Nilfisk-Advance America BRX 700 Series - Manual (Page 11)

FORM NO. 56041541 - AquaRide ™ SE, AquaRide ™ SE AXP / BRX 700 series - A-11
ENGLISH / A-11
AFTER USE
1 When fi nished cleaning, press the Scrub Off Switch (B), this will automatically raise, retract and stop all the machine systems (brush, vacuum &
solution). Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review of other needed service up-keep.
2 To empty the solution tank, remove the Solution Drain Hose (4) from its storage clamp. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove
the plug. Rinse the tank with clean water.
3 To empty the recovery bladder, pull the Recovery Bladder Drain Hose (21) from its storage area. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL SITE”
and remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled fl ow of waste water). Rinse the Waste
water Bladder (19) with clean water.
4 Remove the Brushes, rinse with warm water and remove any built-up string, hair or carpet fi bers.
5 Disconnect the Recovery Hose from the Recovery Tank and fl ush with warm water to wash any debris out of the Recovery Hose / Vacuum Shoe
Assembly.
6 Remove the debris hopper and clean thoroughly. Remove from left or right side of machine by lifting hopper up and tilting it forward then pull out.
7 Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Charge Batteries •
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses •
Check/Clean/ Power Brushes •
Check/Clean Vacuum Shoes •
Check/Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float •
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam fi lter(s) •
Empty Debris Hopper •
Clean Spray Nozzles •
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level •
Inspect Brush Deck Skirts •
Inspect and clean Solution Filter •
Check Foot/ Parking Brake for Wear & Adjustment •
Purge the Detergent Injection System (AXP/EDS models only) •
Lubrication - Grease Fittings •
* Check Carbon Brushes •
* Have Nilfi sk-Advance check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes
check every 350 hours or once a year.
NOTE: Refer to the Service Manual for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
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Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing. Leave the tanks open to air them out.
9 Turn the Master Key Switch (J) OFF (O) and remove the key.
VACUUM SHOE MAINTENANCE
Check the vacuum shoes daily, they can be removed to aid in cleaning, see “Removing the Vacuum Shoes”. Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet
fi bers.
SPRAY NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
Remove the spray nozzles once a week. Soak the nozzles overnight in a vinegar and water solution to remove chemical deposits.
LUBRICATING THE MACHINE
Once a month, pump a small amount of grease into each grease fi tting on the machine until grease seeps out around the bearings.
Grease fi tting locations are:
•
Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
Once a month, apply light machine oil to lubricate the:
• Steering
Chain
• General Pivot Points For the Brush Deck Linkage
CLEANING THE VACUUM MOTOR FILTERS
Clean the vacuum motor fi lters daily with compressed air. For extremely dirty fi lters, wash with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Allow the fi lters to dry completely before re-installing in the machine. MAINTENANCE NOTE: Keep a second set of fi lters on hand to use while fi rst set is
drying.
POWER BRUSH MAINTENANCE
Check the brushes daily. Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet fi bers. Check the bristle length. Have a service technician change the brushes when the
brush bristles are worn to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
revised 3/06