ cations ..................................................................... A-16

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/EDS™) System Preparation & Use ....................A-10-11

INTRODUCTION

This manual will help you get the most from your Nilﬁ sk-Advance Rider Extractor. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine.

Note: Bold numbers in parentheses indicate an item illustrated on pages 5-6.

This product is intended for commercial use only.

PARTS AND SERVICE

Repairs, when required, should be performed by your Authorized Nilﬁ sk-Advance Service Center, who employs factory trained service personnel, and maintains an inventory of Nilﬁ sk-Advance original replacement parts and accessories.

Call the NILFISK-ADVANCE DEALER named below for repair parts or service. Please specify the Model and Serial Number when discussing your machine.

(Dealer, afﬁ x service sticker here.)

NAME PLATE

The Model Number and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the Nameplate on the machine. This information is needed when ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space below to note the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER _____________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________________________

UNCRATE THE MACHINE

When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping packaging and the machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton (if applicable) so that it can be inspected. Contact the Nilﬁ sk-Advance Customer Service Department immediately to ﬁ le a freight damage claim. Refer to the unpacking instruction sheet included with the machine to remove the machine from the pallet.

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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS SYMBOLS

Nilﬁ sk-Advance uses the symbols below to signal potentially dangerous conditions. Always read this information carefully and take the necessary steps to protect personnel and property.

DANGER !

Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause severe personal injury or death.

WARNING !

Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause severe personal injury.

CAUTION !

Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause minor personal injury or damage to the machine or other property.

Read all instructions before using.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Speciﬁ c Cautions and Warnings are included to warn you of potential danger of machine damage or bodily harm.

WARNING !

• This machine shall be used only by properly trained and authorized persons.

• While on ramps or inclines, avoid sudden stops when loaded. Avoid abrupt sharp turns. Use low speed down hills. Clean

only while ascending (driving up) the ramp.

• Keep sparks, ﬂ ame and smoking materials away from batteries. Explosive gases are vented during normal operation.

• Charging the batteries produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. Charge batteries only in well-ventilated areas, away from

open ﬂ ame. Do not smoke while charging the batteries.

• Remove all jewelry when working near electrical components.

• Turn the key switch off (O) and disconnect the batteries before servicing electrical components.

• Never work under a machine without safety blocks or stands to support the machine.

• Do not dispense ﬂ ammable cleaning agents, operate the machine on or near these agents, or operate in areas where

ﬂ ammable liquids exist.

• Do not clean this machine with a pressure washer.

CAUTION !

• This machine is not approved for use on public paths or roads.

• This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.

• When operating this machine, ensure that third parties, particularly children, are not endangered.

• Before performing any service function, carefully read all instructions pertaining to that function.

• Do not leave the machine unattended without ﬁ rst turning the key switch off (O), removing the key and applying the parking

brake.

• Turn the key switch off (O) before changing the brushes, and before opening any access panels.

• Take precautions to prevent hair, jewelry, or loose clothing from becoming caught in moving parts.

• Use caution when moving this machine in below freezing temperature conditions. Any water in the solution, recovery or

detergent tanks or in the hose lines could freeze, causing damage to valves and ﬁ ttings. Flush with windshield washer ﬂ uid.

• The batteries must be removed from the machine before the machine is scrapped. The disposal of the batteries should be

safely done in accordance with your local environmental regulations.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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CONSIGNES DE PRUDENCE ET DE SÉCURITÉ SYMBOLES

Les symboles reproduits ci-dessous sont utilisés pour attirer l’attention de l’opérateur sur des situations dangereuses. Il est donc conseillé de lire attentivement ces indications et de prendre les mesures adéquates en vue de protéger le personnel et le matériel.

DANGER !

Ce symbole est utilisé pour mettre l’opérateur en garde contre les risques immédiats pouvant provoquer des dommages corporels graves, voire entraîner la mort.

ATTENTION !

Ce symbole est utilisé pour attirer l’attention sur une situation susceptible d’entraîner des dommages corporels graves.

PRUDENCE !

