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WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard. Never attempt to pick
up flammable or combustible materials or use such
materials in tanks.
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Orange Oil (D-limonene) is not compatible with the plastics
used in NSS automatic scrubbers and the Sidekick
Chemical Metering System. Use of D-limonene may result
in damage to the machine.
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WARNING Do not use flammable liqids.
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Only use cleaning detergents free from solvents,
hydrochloric acid and hydroflouric acid.
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Do not use high foaming detergents.
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STORAGE:
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CAUTION This machine shall be stored indoors only.
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NEVER park or store the machine near a dock, on ramps,
near a furnace, boiler, open flame, or other high heat
source.
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NEVER allow this machine to freeze.
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NEVER expose the machine to rain, snow, or extreme
temperatures.
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NEVER store any items on the machine.
Operating temperature range: 40°- 104°F (5° - 40°C)
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Personal Protective Equipment:
o Follow safety instructions provided with the cleaning
detergents.
o Follow detergent manufacturer's instructions regarding
Personal Protective Equippment.
BATTERIES SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING Failure to observe these warnings can cause
personal injury to machine, operator, or bystanders.
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WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen, which can cause fire or
explosion.
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NEVER smoke, light a match, or cause a spark during
operation or charging.
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ALWAYS charge in a well-ventilated area away from open
flame.
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ALWAYS read and understand all instructions before
installing or charging batteries.
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NEVER attempt to install or charge batteries unless you
have been trained to do so.
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NEVER allow an untrained person to install or charge
batteries.
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ALWAYS wear eye protection and protective clothing to
avoid contact with battery acid.
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ALWAYS remove all jewelry when working on or near the
batteries.
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ALWAYS turn off all switches during installation and
service.
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ALWAYS disconnect the battery leads before performing
any service or repair.
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NEVER Lay anything on top of batteries as arcing may
occur.
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IF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID OCCURS, follow
these instructions:
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SKIN – rinse area with water.
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EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes.
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INTERNAL – Drink water or milk. Follow with Milk of
Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a physician
immediately.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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ALWAYS use two people to install, as batteries are heavy.
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ALWAYS turn off all machine switches.
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ALWAYS position batteries as shown on the machine
installation decal to maintain machine balance.
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ALWAYS connect batteries as shown on the machine
installation decal to avoid shorting out the batteries and the
electrical system.
BATTERY CHARGING SAFETY
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ALWAYS read instructions carefully.
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ALWAYS use the NSS supplied charger with proper voltage
rating.
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ALWAYS plug the charger into an earthed socket outlet.
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NEVER charge a frozen battery.
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NEVER touch uninsulated portion of output connector or
uninsulated battery terminal.
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ALWAYS disconnect the AC supply before making or
breaking the connections to the battery while charging.
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NEVER operate charger if the AC supply cord is damaged
or if the charger has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way.
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ALWAYS recharge the batteries after each use, leave the
charger plugged into the wall outlet when the machine is not
in use.
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For Flooded lead acid batteries only, (does not apply
sealed maintenance free batteries).
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ALWAYS check to ensure the battery water level covers
the battery plates before charging.
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ALWAYS check water level after charging and add distilled
water if necessary, to bring level to the bottom of the fill
hole.
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NEVER overfill batteries as battery
and machine damage may result.
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ALWAYS wipe any acid from the top
of batteries using a soap solution.
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ALWAYS study battery manufacturers' specific precautions
such as recommended rates of charge.
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ALWAYS reattach caps to batteries. Do not charge with
caps loose or removed.
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ADD only distilled water.
GROUNDING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment–
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the charger. If outlet is not
suitable for safe use; have a properly grounded outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
Always use a properly grounded 3-wire extension cord, which
has male and female plugs. If 25 feet [7.6m] extension cords
are used, the electrical carrying capacity should be no less
than 14-3 ST., 50 feet [15.2m] extension cords no less than
12-3 ST
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This charger shall be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock. The charger is provided with a
three-conductor cord and a three-contact grounding type
attachment plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The green
conductor in the cord is the ground wire. Never connect this
wire to other than the grounding pin of the attachment plug.
Check nameplate on the charger to be sure voltage and cycle
stated is the same as the electrical outlet. Do not attempt to
plug a 120-volt charger into a 240-volt outlet or a 240-volt
charger into a 120-volt outlet. If the cord provided with the
charger has an attachment plug as shown in Figure A. below, it
is intended for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. If a properly
grounded receptacle as shown in Figure A is not available, an