User manual NILFISK ENCORE S2426

[. . . ] Operator's Manual ENCORE S2426/L2426 U. S. 5, 383, 251 READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance. This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. [. . . ] Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. The correct level is between 1/4" (1/2 cm) below the bottom of the tube in each cell and above the tops of the plates. Check the level of the electrolyte each time you charge the batteries. See figure 10. Figure 10 NOTE: Check the level of electrolyte prior to charging the batteries. Be sure the plates in each cell are covered with electrolyte before charging. Do not top off the cells prior to charging the battery. As a result, the electrolyte could overflow from the cells. Always top off the cells with distilled water after charging. CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to the batteries if electrolyte does not cover the plates. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge across the tops of the batteries can occur if the batteries are over filled. Do not fill the batteries up to the bottom of the tube in each cell. Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batteries. Never add acid to a battery after installation. CAUTION: Batteries must be refilled with distilled water only. Do not use tap water as it may contain contaminants that will damage batteries. Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connectors clean. To clean the top of the batteries, use a damp cloth with a weak solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution. To clean the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and connector cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into batteries. Figure 11 3. To drain battery compartment: (See figure 11) a. [. . . ] Raise the brush head by pressing and holding the brush switch until the brush head is in its full up position. Turn the key switch "OFF" and remove the key. Tip up the recovery tank until it locks in the full open position. Go to the front of the machine and unlatch the front cover and swing cover open. [. . . ]