Machine Operation; Hopper Dumping - Nilfisk Advance RS 501 Manuel D'utilisation

Stopping the machine in working mode
1. To stop the machine release the pedal (4, Fig. E).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal
(5).
2. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).
3. Turn off the dust control system water pump with the
switch (19, Fig. D).
4. If open, close the dust control system taps (8 and 9, Fig.
E).
5. Lift the safety flange (24, Fig. E), then lift the suction
inlet and side brooms with the lever (12).
6. Turn off the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
7. Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and
hold it in this position for a few minutes to let the system
stabilize.
8. Check that the hopper (12, Fig. G) is lowered and that
the warning light (26, Fig. D) is off.
9. Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (17, Fig.
D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove
it.
10. Engage the parking brake with the lever (7, Fig. E).

MACHINE OPERATION

1. Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the
same position and the brooms rotating: this could
create unwanted marks on the floor.
Bulky debris collection
2. To collect bulky debris, lift the front skirt (24, Fig. G) with
the switch (13, Fig. E).
Note that, while the skirt is lifted, the machine suction
power decreases.
To lower the front skirt (24, Fig. G), press the switch (13,
Fig. E) again.
3. If necessary, to collect bulky debris, it is also possible to
remove the front skirt (24, Fig. G); remove it according
to the following procedure:
– Lift the brooms, then stop the machine and turn off
the engine.
– Remove the clip (1, Fig. H) and disconnect the tie
rod (2) from the skirt (3).
– Remove the skirt (3) by withdrawing it from the
hinges (4).
– Turn on the machine and start working again.
– Install the skirt (3) in the reverse order of removal,
after stopping the machine and turning off the
engine.
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HOPPER DUMPING

The maximum hopper dumping height is 1,460 mm.
Dump the hopper according to the following procedure.
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USER MANUAL
If necessary, adjust the broom speed with the knob (28,
Fig. E) (optional).
NOTE
When the hopper is full, the machine cannot
collect dust and debris anymore.
After each working cycle, and when the hopper (12, Fig.
G) is full, it must be emptied. For the relevant
procedure, see the next paragraph.
Turn off the dust control system water pump with the
switch (19, Fig. D).
If open, close the dust control system taps (8 and 9, Fig.
E).
Lift the safety flange (24, Fig. E), then lift the suction
inlet and side brooms with the lever (12).
Turn off the suction fan with the lever (14, Fig. E).
Drive the machine to the appointed dumping area.
WARNING!
Perform the hopper dumping on a solid and
level ground, to avoid machine unbalance.
Keep people away from the machine and
especially from the hopper (12, Fig. G).
Lift the safety flange (23, Fig. E), then lift the hopper (12,
Fig. G) with the lever (10, Fig. E).
WARNING!
If it is necessary to move the machine when the
hopper is lifted, move very slowly (maximum
speed 1 km/h).
Open the hopper lid (21, Fig. G) by pressing the switch
(28, Fig. D). Keep the switch pressed until the lid opens
completely, then dump the debris from the hopper. The
warning light of the switch (28, Fig. D) turns on when the
opening/closing latch of the hopper lid (21, Fig. G) is
open.
When the dumping is completed, lift the safety flange
(23, Fig. E), then lower the hopper (12, Fig. G)
completely with the lever (10, Fig. E). Keep the lever
activated until the warning light (26, Fig. D) turns off,
which means that the hopper is completely lowered.
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