Nilfisk-Advance SDV 4500 User manual

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Components Symbols used to mark instructions.............................................4
Attachments Included Attachments.................................................................5
Accessories Included Accessories..................................................................6
Guidance Congratulations...........................................................................7
Getting the best results...............................................................7
Installation Assembly.....................................................................................8
Warnings.....................................................................................8
Operation Switching on the machine...........................................................9
Using the machine......................................................................10
During Use..................................................................................10
Maintenance Daily............................................................................................11
Weekly........................................................................................11
Precautions Do’s & Don’ts..............................................................................11
Service Guarantee...................................................................................12
Technical Technical Data............................................................................13
Troubleshooting Symptom, possible cause & action.............................................14
Modified January 2010
Contents

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Components
1. Cold Water Tank
2. Detergent Tank
3. Steam Control
4. Collection Tank
5. Filter Panel
6. Vacuum Hose Socket
7. Steam Hose Socket
8. Castor With Brake
9. Wire Basket
10. Serial Number
11. On/Off Switch
12. Mode Switch
13. Heater On LED
14. Steam Ready LED
15. Cold Water Refill LED
16. Temperature Display LED
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1. 7. 12.
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Attachments
These Parts were carefully packed at Nilfisk. Please check all accessories on receipt. If any parts are missing
or damaged please contact the company in which you purchased this machine, within 7 days of purchase
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our serial number on the back of the machine.
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1. 2.5 Metre Steam, Detergent & Vacuum Hose 2. Glass Washer
3. Floor Nozzle 300mm 4. Squeegee Insert for Floor Nozzle
5. Carpet Insert for Floor Nozzle 6. Brush Insert for Floor Nozzle
7. Clear Upholstery Tool 8. Extension Tubes x 2
9. Nylon Details Brush x 5 10. Brass Details Brush x 5
11. Short Steam Lance 12. Long Steam Lance
13. Suction Nozzle 150mm 14. Clip on Squeegee 150mm
15. Clip On Brush 150mm 16. Accessory Service Kit
17. Crevice Tool
Also available is Stainless Steel detail brushes (Packs of 10)

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Accessories
These Parts were carefully packed at Nilfisk. You will find these items in your box with all the attachments. Please check all
accessories on receipt. If any parts are missing or damaged please contact the company in which you purchased this machine,
within 7 da
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our serial number on the back of the machine.
•Wire Basket
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•Tubular Handle
•Plastic Wing Nuts x 4
•Back Wheel Assembly
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Castor with Brake x2

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of the Nilfisk combined steam,
detergent and vacuum cleaner.
The SDV4500 is manufactured in the EU to the highest quality Standards
This instruction manual contains all of the necessary information to operate and maintain this
machine. Please read this instruction manual carefully before you start using or carrying out any
maintenance on the machine.
If you use this machine correctly as stated in this instruction manual this machine will fulfil all your
steam cleaning needs.
•This machine is intended for use in a commercial cleaning environment. If you do not follow
the instructions contained in this manual, situations may arise which may be dangerous or
harmful to the machine or the person operating the machine. Read this manual carefully so
that you know when such situations can arise.
•Ensure that all operators of this machine are fully trained on how it works.
•Report any problems or damage to the machine immediately to the supplier or a Nilfisk
approved supplier for this product. Do not operate the machine until the problem or
damage has been resolved.
Guidance
Congratulations
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Getting the Best Results
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•Operate the machine in accordance with
the instruction manual
•Maintain the machine in accordance with
instruction manual
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Use only parts supplied by Nilfisk approved distributors
•Use only detergents and cleaning products in the solution
tank which have been approved by Nilfisk
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and ordering of spare parts

