COMAC ABILA 52 User Manual

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SUMMARY

SUMMARYSUMMARY

ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE

ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE .............................................................................................................. 24

ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINEON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE

INTRODUCTORY COMMENT

INTRODUCTORY COMMENT .......................................................................................................................... 24

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTINTRODUCTORY COMMENT

TECHNICAL DESRIPTION

TECHNICAL DESRIPTION.............................................................................................................................. 24

TECHNICAL DESRIPTIONTECHNICAL DESRIPTION

SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE ............................................................................................................. 25

SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINESYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

SYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUAL

SYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................... 26

SYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUALSYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUAL

MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATION.............................................................................................................................. 27

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE .......................................................................................................................................... 27

HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE.................................................................................................................................................. 27

BATTERY TYPE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER ......................................................................................................................................... 28

BATTERY CHARGER .................................................................................................................................................................... 29

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL GAUGE ................................................................................................................................................ 29

INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

SQUEEGEE HEIGHT ADJUSTING ................................................................................................................................................... 30

SQUEEGEE INCLINATION ADJUSTING ........................................................................................................................................... 30

RECOVERY TANK ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30

SOLUTION WATER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 30

INSTALLING THE SPLASH-GUARD................................................................................................................................................ 31

INSTALLING THE BRUSH 42-52 ................................................................................................................................................... 31

BRUSH ASSEMBLY ABILA 17 ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

GENERAL SECURITY RULES

GENERAL SECURITY RULES.......................................................................................................................... 33

GENERAL SECURITY RULESGENERAL SECURITY RULES

WORK

WORK...................................................................................................................................................... 34

WORKWORK

WORK PREPARATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 34

OVERFLOW DEVICE.................................................................................................................................................................... 35

TRACTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK....................................................................................................................... 36

UPON COMPLETION OF WORKUPON COMPLETION OF WORK

DAILY MAINTENANCE

DAILY MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................. 37

DAILY MAINTENANCEDAILY MAINTENANCE

RECOVERY TANK CLEANING........................................................................................................................................................ 37

SUCTION FILTER CLEANING......................................................................................................................................................... 37

SQUEEGEE CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 42 52......................................................................................................................................... 38

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 17 ............................................................................................................................................. 38

CLEANING SOLUTION FILTER....................................................................................................................................................... 38

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................... 39

WEEKLY MAINTENANCEWEEKLY MAINTENANCE

CLEANING SQUEEGEE HOSE ........................................................................................................................................................ 39

CLEANING SOLUTION TANK......................................................................................................................................................... 39

REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBERS REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 39

WORKING CONTROL

WORKING CONTROL ................................................................................................................................... 40

WORKING CONTROLWORKING CONTROL

INSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHES....................................................................................................................................... 40

THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY................................................................................................................................. 40

THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY.................................................................................................................................. 40

FOAM OVER-FORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 40

CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES

CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES...................................................................................................................... 41

CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHESCHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES

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On consignment of the machine

On consignment of the machineOn consignment of the machine

When the machine is consigned to the customer, an immediate check must be performed to ensure all the material mentioned in the shipping documents have been received and moreover to find out that the machine has not suffered damage during transportation. If damage has occurred, get the shipping agent to verify immediately the amount and nature of the damage suffered and at the same time inform our claim department. It is only by prompt action of this type that compensation for damage may be successfully claimed.

Introductory comment

Introductory commentIntroductory comment

This is a sweep-scrubbing machine which, using the mechanic abrasive action of two rotary brushes and the chemical action of a solution water-detergent, is able to clean any type of floor, picking up during its advance movement, the removed dirt and the detergent solution which has not been absorbed from the floor. The machine must be used only for such purpose

The machine must be used only for such purpose. We would impress

The machine must be used only for such purposeThe machine must be used only for such purpose upon you that any machine will function efficiently and operate successfully, only if used correctly and maintained in fully efficient working order. We therefore suggest you to read this instruction booklet carefully and re-read it whenever difficulties arise in the course of machine use. Our Service Department is at your disposal for all such advice and servicing as may prove necessary.

