Nilfisk ENCORE R Instruction Book

AMERICAN-LINCOLN

56041768

TECHNOLOGY

Operator's Manual

ENCORE R

Instruction Book

Beginning with Serial Number 180337

READ THIS BOOK

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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure
to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to
your machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to
other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it. If you or your operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained
fully before attempting to operate this machine.

All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.

For new books, write to: American-Lincoln

Part No. 2-86-00315 2003 Printed in the

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, 1100 Haskins Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

American-Lincoln USA

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ISO 9001

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FILE A2287

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Chapter 1

C

CONTROLS 21

D

DECIMAL-METRIC CONVERSION TABLE 5
DISCLAIMER 4

E

ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 53

H

HARDWARE ABBREVIATIONS 6
HYDRAULIC TORQUE REQUIRENMENTS 8

I

INDEX 3

INDEX

M

MACHINE PREPARATION 17
MAINTENANCE 39

O

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 30
ORDERING PARTS 10

S

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11
SPECIFICATIONS 14
STANDARD HARDWARE & TORQUE VALUES 7
SYMBOLS 9

T

TROUBLESHOOTING 50

W

WIRE HARNESS CONNECTIONS 54
WIRE HARNESS CONNECTIONS-SPRAY WAND 58
WIRE HARNESS ROUTING & CONNECTIONS 56

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DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this manual is believed correct at the time of publication.
American Lincoln assumes no responsibility or liability for unauthorized changes made to this
manual or pages removed, causing indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use
of the information appearing herein.

WARNING!

In the event that machinery or controls described herein are modified in any way, or in the
event that such machinery or controls are not maintained in a proper manner, the instructional
material contained herein may be rendered inaccurate. The information contained herein is to
be used only by persons knowledgeable in the operation of machinery such as that described
herein, or other persons being directly supervised by such knowledgeable persons.

No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the express written consent of:

AMERICAN LINCOLN
Product Engineering
1100 Haskins Road
Bowling Green, OH, 43402
[phone] Fax: [phone]
Copyright 2003 American Lincoln. All rights reserved.
Printed in USA March 2003

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DECIMAL-METRIC CONVERSION TABLE

FRACTIONFRACTION

DECIMAL DECIMAL

MILLIMETERMILLIMETER

C-2001/9907

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HARDWARE ABBREVIATIONS

ABBREVIATIONS - SCREWS

ADJ
ADJ.SP
BHM
BHS
CAPT.SL
CAPT.WG
FHM
FIL.HM
HHC
HHM
HIHD
HSHC
HSFHC
KNH
MHHC
PHM
RHD
RHM
RHW
SHC
SHTB
SQ
TB
THM
WELD
WG

= Adjusting Screw
= Adjusting Plunger Screw
= Binding Head Machine Screw
= Button Head Socket Screw
= Captivated Slotted Screw
= Captivated Wing Screw
= Flat Head Machine Screw
= Filister Head Machine Screw
= Hexagon Head Cap Screw
= Hexagon Head Machine Screw
=1/2 High Head Screw
= Hexagonal Socket Head Cap Screw
= Hexagonal Socket Flat Head Cap Screw
= Knurled Head Screw
= Metric Hexagon Head Cap Screw
= Pan Head Machine Screw
= Round Head Drive Screw
= Round Head Machine Screw
= Round Head Wood Screw
= Shiny Crown Cap Screw
= Shoulder Thumb Screw
= Square Head Screw
= Thumb Screw
= Truss Head Machine Screw
= Weld Stud
= Wing Screw

ABBREVIATIONS - SETSCREWS

HS
S
SH

-KCP

-CP

-OP

-FDP

-HDP

-FP

-COP

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= Hexagonal Socket Setscrew
= Slotted Setscrew
= Square Head Setscrew
= Knurled Cup Point Setscrew
= Cup Point Setscrew
= Oval Point Setscrew
= Full Dog Point Setscrew
= Half Dog Point Setscrew
= Flat Point Setscrew
= Cone Point Setscrew

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STANDARD HARDWARE & TORQUE VALUES

SAE-Grade 5

C
14
27
39
86
15
28

44

68
98

135
239
387
579

Grade

5

Plated

Grade

8

Plated

FFF

15
28
43

108

17
31

49

76
110
153
267

-

-

C

-

-

-

130

22
40
63

95
138
191
338
545
818

-

-

-

151

24

44

70
108
155
216
378

-

-

410H

Stainless

C
18
33
47

114

19
34
55
85

-

-

-

-

-

20
35
54

132

22
39
62

95

-

-

-

-

-

Screw

Size

*6
*8

*10

*1/4

5/16

3/8

7/16

1/2

9/16

5/8
3/4
7/8

1

C = Coarse Thread

F=Fine Thread
*=Torque values for #6 through 1/4 are lb./in. All others are lb./ft.

