Tomcat VR Operating Instructions Manual

COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Operating Instructions (EN)

Read these Instructions before
using the machine.

Read these Safety Messages
before using the machine.

www.tomcatequip.com
1711 South Street
Racine, WI 53404 (USA)
[phone] | (+001) 262-681-6470 VERSION 15.246
© 2015 RPS Corporation VR-OP-EN

INTRODUCTION

This manual is furnished with each new machine. This manual will allow the Operator to get the best performance out of
your RPS manufactured Scrubber-Drier, Sweeper, Burnisher, or Orbital Scrubber. Read this manual thoroughly before
operating or servicing the machine.

This machine will provide excellent performance, but the best results will be obtained at the most minimum costs if:

• The machine is regularly maintained - per the machine Preventative Maintenance instructions provided.

• The machine is operated with reasonable care and caution.

• The machine is maintained with manufacturer supplied parts.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Tells you where to look in the manual.

SAFETY MESSAGES: Section contains important information regarding hazard or unsafe practices of the machine. Lev-

els of hazards are identifi ed that could result in product or personal injury, or severe injury resulting in death.

OPERATION CONTROLS / MACHINE COMPONENTS: Shows you the different machine controls and features.

MACHINE SETUP: Tells you how to setup machine from un-crating to installing squeegee and brushes.

MACHINE OPERATION: Section is to familiarize the operator with the operation and function of the machine.

BATTERY CHARGING: Shows you how to charge the batteries (on-board and off board charging).

MAINTENANCE: This section contains preventative maintenance to keep the machine and it’s components in good work-

ing condition. They are listed in this general order:

• Batteries

• Brooms

• Filters

• Service Schedule

• Machine Trouble Shooting

TROUBLE SHOOTING: A list of common problems that may occur.

MACHINE SPECS: Tells you Machine Specifi cations for the various parts of the machine.

MACHINE INSTALL FORM: Should be fi lled out upon machine installation and faxed to 1-866-632-6961 or online at

www.rpscorporation.com.

WARRANTY POLICY: Tells you coverage, exclusions and limitations to warranty.

NOTE: The serial number of your machine is located on the lower half of the Steering Pedestal of the machine.

AS OUR POLICY IS ONE OF CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT - ALL INFORMATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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SERIAL NUMBER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2

About This Manual 2

Table of Contents 3

Safety Messages 4

Safety Label Locations 6

Operation Controls 7

Operation Controls 8

Operation Controls 9

Machine Components 10

Machine Components 11

Machine Setup 12

Un-Crating Machine: 12
Connecting Batteries: 12
Installing Main Broom: 12
Installing Side Brooms: 13
Adjusting Side Brooms: 13

On-Board Charger 16

On-Board Battery Charging (Optional): 16
Description of LED: 16

Battery Charging 17

External Battery Charging: 17

Battery Maintenance Guide 18

Safety: 18
Inspection and Cleaning: 18
Storage: 18
Watering: 18

Maintenance 19

Daily Maintenance: 19
Weekly Maintenance: 19
Monthly maintenance: 19
Yearly Maintenance: 19
Storing Machine: 19
Checking Battery Specifi c Gravity: 19

VR PM Records 20

Trouble-shooting 22

Machine Specs 23

Machine Operation 13

Pre-Cleaning Checklist: 13
Operating Hints: 13
Sweeping: 14
WET Sweeping: 14
Cleaning Filter: 15
Changing Filter: 15
Empty Hopper: 15

Common Wear Parts 24

Cylindrical Brooms: 24
Side Brooms: 24
Filter Kits: 24

Standard Warranty Policy 25

Machine Install / Warranty Registration 26

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SAFETY MESSAGES

You will see four kinds of safety reminders in this manual:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury or damage to this machine or nearby objects. CAU­TION also can be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates information considered important, but
not hazard-related. This safety message may be related
to property damage or warranty warnings.

Your safety, and that of others, is very important. Operating this machine safely is an important responsibility.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE:

• Unless you are trained and authorized to do so by your RPS Authorized Local Distributor

• Unless you have read and understood this Operator’s Manual

• On surfaces with greater than a 5% grade

• Unless equipped with a functional parking brake

WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:

• Remove loose objects from the fl oor that could be projected from the rotating Brooms

• Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating Brooms

• Do not operate this machine where fl ammable liquids are present

• Use caution when maneuvering

BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE:

• Park the machine on a level surface

• Turn the machine off & remove key

• Open battery lid

BEFORE SERVICING THE MACHINE:

• Disconnect the Batteries

DANGER

Explosive hydrogen gas forms when Batteries are
charging. An open fl ame or spark can cause this gas
to explode. Serious personal injury or property damage
could occur. Only charge the Batteries in this machine in
a well ventilated area.

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WARNING

The Batteries in this machine produce hazardous
voltage which can cause electrical shock, burns and/
or electrocution. Always disconnect Batteries before
servicing this machine.

