Nilfisk-ALTO SCRUBTEC 571 - Manual (Page 24)

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Figure 36
Figure 37
Maintenance
Maintenance To Be Done Every Week
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by
authorized personnel only.
Always empty the solution tank and the
recovery tank before doing
any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective
clothing when working
near batteries. NO SMOKING! Do not put
tools or other metal objects
across the battery terminals or the tops of
the batteries.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the machine, and
discharge across the tops
of the batteries, do not fi ll the batteries
above the bottom of the tube
in each cell. Wipe any acid from the ma-
chine or the tops of the batteries.
Do not add acid to batteries after installa-
tion.
Battery Inspection and Cleaning
1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.
2. To inspect batteries, rotate seat support forward. Lift and
rotate recovery tank. Be sure the recovery tank is empty
before lifting.
3. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution of
ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe the top of the
batteries. Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect the
batteries. See the instructions in the section of this book
called “Battery Maintenance”.
4. When battery inspection is completed, close the recovery
tank. Rotate the seat support back to the operating posi-
tion.
Cleaning the Recovery Tank and Filter
1. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Empty the recovery tank using the fl exible drain hose by
unscrewing the knob and taking off the plug (see fi gure
36).
3. If the machine is equipped with the optional clean-out port,
open the lower cleaning port cover by unscrewing the four
knobs (see fi gure 37). NOTE: Make sure that the tank is
empty fi rst.
4. Rinse the tank and clean the drain plug.