Brass

5

9

13
32

6
10
16

-

-

-

-

-

-

SAE-Grade 8

Type

F&T
& BT

C
20

37

49

120

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

F

23
41
64

156

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Type
B, AB

21
34

49

120

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

NOTE

Decrease the torque by 20% when using thread lubricant

The torque tolerance is ± on torque values.

C2000/9905

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HYDRAULIC TORQUE REQUIRENMENTS

HYDRAULICTORQUEREQUIREMENTS

Refer to the following chart for torque values on all hydraulic hoses and fittings.

Nominal O-Ring Face Seal End SAE O-Ring Boss End

SAE Thread Swivel Thread Str. Fitting

Dash Size Nut Size or Locknut

Size Inch Torque Inch Torque

LB-FT LB-FT

-3 **3/8-24 8-10

-4 9/16-18 10-12 7-16-20 14-16

-5 **1/2-20 18-20

-611/16-16 18-20 9/16-18 24-25

-813/16-16 32-35 3/4-16 50-60

-10 1-1446-50 7/8-14 72-80

-12 1 3/16-12 65-70 1 1/16-12 125-135

-14 13/16-12 65-70 1 3/16-12 160-180

-16 1 7-16-12 9

-20 1 11/16-12 125-14015/8-12 210-280

-24 2-12 150-165 1 7/8-12 270-360

2-100 1 5/16-12 200-220

* O-Ring face seal type end not defined for this tube size.

NOTE

Parts must be lightly oiled with hydraulic fluid.

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Scrub Brush Down Heavy Pressure

Squeegee Down & Vacuum On

Squeegee Up & Vacuum On

Solution Tank Low

Solution Flow Control

Throttle

Read Machine Manual

No gas or combustibles in tank

Keep Away From Flames/

Wear Eye Protection

Electrical Hazard

Stay Clear

Moving Fan Blade

Pinch Point/Crush Hazard

Cover or Hopper Could Close/

Turn Key Off/Lock Wheel

WARNING! / ATTENTION!

Squeegee Up & Vacuum Off

Battery Charger

Choke

Fan On

Filter Shaker On

Forward/Reverse

Headlights

Hopper Dump

Hopper Return

Horn

Main Broom & Side Broom Up

Main Broom & Side Broom Down

No Step

Off

On

Power

Recovery Tank High

Scrub Brush Down & On

Scrub Brush Up and Off

THESE SYMBOLS IDENTIFY CONTROLS, DISPLAYS/FEATURES, AND SAFETY SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE.

Before Operating or Servicing

NO Smoking

Engage Support

Before Leaving Seat

SYMBOLS

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ORDERING PARTS

INTERNET

http://www.alto-online.com

ALTO HEADQUARTERS

Incentive International A/S
Kongens Nytorv 28
P.O. Box 2064
1013 Copenhagen K
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SUBSIDIARIES

AUSTRALIA

ALTO Overseas Inc.
1B/8 Resolution Drive
P.O. Box 797
Caringbah, N.S.W.2229
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

AUSTRIA

ALTO Österreich GmbH
Metzgerstr. 68
5101 Bergheim/Salzburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

BRAZIL

Wap do Brasil Ltda.
Rua 25 de Agosto, 608

83323-260 Pinhais/Paraná
Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

CANADA

ALTO Canada
24 Constellation Road
Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1K1
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CROATIA

Wap ALTO Strojevi za ciscenje, d.o.o.
Siget 18a
10020 Zagreb
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

CZECH REPUBLIC

ALTO Ceská
Zateckych 9
14000 Praha 4
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.wap-alto.cz

DENMARK

ALTO Danmark A/S
Industrikvarteret
9560 Hadsund
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

FRANCE

ALTO France S.A.
B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
67036 Strasbourg Cedex 2
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

GERMANY

ALTO Deutschland GmbH
Guido-Oberdorfer-StraBe 2-8
89287 Bellenberg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

GREAT BRITAIN

ALTO Cleaning Systems
(UK) Ltd.
Bowerbank Way
Gilwilly Industrial Estate, Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

NETHERLANDS

ALTO Nederland B.V.
Postbus 65
3370 AB Hardinxveld-Giessendam
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

NORWAY

ALTO Norge A/S
Bjørnerudveien 24
1266 Oslo
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Republika s.r.o.

