Nilfisk-Advance America GW 235 - Manual (Page 7)

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INSTRUCTION FOR USE
NOTE! Please check that the float body is
installed correctly before picking up liquids.
Never pick-up liquid without the float body in
place.
1 Hose connection
Push the hose coupling in to the hose connection until it
locks. Press the snap locking on the hose coupling down,
to remove the hose.
2 Start/Stop
3 Tools
The accessories shown in the pictures may vary on different
models.
a) Wet pick-up nozzle
b) Crevice nozzle: Use to clean hard to reach places.
4 How to remove the motor top
Turn off the machine and pull the plug out of the electrical
outlet.
a) Loosen the latches by pulling them outwards/upwards.
b) Lift the motor top from the container.
c) Rest the motor top on a flat surface, as illustrated.
5 Power cord
To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord. Wind up the cord
starting at the machine. Store it on the hook on the rear of the
machine.
6 Tube assembly
Fit the sections together and twist to lock in place.
Separate the sections by pulling and twisting at the same
time.
Suction control
The suction control in the hose handle lets you regulate
the air-flow.
7 Empty the tank after wet pick-up
When the water level in the tank reaches maximum the float
body will shut of the air flow through the machine. You will
then hear a noticeable change of the sound from the motor
and notice that the suction power decreases. When this
occurs, switch the machine of. Disconnect the machine from
the power supply. Remove the motor top according to earlier
instruction (3). Always empty and clean the tank after pick-
ing-up liquids. Allow all parts to dry thoroughly before the
motor top is reassembled.
a) Emptying into a floor drain:
Grab the emptying grip located in the bottom of the tank.
For model GW 235 grab the base part of the trolley and
just tilt the trolley. Always empty and clean the tank after
picking-up liquids. Allow all parts to dry thoroughly before
the motor top is reassembled.
b) Drain in a toilet, wash-basin, etc. GW 235:
Grab the emptying grip on the front side of the tank.Tilt the
tank and empty it.
8 Float body
The machine is equipped with a float body that shuts of the
airflow through the machine when the maximum fluid level is
reached.
Note! Clean the float body regularly and when needed.
Switch the machine off. Disconnect the machine from the
power supply. Remove the motor top according to earlier
instruction (3). Turn over the the whole motor top. Remove
the float body by pressing the levers, and then gently lift the
float body up from the motor top.
Wipe the float body with a damp cloth. Allow all parts to dry
thoroughly before the float body and motor top is reassem-
bled.
If the machine by accident has tipped-over, please make
sure that the float body does not hold any water before
starting the machine again. Please observe that foam or/
and splash could fill the float body even during normal
use. Therefore inspect the float body inside every time
you empty the tank.
Note! Never pick up liquid without the float body in
place. Always use a chemical defoamer when picking up
water containing foaming detergents. Use a defoamer
recommended by the detergent manufacturer. To achie-
ve the best results with chemical defoamer, add the
defomer through the hose.
9 Filter
The machine is equipped with a protection filter. The filter is
located at the bottom of the motor chassis. Check the filter
when you empty the liquid tank. Change or clean if the filter
is clogged.
IMPORTANT!
The machine is equipped with a specially designed flex,
which if damaged, must be replaced by a flex of the same
type. This are avaible at authorised service centres and
dealers and must be installed by trained personnel.
NB!
Remove the plug from the socket before performing
service or maintenance.
Before using the machine make sure that the frequency and
voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds with the mains
voltage.
The rating plate is located at the backside of the motor top.
Specifications and details are subject to change without prior
notice.