The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured are free from
defects of workmanship and material, provided such goods are installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with written manuals or other instructions for a period of 5 years from date of purchase
on housings, tanks and frame, 2 years motors, 1 year parts and workmanship (excludes normal wear
items). In case you as our customer, meet any trouble with your machine, contact your Powr-Flite
representative who will be happy to be of service to you and will take care of the warranty settlement.
NOTE: Alterations and changes made to the machine without written approval of the manufacturer
and use of unapproved spare parts will not be covered by warranty.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL USE
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
• Use indoors only. Do not expose to rain.
• Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Use caution when operating near children.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Use only manufacturer’s recommended accessories.
• Charge batteries in a ventilated room. Gases given off during charging could ignite in a conned space.
To avoid an explosion, top cover should be open and battery caps installed when charging.
• Disconnect all positive and negative battery terminals before attempting any adjustment or maintenance.
Brush drive and vacuum motors and components can cause injury if accidentally started.
• Battery acid can cause injury to the eyes or skin. Wear protective goggles, gloves and clothing BEFORE
lling or charging batteries.
• If charger is not working properly, (due to it being dropped, damaged, left outdoors or exposed to water)
return it to a Powr-Flite Service Center.
• Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Keep the openings unblocked
• Keep it away from dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Make sure the main power switch is OFF before removing or installing pads or brushes.
• Never operate the machine if you are tired or under the inuence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Always operate the machine while standing behind it.
• Use care when working on electrical terminals. Short circuits can cause burns.
• Do not store the machine on inclines.
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Machine Set-Up
18
17
16
2
22
3
4
15
14
13
1. Handle Bar
2. Control Panel
a .....Hour Meter
b ....Battery Condition Indicator
c .....Brush Motor Switch
d ....Vacuum Motor Switch
e. ....Solution Switch
3. Squeegee Release Handle
4. Brush Lift Pedal
5. Wheel, Bump
6. Squeegee Mount Knob
7. Squeegee
8. Squeegee Tilt Knob
9. Water level sight tube
Machine Specication
5
6
a21bc
d
789101112
10. Battery
11. Valve, Solution Volume Control
12. Frame
13. Wheel
14. Brush/Pad Holder
15. Strap, Splash Guard
16. Solution Tank
17. Solution Fill Hole
18. Recovery Drain Hose
19. Recovery Tank
20. Squeegee Hose
21. Vacuum Hose
22. Key Switch
e
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PAS17BA+ AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER
Brush Width17"
Squeegee Width30"
Solution Tank11 gal.
Recovery Tank12 gal.
Brush Rotation200 rpm
Productivity Rate12,700 ft
Voltage24 V
Vacuum Motor Power.75 HP
Brush Motor Power.75 HP
Weight (without Batteries)210 lbs.
Length x Width x Height49" x 26" x 44"
2
per hour
Daily Operation and Maintenance
How to Install Batteries
Caution: Batteries are heavy.
Install (2) 12-volt deep cycle batteries. New Batteries should be given a full charge before rst use.
1. Unplug the hoses (20, 21) from the recovery tank (19).
2. Make sure the recovery tank is empty then lift it up.
3. Place batteries on the tray. Use the bracket to secure them. Position them correctly.
4. Connect all the cable terminals.
Caution: Make sure you connect RED (+) cable terminals to positive (+) posts and BLACK
(-) cable terminals to negative (-) posts. Machine will not operate if not connected properly.
Failure to do so will result in damage to batteries and possible explosion.
Spray each post with a protective lubricant. Place battery terminal protectors over all posts.
How to Charge the Batteries
Caution: Only use a battery charger designed for the machine. Failure to do so can result
in damage to the batteries.
Remove the recovery tank from machine and disconnect anderson plug from the control planel.
Next connect the charging plug to the anderson plug connected to the battery terminal. Plug the
other charger plug to wall outlet. The charger will automatically begin to charge the batteries.
How to Install the Squeegee
1. Put squeegee Release Handle (3) in the UP and locked position.
2. Position the squeegee blade assembly on the swing arm. Make sure the guide wheels face
the rear of the squeegee.
3. Hand tighten the 2 thumb screw (6).
4. Place the solution recovery hose (20) over the nozzle. Make sure it ts tight.
How to Install Pad Holder and Brush
1. Raise the brush pad by stepping on Brush Lift Pedal (4) at the rear of the machine.
2. With the pad holder/brush (14) in lifted position, insert it into the plate underneath by
turning it counter-clockwise until it locks.
How to Fill the Solution Tank
1. Open the solution ll cover (17).
2. Fill the tank (16) with the desired level of clean water.
3. Add cleaning chemical.
Do not overll.
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How To Operate The Machine
1. To turn the power on, turn the key switch (22). The power/battery indicator (b)
will light up.
