Nilfisk-Advance HSC 585 Operating instructions

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INFORMATION
&
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
10.22.2007
HSC 585 MULTI
EXTRACTOR
220 - 240V EU
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE
UNTIL YOU HAVE READ ALL SECTIONS
OF THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Do not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged-in. Unplug the unit from the power outlet
when not in use.
•Unplug the machine from the power outlet before cleaning or servicing.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain or snow. Store and use indoors.
•Wear hearing protection if desired. The measured sound level of the HSC585 is 75 dB(A)
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•Inspect the power cord regularly for damage, such as cracking, ageing, or damaged insulation. Do
not use with damaged cord or plug. If the cord needs to be replaced, take the machine to an
authorized Nilfisk
•If the cord or prongs become damaged have it replaced by an authorized Nilfisk service technician
or partner.
•Use a defoamer any time you get foam in the recovery tank, to prevent motor damage.
•If foam or liquid comes out of the vacuum motor or exhaust, turn the machine off immediately.
•If the machine is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or flooded
with water, return it to a service center.
•Do not pull the machine by the cord, do not use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the machine over the cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces.To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle the plug, the cord, or the machine with wet hands.
•Extension cords must be 12/3 and no longer than 50 feet. Replace the cord or unplug immediately if
the ground prong becomes damaged.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes, or
any health endangering dusts. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
•Liquid pumped out could be dangerous because of temperature, pressure, or chemical content.
•Do not let the pump run dry. If you run out of water, turn the machine off and refill.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine is only suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories,
shops, and offices other than normal residential housekeeping purposes.
When using any electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
NOTE: Read all instructions before using this machine.

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INSPECTION:
Carefully unpack and inspect your HSC 585-MULTI for shipping damage. Each machine is tested
and inspected before shipping. Any shipping damage incurred is the responsibility of the carrier.
You should notify the carrier immediately if you notice damage to the box or to the machine or
parts.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS:
Select a proper pre-spray for the surface to be cleaned, and apply the pre-spray. Use a neutral
pH rinse or detergent (6 to 9 pH) in the HSC 585 to prevent premature wear of the pump, seals
and other components. Powdered chemicals are not recommended.
MAINTENANCE:
For optimum performance, flush the machine with clear water at the end of each working day.
Once a month, minimum, run a flushing compound through the machine to break up any
mineral or chemical build-up that may have formed in the lines, the pumps, or the heater.
The vacuum motor, pump motor, and the pump do not require any scheduled maintenance;
however, the vacuum motors may require replacement brushes after 1000 - 1500 hours, and the
high pressure pump and unloader valve may require rebuild kits after 500 -1000 hours (refer to
machine part list for numbers). Clean the body with an all purpose detergent, and protect it with
an automobile interior polish. Lubricate the wheels, castors, and quick disconnects with an all-
purpose silicone spray.
Record the serial number and model of your new extractor here:
Model: HSC 585-Multi_ Serial Number: __________________
Purchase Date:_____________
Write the name and phone number of your distributor:
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
NOTE: to remove the complete reel with hoses from the machine, pull the vacuum hose loose
from the hose barb on the front of the tank, and push the short piece of vacuum hose into the
center of the hose spool. Disconnect the solution hose quick coupling. Grasp the spool from either
side, and lift it off the machine.
NOTE: before servicing any component in the base cabinet, remove the hoses and spool before
opening the tanks.

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SWITCH PLATE
5
HIGH
PRESSURE
PUMP
LIGHT
(NOHEAT) DUMP PUMP
ON/OFF
SWITCH
PUMP/HEAT
SELECTOR
SWITCH
100 PSI
PUMP
ON/OFF
SWITCH
3
VACUUM
ON/OFF
SWITCH
24
HEAT
SELECTED
LIGHT
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
HSC 585 MULTI
Switches
85 Bar
Quick
Disconnect
Hoses
Vacuum Hose
Connection
Base
Compartment
Vac Tank
Latch
7 Bar
Quick Disconnect
Solution
Tank
Wheel
Drain Hose
Cap
Wand Holder
Vacumm
Tank Lid
Castor
with Brake
Pressure
Gauge
Wheel
Power
Prime
Pedal
Garden Hose
Connector
Drain Hose
Auto
Dump
Pump Power
Cord

