Nilfisk-ALTO SCRUBTEC 571 - Manual (Page 23)

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How To Operate the Machine
11. Rinse the tank. Put clean water in the tank through the
opening at the top. Be careful not to allow water into the
vacuum intake tube (with screen).
12. If the tank or recovery hose has an obstruction, use
water pressure to fl ush them. Put the water hose into
the recovery hose (fi gure 35, A). NOTE: Do not place
water hose in vacuum intake tube (see fi gure 35, B),
damage will occur.
The recovery hose (fi gure 35, A) is located to the right of
the vacuum intake tube (see fi gure 35, B). The recovery
hose is fl exible, which will allow you to move it toward
the opening for easy access to the water hose for fl ush-
ing the line.
13. Leave the tank and drain plug removed to air dry.
14. Check the squeegee blade. Use a cloth to clean the
squeegee blade. If the squeegee blade is damaged or
worn, turn or replace the blade.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the squeegee, the squee-
gee must be lifted when the machine is not in operation.
15. Take off the brushes and clean them with a jet stream of
water.
16. Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
17. Check the batteries and add distilled water as needed.
The correct level is between ¼” (½ cm) below the bot-
tom of the tube in each cell and above the tops of the
plates. See the instructions in the section of this book
called “Battery Maintenance”.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contaminants
that will damage batteries.Batteries
must be refi lled with distilled water only.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases
which can cause an explosion.
NO SMOKING.Always wear eye
protection and protection Clothing
when working near batteries.
18. Charge the batteries. See the instructions in the section
of this book called “How to Charge the Batteries”.
Figure 35