Use; Battery Check/Setting On A New Machine; Battery Installation And Battery Type Setting (Wet Or Gel) - Nilfisk Advance Micromax 17B Instructions D'utilisation

USE

WARNING!
On some points of the machine there are some
adhesive plates indicating:
– DANGER
– WARNING
– CAUTION
– CONSULTATION
While reading this Manual, the Operator must take particular
note of the meaning of these symbols.
Do not cover these plates for any reason, in case of damage
replace them immediately.
BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW
MACHINE
WARNING!
– The electrical components of this machine can be
seriously damaged if batteries are either installed or
connected improperly. Batteries can be installed by
qualified personnel only. Set the machine electronic
board and the integrated battery charger according to
the type of batteries used (lead or gel batteries).
– Check the batteries for damage before installation.
– Disconnect the battery connector or the battery charger
plug.
– Move the batteries with great care.
– Be sure that the battery charger cables are properly
connected to the battery terminals according to their
polarity.
– Install the battery terminal protection caps supplied with
the machine.
The machine needs two 12 V batteries, connected according
to the diagram (10, Fig. J).
The machine can be set in one of the following modes:
a) (Lead or gel) batteries supplied and already installed
on the machine and ready to be used.
1. Check that the batteries are connected to the
machine with the connector (25, Fig. C).
2. Start the machine with the brush and suction switch (5
and 6, Fig. B). If the green warning light (2, Fig. B) turns
on, the batteries are ready to be used. If the yellow or red
warning light (3 or 4, Fig. B) turns on, it is necessary to
charge the batteries (see the procedure in the
Maintenance chapter).
b) Lead batteries installed on the machine, but without
liquid electrolyte.
1. Remove the key (24, Fig. C) from its housing and
remove the tank assembly fastening screw (1, Fig. J).
2. Carefully lift the tank assembly (2, Fig. J) with the
handlebar (2, Fig. C).
3. Remove the battery caps (5, Fig. J).
Micromax™ 17B–20B / 20DC–20DD — 909 5426 000(2)2005-03
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING!
Please pay a strict attention when working with
sulfuric acid, as it is corrosive. If it comes in
contact with the skin or the eyes, rinse
thoroughly with water and consult a doctor.
Batteries have to be filled up in a properly
ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves.
4. Fill up each battery element with sulfuric acid for
batteries (density from 1.27 to 1.29 Kg at 25°C) in
accordance with the instructions specified in the Battery
Instruction Manual.
The correct quantity of sulfuric acid is indicated in the
Battery Instruction Manual.
5. To avoid damaging the floor, dry with a cloth both acid
and water on the top of the batteries after charge.
6. Let the batteries rest for a few minutes and fill in with
sulfuric acid in accordance with the instructions specified
in the Battery Instruction Manual.
7. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in the
Maintenance chapter).
c) Without batteries
1. Buy appropriate batteries (See the Technical Data
and the installation diagram (10, Fig. J)).
Apply to battery qualified retailers to choose and
install the battery.
2. Install and set the batteries (WET or GEL) and the
battery charger according to the type of battery, as
described in the following paragraph.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY
TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL)
According to the chosen battery type (lead or gel) perform the
setting of the machine electronic board and of the battery
charger, following the instructions below:
Machine setting
1. Ensure that the battery connector (25, Fig. C) is
completely disconnected.
2. Remove the key (24, Fig. C) from its housing and
remove the tank assembly fastening screw (1, Fig. J).
3. Carefully lift the tank assembly (2, Fig. J) with the
handlebar (2, Fig. C).
4. The machine setting performed at the factory is for lead
(WET) batteries. If this setting corresponds to the
chosen battery, go to step 8, otherwise perform the
operations at points 5, 6, 7.
5. Unscrew the screws (4, Fig. E) and carefully remove the
electrical component box cover (5) making it slide
upwards.
6. Move the microswitch (6, Fig. E) upwards to GEL
position.
WARNING!
Do not move the adjacent switch (7, Fig. E).
7. Reinstall the electrical component box cover (5, Fig. E)
and tighten the screws (4).
Battery charger setting
8. Switch the battery charger selector switch (8, Fig. J) to
WET position for lead batteries, or to GEL position for gel
batteries.
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