SINGAPORE

ALTO DEN-SIN Singapore Pte Ltd.
No. 17 Link Road
Singapore 619034
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.densin.com

SLOVENIA

Wap ALTO cistilni sistemi, d.o.o.
Letaliska 33
SLO-1110 Ljubljana
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SLOWAKIA

Wap ALTO cistiace systémy s.r.o.
Remeselnicka 42
83106 Bratslavia-Raca
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.wap-alto.sk

SPAIN

ALTO Iberica S.L.
Calle de la Majada No. 4
28760 Tres Cantos - Madrid
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SWEDEN

ALTO Sverige AB
Aminogatan 18
431 04 Mölndal
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

USA

ALTO Cleaning Systems Inc.
12249 Nations Ford Road
Pineville, NC 28134
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

1. Use the model number, catalog number, and serial number when ordering.

2. Give the part number, description, and quantity of parts needed.

3. Give shipping instructions for either freight, UPS, or parcel post.

MACHINE CATALOG NUMBERS

505-945CE ENCORE R (34”) SCRUBBER
505-946CE ENCORE R (38”) SCRUBBER

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety labels are mounted on the machine
in the locations indicated.If the labels become damaged
or illegiblereplace with identicallabel.

Scrub deck presents hazard

for crushing, entanglement,

friction and abrasion

ELECTRICAL HAZARD - Shocks can
cause serious personal injury

Disconnect battery before working
in this area

Repairs must be performed by
authorized personnel only

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WARNING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

HAZARD SERIOUSNESS LEVEL

Signal words (DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION) are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. The
degree of severity is based on the likely consequences of human interaction with the hazard.

DANGER

To warn of immediate hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

To warn of hazard or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury.

CAUTION

To warn of hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury.

ATTENTION

To warn of unsafe practices which could result in extensive equipment damage.

NOTE

To give important information or to warn of unsafe practices which could result in equipment damage.

For the safe operation of this machine, read and understand all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Read this manual carefully. The following information signals potentially dangerous conditions to the
operator or equipment. Know when these conditions can exist then take necessary steps to train
machine operating personnel.

• Dress appropriately; loose clothing, jewelry and other accessories may get caught in the machine and
cause physical injury.

• Wear OSHA/NIOSH protective eye wear or prescription glasses to protect eyes.

• Wear appropriate gloves when filling and/or draining tanks.

• Before operating machine, test brake mechanism, lights and back up alarm (if applicable).

• Observe maintenance schedule guidelines to assume optimal safe operation of the machine.

• Be aware of pinch pints that exist on the machine.

• Do not operate machine if you are tired, upset, ill on medication or intoxicated.

• Be completely aware of your surroundings. STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN for other employees walking in or
around your cleaning area.

MACHINE SAFETY

• Operator must be properly trained to operate machine.

• Read this manual before operating machine

• Familiarize yourself with all components and safety features.

• Do not operate machine unless it is completely assembled.

• Do not use machine other than intended use.

• Report damages or maintenance problem immediately. Do not use machine until it has been repaired.

• Repairs should be done by authorized personnel.

• For storage, keep machine in a building.

• This machine is not at tow truck and should not be used for towing.

• Do not use this machine as a step or furniture.

• Do not operate machine on public highways, gravel, sand, grass and other unsafe surfaces.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be careful when operating the machine on a ramp or incline. Do not operate machine on incline greater

than 8° or longer than 100’. Always move slowly on a ramp. Do not turn this machine on a ramp.

• Do not stop and leave this machine on a ramp. Always stop the machine on a level surface, put the

power switch in the on position.

• To prevent injury, and damage to the machine, do not lift the machine or move it to an edge of a stair or
loading dock.

• Turn off machine when unattended, filling, fueling or doing maintenance on machine (if applicable).

When carrying out maintenance, pull the key.

• Do not operate machine near flammable materials, fire or explosion may occur.

• Solution or recovery tank should not be filled with fuel or chemicals.

• Read label on cleaning solutions to verify it is safe for machine.

• Use a cleaning concentrate recommended by the chemical manufacturer.

