Nilfisk-Advance RS 501, User Manual

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ENGLISH USER MANUAL
18 33015501(3)2008-02 A RS 501
USING THE REAR SUCTION PIPE (*)
(*) Optional for some countries.
To collect dust/debris with the rear suction pipe (22, Fig. G), rather than the suction inlet (10), perform the following procedure.
As shown in the Hopper Dumping paragraph, lift the hopper for 10-15 cm approximately, then turn off the engine.
Open the right lid (16, Fig. G).
With a suitable ladder, carefully remove the screw (1, Fig. I) and turn the gasket (2) on the hopper suction hole (3).
Lower the hopper completely, as shown in the Hopper Dumping paragraph.
Turn off the engine and engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
Disengage the fasteners (25, Fig. G) of the rear suction pipe (22).
Open the suction pipe closing panel by lifting the knob (1, Fig. J) until the end of stroke, as shown in the fi gure, then screw the
knob (1) to secure it in that position.
Start the engine as shown in the relevant paragraph.
Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) and set the engine speed on the display (11, Fig. D) to the
following value:
minimum 1,800 rpm
maximum 2,500 rpm
Turn on the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
Disengage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
Disengage the bands (25, Fig. G) and pick up the rear suction pipe (22, Fig. G).
Pull the pin (1, Fig. K) and turn the handle (2) to the position shown in the fi gure. Hold the lever in this position by releasing the
pin (1) and ensure that the pin is inserted in the relevant housing.
To use the dust control system water jet, open the valve (3, Fig. K) by turning it in the position shown in the fi gure.
With the help of an assistant, start to collect debris with the rear suction pipe (4, Fig. K), by grasping it as shown in the fi gure.
While working, the machine picks up both light materials such as dust, paper, leaves, etc. and heavy materials such as
stones, bottles, etc.
To restore the machine operation with the suction inlet (10, Fig. G), perform the steps from 1 to 15 in the reverse order.
USING THE WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Press the switch (20, Fig. D) to sprinkle the detergent on the windscreen.
Press the switch (20, Fig. D) to start and stop the windscreen wiper.
USING THE CAB HEATING
To turn on the cab heating, turn the knob (15, Fig. E) counterclockwise as necessary.
Choose one of the two blower speed with the switch (21, Fig. D).
To turn off the cab heating, turn off the blower with the switch (21, Fig. D) and turn the knob (15, Fig. E) clockwise to the end of
stroke.
USING THE CAB CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (*)
(*) Optional for some countries.
To turn on the climate control system, turn the switch (18, Fig. D) to the fi rst position, which activates the fi rst blower speed.
To activate the second blower speed, turn the switch (18, Fig. D) to the second position.
To turn off the climate control system, turn the switch (18, Fig. D) to the original position.
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