2. Check the battery capacity to see if it is full – all indicators are lit up when
batteries are fully charged.
3. To turn on the brush motor, vacuum motor and the solution ow, press the
switches (c,d,e).
Turn off the brush motor when the brush deck is in the up position.
How to Turn the Vacuum Motor On and Off
1. Push the top half of the right switch (d) down. This turns the vacuum motor on.
2. To turn the vacuum motor off, push the lower half of the right switch (d) down.
How to Lower/Raise the Brush/Pad
1. To raise the brush pad, step down on the Brush Lift Pedal (4) until it locks in place.
2. To lower the brush pad, slightly step on the Brush Lift Pedal (4) to unlock it, and raise it up
slowly.
How to Lower/Raise the Squeegee
1. Pull the handle (3) down to lower the squeegee.
2. Lift the handle (3) up to raise the squeegee.
Vacuum Motor BrushMotorWater Flow
How to Set the Solution Flow
Adjust the water ow based on the oor conditions. Turn the adjustment knob (11) to control the water ow. Position 1 shows
the closed position. Position 2 shows the maximum water ow position.
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What to Do When You’re Operating The Machine
Vacuuming Up Solution
1. Make sure the squeegee is in the down position.
2. As the machine moves forward and solution is dispensed, the squeegee will vacuum it up into the recovery tank.
3. If necessary adjust squeegee pressure by turning knob (8).
If solution is missed, reduce the amount of solution ow, raise the squeegee and pull the machine back over the missed area.
Lower the squeegee and move the machine forward to pick up any remaining solution.
How to Control Excess Foam in the Recovery Tank
Watch the liquid as it accumulates in the recovery tank. If you notice excess foaming, stop the machine. Add the recommended
amount of chemical defoamer in the recovery tank (19).
How to Empty the Recovery Tank
Open the Recovery Drain Hose (18) to empty the Recovery Tank (19).
Maintenance
Daily
1. Empty and rinse the recovery tank with clean water. Leave the tank cover (21) open on top to air dry.
2. Remove the squeegee assembly, rinse and wipe clean. Check the squeegee inlet for clogs or debris.
3. Clean and wipe the tops of batteries with an ammoniated window cleaner.
4. Fill each battery cell with DISTILLED water as needed. DO NOT use tap water.
5. Charge the batteries as described in this manual.
Weekly
Never test the strength of the battery unless it is fully charged and cool.
Check the battery cells with a hydrometer.
Monthly
1. Lubricate brush and squeegee lift mechanisms with light oil.
2. Check for wear or damage of clutch plate, brushes, pads or squeegee blades.
3. Clean all battery terminals.
4. Check all electrical connections and tighten if any are loose.
5. Clean the entire machine with all purpose cleaner.
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Replacement Parts
PARTDESCRIPTION
SF616Poly Scrub Brush (Optional)
PFLG16Lite Grit Scrub Brush (Optional)
PFMG16Medium Grit Scrub Brush (Optional)
PFHG16Heavy Grit Scrub Brush (Optional)
UP2PClutch Plate (must be used with all scrub brushes)
PAS17PD17” Pad Driver
B27TMX12 Volt Battery (2 Required)
EC2424 Volt, 20 Amp Charger
Parts List
Brush
Clutch Plate
Pad Holder
Battery
Charger
Assembly List
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTION
1See pg. 9 Chassis Assembly
2See pg. 10Brush Motor Assembly
3See pg. 11Vacuum Motor Assembly
433647Solution Tank
533648Recovery Tank
6See pg. 11Float Assembly
7See pg. 12Lift Assembly
8See pg. 13Squeegee Lift Assembly
9See pg. 12Squeegee Assembly
10See pg. 10Control Panel Assembly
1133654Cap
12See pg. 9Valve Filter Assembly
13See pg. 14Vacuum Hose Assembly
14See pg. 14Water Level Sight Tube
15See pg. 14Recovery Tank Hose Assembly
1633659Battery Holding Plate
1733660Hose Clip
18B27TMX12 V Battery (2 Required – see
“Replacement Parts”)
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Chassis Assembly
Valve Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133668Chassis1
233669Bracket1
333670Screw3
433671Nut8
533672Castor2
633673Screw4
733674Washer4
833675Bearing4
933676Wheel2
1033677Spacer2
1133678Cap2
1233679Bolt2
1333680Screw8
1433681Spring Washer8
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY.
133808Hose1
233809Cover1
333810O-Ring1
433811Spring1
533812Filter1
633813Washer1
733814Screw1
833815Screw3
933816Filter Support1
1033817O-Ring1
1133818Nut4
1233819Filter Bracket1
1333820Hose1
REF.PARTNO.DESCRIPTIONQTY.
