This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust. • Do not use scarifier discs and grinding stones. Nilfisk-Advance will not be held responsible for any damage to floor surfaces caused by scarifiers or grinding stones (can also cause damage to the brush drive system).
Check battery water level Lubrication *Vacuum motor carbon brushes *Have your Nilfisk-Advance Dealer check the motors’ carbon brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AFTER EACH USE Raise the brushes (or pads) and raise the squeegee. Move the machine to a service area.
KNOW YOUR MACHINE _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As you read this manual, you will occasionally run across a bold number in parentheses - example: (2). These numbers refer to an item on this or the following page. Refer back to these pages whenever necessary to pinpoint the location of an item mentioned in the text. Circuit Breaker (5 Amp) Solution Lever Twist Grip...
KNOW YOUR MACHINE CONTROL PANEL Battery Meter Brush Switch Solution ON Light Solution Switch, ON - Momentarily ON – OFF Power ON Light 10 - FORM NO. 56043025 / BA 700, 800, 1000 / 28LX, 32LX, 38LX / 280HD, 320HD, 380HD...
SOLUTION SYSTEM _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE The solution system should be flushed every day to prevent a build-up of soap residue in the solution valve. To flush the system... Park the machine near a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and drain the solution tank. Put clean, warm water into the solution tank and let it drain through the drain hose.
SOLUTION SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FLOW CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT - BA 700 / 28LX / 280HD (continued) Follow steps 1 - 5 in reverse order to reassemble. Make sure that the valve mount is in the forward two holes as shown. Check for leaks and proper operation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ FLOW CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT - BA 800, 1000 / 32, 38LX / 320, 380HD Drain the solution tank at a designated “DISPOSAL SITE”.
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION CABLE REPLACEMENT - BA 700 / 28LX / 280HD FIGURE 3 Drain the solution tank at a designated “DISPOSAL SITE”. See Figure 3. Disconnect Ball Joint (I) from the valve arm. Be careful not to lose the bushings. Remove Ball Joint (I) from the cable, then remove the cable from the chassis cable mount, (note the cable position in...
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION CABLE REPLACEMENT - BA 800, 1000 / 32, 38LX / 320, 380HD Drain the solution tank at a designated “DISPOSAL SITE”. Remove the left splash guard. FIGURE 5 See Figure 5. Disconnect Ball Joint (L) from the valve arm. Be careful not to lose the bushings. Remove the cable from the chassis cable mount (note the cable position in the mount), then remove Ball Joint (L) from the cable.
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL - BA 700 / 28LX / 280HD FIGURE 6 Drain the solution and recovery tanks at a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and disconnect one of the battery cables. Tip the solution tank over to the side of the machine.
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL - BA 800, 1000 / 32, 38LX / 320, 380HD FIGURE 8 Drain the solution and recovery tanks at a designated “DISPOSAL SITE” and disconnect one of the battery cables. Tip the solution tank over to the side of the machine.
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SOLUTION SOLENOID VALVE DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING Remove the solenoid valve (do not remove the fittings from the solenoid valve unless you are replacing the valve!). Refer to the Solution Solenoid Valve Removal sections of this chapter. See Figure 10. Remove the (2) (KK) Screws and Nuts and disassemble the valve (be careful not to lose any internal parts).
SOLUTION SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: NO SOLUTION FLOW Possible Cause & Remedy: Machine controls not positioned properly - in order for solution to flow, the controls must be positioned as follows: • Key Switch - ON • Solution Switch - ON •...
BRUSH DRIVE SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE Every 3 years... Check the carbon brushes in the brush motor. Replace the brushes if they are worn to a length of 3/8 inch (10 mm) or less. Remove the fill plug from the top of the gear box and check the oil level. The oil should be 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) from the top of the gear box.
3-1/4 pounds of pressure is applied between the pulleys. After the adjustment is complete, test to make sure the belt does not slip. BA 800 / 32LX / 320HD BA 1000 / 38LX / 380HD FIGURE 2 FRONT FRONT 20 - FORM NO.
