Nilfisk-Advance America BRV 900 - Manual (Page 12)

A-12 / ENGLISH
A-12 - FORM NO. 56041806 - BRV900
AFTER USE
1 When fi nished vacuuming, manually raise the vacuum deck to turn off all systems. Then drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and
review of other needed service up keep.
2 Remove the brushes then rinse them with warm water and remove any built up string, hair or carpet fi bers. Hang the brushes up to dry.
3 Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Keep the machine in top condition by following the maintenance schedule closely. Maintenance intervals given are for average operating conditions.
Machines used in severe environments may require service more often.
MAINTENANCE ITEM Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Charge Batteries X
Check/Empty/Replace the Filter Bag X
Check/Clean the HEPA Filters X
Check/Clean the Brushes X
Check/Clean the vacuum motor foam fi lter(s) X
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level X
Lubrication of Machine X
* Check Carbon Brushes X
* Have Nilfi sk check the vacuum motor carbon motor brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush and drive motor carbon brushes check every
500 hours or once a year.
NOTE: Refer to the Service Manual for more detail on maintenance and service repairs.
4
Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place. Keep from freezing.
5 Turn the Master Key Switch (A) OFF (O) and remove the key.
SERVICING THE VACUUM MOTORS
Have your Nilfi sk-Advance Dealer check the carbon motors brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours.
IMPORTANT!
Motor damage resulting from failure to service the carbon brushes is not covered under warranty. See the Limited Warranty Statement.
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. Wipe off any excess grease to
avoid staining carpet.
Grease fi tting locations (or apply grease to) (AA):
•
Vacuum Deck Caster Wheels
Once a month lubricate the pivot points below. For
best results, use a spray silicone lubricant.
• Steering
Chain
• General Pivot Points for the Side Broom and
Vacuum Deck Linkage.
• Steering Wheel Shaft Universal joint
• Side Broom Front Roller Bumper
HEPA FILTER MAINTENANCE
The HEPA fi lters may be cleaned when they become
dirty. If cleaning is not suffi cient to increase airfl ow then
they will need to be replaced.
1
See Figure 5. Loosen the two Screws (AE) then
remove the Filter Panel (AF) from the back of the
machine.
2 Flip open the Clamps (AG) and pull out the HEPA
Filters (AH).
3 Use compressed air from the back side to blow out
debris. Do not allow these fi lters to get wet.
FIGURE 5