Nilfisk Floortec 560 B User Manual

FLOORTEC 560 B

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MANUEL D’UTILISATION

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USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 2

MANUAL PURPOSE AND CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 2

TARGET ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................... 2

IDENTIFICATION DATA ..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... .......................... 2

OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS .................................................................................................................... 2

SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................. 2

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................. 2

SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 2

SYMBOLS ................................. ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ....................................... 3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3

UNPACKING ......................................................................................................................................... 4

MACHINE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................... 4

OPERATION CAPABILITIES ............................................................................................................................ 4

TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................................... 5

ELECTRICAL FUSES ....................................................................................................................................... 5

ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 5

USE ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW MACHINE ...................................................................................... 6

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL) ................................................ 6

BEFORE START-UP ........................................................................................................................................ 6

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE .................................................................................................. 7

MACHINE OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 7

HOPPER EMPTYING ....................................................................................................................................... 8

AFTER USING THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................................ 8

PUSHING THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................................ 8

MACHINE LONG INACTIVITY ......................................................................................................................... 8

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................... 8

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................... ................................................................................. 9

MAIN BROOM HEIGHT CHECK ...................................................................................................................... 9

MAIN BROOM REPLACEMENT ..................................... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... ............... 10

SIDE BROOM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................... 10

SIDE BROOM REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 10

DUST FILTER CLEANING AND INTEGRITY CHECK ................................................................................... 11

SKIRT HEIGHT AND OPERATION CHECK .................................................................................................. 11

BATTERY CHARGING ................................................................................................................................... 12

SAFETY FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 13

HOOD SAFETY SWITCH ............................................................................................................................... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................ 13

SCRAPPING ........................................................................................................................................ 13

EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................ 14

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INTRODUCTION

MANUAL PURPOSE AND CONTENTS

The purpose of this Manual is to provide the operator with all necessary information to use the machine properly in a safe and autonomous way. It contains information about technical characteristics, operation, machine storage, maintenance, spare parts and safety conditions. Before carrying out any procedure on the machine, the operators and technicians in charge of the machine maintenance must read this manual carefully. Contact an authorised Nilfisk-Alto Service Center in case of doubts regarding the interpretation of the instructions and for any further information.

TARGET

This manual is intended for qualified operators and technicians involved in the machine maintenance.

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL

The User manual must be kept near the machine, inside an adequate case, far from liquids and other substances that can cause damage to it.

IDENTIFICATION DATA

The machine model and serial number are marked on the plate (18, Fig. U) on the frame and can be read by lifting the hood (7, Fig. C). The machine model year is written in the EC statement and it is also indicated by the first two figures of the machine serial number. This information is useful when requiring machine and engine replacement parts. Use the following table to write down the machine identification data for any further reference.

MACHINE model .........................................................

MACHINE serial number ............................................

OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS

– Electronic Battery Charger Operating Manual (if

equipped), which is to be considered an integral part of this manual.

– Moreover, the following manuals are available:

• Spare parts list (supplied with the machine).

• Service manual (that can be consulted at Nilfisk-Alto Service Centers).

SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE

All necessary operating, maintenance and repair procedures must be carried out by qualified personnel or by Nilfisk-Alto Service Centers (listed at the end of this manual). Only original spare parts and accessories must be used. Call Nilfisk-Alto for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the machine model and serial number.

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS

Nilfisk-Alto constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without being obliged to apply such benefits to the machine that were sold previously. Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Nilfisk-Alto.

SAFETY

The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and take all necessary precautions to safeguard people and property. No accident prevention program is effective without the total cooperation of the person responsible for the machine operation. Most of the accidents that may occur in a factory, while working or moving around, are caused by failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising prudence. A careful and prudent Operator is the best guarantee against accidents and is essential for successful completion of any prevention program.

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SYMBOLS

DANGER!

It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the Operator.

WARNING!

It indicates a potential risk of injury for people.

CAUTION!

It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions. Pay attention to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.

NOTE

Consult the User manual before performing any procedure.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.

DANGER!

– To perform maintenance/repair procedures turn the

machine ignition key to OFF position and disconnect the battery.