ABILA 42

ABILA 42 ABILA 52

U/M

U/M ABILA 17

TECHNICAL DESRIPTION

TECHNICAL DESRIPTIONTECHNICAL DESRIPTION Cleaning width Mm 420 400 500

Squeegee width Mm 660 660 660 Working capacity, up to Sqm/h 1470 1400 1750 Brushes diameter Mm 1x420 2x210 2x255 Brushes speed Rpm 140 340 275 Brushes pressure Kg 20 max 20 max 22 max Brush motor, nominal power W 400 400 400 Drive type semi-aut. semi-aut. semi-aut. Max. movement speed km/h 3,5 3,5 3,5 Max. gradient 2% 2% 2% Suction motor, nominal power W 370 370 370 Suction vacuum Mbar 100 100 100 Solution tank L 33 33 33 Recovery tank L 40 40 40 Machine length Mm 1060 1060 1100 Machine height Mm 960 960 960 Machine width (without squeegee) Mm 455 455 565 Batteries (voltage) V 24 24 24 Batteries (max. capacity) Ah 70 70 70 Batteries (compartment) Mm 360x330x250 Batteries weight Kg 40 40 40 Machine weight (empty and without batteries) Kg 70 70 72 Acoustic radiation pressure level (EN 60704-1) db (A) <65 <65 <65 Vibration level m/sqs 1.00 1.00 1.00

U/MU/M

ABILA 17

ABILA 17ABILA 17

ABILA 42ABILA 42

ABILA 52

ABILA 52ABILA 52

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SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINESYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

Cock symbol Indicates the cock lever Indicates the cock open signal lamp

Squeegee base lift/lower symbol Indicates the base lift lever

Brush symbol Indicates the brush motor switch

Suction motor symbol Indicates the suction motor switch

Squeegee lift/lower symbol Indicates the squeegee lift lever

Battery symbol

Indicator of the battery charge level Indicates also the position of the cock level (switched off = cock closed, switched on = opened cock)

Indicates the detergent solution maximum temperature It is placed closed to the solution tank inlet opening.

Indicated the recovery tank outlet pipe

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SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

SYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINESYMBOLOGY USED ON THE MACHINE

Open book symbol Indicates to the operator to read the manual before using the machine.

Hooking symbol Indicates anchoring points and loading direction.

SYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUAL

SYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUALSYMBOLOGY USED IN THE MANUAL

Warning symbol Carefully read the sections marked with this symbol, for the security of both the operator and the machine.

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE

HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINEHANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE

The machine is contained in specific packing with a platform so that a forklift can move it. No more than two packages can be stacked on each other. The total weight is: -Abila 42: 136 kg

-Abila 52: 138 kg

-Abila 17: 136 kg

Packing dimensions are the following:

AAAA : 1260 mm BBBB : 660 mm CCCC : 1230 mm

HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE

HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINEHOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE

1. Remove outer packing.

2. The machine is strapped to its platform.

3. Remove the strap.

4. Use a ramp to lower the machine from the platform, pushing it

backward in reverse. Avoid violent blows against the base.

5. Keep the packing platform for future transport necessities.

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

BATTERY TYPE

BATTERY TYPEBATTERY TYPE For the energy supply of the machine use two:

• lead batteries for traction use and tubular plates and electrolyte free;

• or battery hermetically sealed for traction recombination of gas with gel technology.

Every battery is compound of elements that are connected in order to get a voltage of 12 V at the holdfasts. The max. dimensions of every battery should be: width 195 mm, length 360 mm, height 250 mm. The max. weight of every of the two batteries should be 20kg. In order to achieve a tension of 24V the batteries must be connected with a serial connection between them and the connection process has to be carried out by specialised persons, which are trained by a Comac service centre.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

INSTALLING THE BATTERIESINSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Battery must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank, and must be handled using special hoisting equipment with suitable grasping systems and designed to support the battery weight. The battery must also conform to the requirements given in CEI 21-5 standards. Battery installation procedure:

1. Open the recovery tank lid forward.

2. Disconnect the squeegee cable (1) from the recovery tank.

3. Remove the suction cap (2) by turning it in anticlockwise sense.

4. Disconnect the “recovery tank “ outlet pipe from the proper hook.

5. Remove the recovery tank.

6. Place the battery.

7. Connect the battery connector (2) to the machine connector (1).

8. Reassemble everything.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! The installation process has to be carried out by specialised

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! persons.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER

CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGERCONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER

The battery connector (2), in which the battery charger connector is to be inserted, is placed under the recovery tank cap. The battery charger connector is delivered inside the bag containing this instruction booklet, and must be fitted to the battery charger cables according to instructions.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! This procedure is to be carried out by specialists. A wrong

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! or defective connection of the cables to the connectors can cause serious damages persons and things.

