Machine Operation; Hopper Dumping - Nilfisk Advance RS 500 Instructions D'utilisation

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Stopping the machine in working mode
1. To stop the machine release the pedal (4, Fig. E).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal
(5).
2. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
3. Turn off the dust control system water pump with the
switch (19, Fig. D).
4. If open, close the dust control system valves (8 and 9,
Fig. E).
5. Lift the safety flange (24, Fig. E), then lift the suction inlet
and side brooms with the lever (12) if they are down.
6. Turn off the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
7. Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and hold
it in this position for a few minutes to let the system
stabilize.
8. Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that
the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
9. Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (17, Fig.
D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove
it.
10. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).

MACHINE OPERATION

1. Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the
same position and the brooms rotating: this could create
unwanted marks on the floor.
Bulky debris collection
2. To collect bulky debris, lift the front skirt (24, Fig. G) with
the switch (13, Fig. E).
Note that, while the skirt is lifted, the machine suction
power decreases.
To lower the front skirt (24, Fig. G), press the switch (13,
Fig. E) again.
3. If necessary, to collect bulky debris, it is also possible to
remove the front skirt (24, Fig. G); remove it according to
the following procedure:
– Lift the brooms, then stop the machine and turn off
the engine.
– Remove the clip (1, Fig. H) and disconnect the tie rod
(2) from the skirt (3).
– Remove the skirt (3) by withdrawing it from the
hinges (4).
– Turn on the machine and start working again.
– Install the skirt (3) in the reverse order of removal,
after stopping the machine and turning off the
engine.
NOTE
When the hopper is full, the machine cannot
collect dust and debris anymore.
4. After each working cycle, and when the hopper (12, Fig.
G) is full, it must be emptied. For the relevant procedure,
see the next paragraph.
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HOPPER DUMPING

The maximum hopper dumping height is 57.48 in (1,460 mm).
Dump the hopper according to the following procedure:
1. Turn off the dust control system water pump with the
switch (19, Fig. D).
2. If open, close the dust control system valves (8 and 9,
Fig. E).
3. Lift the safety flange (24, Fig. E), then lift the suction inlet
and side brooms with the lever (12) if they are down.
4. Turn off the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
5. Drive the machine to the appointed dumping area.
WARNING!
Perform the hopper dumping on a solid and
level ground, to avoid machine unbalance.
Keep people far from the machine and
especially from the hopper (12, Fig. G).
6. Lift the safety flange (23, Fig. E), then lift the hopper (12,
Fig. G) with the lever (10, Fig. E).
WARNING!
If it is necessary to move the machine when the
hopper is lifted, move very slowly [maximum
speed 0.6 mph (1 km/h)].
7. Open the hopper door (21, Fig. G) by pressing the switch
(28, Fig. D). Keep the switch pressed until the door
opens completely, then dump the debris from the
hopper. The warning light of the switch (28, Fig. D) turns
on when the opening/closing latch of the hopper door
(21, Fig. G) is open.
8. When the dumping is completed, lift the safety flange
(23, Fig. E), then lower the hopper (12, Fig. G)
completely with the lever (10, Fig. E). Keep the lever
activated until the warning light (26, Fig. D) turns off,
which means that the hopper is completely lowered.
9. If necessary, check for hopper filter clogging, according
to the following procedure:
– Engage the parking brake and turn off the engine.
– Lift the hopper door manually and secure it with the
support rod (8, Fig. F).
– As described in the Maintenance chapter, remove
the filters (6 and 7, Fig. F) and check for clogging. If
the filters are clogged, clean them according to the
relevant procedure. Reinstall the filters.
– Disengage the support rod (8, Fig. F) and place it in
its housing.
10. Close the hopper door (21, Fig. G) by pressing the
switch (28, Fig. D). Keep the switch pressed until the
hopper is completely closed.
11. The machine is ready to start working again.
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