Page -10- Form No. 71274A Nilfi sk ALTO Operator’s Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation
How To Handle the Packed Machine
The machine is packed in a specifi c package provided on a pallet so that it
can be moved with a forklift.
WARNING: The packages cannot be placed on top of each other.
How to Unpack the Machine
1. Remove the outer package.
2. The machine is fi xed on the pallet with banding straps and wooden
blocks to prevent movement during shipment. Remove the bands and
blocks.
3. Remove tie down brackets.
4. Lower the ramp. The machine can be lowered off the pallet if the
operator is thoroughly familiar with its operation. Avoid violent blows
to the base unit.
5. Keep the pallet for future transport necessities.
How to Install the Batteries
WARNING: The batteries are heavy. Lifting batteries without help
could result in an injury. Get help to lift the
batteries.
WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear
eye protection and protective clothing when working
near batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING: Hydrogen gas is formed during the charging opera-
tion and is explosive. Only charge batteries in a well
ventilated area with the seat base lifted.
The batteries are fi tted in the battery compartment under the seat and
recovery tank (fi gure 4). The machine uses six - 6 volt batteries. They must
be handled by using appropriate lifting equipment suitable for the weight and
for the coupler system. For maintenance and daily recharge of the batteries,
it is necessary to follow all instructions given by the manufacturer.
For Battery Installation follow these steps (See fi gure 4):
1. Make sure that the key switch is in the “OFF” position.
2. Lift and rotate the base support of the seat forward.
3. Lean the seat on it’s restraint cable.
4. Lift the front of the recovery tank and rotate it towards the rear until it
rests on it’s restraint cable.
5. Put the batteries into position and connect the battery cables as
shown in fi gure 3.
6. Rotate the recovery tank and then carefully rotate it forward to the
normal operating position.
7. Lower the base support of the seat.
NOTE: Charge the batteries before using.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Front of
machine
Front of
machine
Front of
machine
Figure 3
235 AH, 6 Volt
(Battery No. 881317 Wet)
(Battery No. 881318 Dry)
Three (3) 70222A Spacers
310 AH, 6 Volt
(Battery No. 56391391 Wet)
305 AH, 6 Volt
(Battery No. 891385 Dry)
420 AH, 6 Volt
(Battery No. 56388582 Wet)
375 AH, 6 Volt
(Battery No. 40602A Dry)
revised 1/11