Ce symbole est utilisé pour attirer l’attention de l’opérateur sur une situation qui pourrait entraîner des dommages corporels minimes, ou des dommages à la machine ou à d’autres équipements.

Lire toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

CONSIGNES GENERALES DE SECURITE

Les consignes spéciﬁ ques de prudence et de sécurité mentionnées ici ont pour but de vous informer de la survenance de tout risque de dommages matériels ou corporels.

ATTENTION !

• Cette machine ne pourra être utilisée que par du personnel parfaitement entraîné et dûment autorisé.

• Evitez les arrêts subits lorsque la machine est chargée et se trouve sur des rampes ou des plans inclinés. Evitez les virages serrés.

Adoptez une vitesse réduite lorsque la machine est en descente. Ne nettoyez que lorsque la machine monte la pente.

• Eloignez les batteries de toutes ﬂ ammes, étincelles ou substance fumigène. Les gaz explosifs sont ventilés pendant le fonctionnement

normal.

• De plus, du gaz hydrogène explosif s’échappe des batteries lorsqu’elles sont en charge. Ne procédez au chargement des batteries que

dans une zone bien ventilée, loin de toute ﬂ amme. Ne fumez pas à proximité des batteries lorsqu’elles sont en charge.

• Otez tous vos bijoux lorsque vous travaillez à proximité de composants électriques.

• Positionnez la clé de contact sur off (O) et déconnectez les batteries avant de procéder à l’entretien des composants électriques.

• Ne travaillez jamais sous une machine sans y avoir placé, au préalable, des blocs de sécurité ou des étais destinés à soutenir la

machine

• Ne déversez pas d’agents nettoyants inﬂ ammables, ne faites pas fonctionner la machine à proximité de ces agents ou d’autres liquides

inﬂ ammables.

• Ne nettoyez pas cette machine avec un nettoyeur à pression.

PRUDENCE !

• Cette machine n’est pas conçue pour une utilisation sur les chemins ou voies publics.

• Cette machine n’est pas conçue pour le ramassage des poussières dangereuses.

• Lors de l’utilisation de cette machine, assurez-vous que des tiers, et notamment des enfants, ne courent pas le moindre risque.

• Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien, veuillez lire attentivement toutes les instructions qui s’y rapportent.

• Ne laissez pas la machine sans surveillance sans avoir, au préalable, coupé le contact, enlevé la clé de contact (O) et tiré le frein à

main.

• Positionnez la clé de contact sur off (O) avant de remplacer la ou les brosses ou d’ouvrir tout panneau d’accès.

• Prenez toutes les mesures nécessaires pour éviter que les cheveux, les bijoux ou les vêtements amples ne soient entraînés dans les

parties mobiles de la machine.

• Faites attention lorsque vous déplacez cette machine dans un endroit où la température peut descendre sous 0°. L’eau contenue dans

les réservoirs de détergent, de récupération ou de solution ou dans les conduites risquerait de geler et par là même d’endommager les valves et raccords de la machine. Rincez avec un liquide de lave-glace.

• Prenez soin d’enlever les batteries de la machine avant de mettre cette dernière au rebut. Pour ce qui est de l’élimination des batteries,

conformez-vous aux réglementations locales en matière d’environnement.

CONSERVEZ SOIGNEUSEMENT CES INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE

1 Recovery Tank Cover 2 Solution Tank Fill Cover 3 Operator’s Seat 4 Solution Tank Drain Hose 5 Steering Wheel Tilt Adjust Knob 6 Brake Pedal / Parking Brake 7 Solution Spray Jets 8 Drive Pedal, Directional/Speed 9 Vacuum Shoes 10 Drive and Steer Wheel 11 Wheel Drive Circuit Breaker 12 Control Circuit Circuit Breaker

13 Emergency Stop Switch / Battery Disconnect 14 Brush Deck 15 Rear Wheel 16 Battery Compartment (under seat) 17 Recovery Bladder Shutoff Float 18 Vacuum Motor Filter Housing 19 Recovery Bladder 20 Solution Filter 21 Recovery Bladder Drain Hose (rear of machine) 22 Machine Battery Connector 23 Control Panel 24 Debris Hopper 25 Solution Control Valve

