Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 47)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ENGLISH
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USING THE REAR SUCTION PIPE (*)
(*) Optional for some countries.
To collect dust/debris with the rear suction pipe (optional) (43, Fig. G), rather than the suction inlet (17, Fig. G), perform the following
procedure.
Turn off the engine and engage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
Loosen the suction pipe mounting knobs (1, Fig. K), then remove the suction hole cover (2) using the knob (3).
As shown in the Hopper Dumping paragraph, lift the hopper for 3.9-5.9 in (10-15 cm) approximately, then turn off the engine.
Open the right upper lid (28, Fig. G) and remove the gasket (7, Fig. F).
With a suitable ladder, insert and secure the gasket (7, Fig. F) on the hopper suction hole (1, Fig. L).
Lower the hopper completely, as shown in the Hopper Dumping paragraph.
Release the fastener (42, Fig. G) of the rear suction pipe (43).
Open the support arm (37, Fig. G) and connect the chain (1, Fig. M) to the suction pipe to support it.
Open the dust control system nozzle tap (23, Fig. F).
Start the engine as shown in the relevant paragraph.
Check that the hopper (6, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (3, Fig. D) is off.
Gradually bring forward the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) and set the engine speed on the display (17, Fig. D) to the
following value:
Minimum 1,800 rpm
Maximum 2,000 rpm
Turn on the suction fan with the switch (30, Fig. D).
Turn on the dust control system water pump with the switch (27, Fig. D) according to the following procedure:
When the switch is turned to the fi rst position, the nozzles sprinkle a medium quantity of water
(Use it when there is little dust)
When the switch is turned to the second position, the nozzles sprinkle the maximum quantity of water
(Use it when there is a lot of dust)
Disengage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
With the help of an assistant, start to collect debris with the rear suction pipe, by grasping it as shown in Figure N.
While working, the machine picks up both light materials such as dust, paper, leaves, etc. and heavy materials such as stones,
bottles, etc.
To restore the machine operation with the suction inlet (17, Fig. G), perform the steps from 2 to 15 in the reverse order.
USING THE WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Turn the switch (33, Fig. D) to 1 position to start the windscreen wiper, and to 2 position (spring-return) to sprinkle the
detergent on the windscreen.
Turn the switch (33, Fig. D) to 0 position to stop the windscreen wiper.
USING THE CAB HEATING
To turn on the cab heating, turn the knob (15, Fig. E) counterclockwise as necessary.
Adjust the blower speed with the knob (6, Fig. E).
To turn off the cab heating, turn the knob (15, Fig. E) clockwise to the end of stroke.
USING THE CAB CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (*)
(*) Optional for some countries.
Turn the climate control knob (5, Fig. E) as necessary.
Adjust the blower speed with the knob (6, Fig. E).
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