Nilfisk Alto R 580 B User Manual

FLOORTEC R 580 B

146 2601 000(1)2005-03 A

1.

Install the batteries on the machine according to the 
diagram (15, Fig. V).
According to the battery dimensions, check if it is 
possible to put them inside the related plastic 
container, supplied with the machine.
If the batteries dimensions are larger than the 
container capacity, use the square guides, supplied 
with the machine, to ensure the stability inside the 
battery compartment.

If not, perform the following procedures:
2.

According to the installed battery (WET or GEL), 
perform the setting procedure of the machine 
electronic board and proceed as follow:
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Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position.

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Lift the hood (13, Fig. C) and secure it with the rod 
(16, Fig. V).

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Disconnect the battery connector (4, Fig. V).

–

Remove the screws (1, Fig. AD) and take out the 
right control panel (2) with care.

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Install a jumper wire (1, Fig. AE) on the WET 
connectors (2) for lead battery or on the GEL 
connectors (3) for gel battery.

–

Carefully reassemble the control panel (2, Fig. 
AD) and fix it by using the related screws (1).

–

Connect the battery connector (4, Fig. V).

–

Disengage the support rod (16, Fig. V) and close 
the hood (13, Fig. C).

1.

Check that there are no open doors/hoods and that 
the machine is in normal operating conditions.

2.

If the machine has not been used yet after the 
transportation, check that each block and locking 
system used for the transportation, have been 
removed.

1.

Sit in the driver's seat (27, Fig. B) and, using the lever 
(23) adjust the seat to a comfortable position.

2.

Unlock the steering wheel (10, Fig. B) by means of 
the handle (11) and adjust its tilting according to one's 
comfort; after the adjustment, release the handle (11) 
and lightly move the steering wheel to hook it on the 
internal retainer.

3.

From the driver's seat (27, Fig. B), insert the key in 
the ignition switch (18, Fig. B); turn it to “I” position, 
without activating the forward/reverse gear pedal 
(20), then wait (for a few seconds) for the display (5, 
Fig. B) to turn on and the working hours to appear.
Check that the green warning light turns on (9, Fig. 
B).

4.

If the warning light becomes red or yellow (7 or 8, Fig. 
B) turn the ignition key to “0” position and take it out. 
Charge the batteries (see the procedure in the 
Maintenance paragraph).

5.

Disengage the parking brake by pressing the related 
pedal (26, Fig. B) and unlocking the lever (19).

6.

To sweep, start the machine with the hands upon the 
steering wheel and press the pedal (10, Fig. P).

6a. The forward/reverse direction is selected with the 

related switch (29, Fig. B) on the left control panel. 
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to 
maximum speed by increasing the pressure exerted 
on the pedal.

7.

Lower the main broom with the lever (24, Fig. B), then 
turn the suction on with the lever (17, Fig. B).

8.

Activate the lever (21, Fig. B) to lower the right side 
broom.

9.

Activate the lever (22, Fig. B) to lower the left side 
broom, if present.

10. To sweep, start the machine with the hands upon the 

steering wheel (10, Fig. B) and press the pedal (20) 
correctly.

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