1433821Nut2
1533822Screw2
1633823Bracket1
1733824Bolt2
1833825Solution Solinoid
1
Valve
1933826Hose1
2033827Nut3
2133828Screw4
Screw1
Solution Valve1
2233101
O-Ring1
O-Ring1
Solution Control
1
Lever
9
Brush Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133682Brush Motor1
233683Key1
333684Bolt4
433685Cover1
533686Skirt1
633687Strap1
733688Bracket1
833689Water Drain Out1
933690Washer1
1033691Bolt1
Brush
11SF616
1233692Brush Driver1
1333693Screw3
1433694Bolt5
1533695Nut4
1633696Spacer1
1733697Nut1
1833698Liner1
1933699Screw3
2033700Side Pulley1
2133701Bolt1
2233702Lid1
(See “Replacement
Parts”)
1
Control Panel Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133797Control Box1
233798Nut6
333799Key Switch Assembly1
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
433800Bolt6
533801Control Panel1
633802Screw4
10
Vacuum Motor
Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
933711Muffler1
1033712Sponge2
1133713Core1
1233714Screw2
1333715Bolt2
1433716Spacer Ring1
1533717Bolt4
1633718Bolt4
Float Assembly
REF. PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133719Top Lid1
233720Seal1
333721Fitting Mesh1
433722Screw3
533723Filter1
633724Gasket1
733725Cover1
833726Float1
933727Bucket1
1033728Screw1
1133729Hose1
1233730Hose Liner1
1333731Sleeve1
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133703Elbow2
233704Bracket1
333705Connector4
433706Gasket1
533707Vacuum Motor1
633708Nut4
733709Hose1
833710Sleeve1
11
Lift Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133732Lift1
233733Washer2
333734Pin2
433735
533736Washer2
633737Screw2
733738Nut2
833739Pedal Cover1
933740Pedal1
1033741Spring Pin1
1133742Bolt2
1233743Pin Shaft1
1333744Washer1
1433745Cotter Pin1
1533746Arm1
1633747Nut2
1733748Pin Shaft1
Eccentricity
Bushing
2
Squeegee Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133780Squeegee Assembly1
233781Squeegee Blade Front1
333782Squeegee Blade Strap Front 1
433783Butterfly Nut6
533784Nut2
633785Screw3
733786Squeegee Guide Wheel2
833787Bolt2
933788Lid2
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
1033789Butterfly Nut2
1133790Knob2
1233791Nut1
1333792Squeegee Blade Strap Rear1
1433793Bolt1
1533794Strap Rear1
1633795Squeegee Blade Rear1
1733796Castor2
12
Squeegee Lift Assembly
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY
133749Bolt1
233750Plate Right1
333751Pipe1
433752Handle1
533753Plate Left1
633754Screw2
733755Washer1
833756Screw1
933757Nut1
1033758Liner3
1133759Rope Assembly1
1233760Hang Ring1
1333761Nut1
1433762Balance Frame1
1533763Shaft1
1633764Cotter Pin1
1733765Washer1
1833766Pin Shaft1
1933767Adjust Nut1
2033768Supporting Arm1
2133769Supporting Arm1
2233770Nut1
2333771Washer1
2433772Spring1
2533773Bolt Shaft1
2633774Cotter Pin1
2733775Washer1
2833776Pin Shaft1
2933777Adjust Bolt1
3033778Adjuster1
3133779Spring Pin1
13
Vacuum Hose Assembly
Recovery Drain Hose Assembly
1
Water Level Sight Tube
REF.PART NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY.
Vacuum Hose Assembly
133829Sleeve1
233830Hose1
333831Sleeve1
433832O-Ring2
Recovery Drain Hose Assembly
1PAS700Drain Out Plug1
233834Screw2
333835Hose Clamp2
633838Clamp1
733839Screw3
833840Base Joint1
933841Gasket1
1033842Screw2
Water Level Sight Tube
1XD18W-14-00Sight hose assembly1
233834Screws3
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Troubleshooting
Problem:Possible Cause:
Solution is not being
picked up
Squeegee is leaving
streaks
Solution is not feeding or
turning off properly
Batteries are not
holding a charge
Floors are not being
scrubbed, stripped or
buffed properly
Vacuum motor is not running
Water lter is clogged
Recovery tank is full
Squeegee or vacuum hose is clogged, broken or disconnected
Bad seal at tank cover, vacuum motor or squeegee
Worn or misaligned squeegee blades.
Incorrect squeegee pressure.
Squeegee swing arm mechanism not functioning properly
Debris is on blade
Blades are torn or damaged
Floors not properly swept before cleaning
Clogging of hose or valve
Batteries need to be replaced
High current draw from high brush pressure
Charger needs servicing
Battery is run down
Brush motor not working
Excessive pad or brush wear
Going too fast over dirty spots
Inadequate solution feed
Inadequate cleaning procedure