Nilfisk-Advance Retriever 4600 User manual

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9/97 revised 7/00 Form Number 56041389
Retriever™ 4600
OPERATOR MANUAL
Advance MODEL 56416000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I troductio ........................................................................................................2
Parts a d Service...............................................................................................2
Nameplate..........................................................................................................2
U crati g the Machi e .......................................................................................2
Cautio s a d War i gs......................................................................................3
Ge eral I formatio ...........................................................................................4
K ow Your Machi e....................................................................................... 5-6
Preparing the Machine for Use
I stalli g the Batteries........................................................................................7
Operating the Machine
Sweepi g ...........................................................................................................8
Emptyi g the Hopper .........................................................................................8
After Use ............................................................................................................8
Maintenance
Mai te a ce Schedule ......................................................................................9
Chargi g the Batteries .....................................................................................10
Checki g the Battery Electrolyte Level ............................................................10
Recomme ded Batteries a d Chargers...........................................................10
Side Broom Mai te a ce.................................................................................11
Mai Broom Mai te a ce ................................................................................11
Hopper Dust Co trol Filter ...............................................................................12
Troubleshooti g ......................................................................................... 13-14
Tech ical Specificatio s ..................................................................................15
Optio s a d Accessories .................................................................................15

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This ma ual will help you get the most from your Nilfisk-Adva ce Retriever™ 4600. Read it thoroughly before operati g the machi e.
Note: Bo d numbers in parentheses indicate an item i ustrated on pages 5-6.
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PARTS AND SERVICE
Repairs, whe required, should be performed by your Authorized Nilfisk-Adva ce Service Ce ter, who employs factory trai ed service perso el,
a d mai tai s a i ve tory of Nilfisk-Adva ce origi al replaceme t parts a d accessories.
Call the NILFISK-ADVANCE DEALER amed below for repair parts or service. Please specify the Model a d Serial umber whe discussi g your
machi e.
(Dealer, affix service sticker here.)
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NAME PLATE
The Model a d Serial Number of your machi e are show o the Nameplate o the right side of the machi e. This i formatio is eeded whe
orderi g repair parts for the machi e. Use the space below to ote the Model a d Serial Number of your machi e for future refere ce.
MODEL
SERIAL NUMBER
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UNCRATING THE MACHINE
Whe the machi e is delivered, carefully i spect the shippi g carto a d the machi e for damage. If damage is evide t, save the shippi g carto
so that it ca be i spected. Co tact the Nilfisk-Adva ce Customer Service Departme t immediately to file a freight damage claim.
1After removi g the crate, remove the woode blocks ext to the wheels.
2 Read the instructions i the Preparing the Machine For Use sectio .
3Place a ramp ext to the fro t e d of the pallet.
4 Read the instructions i the Operating the Machine sectio , slowly drive the machi e forward from the pallet to the floor. Keep your left foot
lightly o the brake pedal u til your sweeper is off the pallet.
CAUTION!
Use extreme CAUTION whe operati g this sweeper. Be certai that you are thoroughly familiar with all of the operati g i structio s
prior to usi g this sweeper. If you have a y questio s, co tact your supervisor or your local Nilfisk-Adva ce I dustrial Dealer.
Should your sweeper malfu ctio , do ot attempt to correct the problem u less your supervisor directs you to do so. Have a qualified
compa y mecha ic or a authorized Nilfisk-Adva ce Dealer Service perso make a y ecessary correctio s to the equipme t.
Use extreme care whe worki g o this machi e. Neckties, loose clothi g, lo g hair, ri gs a d bracelets ca get caught i movi g parts.
Tur the Key Switch (4) OFF, set the Parki g Brake (24) a d disco ect the batteries before worki g o the machi e. Use good
commo se se, practice good safety habits a d pay atte tio to the yellow decals o this machi e.
WARNING!
NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE NEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS.
INTRODUCTION

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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
SYMBOLS
Nilfisk-Adva ce uses the symbols below to sig al pote tially da gerous co ditio s. Always read this i formatio carefully a d take
the ecessary steps to protect perso el a d property.