OPERATION
REFER TO THE DIAGRAMS ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE
HIGH PRESSURE WASHER
1 Before each use, inspect the machine, hoses, and cleaning tools for cleanliness and completeness. Make
sure hoses are in good condition and the spray nozzle(s) is tight.
REFER TO THE AUTO-FILL AND AUTO-DUMP INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.
2. If you choose to use the automatic pump-out feature, connect the dump hose to the brass hose fitting
on the back of the machine, and place the open end of the hose in a drain. Make sure the drain hose
on the back of the vacuum tank is closed, and the lid is tight on the recovery tank. NOTE: never turn
ON the automatic pump-out switch unless you have removed the brass cap from the hose connector on
the rear of the machine. This pump will run continuously if it is turned on, and if the water can not be
pumped out (cap still screwed on) damage may occur to the pump.
If you choose not to use the auto pump-out option, just make sure the brass cap is on the hose
connector on the rear of the machine. CAUTION: do not turn the pump-out switch on if the cap is still
on the hose connector on the back of the machine.
3. If you choose to use the auto-fill feature, connect the fill-hose to the auto-fill valve (located over the
solution tank fill hole). Turn on the water source. NOTE: do not turn the water on full power. The water
flowing into the auto-fill system does not need a lot of pressure behind it. Allow the tank to fill with
solution. When you use the auto-fill system, the auto-fill valve will automatically turn on and turn off as
the tank empties and then fills. NOTE: If you are not going to use the auto-fill system, just fill the
tank with water and cleaning chemical. Follow chemical directions regarding dilution and mixing. Do not
use harsh chemicals; they may damage seals in pumps and valves, and cause the pump to wear
prematurely. NOTE: Never put water in the tank with a temerature exceeding 54
°
C/130
°
F.
4. Pre-spray the area to be cleaned with a pump-up sprayer. Follow chemical directions.
5. Plug in the power cord. Turn on the high pressure pump by placing the HIGH PRESSURE/HEAT selection
switch (2) in the UP position, to select the High Pressure Pump. NOTE: The high pressure pump and
the heat can not operate at the same time. NOTE: this switch is off when it is set to the middle
position and neither the high pressure pump nor the heater is selected.
6. The 85 bar pump is not self-priming; you will need to prime the high pressure pump using the ‘power
prime’ system: turn on both the pump and the vacuum, cover the hole in the hose barb with your
hand, then depress the Power Prime Pedal. This will pull trapped air out of the pump and into the
recovery tank , priming the pump. You will notice a ‘tone’ change in the pump (smoother, with less of a
rattle), and the water being pulled into the recovery tank will change from a white, full of air stream of
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CAUTION:IF FOAM OR WATER COMES OUT THE VACUUM EXHAUST,
TURN THE MACHINE OFF IMMEDIATELY
CAUTION : Never leave the 85 bar pump running if you are not actively using it

water to a clear, solid stream. Priming may take 20 - 60 seconds, or even longer sometimes, and it will
require a full solution tank. When the pump is primed, let off the Power Prime Pedal, and turn off the
pump and the vacuum. Then press the Power Prime Pedal once again, for a moment, to release the line
pressure; you will hear a ‘swoosh’ of air as the back pressure in the lines is released. The pump will need
to be primed anytime air gets into it -- try not to let the pump run dry. Proceed to the next step.
7. Add defoamer to the recovery tank.
8. Attach the solution spray hose to the solution quick disconnect. Attach the vacuum hose to the hose
barb on the front of the recovery tank. Pull the hoses out from the reel. Attach the other ends of the
hoses to the cleaning tool.
9. If you choose to use the automatic pump-out feature, MAKE SURE THE CAP IS REMOVED FROM THE
HOSE CONNECTION ON THE BACK OF THE MACHINE BEFORE YOU TURN THE SWITCH ON. This
pump will run continuously once you turn it on, and if it tries to pump out water, but the cap is still on the
hose fitting, the pump may be damaged.
10. Turn on the vacuum (3) and turn on the dump pump (if you chose to use this feature) (5). Begin
spraying. If you are not using the auto-fill or auto-dump features, turn off the pump and vacuum when
the solution tank gets low; fill the solution tank, and empty and clean the recovery tank. If you use the
auto-fill and/or auto-dump features, you will not need to stop working to fill and/or empty your tanks.
11. When the job is finished, turn off the automatic pump-out pump turn and turn off the water source, if
they were employed. Use the vacuum hose to suck the remaining solution from the holding tank into the
recovery tank.
13. Run a few gallons of clean water through the system. Completely empty the recovery tank by placing the
drain hose over a floor drain, toilet, or tub, and removing the cap. You can clean the tank at this time with
clean water. When the tank is empty, cap the drain hose and place it back in the hook and loop holder.
Disconnect the hoses from the cleaning tool, and reel them up onto the hose spool.
14. Unplug the power cord. Clean the machine and the tool.
LOW PRESSURE AND HEAT
1 Before each use, inspect the machine, hoses, and cleaning tools for cleanliness and completeness. Make
sure hoses are in good condition and the spray nozzle(s) is tight.
REFER TO THE AUTO-FILL AND AUTO-DUMP INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
2. If you choose to use the automatic pump-out feature, connect the dump hose to brass hose fitting on
the back of the machine, and place the open end of the hose in a drain. NOTE: NEVER TURN ON THE
PUMP OUT PUMP UNTIL YOU HAVE REMOVED THE CAP FROM THE HOSE CONNECTOR ON THE REAR
OF THE MACHINE. Make sure the drain hose on the back of the vacuum tank is closed and the lid is tight
on the recovery tank. If you are not going to use the auto pump-out option, just make sure the brass
cap is on the hose connector on the rear of the machine.
HIGH PRESSURE continued
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CAUTION:if foam or water comes out the vacuum exhaust, turn
the machine off immediately

