Nilfisk-Advance America 01610A - Manual (Page 5)

FORM NO. 71456A - UHB 51-1500 - 5
INTRODUCTION
This manual will help you get the most from your Nilfi sk fl oor machine. Read it
thoroughly before operating the machine.
This product is intended for commercial use only.
PARTS AND SERVICE
Repairs, when required, should be performed by your Authorized Nilfi sk Service
Center, who employs factory trained service personnel, and maintains an inven-
tory of Nilfi sk original replacement parts and accessories.
MODIFICATIONS
Modifi cations and additions to the cleaning machine which affect capacity
and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without
prior written approval from Nilfi sk-Advance Inc. Unapproved modifi cations
will void the machine warranty and make the customer liable for any resulting
accidents.
NAME PLATE
The Model Number and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the
Nameplate on the bottom of the machine. This information is needed when
ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space below to note the Model
Number and Serial Number of your machine for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
UNCRATE THE MACHINE
When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the
machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that
it can be inspected. Contact the Nilfi sk Customer Service Department imme-
diately to fi le a freight damage claim (phone number is provided on the back
cover of this manual).
PREPARING THE MACHINE
FOR USE
WARNING!
Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric
acid in batteries can cause severe injury if allowed to contact
the skin or eyes. Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from
inside the batteries through openings in the battery caps.
This gas can be ignited by any arc, spark or fl ame.
WHEN SERVICING BATTERIES....
• Remove all jewelry
• Do not smoke
• Wear safety glasses
• Work in a well-ventilated area
• Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal
at a time.
CAUTION!
Electrical components in this machine can be severely
damaged if the batteries are not installed and connected
properly. Batteries should be installed by your local Nilfi sk
dealer or by a qualifi ed electricain.
The UHB 51-1500 may be used with three 12 volt 185 amp hour
batteries or three 12 volt 234 amp hour AGM batteries.
CAUTION!
The battery charger must be reprogrammed when switching
from lead acid to AGM batteries. See the Charger Manual
for instructions.
EN ENGLISH
revised 7/11