DANGER !
Is used to war of immediate hazards that will cause severe perso al i jury or death.
WARNING !
Is used to call atte tio to a situatio that could cause severe perso al i jury.
CAUTION !
Is used to call atte tio to a situatio that could cause mi or perso al i jury or damage to the machi e or other property.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Specific Cautio s a d War i gs are i cluded to war you of pote tial da ger of machi e damage or bodily harm.
WARNING !
*This machi e shall be used o ly by properly trai ed a d authorized perso s.
*Avoid sudde stops whe loaded. Avoid abrupt sharp tur s. Use low speed dow hills or ramps.
*To avoid hydraulic oil i jectio or i jury always wear appropriate clothi g a d eye protectio whe worki g with or ear hydraulic
system.
*Tur the Key Switch (Mai Power) (4) to the OFF positio , set the Parki g Brake (24) a d disco ect the batteries before
performi g a y service fu ctio .
*Never work u der a machi e without safety blocks or sta ds to support the machi e.
*Make sure the Hopper Safety Support (37) is i place whe ever attempti g to do a y mai te a ce work u der or ear the raised
hopper.
*Never operate this machi e ear flammable liquids or vapors.
*Do ot clea this machi e with a pressure washer.
CAUTION !
* This machi e is ot approved for use o public paths or roads.
* This machi e is ot suitable for picki g up hazardous dust.
* Do ot operate this machi e o ramps or i cli es of more tha 5 degrees.
* Whe operati g this machi e, e sure that third parties, particularly childre , are ot e da gered.
* Before performi g a y service fu ctio , carefully read all i structio s pertai i g to that fu ctio .
* Do ot leave the machi e u atte ded without first tur i g the Key Switch (4) OFF, removi g the key a d applyi g the Parki g
Brake (24).
* Take precautio s to preve t hair, jewelry, or loose clothi g from becomi g caught i movi g parts.
*Make sure all safety devices are i place a d operati g properly.
*Before use, all doors a d hoods should be properly latched.
*Movi g parts. Disco ect power before servici g filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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HOPPER SAFETY SUPPORT
WARNING!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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JACKING THE MACHINE
CAUTION!
Never work u der a machi e without safety sta ds or blocks to support the machi e.
•Whe jacki g the machi e, do so at desig ated locatio s (Do Not jack o the hopper) - see jacki g locatio s (42).
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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
CAUTION!
Before tra sporti g the machi e o a ope truck or trailer, make sure that . . .
•All access doors are latched securely.
•The machi e is tied dow securely - see tie-dow locatio s (34).
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TOWING
CAUTION!
If the machi e must be towed or pushed, make sure the Key Switch (Mai Power) (4) is i the OFF positio a d do ot move the machi e
faster tha 5 mph.
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OTHER MANUALS AVAILABLE FOR THE RETRIEVER 4600B
The followi g ma uals are available from the Nilfisk-Adva ce Literature Service Departme t:
•Retriever™ 4600B Parts List - Nilfisk-Adva ce Form Number 56042334
•Retriever™ 4600B Service Ma ual - Nilfisk-Adva ce Form Number 56043043
Make sure the Hopper Safety Support (37) is i place
whe ever attempti g to do a y mai te a ce work
u der or ear the raised hopper. The Hopper Safety
Support (37) holds the hopper i the raised positio to
allow work to be performed u der the hopper. NEVER
rely o the machi e’s hydraulic compo e ts to safely
support the hopper.

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As you read this ma ual, you will occasio ally ru across a bold umber i pare theses - example: (2). These umbers refer to a item o these
two pages. Refer back to these pages whe ever ecessary to pi poi t the locatio of a item me tio ed i the text.