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CONTROL PANEL

A Scrub OFF Indicator B Scrub OFF Switch C Maintenance Mode Indicator D Maintenance Mode Switch E Restoration Mode Indicator F Restoration Mode Switch G Hourmeter Display H Accessory Vacuum Indicator I Accessory Vacuum ON / OFF Switch J Key Switch / Main Power K Battery Condition Indicator L Speed Select Switch (extract / transport) M Speed Select Indicator N Horn Switch O Vacuum Switch P Vacuum System Indicator Q Solution System Indicator R Solution Switch

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DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY CONDITION INDICATORS

The battery condition indicators give a relative indication of the state of charge of the battery pack. A fully charged battery pack will measure above 37.6 volts with no load applied (2.09 volts per cell). The AquaRide™ SE / BRX 700 is equipped with a low voltage cutout feature that will turn the scrub system off when the batteries are discharged to their minimum level. There are two different cutout levels to accommodate different battery types. See the service manual for details. The voltage levels for the various indications are as follows (the voltages shown represent the voltage under load):

INDICATOR VOLTAGE LEVELS FOR STANDARD CUTOUT LEVEL (AS SHIPPED)

Green indicator = full charge down to 34.00 volts Green & Yellow indicator 33.99 volts down to 33.00 volts Yellow indicator = 32.99 volts down to 32.00 volts Yellow & Red indicator = 31.99 volts down to 31.50 volts Red indicator = 31.49 volts down to 31.00 volts Flashing Red indicator = less than 31.00 volts – scrub system will shut down.

INDICATOR VOLTAGE LEVELS FOR ALTERNATE CUTOUT LEVEL

Green indicator = full charge down to 34.50 volts Green & Yellow indicator 34.49 volts down to 34.00 volts Yellow indicator = 33.99 volts down to 33.50 volts Yellow & Red indicator = 33.49 volts down to 33.00 volts Red indicator = 32.99 volts down to 32.5 volts Flashing Red indicator = less than 32.5 volts – scrub system will shut down.

NOTE: Refer to service manual for selection of alternate cutout level. NOTE: Once the low voltage cutout level has been reached (ﬂ ashing red indicator) the batteries must be FULLY recharged (37.6 volts) to reset the battery

condition indicator. The scrub system will not function until the indicator has been reset.

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INSTALL THE BATTERIES

WARNING !

Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury if allowed to contact the skin or eyes. Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from inside the batteries through openings in the battery caps. This gas can be ignited by any electrical arc, spark or ﬂ ame.

When Servicing Batteries... * Remove all jewelry.

* Do not smoke. * Wear safety glasses, a rubber apron and rubber gloves. * Work in a well-ventilated area. * Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time.

CAUTION !

Electrical components in this machine can be severely damaged if the batteries are not installed and connected properly. Batteries should be installed by Nilﬁ sk-Advance or by a qualiﬁ ed electrician.

1 Turn the Key Switch (J) off (O) and remove the key. Then swing open the Battery Compartment Cover (16). 2 Using (2) people and an appropriate lifting strap, carefully lift the batteries into the compartment tray exactly as shown. Use decal 56015168 battery

cable layout.

3 See Figure 1. Install battery cables as shown and tighten the nuts on the battery terminals. 4 Install the battery boots and secure tightly to the battery cables with the supplied tie straps. 5 Connect the battery pack connector to the machine connector (22) and close the battery compartment cover.

FRONT

FIGURE 1

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FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK

1 Open the Solution Tank Fill Cover (2). 2 Read the dilution instructions on the chemical container. Then ﬁ gure the proper amount of chemical to mix with 40 gallons (151 liters) of water. 3 Pour the proper amount of chemical into the solution tank and ﬁ ll the tank with warm water to 7.62cm (3 inches) from the top of the tank opening. 4 Close the Solution Tank Fill Cover (2).