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

BATTERY CHARGER

BATTERY CHARGERBATTERY CHARGER

Make sure that the battery charger is suitable to the installed battery, both in capacity and in type (lead/acid or GEL and equivalent).

WARNING! Never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable battery

WARNING! Never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable batteryWARNING! Never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable battery charger. Strictly follow the instructions provided by the battery and

charger. Strictly follow the instructions provided by the battery and

charger. Strictly follow the instructions provided by the battery andcharger. Strictly follow the instructions provided by the battery and battery charger manufacturer.

battery charger manufacturer.

battery charger manufacturer.battery charger manufacturer. In order to avoid permanent damages to the battery, they should never be totally discharged. To do this, they should be recharged within a few minutes after the battery discharge signal starts to flash.

NOTE

NOTE: Never left the battery completely discharged, not even if the

NOTENOTE machine is not being used.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! For the daily recharging of the battery it is necessary to

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! strictly follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or dealer. Specialists must carry out all installing and maintenance procedures. Danger of exhalation of gas and emission of corroding substances. Danger of fire: keep away from flames.

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL GAUGE

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL GAUGE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL GAUGE

The batteries’ indicator is digital with 4 fixed positions and a blinking one. The numbers, which appear on the display, show the approximate charge level. 4444 = maximum charge, 3333 = charge 3/4, 2222 = charge 2/4, 1111 = charge 1/4, 0000 = (blinking) discharged batteries)

WARNING!

WARNING!WARNING! automatically switches off. Anyway, the machine can finish to dry before recharging the batteries.

INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE

INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEEINSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE

The squeegee is supplied separately from the machine, due to packing reasons. It must be installed as shown in the picture, threading the retaining pin into the squeegee column. Put the squeegee suction tube into its sleeve.

Some seconds after that “0” blinks, the brush motor

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

SQUEEGEE HEIGHT ADJUSTING

SQUEEGEE HEIGHT ADJUSTINGSQUEEGEE HEIGHT ADJUSTING

The squeegee height is to be regulated according to rubbers wearing. To adjust this: rotate the wing nuts (1) anticlockwise to lift the squeegee and clockwise to lower it. Note: The right and left wheels must undergo the same regulation, to allow the squeegee to work parallel to the ground.

SQUEEGEE INCLINATION ADJUSTING

SQUEEGEE INCLINATION ADJUSTINGSQUEEGEE INCLINATION ADJUSTING

During the running, the back rubber is to be lightly inclined backwards (about 5 mm, on its whole length). Should it be necessary, you can increase the rubber central inclination by inclining backwards the squeegee body, turning the regulator anticlockwise (1). To increase the bending of the rubber on the squeegee sides, turn the register clockwise. Once the regulation is finished, lock the block nut.

RECOVERY TANK

RECOVERY TANKRECOVERY TANK

Open the cover and check if the suction plug (2) is insert correctly and its notches are blocked turning the plug clockwise and is well connected with the hose which leads to the suction motor. Furthermore check, that the squeegee hose (1) is well connected and that the exhaust plug at the back of the machine is closed.

SOLUTION WATER

SOLUTION WATERSOLUTION WATER

Fill the solution tank with clean water at a temperature not in excess of 50 detergent in the amounts and using the procedures recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Use only a minimal percentage of detergent to prevent formation of an excessive quantity of foam, as this could damage the suction motor. Close the cap.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always use low-foam detergent. Introduce a small amount

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! of anti-foam detergent in the recovery tank before start working, to be sure to prevent foam formation. Never use pure acids.

Never use pure acids.

Never use pure acids.Never use pure acids.

°C. Add liquid

5mm

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

INSTALLING THE SPLASH-GUARD

INSTALLING THE SPLASH-GUARDINSTALLING THE SPLASH-GUARD

The splashguard is supplied separately from the machine, for packing reasons, and is to be installed as shown in the picture.

INSTALLING THE BRUSH 42-52

INSTALLING THE BRUSH 42-52INSTALLING THE BRUSH 42-52

1. Lift the brush base by acting on the pedal.

2. Keeping the base lifted, thread the brushes on their seat on the hole under the base,

turning them until the three buttons enter the holes in the plate. Snap-shut the button on the coupling spring to block it. The picture shows the rotation direction just for the right brush: for the left one, turn on the opposite direction.

We recommend to exchange daily the right brush with the left brush and vice versa. If the brushes are not new, and their bristles are twisted, you would better reassemble them in their original position, to avoid any overloads on the motor or excessive vibrations.