– This machine must be used by properly trained and

authorised personnel only. Children or disabled people cannot use this machine.

– Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away

from the batteries. During the normal operation explosive gases are released.

– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical

components.

– Do not work under the lifted machine, if it is not

securely fixed.

– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous,

inflammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours.

– Battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen

gas. Keep the hood open during battery charging and perform the operation only in well-ventilated areas and far from naked flames.

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WARNING!

– Carefully read all the instructions before carrying out

any maintenance/repair procedure.

– Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair,

jewels and loose clothes from being caught in the

moving parts of the machine. – Do not smoke while charging the batteries. – Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition

key inserted and the parking brake deactivated. – Do not use the machine on surfaces with a gradient

greater than the one indicated on the machine. – Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised

water jets, or with corrosive substances. Do not use

compressed air to clean this type of machine. – Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas. – While using this machine, take care not to cause

damage to other people, especially children. – Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine. – The storage temperature must be between 0°C and

+40°C. – The machine operating temperature must be

between 0°C and +40°C. – The humidity must be between 30% and 95%. – Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and

bad weather, both under operation or inactivity

condition. – Do not use the machine as a means of transport. – Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine

is stationary to avoid damaging the floor. – In case of fire, possibly use a powder fire

extinguisher, not a water one. – Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly

where there is a risk of falling objects. – Adjust the operation speed to suit the floor conditions. – Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and

follow the ordinary maintenance instructions

scrupulously. – Do not remove or modify the plates affixed to the

machine by the Manufacturer. – In case of machine malfunctions ensure that these

are not caused by a lack of maintenance. Otherwise,

request assistance from the authorised personnel or

from an authorised Service Center.

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– In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare

parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.

– To ensure the proper and safe operation of the

machine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailed in the related chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorised personnel or an authorised Service Center.

– The machine must be disposed of properly, because

of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries, oils, etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centres (see the Scrapping chapter).

– If the machine is used according to the instructions,

the vibrations do not cause dangerous situations. The machine vibration level is less than 2.5 m/s

– When lead batteries (WET) are installed on this

machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its horizontal position to not allow the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is to be tilted for maintenance operations, remove the batteries.

UNPACKING

Upon delivery carefully check that the machine and its packing, if any, have not been damaged during transportation. In case of visible damages, keep the packing and have it checked by the Parcel Service that delivered it. Call the Carrier immediately to fill in a damage claim. Please check that the following items have been supplied with the machine:

1. Technical documents: Sweeper Use and Maintenance Manual, Electronic Battery Charger Manual (if installed on the machine), Spare Part List

2. No. 1 main fuse

3. No. 1 side broom fuse

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

OPERATION CAPABILITIES

The sweeper is used to sweep dust or light debris on smooth and solid floor, in civil or industrial environment, under safe operation conditions by a qualified Operator.

NOTE

Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended with reference to the operator’s position, that is to say on the driver’s seat with the hands on the handlebar (3, Fig. C).

Control panel (See Fig. B)

1. Control panel

2. Ignition switch

3. Discharged battery warning light

4. Semi-discharged battery warning light

5. Charged battery warning light

6. Display

7. Display selection push-button: – Hour meter – Hour and minutes meter – Battery voltage (V)

8. Filter-shaker switch (optional)

9. Panel fastening screws

Exterior general overview (See Fig. C)

1. Front skirt lifting lever

2. Side broom retainer

3. Handlebar

4. Selector lever

5. Handlebar inclination adjusting knobs

6. Can holder

7. Hood

8. Rear wheels on fixed axle

9. Front steering wheel

10. Side broom

11. Main broom

12. Side broom lifting and adjusting knob

13. Left side skirt

14. Right side skirt

15. Front skirt

16. Rear skirt

17. Hopper

18. Hopper hook

19. Hopper handle

20. Manual filter-shaker handle

21. Main broom movable door

22. Main broom height left adjuster

23. Main broom height right adjuster

24. Main broom right door

25. Main broom right door fixing screws

26. Pedal brake on front wheel (optional)

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