Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 57)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ENGLISH
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HOPPER, FILTER AND SUCTION PIPE CLEANING, GASKET CHECK AND SUCTION FAN BEARING
LUBRICATION
WARNING!
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using compressed
air or water gun.
Preliminary operations
Empty the hopper (6, Fig. G), drive the machine to a cleaning/washing appointed area, then engage the parking brake (13, Fig.
E).
Lift and dump the hopper (6, Fig. G), according to the procedure shown in the relevant paragraphs.
Install the lid support rod (17, Fig. F), according to the instructions shown on the relevant paragraph.
Hopper cleaning
Clean the hopper (1, Fig. F) and the defl ector (14) with pressurized water.
Carefully check the suction sealing gasket (19, Fig. F) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.
Suction hose cleaning
Thoroughly clean the suction pipe (6, Fig. F) inside, up to the suction inlet, with pressurized water.
Carefully check the suction pipe gasket (5, Fig. F) for integrity, and replace it if necessary.
Suction fi lter and fan cleaning
Inside the hopper, remove the fasteners (16, Fig. F) of the suction fi lter (15).
Remove the suction fi lter (15, Fig. F).
Operating in the compartment (13, Fig. F), wash the fan (1, Fig. P) with pressurized water; check that all fan sectors (2) are
clean.
Clean the suction fi lter (1, Fig. Q) with pressurized water.
Install the suction fi lter and secure it with the fasteners (16, Fig. F).
Remove the lid support rod (17, Fig. F) and lower the hopper (6, Fig. G) according to the instructions shown in the relevant
paragraph.
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
Breather fi lter cleaning
With a ladder and the help of an assistant, disengage the fasteners (26, Fig. G) of the breather fi lter hood (27).
Open the hood (1, Fig. R) and install the safety pins (2).
Remove the mounting screws (1, Fig. S), then remove the breather fi lter (2).
Clean the breather fi lter (1, Fig. T) with pressurized water.
Install the breather fi lter and its hood performing steps from 15 to 17 in reverse order.
Suction fan bearing lubrication
Open the left side lid (9, Fig. G).
Lubricate the suction fan bearings with the grease nipples (1, Fig. U).
Grease quantity to be applied:
4 - 5 pumping, in case of a manual pump.
15 - 20 seconds of injection, in case of an air pump.
Close the left side lid (9, Fig. G).
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