Nilfisk-Advance RS 501, Service Manual

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ENGLISH SERVICE MANUAL
26 33015500(3)2008-02 RS 501
DUST AND DEBRIS COLLECTION SYSTEM
HOPPER, FILTER AND SUCTION HOSE CLEANING, AND GASKET CHECK
WARNING!
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed
air or water gun.
Preliminary operations
Empty the hopper (3), drive the machine to a cleaning/washing appointed area, then engage the parking brake with the lever
(66).
Lift and dump the hopper (3), according to the procedure shown in the User Manual.
Install the lid support rod (27).
Hopper cleaning
Clean the hopper (H) with pressurised water from a hydrocleaner (G).
Carefully check the suction sealing gasket (U) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.
Suction hose cleaning
Thoroughly clean the suction hose (R) inside, up to the suction inlet, with pressurised water.
Carefully check the suction sealing gasket (V) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.
Suction fi lter cleaning
Inside the hopper, remove the suction fi lter fastener (A).
Remove the suction fi lter (B).
Wash the defl ector (C) and the fan (D) with pressurised water; check that all fan sectors (T) are clean.
Clean the suction fi lter (F) with pressurised water from a hydrocleaner (E).
Install the suction fi lter (B) and secure it with the fastener (A).
Remove the lid support rod (27) and lower the hopper (3) according to the procedure shown in the User Manual.
Turn the ignition key (76) to OFF position and remove it.
Breather fi lter cleaning
With a ladder and the help of an assistant, disengage the fasteners (I) of the breather fi lter hood (J).
Open the hood (K) and install the safety pin (L).
Remove the mounting screws (M), then remove the breather fi lter (N).
Clean the breather fi lter (P) with pressurised water from a hydrocleaner (O).
Install the breather fi lter and its hood performing steps from 15 to 17 in reverse order.
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