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Instructions for Use-Original Instructions Parts List Models: 00318F, 00319F, 00343F, 00344F U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. RE39,581; No. 6,557,207; No. 7,185,397; and Patents Pending English Instructions For Use ...2-28 Parts List ...30-72 3/08 revised 8/11 FORM NO. 71274A Manual Steering Models SCRUBTEC R 571 SCRUBTEC R 571 C SCRUBTEC R 586...
READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator’s Manual before using the appliance. This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempt- ing any service or maintenance procedure to your Nilfi sk ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner’s Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other per- sonnel;...
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WARNING: Any alterations or modifi cations of this machine could result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator or other bystand- ers. Alterations or modifi cations not authorized by the manufacturer voids any and all warranties and liabilities. WARNING: Electrical components of this machine can “short-out”...
Introduction Introduction & Machine Specifi cations This is a fl oor cleaning machine which, using the mechanic abrasive action of brushes or pads and the chemical action of a water- detergent solution, is able to clean any type of fl oor. During its forward movement, it picks up the removed dirt and the detergent solution which has not been absorbed by the fl...
Symbols Used On Scrubtec R Brush Up/Down Squeegee Up/Down Solution Flow Switch Battery Meter LCD Display Button One Touch Button Page -6- Form No. 71274A Forward / Reverse Horn On/Off Switch Recovery / Solution LED WARNING READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE RISK OF FIRE •...
Display Screens For Scrubtec R Traverse speed indicator 1 = low 0-3 KPH 2 = med 0-5 KPH 3 = high 0-6.4 KPH SCREEN 1 “Battery” blinks when low voltage occurs. Screens Available to Operator SCREEN 2 Example The Diagnostic only. It will not show unless a fault with the machine occurs.
Machine Control Panel On/Off Key Switch (See fi gure 1, Item D) E, F The key switch turns “ON” the power to the control panel. “O” is the “OFF” and “I” is the “ON”. Brush Up/Down Switch (See fi gure 1, Item A) To lower brush head, push the brush switch in the down (+) position.
Machine Controls and Features Recovery Tank Float The Scrubtec R is equipped with a fl oat that shuts the vacuum off when the recovery tank is full. The squeegee will no longer pick up water. If this should happen, raise the squeegee and empty the recovery tank. The Traverse The Scrubtec R is equipped with an electronically controlled traverse system with variable speeds in forward and reverse.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Handle the Packed Machine The machine is packed in a specifi c package provided on a pallet so that it can be moved with a forklift. WARNING: The packages cannot be placed on top of each other. How to Unpack the Machine Remove the outer package.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage bat- teries. Storage batteries need preventative maintenance. WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How to Charge the Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation. WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which could explode.Keep sparks and fl...
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Level Indicators for the Charge of the Batteries The battery meter ( see fi gure 7) on the control panel has a digital read out with 10 fi xed positions (A) and also a blinking indicator (B). The bars that appear on the display show the approximate charge level with icon (blinking) discharged battery.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Change or Rotate Brushes on Cylindrical Brush Head To install or rotate brushes on the cylindrical brush head: Raise the brush deck and turn the key switch “OFF”. Raise the brush skirt and pull out to remove. See fi gure 11. Remove thumb screw from brush door.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Install The Brush Or Pad on the BOOST machine To install the brush or pad on the BOOST machine, follow this pro- cedure: 1. Turn the key switch “ON”. 2. Put the brush switch in the “UP” position. 3.
How To Operate The Machine How to Return One Touch to Factory Default Settings To restore the factory settings, follow the procedures below: Press and hold the green one touch button (fi gure 17) until you hear a double beep from the machine. NOTE: The time required for this will be approximately 15 seconds.
How To Operate the Machine How to Read the Battery Meter (see fi gure 21, A) The battery meter is an indicator on the LCD display. This indi- cator is on the LCD display on the front of the machine. It has 10 bars with 10 bars visible indicating a full charge.
How To Operate the Machine How to Operate the Squeegee and the Vacuum Motor The squeegee wipes the fl oor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the fl oor. To operate the squeegee, follow this procedure: To lower the squeegee and start the vacuum motor, press the squee- gee up/down switch to the down position (fi...
How To Operate the Machine How to Operate the Forward / Reverse Switch (see fi gure 28). To go forward, push the up arrow side of the switch. To go in reverse, push the down arrow side of the switch. How to Fill the Solution Tank The solution tank fi...
