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SC500 Instructions for use Bedienungshandbuch Instructions d’utilisation Instructions for use Gebruiksaanwijzing Deutsch 11/2014 Revised 07/2017 Français English 9099974000 Nederlands Models No.: 9087400020, 9087401020, 9087402020 See previous manual for the models no.: 9087350020, 9087351020, 9087355020...
Nilfisk constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without being obliged to apply such benefits to the machines that were previously sold. Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Nilfisk. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
07/2017 OPERATION CAPABILITIES The SC500 scrubber-dryer is used to clean (scrubbing and drying) smooth and solid floors, in commercial or industrial environment, under safe operation conditions by a qualified operator. The scrubber-dryer cannot be used for fitted carpet and carpet cleaning.
– Do not smoke while charging the batteries. – To avoid any unauthorized use of the machine, remove the magnetic smart key (or ignition key). – Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that it cannot move independently. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
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– Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised water jets, or with corrosive substances. – The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries, etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centres (see Scrapping chapter). 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
Battery connector (red). B) Closed valve This connector also works as EMERGENCY push-button, 19. Recovery tank cover to stop immediately all functions. 20. Can holder 10. Rear pivoting wheels Optional for BASIC version 11. Squeegee vacuum hose P100837 SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
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26. Disc brush deck 36. Batteries (*) 27. Brush 37. REV deck (**) 28. Front driving wheels 38. REV brush (**) 29. Squeegee Optional for BASIC version 30. Debris collection tank (**) For REV version only P100838 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
47. Vacuum system adjustment/deactivation button • Blue = User key • LED on - vacuum system activated • Yellow = supervisor key 48. Detergent flow adjustment button Optional for BASIC version (**) For REV version only P100839 SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
Pads of different materials – USB port For further information concerning the optional accessories, contact an authorised Retailer. TECHNICAL DATA Nilfisk Nilfisk Model SC500 53 B SC500 53R B Solution tank capacity 45 litres Recovery tank capacity 45 litres Machine length 1,277 mm...
Place the protection cap on each terminal, then connect the battery connector (9). Grasp the handle (16) and carefully lower the tank (33). Battery Charging 10. Fully charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter). Figure 1 P100841 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
Available brushes and their relevant application guides (suggestions only) Models 46 GRIT 80 GRIT 180 GRIT 240 GRIT 500 GRIT PROLENE PROLITE UNION MIX General cleaning: Concrete Terrazzo floor Ceramic tiles/quarrystones Marble Vinyl tiles Rubber tiles Polishing: Rubber tiles Marble Vinyl tiles SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
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Ensure that the solution valve (18) is open (18-A). To fill the solution tank (21) use the front filler (22), or open the cap (24) to access the side filler. Figure 4 P100843 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
If the machine is on but not working, it automatically turns off after 5 minutes. Make sure that the machine cannot move independently. CAUTION! In the event of an emergency, to stop all machine functions immediately, disconnect the battery connector (9). Reset the machine functions by connecting again the connector. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
At the end of the work, press the One-Touch push-button (43) to lift the brush deck. After 10 seconds, the vacuum system turns off too. Lift the squeegee (29) with the pedal (8). 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
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If the overload takes place when the extra pressure function is on, the system automatically turns the extra pressure function off. If the overload persists, the brush stops. To start scrubbing again after a brush stop due to overload, turn off and then on the machine with the push- button (42). SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
Perform the procedures shown in After using the machine paragraph. For versions with EcoFlex system, empty the detergent tank (25) and clean the system with a draining cycle (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter). Close the solution tank valve (18-B). Disconnect the battery connector (9). 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
Brush motor carbon brush check or replacement Drive system motor carbon brush check or replacement Brush deck vibration-damper replacement (only for REV version) (1) This maintenance procedure must be performed by an authorised Nilfisk Service Center. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
Disconnect the battery charger plug (6) from the mains and place it in its holder (7). Carefully lower the recovery tank (33). Now the machine is ready to be used. NOTE For further information about the operation of the battery charger (5), see the relevant Manual. 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
Vacuum power in silent mode RPM (*) Reduced brush rpm activation threshold RESET Restore factory settings for all parameters Increase the value of this parameter to reduce the brush motor speed in a wider range of applications and vice versa. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
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Remove the Supervisor key (if any) from the key reader. Press the push-button (B). Confirm the operation by pressing the push-button (A). To return to the user mode screen, press push-button (C). To return to the main screen (E, Fig. 7), press push-button (A). 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
Check that the lip (K) of the front blade (C) and the lip (L) of the rear blade (D) are resting as shown in the figure. • Use the knob (15) to make adjustments. Figure 12 P100850 SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
Check that the seating surface (H) of the gasket (E) is in good condition, clean and suitable to form a seal with the gasket itself. 10. Close the cover (19). Figure 13 P100851 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
If it is difficult to keep the machine moving straight as it tends to pull to the left or to the right with the brush deck lowered and during cleaning, adjust the handwheel (35) by turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise to correct this pull and obtain a generally neutral straight-ahead movement. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
Replace the detergent tank (B) as shown in the figure, then refit the plug (A). 10. When the detergent tank has been drained, it may be necessary to drain the EcoFlex system too (see procedure in following section). Figure 15 P100853 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
All machine electrical circuits are protected by auto-resettable electronic devices. The safety fuses activates only in case of serious damage. It is recommended to have the fuses replaced by qualified personnel only. Refer to the Service Manual available at any Nilfisk Retailer. SC500 - 9099974000 11/2014...
If the machine has been purchased with an on-board battery charger, the machine cannot operate if this device is not on board. In case of battery charger malfunction, contact an authorised Service Center. For any further information, contact Nilfisk Service Centres. 9099974000 - SC500 11/2014...
– Electrical and electronic components (*) Refer to the nearest Nilfisk Center especially when scrapping electrical and electronic components. Machine material composition and recyclability Type Recyclable SC500 weight percentage percentage Aluminium 100 % Electric motors - various 29 % 29 %...
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