• Water solutions or cleaning materials used can leave wet areas on floor surfaces causing dangerous

conditions for the operator or other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near area you are cleaning.

• Use care when reversing machine.

• Always empty the solution tank and recovery tank before doing maintenance.

• Unplug the battery first to prevent possible injury when servicing a machine.

• Lead acid batteries generate gases, which can cause an explosion. Keep sparks and flames away
from batteries. NO SMOKING. Charge batteries only in area with good ventilation.

• Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Remove all jewelry.
Do not put tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals, or the tops of batteries.

• Keep electrical parts of the machine dry.

• Make sure that all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine.
Get new labels and decals from American-Lincoln.

• Do not use machine to pick up dusts hazardous to health.

• Only use accessories according to this instruction manual. Use of other accessories may impair
safety.

WEEE Symbol Information

ENGLISH

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Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical&Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This marking, shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the
retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details
of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business
users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY

Encore R (34”) 36 volt (6-6 volt batteries) 340 AH or 370 AH
Encore R (38”) 36 volt (6-6 volt batteries) 340 AH or 370 AH

For machine to operate properly, voltage reading should fall within 32-40 vdc.
Guaranteed power sound level: LWA max = 96 dBA
(Operator) Sound pressure level: 77.2 dBA

CHARGER

Encore R (34” & 38”) 36 Volt output, 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz Input

MOTORS, VACUUM 1 HP (.74 kW), 3 stage, tangential discharge

MOTORS, BRUSH 1.7 hp (1.3kW)

MOTOR, DRIVE 1.5 hp (1.1kW)

WHEELS (1) Front 12.0” (31.8 cm) (2) rear 12.0” (31.8 cm)

BRUSH SIZE

Encore R (34”) 2-17” (43.2 cm) DIA.
Encore R (38”) 2-19” (48.3 cm) DIA.

CLEANING PATH

Encore R (34 “) 34” (86.4 cm)
Encore R (38”) 38” (96.5 cm)

BRUSH SPEED 300 RPM

SOLUTION TANK 45 gallon (171 liter)

RECOVERY TANK 45 gallon (171 liter)

SPEED, TRANSPORT 8 km/h

SPEED, SCRUBBING 4 km/h

TURN RADIUS 56” (142.2 cm)

U-TURN AISLE WIDTH 80” (203.2 cm)

CLEANING RATE

Encore R (34”) 37,000 sq. ft/hr (3426 sq. m/hr)
Encore R (38”) 42,000 sq. ft/hr (3901 sq. m/hr)

GRADE CLEANING 3°

GRADE TRANSPORT 8°

LENGTH 71.5” (181.6 cm)

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SPECIFICATIONS

WIDTH

Encore R (34”) Machine 33.5” (85 cm)

Brush Housings 38.0” (96.5 cm)
Squeegee 42.0” (106.7cm)

Encore R (38”) Machine 33.5” (85 cm)

Brush Housings 41.0” (104.1 cm)
Squeegee 42.0” (106.7 cm)

HEIGHT 51” (129.5 cm)

HEIGHT W/OHG 80” (203.2 cm)

WEIGHT

Encore R (34”) 1800 lb. (817.2 kg)
Encore R (38”) 1820 lb. (826.3 kg)

VIBRATION LEVELS

Steering Wheel <2, 5m/s2
Seat <2, 5m/s2

WARRANTY

Our general conditions of business are applicable with regard to the guarantee. Subject to change as a
result of technical advances. The guarantee is invalidated if the machine is not operated in accordance with
these instructions or otherwise abused. The guarantee is invalidated if the machine is not serviced as
described.

MACHINE DATA

MODEL

WEIGHT

R

IP X3

LWA

MACHINE NAME

DATE / SERIAL NUMBER

RATED POWER

MAX OPERATING SLOPE

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SPECIFICATIONS

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MACHINE PREPARATION

Your Encore R battery machine has been shipped complete, but do not attempt to operate without reading the
following instructions:

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING MACHINE

The Encore R is shipped on a pallet covered by a plastic bag and fastened with four hold down brackets.

1. Remove plastic bag.

2. Unbolt lag screws located on each corner of machine.

3) Lift out bracket located on each corner of machine from slot in machine frame.

4) Remove rear squeegee and hose from under rear squeegee location.

6) Position a 11° and 36” ramp on base of pallet.

11 DEGREE

36 INCHES

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