WARNING

When climbing or descending ramps, always drive
machine forward. To avoid overturning the machine, Do
not back down ramps. Do not drive across inclines. Do
not turn while ascending or descending ramps. Over­turning the machine can cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

Do not park this machine on ramps or slopes. Always
park this machine on a level, hard surface. Do not oper­ate this machine outdoors or on uneven surfaces.

WARNING

The Batteries in this machine contain sulfuric acid,
which causes burns to skin. If battery acid contacts
clothing or skin, rinse the effected area with cold water
immediately. If battery acid gets on your face or in your
eyes, fl ush the area immediately with cold water and
seek medical attention.

WARNING

Do not remove, paint over or destroy warning decals. If
warning decals become damaged, call 1-262-681-3583
for free replacements.

WARNING

Dress safely. Do not wear a neck tie, scarf, or any
loose or dangling clothing while operating this machine.
Loose or dangling clothing or neck-wear can tangle in
rotating parts, causing serious injury or death.

WARNING

Always turn off this machine before leaving it unat­tended. Do not allow untrained persons to operate this
machine.

WARNING

NO RIDERS. Do not carry passengers on this ma­chine. Do not use this machine as a stepladder or work
platform.

WARNING

Understand the dynamic braking system before you
operate the machine on ramps. 5 Degree max.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock, do not operate this machine
over electrical fl oor outlets.

WARNING

Dress safely. Do not wear rings or metal wrist watches
when servicing this machine, as they can cause an
electrical short circuit which can cause serious burns.

CAUTION

Do not operate this machine if any parts have been
damaged or removed.

CAUTION

Always use the automatic battery charger provided by
the manufacturer of this machine to charge the Batter­ies of this machine. It is designed to charge the Batter­ies at the appropriate rate. If you must use a different
charger, disconnect the Batteries before charging to
avoid damage to the electronic speed controller.

WARNING

Before you service a Battery, always wear face protec-

tion, protective gloves and protective clothing. Battery

acid or battery explosion can cause serious injuries.

CAUTION

To avoid damage to the electronic control components
of this machine, Do not store this machine outdoors. Do
not pressure wash this machine.

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Read and obey all Safety Labels on your VR Floor Sweeper. If you have questions about these labels, ask your supervi­sor.

These images indicate where on the VR Safety Labels are located. If ever the labels become illegible, worn off, or torn,
promptly report it to your supervisor and replace it.

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS FORMS WHEN
BATTERIES ARE CHARGING. AN OPEN FLAME
OR SPARK CAN CAUSE THIS GAS TO EXPLODE.
ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES IN THIS MA­CHINE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER IN THE BATTERIES. USE
ONLY THE OEM CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE MA­CHINE. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE
SERVICING THE MACHINE.

REFER TO MANUAL OR CALL +011-262-681-3583

BATTERY CHARGING LABEL

EXPLOSION RISK!

PART #: 349-7280

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OPERATION CONTROLS

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1. CIRCUIT BREAKER: 15 AMP resettable circuit breaker

2. CIRCUIT BREAKER: 15 AMP resettable circuit breaker

3. CIRCUIT BREAKER: 10 AMP Side Broom resettable circuit breaker

4. CIRCUIT BREAKER: 40 AMP Main Broom resettable circuit breaker

5. KEY SWITCH: Turns power of the machine ON and OFF

6. EMERGENCY STOP (OPTIONAL): 1 button push machine shut down in case of emergency

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OPERATION CONTROLS

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1. SIDE BROOM SPEED CONTROL KNOB: Controls the speed of the Side Brooms - Turn

counterclockwise to reduce speed

2. FILTER SHAKER SWITCH: Filter shaker button shakes fi lter to remove dust or debris particles to
deposit into the hopper for removal

3. BRUSH AMP GAUGE: Indicates the amount of amperage that the Main Broom pulling

4. BATTERY GAUGE / HOUR METER: Indicates the amount of batery charge remaining along with

total hours used

5. MAIN BROOM SWITCH: Tuns the Main Broom

ON or OFF

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6. SIDE BROOM SWITCH: Turns the Side Brooms ON or OFF

7. REVERSE SWITCH: Switch back for reverse machine drive

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OPERATION CONTROLS

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1. SIDE BROOM LIFT LEVER: Lifts and lowers Side Brooms that allow for debris clean up

directly up to walls

2. ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH ARM RESTS: The machine is equipped with an ergonomic
seat with adjustable arm rests and positioning

3. MAIN BROOM LIFT LEVER: Lifts and lowers the Main Broom

4. STEERING WHEEL: Steers the main Drive Wheel

5. HORN: Sounds the horn for warning oncoming traffi c

6. HEADLIGHT SWITCH: Turns power of the Headlights ON and OFF

7. ADJUSTABLE STEERING: Four settings for operator comfort and ease of entry

8. HOUR METER: Hour meter to indicate complete time machine has been ON

9. RECHARGE CYCLE METER: Shows the amount of charges on a machine

10. CHARGER PORT: Grey 50 used to receive charger input for optional external charger

11. FOOT PEDAL: Controls the acceleration and deceleration of the machine

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