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- FORM NO. 56041408 - Hydro-Retriever
™
3200 / BR 850
WET VACUUMING
Steps to follow in fitting the machine with optional attachments for wet vacuuming.
1
Disconnect the recovery hose connection at the recovery tank inlet elbow. Then fit a 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) Dia. vacuum hose to the recovery inlet elbow.
2
Attach suitable wet pick-up tools to the hose. (An optional Wand Caddy Kit (pn 56407242) is available from Nilfisk-Advance).
3
Turn the Master Key Switch
(33)
ON, next press and hold the Vacuum Button
(29)
until the indicator light turns green. The vacuum motor will run
continuously until the button is pressed again to turn it OFF.
AFTER USE
1
When finished scrubbing, depress the Scrub Off Button
(25)
twice, this will automatically raise, retract and stop all the machine systems (brush, squeegee,
vacuum & solution). Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review of other needed service up keep.
2
To empty the solution tank, remove the Solution Drain Hose
(24)
from it’s storage clamp. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove
the plug. Rinse the tank with clean water.
3
To empty the recovery tank, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose
(21)
from it’s storage area. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove
the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled flow of waste water). Rinse the tank with clean water.
4
Remove the brushes or pad holders. Rinse the brushes or pads in warm water and hang up to dry.
5
Remove the squeegee, rinse it with warm water and re-install on mount.
6
Remove the hopper on cylindrical systems and clean thoroughly. Remove from left side of machine by opening skirt and tilting hopper up and away from
housing, then pull out.
7
Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Charge Batteries
•
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses
•
Check/Clean/Rotate the Brushes/Pads
•
Check/Clean the Squeegee
•
Check/Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float
•
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam filter
•
Clean Hopper on Cylindrical System
•
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level
•
Inspect Scrub Housing Skirts
•
Inspect and clean Solution Filter
•
Check Foot/ Parking Brake For Wear & Adjustment
•
Clean Solution Trough on Cylindrical System
•
Lubrication - Grease Fittings
•
* Check Carbon Brushes
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* Have Nilfisk-Advance check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes check
every 500 hours or once a year.
NOTE:
Refer to the Service Manual (form number 56043047) for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
8
Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave the tanks open to air them out.
9
Turn the Master Key Switch
(33)
OFF (O) and remove the key.
LUBRICATING THE MACHINE
Once a month, pump a small amount of grease into each grease fitting on the machine until grease seeps out around the bearings.
Grease fitting locations are:
•
Squeegee Caster Wheel Axle & Swivel (2) per Assembly
•
Steering Chain Idler Sprocket
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Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
Once a month, apply light machine oil to lubricate the:
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Steering Chain
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Squeegee Height Adjustment Caster Hardware
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General Pivot Points For the Squeegee & Brush Linkage
•
Side Skirt Adjusting Screws