1 Emergency Quick Disconnect
2 Hour Meter
3 Battery Condition Meter
4 Key Switch (Main Power)
5 Head ight Switch
6 Dust Contro / Shaker Switch
7 Horn Switch
8 Circuit Breaker, 15 Amp (Dust Contro / Shaker Motor)
9 Circuit Breaker, 6 Amp (Aux. Circuit 1)
10 Circuit Breaker, 10 Amp (Side Broom Motor)
11 Circuit Breaker, 5 Amp (Aux. Circuit 2)
12 Circuit Breaker, 60 Amp (Hydrau ic Pump)
13 Circuit Breaker, 40 Amp (Main Broom Motor)
14 Circuit Breaker, 80 Amp (Whee Drive Motor)
15 Main Broom Raise / Lower (ON / OFF) Lever
16 Hopper Raise / Lower Lever
17 Hopper Door Open / C ose Lever
18 Hopper Cover
19 Dust Fi ter Shaker Assemb y
20 Hopper Dust Contro Fi ter
21 Hopper Cover Prop Rod
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
22 Hopper Cover Latch
23 Side Broom Raise / Lower (ON / OFF) Lever
24 Parking Brake Set / Re ease Lever (Foot Brake)
25 FWD / REV Drive Peda
26 Operator’s Seat Adjust Lever
27 Battery Charger Port
28 Operator’s Seat (W / Safety Switch)
29 Battery Compartments (Removab e)
30 Battery Compartment Covers
31 Whee Drive / Steer Whee
32 Head ights
33 Main Broom Access Door
34 Tie Down Points
35 Steering Whee
36 Side Broom
37 Hopper Safety Support
38 Shaker Assemb y Latch
39 Litter Door
40 Tai Light
41 Hopper Safety Support Pu Rod
42 Jacking Points
43 Circuit Breaker Cover

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
WARNING!
Use extreme cautio whe worki g with batteries. Sulfuric acid i batteries ca cause severe i jury if allowed to co tact the ski or
eyes. Explosive hydroge gas is ve ted from i side the batteries through ope i gs i the battery caps. This gas ca be ig ited by
a y arc, spark or flame.
WHEN SERVICING BATTERIES...
•Remove all jewelry
•Do ot smoke
•Wear safety glasses
•Work i a well-ve tilated area
•Do ot allow tools to touch more tha o e battery termi al at a time
CAUTION!
Acid ca spill o to the floor if the batteries are overfilled.
To avoid damage to floor surfaces, wipe water a d acid from the top of the batteries after chargi g.
Electrical compo e ts i this machi e ca be severely damaged if the batteries are ot i stalled a d co ected properly. Batteries
should be i stalled by your local Nilfisk-Adva ce Distributor or by a qualified electricia .
1Whe fitti g or replaci g the batteries from their shippi g crate, carefully i spect them for cracks or other damage. If damage is evide t, co tact
the tra sport compa y that delivered them or the battery ma ufacturer to file a damage claim.
2Make sure the machi e’s Key Switch (Mai Power) (4) is i the OFF positio a d the Emerge cy Quick Disco ect (1) is depressed.
3Remove both Battery Compartme t Covers (30).
4Usi g (2) people a d a appropriate lifti g strap, carefully lift the batteries i to each battery compartme t a d arra ge them exactly as show .
5I stall the battery cables as show (Red (A) is Positive / Black (B) is Negative). Positio the cables so the battery caps ca be easily removed
for service.
6Carefully tighte the screw a d ut o each battery termi al u til the termi al will ot tur o the battery post (mi . 70 i lbs).
7Coat the termi als a d posts with a high temperature grease, or spray-o battery termi al coati g (available at most auto parts stores).
8Put o e black rubber boot over each of the termi als a d secure with a tie strap.
9Plug the yellow battery co ectors from the batteries i to the matchi g yellow co ectors o the chassis o each side.
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE
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SWEEPING
Follow the i structio s i prepari g the machi e for use sectio of the ma ual.
1Tur the Key Switch (4) ON. Pull the Mai Broom Raise / Lower (ON/OFF) Lever (15) back a d slide to the left a d up to lower a d start the
mai broom. NOTE: The brooms will ot tur o if the hopper door is closed.