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MACHINE PREPARATION

MACHINE PREPARATIONMACHINE PREPARATION

BRUSH ASSEMBLY ABILA 17

BRUSH ASSEMBLY ABILA 17BRUSH ASSEMBLY ABILA 17

1. Push the pedal in order to lift the brush base.

2. With lifted brush base try to bring the brushes in the right position corresponding to

the junctions of the machine.

3. Let the brush base down by acting on the pedal.

4. Press the operator present control lever (6) and the brush will be hooked automatically.

5. In order to vary the advancement speed act upon the knob indicated in the illustration.

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GENERAL SECURITY RULES

GENERAL SECURITY RULESGENERAL SECURITY RULES

Please carefully follow the listed below rules in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine:

Please carefully follow the listed below rules in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine:Please carefully follow the listed below rules in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine:

Read the labels on the machine carefully. Never cover them for any reason and always immediately replace them if they are

damaged

The machine is to be used only by authorised and trained staff

Pay attention to other people and particularly to children while the machine is working

Never mix different types of detergents: this could generate noxious gases

Never sets containers of liquids on the machine

Machine storage temperature must be between -25°C and +55°C

Operating conditions: room temperature between 0°C and +40°C with respective humidity between 30 and 95

Never use the machine in an explosive environment

Never use the machine to transport goods

Never use acid solutions, which could damage people or the machine

Avoid running the brushes with the machine stopped: this could damage the floor

Never aspirate flammable liquids

This appliance is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust

Use a powder fire extinguisher in case of fire. Do not use water

Do not hit against shelving or scaffolding when there is a danger of falling objects

Suit operating speed to traction conditions

Do not exceed over the limit gradient stated on the machine plate, to avoid conditions of instability

The machine must perform washing and drying operations simultaneously. Any other operations must be done in zones

where the presence of unauthorised persons is prohibited. Signal wet floor with suitable signs

Whenever the machine has operating troubles check to make sure these are not due to insufficient ordinary maintenance

Should not it be the case, enquire with your nearest COMAC

When replacing machine parts, always ask for ORIGINAL COMAC spare parts from your authorised agent and/or retailer

Use only original COMAC

Always cut out the electric power supply to the machine whenever maintenance is performed

ATTENTION: Restore all electrical connections after any maintenance operation

Never remove guards that require tools for removal

Never wash the machine with direct pressurised jets of water or with corrosive substances

Have your nearest COMAC

To avoid encrustation’s on the solution tank filter, do not fill it with the detergent solutions many hours before using the

machine

Before using the machine, make sure that all the doors and coverings are positioned as shown in this use and maintenance

booklet

Check that the recovery tank is empty before removing it

Carry off consumption materials according to the laws in force

When, after years of precious work your COMAC

composing materials, in particular oils, batteries and electronics components. Please remember that the machine has been built using totally recyclable materials

COMAC brushes indicated in the paragraph “CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES”

COMACCOMAC

COMAC service centre checks the machine every 200 operating hours

COMACCOMAC

COMAC machine will be ready to be “pensioned”, organise the carrying off of its

COMACCOMAC

COMAC assistance centre

COMACCOMAC

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WORK PREPARATION

WORK PREPARATIONWORK PREPARATION

1. Connect the connector (1) to the battery

2. Press the brush switch (2)

3. Press the suction switch (3)

WORK

WORKWORK

4. Act on the cock lever (4) to adjust the detergent solution quantity: it should be

enough to regularly wet the floor but not as much as to flow out the splashguard. Please not the right solution quantity depends on floor type, on dirt importance and on speed.

5. Release the pedal and let the base lower.

6. Lower the squeegee acting on the lever (5).

7. Acting on the deadman lever (6) the brushes start turning and the squeegee starts

drawing in.

8. During the first few metres check that the amount of water is sufficient and that the

squeegee dries the floor perfectly.

3 2

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WORK

WORKWORK

OVERFLOW DEVICE

OVERFLOW DEVICE OVERFLOW DEVICE

The machine is supplied with float that trips whenever the recovery tank is full, closing the suction tube. In this case you should empty the recovery tank by removing the outlet pipe cap.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always wear gloves during this procedure, to avoid any

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! contact with dangerous substances.

TRACTION

TRACTION TRACTION

The brush obtains the traction of this machine: its inclination while working allows dragging the machine along.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! While going into reverse, even briefly, make sure that the

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! squeegee is lifted.

