User manual NILFISK ATS 53

[. . . ] American-Lincoln Technology OPERATOR'S MANUAL ATS 46/ 53 ATS 46/53 SWEEPER/SCRUBBER Beginning with Serial Number: 683001 READ THIS BOOK 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 machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel. Damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. [. . . ] BATTERY CONDITION METER (Battery Machine) The battery condition meter is located on the right side of the instrument panel. The condition meter indicates the level of charge in the batteries. The batteries are sufficiently charged when the needle stays in the green area on the gauge while the machine is being operated. Charge batteries when the needle drops into the red zone while operating the machine. Do not operate the machine if the needle stays in the red area. American-Lincoln ATS 46/53 1-27 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES LIFT FRAME TO REMOVE FILTER TURN LATCH TO RELEASE FILTER PANEL LATCH FILTER PANEL LATCH (See Figure 21) The filter panel is located in the hopper filter compartment and will need to be removed periodically for cleaning or replacement. Removal of the filter panel requires no tools. The hopper cover must be opened to gain access to the filter compartment. The panel filter is held in place by a hinged frame and latch. To remove the panel filter, turn the knob counterclockwise and lift the hinged frame. The panel filter can now be lifted out and cleaned or replaced (see Filter Cleaning instructions in this manual). FILTER PANEL C-1719 C1719 FIGURE 21 To install the replacement panel filter, lower the frame and turn the knob clockwise to lock the filter in place. HOPPER TEMP SENSOR (Option) (See Figure 22) The temp sensor switch monitors the hopper air temperature near the vac fan. When the temperature of the air moving through the hopper exceeds 140°F, the switch is tripped. It turns off the dust control fan and illuminates the hopper temp light on the warning bank. The hopper temp sensor can be reset thermal switch which is located in the hopper filter compartment near the vacuum fan intake. When the hopper temp light illuminates, carefully investigate for a possible fire in the hopper. To reset the temp sensor, press the reset button. RESET BUTTON HOPPER TEMP SENSOR PUSH TO RESET C1718/9705 C1718 FIGURE 22 ENGINE COMPARTMENT LATCH (See Figure 23) The engine cover encloses the entire engine, radiator and hydraulic reservoir assembly. The cover can be lifted to allow easy access to the engine and hydraulics for service and inspection. WARNING Operate Only When Lids, Doors, And Access Panels Are Securely Closed. PUSH To open the cover, lift the cover latch lever up and turn the latch ¼ turn. NOTE The overhead guard option has a safety latch for storing open cover. LIFT AND TURN C1722-9706 After closing the engine cover, check it to be certain the latch has fully engaged and is latched. NOTE Side covers can be removed for service. C1722 FIGURE 23 1-28 American-Lincoln ATS 46/53 OPERATION OF CONTROLS AND GAUGES HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE (See Figure 24) The sight gauge is located on the inside of the hydraulic reservoir in the engine compartment. The sight gauge is used to indicate the level of fluid in the reservoir. [. . . ] Check scrubbing procedures, brush pressure, type of brush solution flow & cleaning chemical used. For extreme conditions double scrubbing may be necessary. Clean out distribution tube & metering holes to brushes. Checks feed hose & clean if necessary. [. . . ]