2Whe sweepi g dry f oors, tur the dust co trol system ON by pushi g the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) up to the perma e t ON positio .
Whe sweepi g f oors with pudd es, put the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) i the eutral or OFF positio before the machi e e ters a
puddle. Tur the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) ON whe the machi e is back o a completely dry floor.
Whe sweepi g wet f oors, keep the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) i the OFF positio . (This will preve t moisture from getti g i to the
Hopper Dust Co trol Filter (20)).
3Lower the Side Broom (36) by pushi g the Side Broom Raise / Lower (ON / OFF) Lever (23) dow to the right a d up for sweepi g alo g a
wall or curb. Raise the side broom whe sweepi g i a ope area.
4Drive the machi e forward i a straight li e at a quick walki g speed a d overlap each pass approximately 6 i ches (150 mm). Drive the
machi e slower whe sweepi g large amou ts of dirt or debris or whe safe operatio dictates slower speeds.
5Whe sweepi g extremely dusty floors, it may be ecessary to stop sweepi g occasio ally a d shake the Hopper Dust Co trol Filter (20).
To shake the filter, push the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) dow to the mome tary ON positio , a d hold for 20 seco ds. Push the switch
back up to the perma e t ON positio to activate the dust co trol impeller a d co ti ue sweepi g.
6Check behi d the machi e occasio ally to make sure that the machi e is picki g up debris. Dirt left behi d i the path of the machi e usually
i dicates that the machi e is movi g too fast, the broom eeds to be adjusted, or the hopper is full. NOTE: If there is debris o the floor too
large to be swept up, ope the Litter Door (39) a d throw it i to the hopper.
NOTE: The mai a d side broom, dust co trol a d shaker motor will tur OFF automatically a d cease to fu ctio after the batteries reach a 80%
depth of discharge. Normal fu ctio will retur to the brooms whe the batteries are re-charged.
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EMPTYING THE HOPPER
NOTE: The MINIMUM ceili g height dumpi g cleara ce required for raisi g the hopper is 101” (256.54 cm)
1Put the Mai Broom Raise / Lower (ON / OFF) Lever (15) a d the Side Broom Raise / Lower (ON / OFF) Lever (23) to the UP positio .
2Pull the Hopper Door Ope / Close Lever (17) back to close the hopper door.
3Push the Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) dow to the mome tary ON positio a d hold it for 20 seco ds.
4Drive the machi e close to a large trash receptacle a d pull the Hopper Raise / Lower Lever (16) back i to the UP positio u til the hopper
is raised to the desired height.
5Slowly drive the machi e forward u til the hopper is over the receptacle a d apply the Parki g Brake (24).
6Push the Hopper Door Ope / Close Lever (17) forward u til the hopper door is completely ope . O ce all of the debris has emptied out, close
the hopper door. NOTE: The Dust Co trol / Shaker Switch (6) may be left ON while dumpi g to draw some of the dust through the Hopper
Dust Co trol Filter (20). This is effective whe dumpi g o to the grou d or o to a pile.
7Put the Hopper Safety Support (37) i place by pulli g up o the Hopper Safety Support Pull Rod (41), the lower the hopper slightly to secure.
8Look for a accumulatio of litter o the back of the hopper a d o the fro t of the broom housi g. Use a broom, if ecessary, to remove litter
from these areas. The back of the hopper must seal tightly agai st the fro t of the broom housi g for proper operatio .
9Retur to the operator’s compartme t. Release the parki g brake. Move the machi e back u til the hopper will clear the receptacle. Raise
the hopper slightly u til the Hopper Safety Support (37) dise gages, the lower the hopper. a d re-ope the hopper door. NOTE: The brooms
will ot tur o if the hopper door is closed.
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AFTER USE
1Shake the Hopper Dust Co trol Filter (20) a d empty the hopper.
2Check the mai te a ce schedule a d perform all required mai te a ce before storage.
3Move the machi e to a i door storage area.
4Make sure the Key Switch (4) is OFF a d the Parki g Brake (24) is e gaged.
OPERATING THE MACHINE