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USER MANUAL CA 340 NILFISK

INTRODUCTION SYMBOLS This manual will help you get the most from your Nilfisk CA 340/CA 340 ET. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine. Specifications and details are subject to change without prior notice. Nilfisk uses the symbols below to signal potentially dangerous conditions. Always read this information carefully and take the necessary, measures to protect personnel and property.

SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE

Repairs, when required, should be performed by Nilfisk service personnel using Nilfisk original replacement parts and accessories. Call Nilfisk for repair parts or service. Please always specify the Model and Serial Number referring to when your machine. SERIAL NUMBER The Model and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the Name plate on the back panel of the machine. This information is needed when ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space belows to note the Model and Serial Number of your machine for future reference. Model ........................................................................... Serial Number..............................................................

UNPACKING THE MACHINE

When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that it can be inspected by the carrier who delivered it. Contact the carrier immediately to file a freight damage claim.

DANGER! Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause severe personal injury or death. WARNING! Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause severe personal injury. CAUTION! Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause minor personal injury or damage to the machine or other property. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this machine. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. The Nilfisk floor cleaning machine and the

accessories supplied by the manufacturer are suitable for scrubbing hard floors. The use of non-Nilfisk accessories may impair the safe operation of the machine.

2. Do not use the machine for:

– Dry cleaning; – Carpet cleaning; – Shampooing; – Outdoor cleaning. 08603372(3)2004-05 A

Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not allow machine to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when operating near children. Use the machine only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should be, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service centre. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle the plug, cord or appliance with wet hands. Do not insert any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. Keep clothing, hairs, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Do not pick up anything that is burning or producing smoke, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes, or any health endangering dusts. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, or in areas where they may be present. The voltage and frequency indicated on the name plate must correspond to mains voltage. The connections of mains cables to extension cables must be splash proof. Always fit the mains plug to a correct socket connection. Only those people who have been trained and know about the risks may: – operate the machine; – service it; – repair it. For repairs, use original Nilfisk spare parts only. The use of other similar parts will automatically exclude the manufacturer liability. When cleaning and servicing the machine, local or national regulations must be applied for the safe disposal of liquids which may contain chemicals, grease, oil, acid, alkalines or other dangerous liquids. When disposing of old machines or machine components local or national regulations must be applied for their safe disposal. 08603372(3)2004-05 A

Display. Handle bar. Handle bar adjustment. Rear grip position for transport. Solution filter. Tank top. Solution tank. Recovery tank. Front grip position for transport. Squeegee head. Spray nozzle. Front squeegee. Brush. Rear squeegee. Pre-filter vacuum motor. Exhaust sound insulation. Pre-filter turbine. BRUSH INSTALLATION WARNING! Moving parts - unplug machine before servicing. CAUTION! The brush locking screw has a left hand thread.

1. Place brush opening on drive shaft and let

2. Screw in safety screw with washer and

+ more brush pressure = turn setscrew to the right. - less brush pressure = turn setscrew to the left.

Fill the solution tank with cleaning solution. Do not fill up the solution tank completely: leave 3 cm from the top of the tank. The solution should be a mixture of water and a cleaning chemical according to the type of job. Always follow the dilution instructions on the chemical container label. The temperature of the cleaning solution must not exceed 40°C. CAUTION! Use only low-foaming, non-flammable liquid detergents intended for machine application.

WET SCRUBBING AFTER USE

Sweep or vacuum floor to remove litter. Adjust handle bar to working position. Plug in machine. Press the master switch ON. The brush motor will start. Switch vacuum motor ON. Switch pump ON. The solution is supplied to the brush. NOTE Solution dose is pre-set. There are two switch positions. Min. - low solution supply. Max. - high solution supply.

Press foot peddle down. Brush and squeegees are lowered on the floor. For best results, move machine at a slow walking speed. In case of heavy soilage, scrub floor first with water and switch vacuum motor OFF. Then scrub floor again and pick up the water. CAUTION! To avoid damaging the floor, keep the machine moving while the brush is turning.

The recovery tank has an automatic float shut-off to prevent solution from entering the vacuum system. When the float closes, the recovery tank must be emptied. The machine will not pick up water with the float closed.

10. When the recovery tank is full, turn the master switch

OFF. Remove the recovery tank and drain it (CA340 only). Remove the draining hose and drain the recovery tank in a road drain well or a bucket (only with membrane tank). Before assemblying it again, rinse tank with clean water.

Turn master switch OFF. Press the foot peddle down to raise brush and squeegee.

4. Empty solution tank and rinse it with clean water.

5. Empty recovery tank and rinse it with clean water.

6. Inspect hoses and replace them if damaged.

7. Remove brush and rinse it with clean water.

8. Inspect squeegee inlet channels and rinse them with

9. Inspect solution filter and turbine pre-filter. Clean

them with clean water or replace it if damaged.

10. Inspect turbine exhaust filter. Clean it with air or

replace it if clogged.

11. Store the machine in a clean, dry place.

Clean and Inspect Hoses

Clean and Check Squeegees

Check Power Supply Cable

SQUEEGEE REPLACEMENT If the squeegee leaves narrow streaks of water, it is probably dirty or damaged. Remove the squeegee, rinse it with clean water and inspect the squeegee rubbers. Reverse or replace the squeegee rubber if it is cut, torn, wavy or worn. To Reverse or Replace the Squeegee Rubber:

3. Tilt machine backwards.

4. Remove the two screws at nozzle.

5. Take out nozzle and change squeegees.

TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE REMEDY Check plug and cable There is no power. Motors do not work Check main fuse Defective switch on operating panel Brush motor does not work, brush does not turn Defective drive belt Brush not fixed Worn or defective squeegees Clogged suction inlet Defective suction hose loose Inadequate suction Defective tank lid Jammed float valve Dirty turbine pre-filters Worn brush Too soft brush Poor cleaning Work at a lower speed Clogged water supply Clogged solution filter 08603372(3)2004-05 A

Model Unlock handle bar. Fold handle bar over the machine. Lock it. WARNING! Do not carry the machine with a folded down handle bar. Carry the machine only on the specified positions. ACCESSORIES

Scrubbing brush, Nylon, soft-medium. Scrubbing brush, Silicon Carbide, medium. Scrubbing brush, Nylon, medium.

Rating of vacuum motor

Rating of pump motor

Number of brushes pcs

Vacuum max. Airflow max. Sound pressure level (at 1.5 m) Working width of brush

CA 340 - CA 340 ET Rating of brush motor

Productivity rate (theoretical) m2/h 1,360 Solution control l/min 0.5/1.0 Solution tank litres