Operation Manual

B-16 / ENGLISH
B-16 - FORM NO. - 56041703 - BA 625, BA 725, BA 825
AFTER USE
1 Raise the brushes (or pads) and raise the squeegee. Move the machine to a service area.
2 Turn the Master Key Switch (A) OFF and remove the key.
3 To empty the solution tank, pull the Solution Drain Hose (14) off the elbow. Direct the hose to a fl oor drain or bucket. Rinse the tank with clean water. Inspect
the solution hoses; replace if kinked or damaged.
4 To empty the recovery tank, remove the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (22) from its hanger, then remove the cap (hold the end of the hose above the water level
in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled fl ow of waste water). The Recovery Tank Drain Hose (22) can be squeezed to regulate the fl ow. Rinse the tank and
recovery tank switches (32) with clean water. Inspect the recovery and vacuum hoses; replace if kinked or damaged. SERVICE NOTE: Make sure you do not
get any water down the Vacuum Motor Inlet Screen (4) while cleaning.
NOTE: If you have the extended scrub option installed the system will need to be purged.
4a After each use, drain and rinse the recovery tank thoroughly and then fi ll the recovery tank about 1/3 full with clean water.
4b Push and hold the Extended Scrub Button (G) for 3 seconds ( the indicator will turn green) to initiate the purge function. The purge will run for 20 seconds.
NOTE: This is to fl ush any debris from the system. If you do not do this, the extended pump and(or) solenoid valve could become plugged up with debris.
5 Remove the brushes or pad holders. Rinse the brushes or pads with warm water and hang up to dry. Allow buffi ng pads to dry completely before using again.
NOTE: You can either remove the brushes manually or automatically by pressing and holding the Scrub OFF Switch (H) for 5 seconds (disk models only).
6 Remove the squeegee, rinse it with warm water and hang it up to dry.
7 Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required maintenance before storage.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Charge Batteries X
Check/Clean Tanks & Hoses (clean recovery tank switches & vacuum inlet screen) X
Check/Clean/Rotate the Brushes/Pads X
Check/Clean the Squeegee X
Clean Hopper on Cylindrical System X
Purge the Extended Scrub System(if installed) X
Check Each Battery Cell(s) Water Level (does not apply to gel cell batteries) X
Inspect Scrub Housing Skirts X
Inspect and clean Solution Filter X
Clean Solution Manifolds on Cylindrical System X
Purge Detergent System (EDS only) X
Lubricate the 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.
8 Store the machine in a clean, dry place.
9 Turn the Master Key Switch (A) OFF (O) and remove the key.
SERVICING THE VACUUM MOTOR
Have your Nilfi sk Dealer check the carbon motor
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, apply light machine oil to lubricate the:
• General Pivot Points For the Squeegee Linkage
(A).
• Squeegee mount angle adjustment knob threads
(B).
• Squeegee Tool end wheels (C).
• General Pivot Points For the Brush Linkage (D).
• Scrub deck bumper wheels.
Once per quarter, Grease the following
• Rear Caster Wheel Swivel (E).
revised 4/06