Nilfisk SC430 - Floor Machine Use And Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Use & maintenance
2 Troubleshooting
3 Documents / Resources
- 3.1 References
- 3.2 Download manual

Use & maintenance

ATTENTION! Do not use the machine before you have read and understood the Instructions for User Manual

1. Switch off charger by unplug charger cable from red battery plug.
  Reconnect the red battery plug to the machine.
2. Disconnect the battery charger cable from the mains electricity supply.
Fill the tank with a clean water. The clean water temperature must not exceed 40°C.
If the squeegee is not connected to the machine: install and fasten it with the handwheels, then connect to the suction hose.
If the squeegee is in upper position, lower it with the lever.
Place the brush or the pad-holder under the deck. Use the appropriate brush to clean the floor.
Adjust the eco solution flow control valve.
Switch on the brush and vac motors to activate the machine.
Press the handle switch to engage the brush and run the machine.
At the end of the work. Empty the recovery tank with the hose. Then empty the solution tank with the trasparent hose.
Wash with clean water the recovery tank and the vacuum grid.
Remove the brush/pad and clean them.
Take the squeegee off and remove debris.
Check and clean the squeegee blades.
Clean the machine using a damp cloth and where needed use a neutral cleaning product.
Charge the batteries: Connect the battery charger cable to the mains electricity supply.
Park the machine with the recovery tank cover open.

If the machine has been used until the red light illuminates on the battery level indicator on the machine, a full recharge of the batteries (10-12 hours) will be required. Failure to carry out this this procedure may cause damage to the batteries. Charging the batteries after every use is recommended.

Troubleshooting

ATTENTION! Do not use the machine before you have read and understood the Instructions for User Manual

The machine doesn't work as it should

Check if the power cable is correctly connected.
Check if the battery is charged.

The suction doesn't work as it should

Check if the suction hose is correctly installed and clean.
Open the recovery tank and check if the vacuum grid and gasket are clean.
Check if squeegee blades are damaged or dirty.
Close the recovery tank cover properly and/or verify the gasket wear.

The machine doesn't clean as it should

Check if you have the right water settings.
Check if the solution filter is clean.

The brush don't work as they should

Check if the brush is correctly installed and not worn out.
Check if there isn't any brush motor overload i.e. 3 battery LED lights flashing simultaneously.
Check if there are external materials preventing the brush rotating.