BRUSH DRIVE SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________ BRUSH LIFT ACTUATOR LIMIT SWITCHES _____________________________________________________________________________ LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT Remove the brushes, lower the brush drive and jack up the front of the machine about 2 inches. Put wood blocks under the brush holders and lower the jack enough to take the weight of the brush drive assembly off the actuator. Drain and tip the solution tank to the side of the machine.
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BRUSH DRIVE SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT (continued) See Figure 4. Measure the position of the plastic nut on the actuator shaft. Manually turn the plastic nut to the DOWN position given below. FIGURE 4 Plastic Nut Adjuster Cover Down Machine DOWN Position UP Position...
BRUSH DRIVE SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRUSH LIFT LIMIT SWITCHES (continued) _____________________________________________________________________________ LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT Remove the actuator from the machine (see the Brush Lift Actuator Replacement section). See Figure 5. Remove the (J) Screws and Cover (K), be careful not to lose the spring and washers. Note the position of the Adjuster (L) for reassembly.
BRUSH DRIVE SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ BRUSH LIFT ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT Remove the brushes, lower the brush drive and jack up the front of the machine about 2 inches. Put wood blocks under the brush holders and lower the jack enough to take the weight of the brush drive assembly off of the actuator. Drain and tip the solution tank to the side of the machine, and disconnect the batteries.
FIGURE 7A BA 700 Before SN 1082069 BA 700 After SN 1082068 Drive Motor Drive Motor BA 800, BA 1000 Before SN 1081111 BA 800, BA 1000 After SN 1081110 Solenoid Solenoid All 28LX / 280HD All 32LX, 38LX / 320HD, 380HD...
VACUUM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE Whenever the vacuum system does not perform properly, the entire system should be cleaned and inspected, following the maintenance checklist below. Remove the squeegee from the machine and clean it thoroughly. Inspect the squeegee blades. If the wiping edge of the rear blade is damaged or worn to a radius, turn it around or over so a new edge with a sharp corner faces toward the front of the machine.
VACUUM SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE (continued) CAUTION! Do not flush hose (C) unless it is disconnected from the vacuum motor. Remove Cover (B) from the recovery tank (see Figure 1). Rinse all dirt from Cage (E) and the ball float inside. Check the gasket on recovery tank Cover (B).
VACUUM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ VACUUM MOTOR REMOVAL - BA 800, 1000 / 32, 38LX / 320, 380HD FIGURE 5 Disconnect one of the battery cables. Drain the solution tank and tip it to the side of the machine. See Figure 4. Remove the (4) (I) Screws and remove Cover (J) from the machine.
VACUUM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SQUEEGEE MAINTENANCE If the squeegee leaves narrow streaks of water, the blades may be dirty or damaged. Remove the squeegee, rinse it under warm water and inspect the squeegee blades. Reverse or replace the blades if they are cut, torn, wavy or worn. To Reverse or Replace the Rear Squeegee Wiping Blade...
VACUUM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT (BA 700 AFTER SN 1082068 & BA 800/1000 AFTER SN 1081110) ALL 28, 32, 38LX / 280, 320, 380HD Park the machine on a flat, even surface. Lower the squeegee. Loosen the (horizontal) squeegee-mount lock bolt (found on right side next to the recovery hose tube). Loosen the locking nut on the (vertical) tilt adjustment bolt on the squeegee tongue.
VACUUM SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Problem: Machine will not pick up water, water flows around ends of squeegee Possible Cause & Remedy: Plug for recovery tank drain hose not sealing air-tight — install plug properly or replace if damaged. Recovery tank cover not installed properly — push cover down all the way, so it seals air-tight against the top of the tank.
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Defective vacuum motor — remove motor, repair or replace. Defective vacuum motor solenoid (see Figures 8A and 8B)— replace solenoid. FIGURE 8A BA 700 Before SN 1082069 BA 800, BA 1000 Before SN 1081111 FIGURE 9 FRONT Vac Motor Solenoid...