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Installation
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Lift the machine out of the box.
•Carefully place the machine on its side in order
to assemble the wheels securely.
!! A flat surface is required which will not
scratch or damage the surfaces of the machine.
•Diagram D – Back wheel assembly. Using a 10 mm spanner remove the bolts from the
machine and place the assembly into place towards the back of the machine. Tighten the
bolts securely ensuring no movement on the brackets.
•Diagram D – Casters with Brake x 2. Remove bolts from the machine and position into place
towards front of the machine. Tighten securely ensuring no movement on the brackets.
•Once all the wheels are fully assembled, resume the machine to its upright position.
•Place Tubular Handle (Diagram D) in position on the back of the machine and secure using
the 4 x Plastic Wing Nuts (Diagram D).
!! Do not screw them all the way in at this point.
•Place Wire Basket (Diagram D) over the Wing Nuts and tighten up to secure.
•Check all accessories are present in the box as shown in Diagram C & D.
•This is an electrical product – Do not use in wet weather or allow the machine to get wet.
•Do not discharge steam towards people, danger of scolding. Or towards equipment containing
electrical components
•Never allow children to play with this appliance.
•Do not use the machine for other purposes that it was built for.
•Please remember that the steam cleaner operates at temperatures in excess of 170°C. Never use it
on objects, which cannot resist the temperature (delicate materials, fabrics, plastics, wood etc).
Where any doubt exists check carefully on a part of the material where minor marks will not matter.
•Do not operate the machine or carry out any maintenance out on it
Unless you are trained and authorised to do so
Unless you have read and thoroughly understand this instruction manual.
Warnings
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This machine has been designed with your safety in mind, however it is important that
you observe the following points for safe operation during the operating procedure

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Operating Procedure
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1. Switch mode switch (Number 12 Diagram B) to position 11.
•This will switch on the boiler elements and will enable you to use the handle controls on the
hose once connected.
2. Fill the cold water tank (Number 1 Diagram A) with clean cold water only.
!! Anything other than clean cold water used in the
water tank will void the manufacturers warranty.
3. Fill the detergent tank (Number 2 Diagram A) with Nilfisk approved detergent.
!! Unapproved detergent may be harmful or dangerous to the machine or the operator
using the machine. This may cause irrepairable damage to seals and will void the
manufacturers warranty.
4. Connect the Vacuum Hose to the front of the machine (Number 6 Diagram A) ensuring it locks
into position. To release the vacuum hose from the socket slide the red button upwards at the
same time as pulling the hose out.
!! If the Hose becomes damaged the complete hose must be replaced. Do not
attempt this task yourself, contact a Nilfisk approved supplier for replacement.
5. Connect the Steam Hose to the front of the machine (Number 7 Diagram A) ensuring it is
pushed in all the way and the pin on the flap locks into the hole on the hose.
!! Grease “O” rings on steam pin before connecting.
!! To release the steam hose, lift the flap and pull.
6. Plug the power cable into a 240 Volt supply.
!! Inspect the electric cable before every use. If the cable becomes damaged at
anytime the complete cable must be replaced by a Nilfisk approved distributor.
!! Never touch the power cable or plug with wet hands
!! Always unplug the machine when
i. The machine is not in use
ii. Cleaning the machine
iii. Any maintenance work is being carried out
8. Switch the On/Off switch (Number 11 Diagram B) to the ON position. The Heater On light LED
(Number 13 Diagram B) will illuminate.
9. Allow approximately 5 minutes for the boiler to heat the water
10. When the Steam Ready LED (Number 14 Diagram B) illuminates the machine is ready to be
used.

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11. The handle controls are now active.
•The red trigger on the hose handle will release steam when pressed.
•The red button on the side of the handle will lock the steam trigger in the off position.
•Pressing the left hand switch on top of the handle will activate the vacuum.
•Pressing the right hand momentary switch located on the top of the handle will
activate the detergent pump. Hold the switch as long as you need to dispense the
detergent. Releasing the switch will stop the detergent supply.
12. The steam output can be adjusted by the steam control knob (Number 3 Diagram A)
13. Choose and fit the required accessory (Diagram C) to the hose handle. Lock the accessory in
place by turning the accessory locking clip.
!! When changing accessories during use please note these will be hot.
During Use
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Operating Procedure cont….
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Cold Water Tank Empty(Number 1 Diagram A)
1. Refill the cold water tank when the refill cold water LED (Number 15 Diagram B) is illuminated.
A buzzer will sound and the steam will no longer come out of the nozzle when the steam switch
on the handle is pressed.
2. Always empty the collection tank each time the cold-water tank is refilled.
3. The pumps will not work when the cold-water tank is empty.
4. Once the cold water refill LED is illuminated the boiler heater will remain on for 30 minutes. If the
cold-water tank is not refilled within 30 minutes and the machine is left powered on the boiler
heater will switch off.
Detergent Tank Empty (Diagram A)
1. If the detergent does not come out of the nozzle when the detergent switch on the handle is
pressed, refill the detergent tank (Diagram A)
Collection Tank Full (Number 4 Diagram A)
1. Always empty the collection tank each time the cold-water tank is refilled
2. The pitch of the motor noise changes and there is no suction at the nozzle
3. Switch off the machine, empty the collection tank and rinse clean