Tank Emptying; After Using The Machine; Pushing/Towing The Machine; Machine Long Inactivity - Nilfisk-ALTO SCRUBTEC R 253 Bedienungshandbuch

TANK EMPTYING

An automatic float shut-off system (28) turns off the vacuum system when the recovery tank (17) is full.
The vacuum system deactivation is signalled by a sudden increase in the vacuum system motor noise, and the floor is not dried.
CAUTION!
If the vacuum system turns off accidentally (for example, when the float is activated because of a sudden
machine movement), to resume the operation: turn off the vacuum system by pressing the push-button (44),
then open the cover (18) and check that the float inside the grid (28) has gone down. Then close the cover (18)
and turn on the vacuum system by pressing the push-button (43).
When the recovery tank (17) is full, empty it according to the following procedure.
Recovery tank emptying
1. Lift the brush deck and the squeegee by pressing the push-button (42).
2. Drive the machine to the appointed disposal area.
3. Turn off the machine by turning the ignition key (41) to "O".
4. Empty the recovery tank (17) with the drain hose (26). Then, rinse the tank with clean water.
Solution tank emptying
5. Perform steps 1 to 3.
6. Empty the detergent solution tank (15) using the level hose (16). Then, rinse the tank with clean water.

AFTER USING THE MACHINE

After working, before leaving the machine:
1. Remove the brush as shown in the relevant paragraph.
2. Empty the tanks (17 and 15) as shown in the previous paragraph.
3. Remove the squeegee (13) and clean it with hot water. Open the recovery tank cover (18) and hang the squeegee on the tank
hook (11).
4. Perform the daily maintenance procedures (see the Maintenance chapter).
5. Store the machine in a clean and dry place, with the brush and the squeegee lifted or removed.

PUSHING/TOWING THE MACHINE

To push/tow the machine easily when the drive system cannot be used (for example in case of missing batteries, discharged
batteries, etc.), disengage the electromagnetic brake with the lever (4).
When pushing/towing procedure is over, turn the lever (4) to the original position, to engage the electromagnetic brake again.
WARNING!
If the lever (4) is not repositioned after pushing/towing the machine, the electromagnetic brake is disengaged.
WARNING!
Do not start the machine when the electromagnetic brake is disengaged.
For safety reasons, it is recommended to disengage the electromagnetic brake only for the time necessary to
manually move the machine.

MACHINE LONG INACTIVITY

If the machine is not going to be used for more than 30 days, proceed as follows:
1. Perform the procedures shown in After using the machine paragraph.
2. For versions with Chemical Mixing System, empty the detergent tank (38) and clean the system with a draining cycle (see the
procedure in Maintenance chapter).
3. Close the solution tank valve (9-B).
4. Press the emergency push-button (5) to disconnect the battery connector (6).
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