NOTE: If your machine was factory equipped with a chemical system you DO NOT mix chemical in the solution tank.

CAUTION!

Use low-sudsing, liquid detergents designed for carpet extraction. Water temperature should not exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54.4 degrees Celsius).

BEFORE USING THE AQUARIDE™ SE / BRX 700

Thorough vacuuming of the carpet to be cleaned is not necessary before using the AquaRide™ SE or BRX 700 automatic extractors, due to the on-board sweeping broom and debris hopper.

PRE-SPRAYING THE CARPET

Pre-spray spots and heavy trafﬁ c areas before extracting. Use a hand-held bottle sprayer or a pressurized “Hudson” type sprayer. Mix the pre-spray according to the chemical manufacturer’s directions.

PLAN FOR CLEANING

Before you begin extracting, look at the area to be cleaned and plan your work. Divide the space into sections. Overlap each pass 2 inches (5 cm).

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DETERGENT (AXP/EDS) SYSTEM PREPARATION AND USE

COMMON INSTRUCTIONS:

The system should be purged of previous detergent when switching to a different detergent. SERVICE NOTE: Move machine over ﬂ oor drain before purging because a small amount of detergent will be dispensed in the process.

To Purge When Changing Chemicals:

1 Disconnect and remove the detergent cartridge. 2 Turn the Key Switch (J) ON. Press and hold the Purge Switch (T) down

for at least 3 seconds, then press and hold the Solution Switch (R) (on the main machine’s control panel) for the duration of the purge cycle. Holding the solution switch is necessary to open the solution valve and prevent the purged detergent from ﬂ owing back into the solution tank. NOTE: Once activated the Purge Indicator (U) will begin to scroll a ﬂ ashing light from left to right and will automatically shut off after 10 seconds. Normally one purge cycle is adequate to purge the system.

To Purge Weekly:

1 Disconnect and remove the detergent cartridge. Install and connect a

Cartridge ﬁ lled with clean water.

2 Turn the Key Switch (J) ON. Press and hold the Purge Switch (T) down

The Detergent Box (AA) has a Detergent Level Viewing Slot (BB) for keeping track of how much detergent is remaining in the cartridge. When the detergent level is nearing the bottom of this slot it is time to reﬁ ll or replace the cartridge.

General Use:

The detergent injection system is activated when the Key Switch (J) is turned on but no detergent is dispensed until the scrub system is activated and the Drive Pedal (8) pushed forward. The solution ﬂ ow rate is determined by the use of “Maintenance” or “Restoration” mode. The solution ﬂ ow rate can be changed by pressing the Maintenance Extract Mode Switch (D) for reduced ﬂ ow or the Restoration Extract Mode Switch (F) for increased ﬂ ow. The detergent ﬂ ow rate increases or decreases with the solution ﬂ ow rate but the detergent ratio remains the same. During scrubbing, the detergent system can be turned off at any time by pressing the Detergent ON/OFF Switch (S) to allow scrubbing with water only. SERVICE NOTE: Follow the “To Purge Weekly” instructions above if the machine is going to be stored for an extended period of time or if you plan to discontinue use of the detergent injection system.

DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove the Cap (CC) and place the cartridge in the detergent box. Install the Dry Break Cap (DD) as shown.

NON-DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill the detergent cartridge with a maximum of 1.25 gallons (4.73 Liters) of detergent. SERVICE NOTE: Remove the detergent cartridge from the detergent box prior to ﬁ lling to avoid spilling detergent on the machine. It is recommended that a separate cartridge be used for each detergent you plan to use. The detergent cartridges have a white decal on them so you can write the detergent name on each cartridge to avoid mixing them up. The detergent cartridge has a Magnetic Slider (EE) on one end that needs to be set to the proper dilution ratio according to the dilution instructions on the manufacturer’s bottle. Slide the Magnet Slider (EE) to the appropriate location on Detergent Dilution Ratio Decal (FF). When installing a new cartridge, remove the Cap (CC) and place the cartridge in the detergent box. Install the Dry Break Cap (DD) as shown.

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