Squeegee Installation; Solution Tank Filling - Nilfisk ALTO SCRUBTEC R 253 Instructions D'utilisation

Squeegee installation

1. Install the squeegee (A, Fig. 3) and fasten it to the bracket
(C) with the handwheels (B).
2. If necessary, adjust the squeegee with the knob (D) so that
the rear blade (E) and front blade (F) touch the floor as
shown in the figure.

Solution tank filling

CAUTION!
Use only low-foam and non-flammable
detergents, intended for automatic scrubber
applications.
WARNING!
When using floor cleaning detergents, follow
the instructions on the labels of the detergent
bottles.
To handle floor cleaning detergents, wear
suitable gloves and protections.
NOTE
If the machine is equipped with Chemical Mixing
System (optional) pour clean water in the tank,
otherwise pour solution.
1. Ensure that the solution valve (9) is open (9-A).
2. To fill the solution tank (15) remove the filler neck plug (25).
(For machines without Chemical Mixing System)
3. Fill the tank (15) with a solution suitable for the work to be performed.
Do not fill the tank completely, leave a few inches from the edge. Use the level hose (16) as reference.
Always follow the dilution instructions on the label of the chemical product used to prepare the solution.
The solution temperature must not exceed 40 °C.
(For machines with Chemical Mixing System)
4. Fill the tank (15) with clean water. If equipped, use the water filler hose (optional) located in the filler neck (25).
Do not fill the tank completely, leave a few inches from the edge. Use the level hose (16) as reference.
The water temperature must not exceed 40 °C.
Detergent tank replacement (For machines with Chemical Mixing System)
5. Lift the cover (18) and check that the recovery tank (17) is empty, otherwise empty it with the drain hose (26).
6. Close the cover (18).
7. Grasp the handle (35) and carefully lift the recovery tank assembly (17).
8. Unscrew the plug with hose on the detergent container (38).
9. Remove the empty container from its housing and replace it with a new one.
10. Insert the hose properly and screw down the plug on the detergent container.
CAUTION!
For the supply and the type of detergent to use, contact an authorized Service Center.
NOTE
In case of new system, system emptied for cleaning, etc., wait for the hoses to fill up completely before turning on. In
order to fill the Chemical Mixing System quickly it may be useful to drain it once or several times (see the procedure in
Maintenance chapter).
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