3. If you choose to use the auto-fill feature, connect the fill-hose to the hose connection over the solution
tank fill hole. Turn on the water source, and allow the tank to fill with solution. NOTE: do not turn the
water on to full pressure; water flowing into the auto-fill system does not need a lot of pressure behind it.
If you choose not to use the auto-fill system, just fill the tank with water and cleaning chemical. Follow
chemical directions regarding dilution and mixing. Do not use harsh chemicals as they may damage seals
in pumps and valves, and cause the pump to wear prematurely. NOTE: using warm water in the tank
may improve the efficiency of the heat exchanger when cleaning with heat, but never use water with a
temperature exceeding 54
°
C/130
°
F.
4. Select ‘HEAT” by moving the HEAT/HIGH PRESSURE switch towards the thermometer symbol. NOTE:
this switch is off when it is set to the middle position and neither the high-pressure pump nor the heater is
selected. When set to the bottom position, the heat is selected; the red light will come on and stay on.
The heater and the high-pressure pump can not operate at the same time.
5. Plug in the power cord.
6. Press the ‘power prime’ pedal (located on the rear, lower left of the machine) for a moment to release
any back pressure in the pump lines.
7. Connect the solution hose to the quick disconnect on the short hose from the 7 bar pump on the front
of the base, and connect the vacuum hose to the hose barb on the top, left of the recovery tank.
Connect the other ends of both hoses to the cleaning tool.
8. Turn on the 7 bar “demand” pump (4). NOTE: the ‘demand’ pump will not run until pressure is
released.
9. Spray for a few seconds to fill the lines with solution. Wait two minutes to allow the heater to reach
temperature.
10. Begin cleaning. It may take several cycles to heat the lines and the cleaning tool.
11.If you are not using the auto-fill or auto-dump features, turn off the pump and the vacuum when the
solution tank gets low. Fill the solution tank, and empty and clean the recovery tank. If you are using
the automatic features, your machine will empty and fill itself -- no need for you to stop working.
12.When finished with the job, turn off the water source, if using the auto-fill feature. Remove the auto-fill
hose from the hose connection on the machine. Vacuum the remaining solution from the solution holding
tank into the recovery tank. Run a few gallons of clean water through the system. Drain the
recovery tank by placing the drain hose over a floor drain, toilet, or tub and removing the cap. You can
clean the tank at this time with clean water. When the tank is empty, cap the drain hose and place it
back in the hook and loop holder. Disconnect the hoses from the cleaning tool, and reel them up onto the
hose spool.
13.Unplug the power cords. Clean and dry the machine and the tool.
LOW PRESSURE AND HEAT continued
NOTE: before servicing any component in the base cabinet, remove the hoses and spool
before opening the tanks. Refer to the instruction on page 3.
DANGER: always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet(s) before
cleaning or maintaining.

Operation:
1. Attach a garden hose to the auto-fill hose connection above the holding tank fill hole, and connect the
other end of the hose to your water source.
2. Make sure the float that hangs into the solution tank from the auto-fill valve is free of obstruction and
can move freely.
3. Turn on the water supply. Do NOT turn the water on full pressure. This system does not require a
high presssure water source. Just turn the water on.
4. The float for the automatic fill will shut-off the flow of incoming water when the tank is nearly full, and
it will allow the valve to open again once the water level has dropped to a predetermined level.
USING THE AUTOMATIC-FILL AND/OR AUTOMATIC-DUMP
AUTOMATIC-FILL INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC-FILL
Water Hose
Connection
High
Pressure
Outlet

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1. Before each use: if necessary, unscrew the stainless steel filter inside the recovery tank and clean it.
Also make sure the float in the recovery tank is clean.
2. Attach a garden hose to the automatic pump-out fitting on the back of the base of the machine (refer
toillustration below).
3. Run the other end of the hose into a drain.
4. Turn on the switch for the automatic pump-out (switch is located on the switch panel on the top of the
machine).
NOTE: the pump out pump is ‘self-priming.’ When there is water in the recovery tank, it will automatically
pump out.
After each job, run clear water though the automatic pump-out to wash out any chemical residue.
Remove and clean the stainless steel filter in the back of the tank. Reinstall the filter once it is clean.
Empty and clean the recovery tank. Disconnect and roll up the dump hose. Clean and dry the
machine and accessories.
AUTOMATIC-DUMP INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS, OR ANY CHEMICALS THAT MAY BE FLAMMABLE,
EXPLOSIVE, OR COMBUSTIBLE.
CAUTION: always use a defoamer in the recovery tank to prevent water or foam from
entering the vacuum motor.
Dump
Pump Power
Prime
Pedal
Power
Prime
Valve
AUTOMATIC-DUMP
Operation:
Hose
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