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UPON COMPLETION OF WORK

UPON COMPLETION OF WORKUPON COMPLETION OF WORK

At the end of the work, and before performing any type of maintenance:

1. Close the cock by lever (1).

2. Raise base by pedal.

3. Raise squeegee by lever (2)

4. Turn off the brush switch (3).

5. Turn off suction motor switch (4).

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! If after having switched off the brush switch (3) the display

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! of the battery indicator remains on, this means that, the solution cock is open. Close the water cock through the lever (1) in order to avoid leakage of the detergent solution.

6. Move the machine to the water disposal point.

7. Hold the pipe placed on the back of the machine.

8. Remove the outlet cap and empty the tank.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always wear gloves during this procedure to avoid any

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! contact with dangerous substances.

9. Disassembly the brush and clean it by a jet of water (for the disassembly of the

brush see the following “DISASSEMBLY OF THE BRUSH”)

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RECOVERY TANK CLEANING

RECOVERY TANK CLEANINGRECOVERY TANK CLEANING

Hold the recovery tank outlet pipe.

Remove the outlet cap and empty the tank.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always wear gloves during this procedure, to avoid any

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! contact with dangerous substances.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

DAILY MAINTENANCEDAILY MAINTENANCE

3. Lift the recovery tank lid.

Remove the suction cap (1) turning it anticlockwise. Remove the filter and its protection.

Rinse the tank with a jet of water.

SUCTION FILTER CLEANING

SUCTION FILTER CLEANINGSUCTION FILTER CLEANING

Lift the lid.

Remove the suction cap turning in anticlockwise. Remove the filter.

Clean the filter walls and bottom by a jet of water.

Carry out the cleaning procedures very carefully.

Reassemble everything.

SQUEEGEE CLEANING

SQUEEGEE CLEANINGSQUEEGEE CLEANING

The squeegee must be in perfect working condition to achieve a good drying process. Proceed as follows to clean it:

Remove the pipe from the squeegee. Loose the knobs (1) shown in picture.

Remove the mouth and clean it.

Carefully clean the inside of the squeegee.

Carefully clean the squeegee rubbers. Reassemble everything.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

DAILY MAINTENANCEDAILY MAINTENANCE

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 42 52

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 42 52BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 42 52

Push lever down to raise the base.

Turn key to OFF and remove it from the control panel (1)

WARNING!

WARNING! Removing the brushes with power on may cause

WARNING! WARNING! injury to the hands.

3. Rotate the brush, with base raised, until it exits form the brush-bearing plate as shown in the picture. The picture shows the direction of rotation for releasing the right brush. Rotate in opposite direction for the left brush.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Make sure that no persons or object are nearby the brush

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! during this operation.

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 17

BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 17BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY ABILA 17

Lift the brush base through the pedal (push down). With brush base in lifted position operate the operator control lever, and the brush

2. will unhook automatically.

CLEANING SOLUTION FILTER

CLEANING SOLUTION FILTERCLEANING SOLUTION FILTER

Take off the filter on the solution tank Clean it thoroughly

Reassemble everything

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always wear gloves during this procedure, to avoid any

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! contact with dangerous substances.

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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY MAINTENANCEWEEKLY MAINTENANCE

CLEANING SQUEEGEE HOSE

CLEANING SQUEEGEE HOSECLEANING SQUEEGEE HOSE

Weekly, or whenever the suction in insufficient, it is necessary to check that the squeegee pipe is not obstructed. Should it be the case, proceed as follows to clean it:

1. Unthread the pipe from the squeegee sleeve.

2. Unthread the other end from the recovery tank.

3. Wash the inside of pipe by a jet of water, from the side it is plug to the tank.

4. To reassemble the pipe repeat the above-mentioned operations.

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Do not wash the pipe connecting the aspirator to the suction

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! cap.

CLEANING SOLUTION TANK

CLEANING SOLUTION TANKCLEANING SOLUTION TANK

1. Remove the cap from the solution tank.

2. Rinse with a jet of water.

3. Remove the outlet cap (1) and empty the tank

ATTENTION!

ATTENTION! Always wear gloves during this procedure, to avoid any

ATTENTION!ATTENTION! contact with dangerous substances.

REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBERS REPLACEMENT

REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBERS REPLACEMENTREAR SQUEEGEE RUBBERS REPLACEMENT

Check the squeegee rubbers wear and replace them if necessary. Proceed as follows

Unthread the squeegee pipe from sleeve.

Remove the pin from column.