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ MAINTENANCE Lubricate the drive wheel bearings once per month. For access to the grease fitting, open the left splash guard, raise the brushes and remove the left scrub brush from the machine. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CHAIN REMOVAL OR ADJUSTMENT ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CHAIN REMOVAL: Drain and remove the solution and recovery tanks, disconnect and remove the batteries and squeegee.
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CHAIN REMOVAL OR ADJUSTMENT (continued) ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CHAIN ADJUSTMENT: Follow steps 1 & 2 from the Chain Removal section above. See Figure 1. Loosen Lock Nut (A), turn Bolt (B) to adjust chain tension. There should be about 1/2 inch (12 mm) of deflection between the sprockets when moderate pressure is applied to the chain.
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ DRIVE WHEEL REPLACEMENT Drain and remove the solution and recovery tank, disconnect and remove the batteries and squeegee. Remove the left splash guard and scrub brush. Then tip the machine over on its left side. See Figure 2. Loosen Lock Nut (H) and back out Bolt (I) several turns to loosen the tension on the drive chain, then remove the chain from the motor sprocket.
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Problem: No wheel drive - forward or reverse Possible Cause & Remedy: Tripped wheel drive circuit breaker - press reset button and check circuit breaker for continuity. Defective wheel drive motor - follow instructions below to test. •...
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the potentiometer if the machine has no drive, or if it moves with the twist grips in neutral. To adjust the potentiometer... Remove the back panel from the control handle. Carefully inspect the potentiometer belt and pulley mechanism for a mechanical defect, correct defects before proceeding.
BATTERY SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNING! Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe injury if allowed to contact skin or eyes. Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from inside the batteries through openings in the battery caps. This gas can be ignited by any electrical arc, spark or flame.
BATTERY SYSTEM ______________________________________________________________________________________________ BATTERY TESTING A battery problem is usually recognized by the machine operator, as a decrease in the machine’s running time. This condition is usually caused by one (or more) “dead cell” in the battery system- that is, one (or more) cell that is putting out less voltage than the other cells.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BA 700 Before SN 1082069 BA 800, BA 1000 Before SN 1081111 36 Vdc VIO/BRN BLU/WHT VIO/BRN BRN/RED GRN/BLU WHT/RED BRN/WHT DOWN YEL/WHT WHT/BLK YEL/VIO WHT/ORN WHT/GRN RED/GRN FWD. OFF REV. RED/BLK ORN/BLK YEL/BRN YEL/BLK 42 - FORM NO. 56043025 / BA 700, 800, 1000 / 28LX, 32LX, 38LX / 280HD, 320HD, 380HD...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM / SCHEMATIC BA 700’s Before SN 1082069 BA 800/1000 Before SN 1081111 Item Description Speed Controller Batteries Suppression Diode BLK 0J-B BLK 0A-B Suppression Diode BLK 0L-B Suppression Diode BRN 1A-A Suppression Diode VIO 7D-B Regenerative Feedback Diode RED 2D-B BLU 6A-A Time Delay Module (on break)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Convertamatic 28/32/38LX Before SN 1082119 • Hydro Retriever 280/320/380HD Before SN 1082119 • BA 700 between SN 1082069 and SN 1082119 • BA 800, BA 1000 between SN 1081111 and SN 1082119 36 Vdc VIO/BRN BLU/WHT VIO/BRN...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM / SCHEMATIC •Convertamatic 28/32/38LX Before SN 1082119 •Hydro Retriever 280/320/380HD Before SN 1082119 •BA 700 between SN 1082069 and SN 1082119 •BA 800, BA 1000 between SN 1081111 and SN 1082119 Item Description Speed Controller BLK 0A-B...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM All Models After SN 1082118 36 Vdc VIO/BRN BLU/WHT VIO/BRN BRN/RED IN 2 RED/GRN IN 1 BLK/YEL TIMER OUT WHT/RED ORN/BLK MOTOR - RED/BLK MOTOR + DOWN RED/WHT YEL/WHT RED/WHT WHT/ORN WHT/GRN GRN/BLU GRN/BLU FWD. OFF REV. YEL/BRN YEL/BLK 46 - FORM NO.