Hood Safety Switch Operation Check; Charging The Batteries - Nilfisk FLOORTEC R 360 B Bedienungshandbuch

USER MANUAL
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HOOD SAFETY SWITCH OPERATION
CHECK
With the vacuum fan turned on, slightly open the hood (10,
Fig. C) and check that the fan immediately turns off.
If opening the hood (10) does not cause the vacuum fan to
turn off, contact an authorised Service Center or Retailer.
WARNING!
When it is necessary to open the hood to
perform service procedures, be sure to
remove the key from the ignition switch.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

WARNING!
Battery charging produces highly
explosive hydrogen gas. Charge the
batteries in well-ventilated areas and away
from naked flames. Do not smoke while
charging the batteries. While charging the
batteries always keep the hood open.
WARNING!
Pay careful attention when charging the
batteries as there may be battery fluid
leakages. The battery fluid is corrosive. If it
comes in contact with skin or eyes, rinse
thoroughly with water and consult a
physician.
1. Drive the machine on a level ground and engage the
parking brake (6 and 7, Fig. C).
2. Turn the ignition switch (2, Fig. B) to "0" position.
3. Open the hood (10, Fig. C) and engage the hood
support rod (3, Fig. U).
4. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the
caps (5, Fig. U).
5. Leave all the caps (5) open for battery charging.
6. If necessary, clean the upper surface of the batteries.
7. Charge the batteries according to one of the following
methods, depending on the presence of the
electronic battery charger (7, Fig. U) (optional).
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Charging the batteries with an external battery
charger
1. Check that the battery charger is suitable by referring
to the Battery Charger Manual.
The battery charger voltage rating is 24 V.
CAUTION!
Use a battery charger suitable for the type
of batteries installed.
2. Disconnect the battery connector (6, Fig. U) and
connect it to the external battery charger.
3. Connect the battery charger to the electrical mains.
4. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from
the electrical mains and from the battery connector
(6, Fig. U).
5. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries and close all the caps (5).
6. Reconnect the battery connector (6, Fig. U) to the
machine connector.
7. Disengage the hood support rod (3, Fig. U) and close
the hood (2); the machine is ready to be used.
Charging the batteries with the battery charger
(optional)
1. (For WET batteries only) check the level of electrolyte
inside the batteries. If necessary, top up through the
caps (5, Fig. U). Leave all the caps (5) open for
battery charging. When the correct level is reached,
clean, if necessary, the upper surface of the batteries.
2. Connect the battery charger cable (8, Fig. U) to the
electrical mains.
WARNING!
Check that the voltage and frequency
shown on the machine serial number plate
(1, Fig. U) correspond to the electrical
mains values.
3. When the green warning light (13, Fig. U) turns on,
the batteries are charged.
4. For further information about the battery charger
operation (7, Fig. U), see the Battery Charger
Manual.
5. Disconnect the battery charger connector (8, Fig. U)
from the electrical mains and place it in its special
housing.
6. (For WET batteries only) Close all the caps (5, Fig.
U).
7. Disengage the hood support rod (3, Fig. U) and close
the hood (2); the machine is ready to be used.
NOTE
When the battery charger is connected to the
electrical mains, all machine functions are
automatically cut off.
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