Remove the squeegee from its support. Loosen the wing nuts (1) blocking the rubber blades and take them off.

Replace the rubbers

To reassemble the squeegee repeat the above-mentioned operations.

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WORKING CONTROL

WORKING CONTROLWORKING CONTROL

INSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHES

INSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHESINSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHES

1. Check that the cock (1) is open.

2. Check that there is water in the solution tank.

THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY

THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLYTHE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY

1. Check the brushes wear and replace them if necessary (the brushes must be

replaced when bristles are 15 mm high). To replace brushes see “BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY” and ”BRUSH ASSEMBLY”.

2. Use another type of brush rather than the standard brush. We recommend, for

cleaning exceptionally difficult dirt floors, the use of special brushes, supplied on request and according to your specific needs (see “CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES”).

THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY

THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLYTHE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY

1. Check that the squeegee rubbers are clean

2. Adjust the squeegee inclination (see “SQUEEGEE” in “PREPARING THE MACHINE”)

3. Check that the suction pipe is correctly housed in its seat on the recovery tank.

4. Remove the whole suction unit and clean it.

5. Replace the rubbers if worn.

6. Check that the suction motor switch is turn on.

7. Check the wheels regulation.

FOAM OVER-FORMATION

FOAM OVER-FORMATIONFOAM OVER-FORMATION

Check that low-foam detergent is used. Add, if necessary, a small quantity of anti-foam liquid to recovery tank. Please remember that more foam is generated when the floor to be cleaned it is not very dirty. In this case use a more diluted detergent solution.

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CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES

CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHESCHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES

POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL)

POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL)POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL) It is used on all floor types and offers good resistance to wear and to hot water (not over 60

°C). PPL is not hygroscopic, then

preserves its characteristics even when working on wet floors.

NYLON BRUSH

NYLON BRUSHNYLON BRUSH It is used on all floor types and offers excellent resistance to wear and to hot water (60

°C and over). Nylon is hygroscopic and

tends, over a period of time, to loose its characteristics when working on wet floors.

ABRASIVE BRUSH

ABRASIVE BRUSHABRASIVE BRUSH This brush bristles are impregnated with highly aggressive abrasives. This brush is use to clean very dirty floors. We recommend using only the minimum necessary bare pressure to prevent damages to the floor.

BRISTLES THICKNESS

BRISTLES THICKNESSBRISTLES THICKNESS Thicker bristles are stiffer and should be used on smooth floors with narrow joints between tiles. We recommend using softer bristles when floors are uneven or have deep joints or raised edges. Softer bristles penetrate easier into joints. Remember that when brush bristles are worn and become too short they become stiffer and are no longer able to penetrate in depth. This is also because, as when using bristles that are too big, the brush tends to jump and skip.

PAD HOLDER

PAD HOLDERPAD HOLDER Pad holder is recommended for cleaning polished surfaces. There are two types of pad holders:

Traditional pad holders with set of anchor stubs that retain and drive the abrasive disk during operation.

CENTER LOCK pad holders which, in addition to anchor stubs, also have a plastic snap-in centre lock system. This permits perfect centring of the abrasive disk and ensures it is kept anchored without detaching. This type of pad holder is best for machines with several brushes, where it is difficult to centre the abrasive disks.

LIST FOR THE CHOICE OF THE BRUSHES

LIST FOR THE CHOICE OF THE BRUSHESLIST FOR THE CHOICE OF THE BRUSHES

Machine

MachineMachine

ABILA 17 1

ABILA 42 2

ABILA 52 2

NNNN°°°° Brushes

Brushes

Brushes Brushes

Code

Code Bristles type

CodeCode

66824010 66824020 66824030 66824040 66724010 66724020

66805020 66805050 66805060 66805120 66705020 66724030

66808010 66808040 66808020 66808030 66708010

Bristles type

Bristles typeBristles type

PPL PPL PPL Abrasive Pad holder h=40 Pad holder h=60

PPL PPL PPL Abrasive Pad holder Pad holder

PPL PPL PPL Abrasive Pad holder

∅∅∅∅Bristles

Bristles ∅∅∅∅ Brushes

BristlesBristles

0.3

0.6

0.9 1

0.3

0.5

0.9 1

0.3

0.5

0.9 1

Brushes

Brushes Brushes

420 420 420 420 420 420

210 210 210 210 200 200 Trec System

255 255 255 255 245

Remarks

RemarksRemarks