How To Operate the Machine (cont.) To traverse the machine follow this procedure: Sit on the driver seat. NOTE: The machine will not traverse if the operator is not properly seated. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position. Raise the brush to the highest position (if necessary). Raise the squeegee (if necessary).
How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Floor WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas on the fl oor surface. These areas can cause a dangerous condi- tion for the operator or other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the area you are cleaning.
How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Very Dirty Floor To clean a very dirty fl oor, follow this procedure: Apply solution to the fl oor. Do not lower the squeegee. This will keep the vacuum motor off. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the fl...
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How To Operate the Machine 11. Rinse the tank. Put clean water in the tank through the opening at the top. Be careful not to allow water into the vacuum intake tube (with screen). 12. If the tank or recovery hose has an obstruction, use water pressure to fl...
Maintenance Maintenance To Be Done Every Week WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
Maintenance Clean the hose fi tting in the recovery tank and spray water down the squeegee hose to clean out debris. Reattach the squeegee hose. Cleaning the Solution Tank and Filter Move the machine so that the solution tank fi lter assembly is located directly over a fl...
Maintenance Rear Squeegee Blade Replacement If the rear squeegee blade is worn and does not dry the fl oor well, follow this procedure: Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. Remove the squeegee blade and inspect it. Rotate the squeegee blade to obtain a new cleaning edge.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM nsuffi cient water onto the brushes The machine does not clean satisfactorily The squeegee does not dry the fl oor The vacuum motor does not function The machine does not start The brush motors do not work WARNING: To avoid damage to the fl...
CAUSE ERROR CODE Check brake and wiring for 1500 short circuit. 1501 1507 High battery voltage. 1600 Probable short circuit of 3100 output device. 3101 3102 3103 3104 3105 Open circuit on brush motors 7600 or brush motor wiring. Brush motor overload. 7602 Possible short circuit on 7603...
Manual Steering Models SCRUBTEC R 571 SCRUBTEC R 571 C SCRUBTEC R 586 SCRUBTEC Section II Parts and Service Manual (71274A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. RE39,581; No. 6,557,207; No. 7,185,397; and Patents Pending Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi...
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revised 8/11 MAIN FRAME ASSY [ROTARY] 21A 21B 11 29 See Detail A Page -32- Form No. 71274A Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO...
revised 8/11 Page -34- Form No. 71274A MAIN FRAME ASSY [CYLINDRICAL] See Detail A Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO 16A16B...
Nilfi sk ALTO SCRUBTEC R 571, 586 Optional Side Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 5/05 Page -38- Form No. 71274A Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO...
Nilfi sk ALTO SCRUBTEC R 571 C 571 Cylindrical Head Assembly Drawing 5/05 Drawing #10962A Page -52- Form No. 71274A Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO...
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revised 8/11 FRONT SQUEEGEE ASSY – ROTARY MACHINES ONLY = Revised or new since last update Page -62- Form No. 71274A Part No. Description 80275A Screw, 1/4 - 14 x 3/4 53185A Ring, Retainer 30048A Wheel, Guide 61496A Weldment, Fr. Squeegee Base 81104A Nut, 1/4 Nylock 59932A...
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FRONT SQUEEGEE ARM ASSY – ROTARY MACHINES ONLY = Revised or new since last update Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO Part No. Description 61548A Arm, Weldment Squeegee 81112A Nut, 5/16-18 Thin ESNA 67867A Spacer, Squeegee Swivel 60256A Arm, Squeegee Pivot 980651...
Nilfi sk ALTO SCRUBTEC R 571, 586, 571 C, BOOST ® Electrical Panel Assembly Drawing and Parts List 12/09 Drawing # 11091A, 10782S, 10961S, 10989S Page -64- Form No. 71274A Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering Nilfi sk ALTO...
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Electrical Panel Assembly Drawing and Parts List 1/11 Part No. Description 980614 Washer, 1/4” Starlock Ext. 40932B Harness, Main Power 40965A Harness, Main Power (Cyl. Only) 854849 Post, Isolation 83302A Stud, 1/4-20 87026A Washer, 1/4 Flat SS 980657 Washer, Lock 1/4 81104A Nut, 1/4”...
BRUSHES AND PAD DRIVERS SCRUBTEC R 571 Disc Model PART NO. DESCRIPTION 38036A Pad Driver Assembly (2 req.) 10383A Lite Grit Disc Brush (2 req.) 11431B Clean Grit Abrasive (2 req.) 11426B Supergrit (2 req.) 11427B Polypropylene (2 req.) 10874A Nylon (2 req.) SCRUBTEC R 586 Disc Model PART NO.