SW4000 USER MANUAL - Nilfisk PARTS - Nilfisk-Advance

USER MANUALENGLISHPANEL DUST FILTER CLEANING AND INTEGRITY CHECKThe dust filter must be regularly cleaned to maintain theefficiency of the vacuum system. Follow the recommended filterservice intervals for the longest filter life.ABAWARNING!––Wear safety glasses when cleaning the filter.––Do not puncture the filter.––Clean the filter in a well-ventilated area.––Wear appropriate dust mask to avoidbreathing in dust.1. Drive the machine on a level ground, engage the parkingbrake and turn the ignition key (61) to “0”.2. Open the engine compartment hood (18) with the handle(41) and fasten it with the support rod (53).3. Disconnect the vacuum system motor connector (54).4. Release the fasteners (A, Fig. 11) and remove the vacuumsystem cover (B).5. (For LPG version). Disconnect the connector (C, Fig. 12)from the filter shaker.6. Unscrew the knobs (D) and remove the filter shakerassembly (E).7. (For Petrol version). Fasten the filter shaker assembly tothe holder (F).8. Lift the dust filter (G) and remove it from the machine.9. Clean the filter using one of the methods below:AFigure 11AP100600Method “A”Collect dust from the filter. Gently tap the filter against a flatsurface (with the dirty side down) to remove dust and dirt.NOTETake care not to damage the metal lip which extendspast the gasket.D EC FDMethod “B”Collect dust from the filter. Blow compressed air (maximumpressure 6 Bar) into the clean side of the filter (in the oppositedirection of the airflow).Method “C”Collect dust from the filter. Then soak the filter in warm waterfor 15 minutes, then rinse it under a gentle stream of water(maximum pressure 2.5 Bar). Let the filter dry completely beforeinstalling it back into the machine.For a better cleaning, it is allowed to wash the filter with waterand non-lathering detergents.This provides better quality cleaning but reduces the life of thefilter, which will have to be replaced more frequently. The use ofinadequate detergents can damage the filter.CAUTION!For paper filter (optional): Do not use wateror detergents to clean it, otherwise it can bedamaged.DG HFigure 12DP10060110. Install the filter in the reverse order of removal and note thefollowing:• Clean the filter housing.• Install the filter with the strainer facing upwards (arrow(H, Fig. 12) upwards).• If the filter gasket is damaged or missing, it must bereplaced.1464815000 - SW4000 27