Tornado BR 28/27 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operations & Maintenance Manual For Commercial Use Only
TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
333 CHARLES COURT
WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
(630)-818-1300 FAX (630)-818-1301
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
COMPACT AUTOSCRUBBER
BR 28/27
MODEL NO: 99775
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NOTES
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SUMMARY
LONG-TERM BUYER PROTECTION LIMITED WARRANTY 2 LEGEND PANEL OF CONTROLS 6 LEGEND MACHINE 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 7 INTRODUCTORY COMMENT 8 GENERAL RULES OF SECURITY 8 SYMBOLOGY 8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 9 BEFORE USE 9
Handling of the packed machine 9 Unpacking of the machine 9 Access to the battery compartment 9 Battery installation 9 Battery recharger 10 Batteries recharging 10 Batteries disposal 10 Connection batteries' connector and switching on of the machine 10 Batteries charge level indicator 10 Setting of the battery check card 10 Hour meter 10 Squeegee assembly 11 Adjustment of the squeegee 11 Adjustment height side rubbers 11 Brushes assembly and disassembly 11 FLOOR CLEANING 12 Recovery tank 12 Detergent solution tank 12 3SD system Solution Saving System Dispenser (optional) 12 STARTING OF THE MACHINE 12 Forward and backward movement 13 Horn 13 Working brake 13 Emergency-parking brake 13 Automatism squeegee lifting when going backwards 13 Working in automatic mode 13 Working in manual mode 14 Working adjustments 14 Flow adjustment of the detergent solution 14 Adjustment of the brushes pressure 14 Electric protection 14
Overow device 14
STOP OF THE MACHINE AFTER CLEANING OPERATION 15 DAILY MAINTENANCE 15
Recovery tank emptying and cleaning 15
Suction lter cleaning 15
Emptying and cleaning of the collection box 15 Brushes cleaning 16 Squeegee cleaning 16 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 16 Rear squeegee rubber check 16 Squeegee hose cleaning 16 Cleaning of the solution tank
and of the outer lter 16
Check of the side rubbers 16 TWO-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 16 Front squeegee rubber check 16 SIX-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 16
Cleaning of the inner lter solution tank 16
Check of the brakes 17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 17 The suction motor does not work 17 The brushes motor does not work 17 The traction motor does not work 17 The water does not come down
onto the brushes or is insufcient 17
The machine does not clean properly 17 The squeegee does not dry perfectly 17 Excessive foam production 17
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE 19 RECOMMENDED BRUSHES 19
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LEGEND PANEL OF CONTROLS
1. DISPLAY
2. SIGNAL LAMP MANUAL MODE ON
3. PUSH BUTTON CONNECTION MANUAL MODE
4. SIGNAL LAMP MODE BREAK WASHING ON
5. PUSH BUTTON CONNECTION MODE BREAK WASHING
6. PUSH BUTTON CONNECTION MODE AUTOMATIC
7. SIGNAL LAMP AUTOMATIC MODE ON
8. SIGNAL LAMP SUCTION MOTOR ON
9. SWITCH SUCTION MOTOR
10. ADJUSTMENT KNOB BRUSHES PRESSURE
11. PUSH BUTTON UP/DOWN SQUEEGEE
12. SIGNAL LAMP UP/DOWN SQUEEGEE
13. PUSH BUTTON VISUALIZATION HOUR METER (DISPLAY)
14. PUSH BUTTON VISUALIZATION BRUSHES PRESSURE SET (DISPLAY)
15. SIGNAL LAMP PARKING BRAKE ON
16. SIGNAL LAMP UP/DOWN BRUSHES
17. PUSH BUTTON UP/DOWN BRUSHES
18. SIGNAL LAMP STARTING BRUSHES ROTATION
19. PUSH BUTTON WATER OPENING (SOLENOID VALVE) or PUSH BUTTON ADJUSTMENT DETERGENT DOSAGE 3SD system (OP­TIONAL)
20. SIGNAL LAMP WATER OPEN (SOLENOID VALVE)
21. PUSH BUTTON FOR SPEED SELECTION
22. SIGNAL LAMP SELECTION MAXIMUM SPEED
23. SIGNAL LAMP SELECTION SLOW SPEED
24. KEY SWITCH MACHINE ON
25. SWITCH FOR FRONT LIGHT (OPTIONAL)
26. PUSH BUTTON HORN
27. KNOB FOR SOLUTION VALVE
28. SELECTOR DIRECTION OF DRIVE
LEGEND MACHINE
1. RECOVERY TANK
2. SOLUTION TANK
3. SEAT
4. DRIVE WHEEL
5. SCREW CAP FOR INLET DETERGENT SOLUTION
6. SUCTION HOSE
7. SUCTION COVER
8. BLOCKING LEVERS SUCTION COVER
9. SQUEEGEE HOSE
10. PLUG EXHAUST HOSE RECOVERY TANK
11. EXHAUST HOSE RECOVERY TANK
12. SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
13. PANEL CONTROLS
14. LEVER BLOCK/RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
15. COVER ELECTRICAL LAYOUT
16. BRAKE PEDAL
17. BUMPER
18. PEDAL ACCELERATOR
19. OUTER FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION
20. STEERING WHEEL
21. BOTTOM PLATE
22. BRUSHES BASE GROUP
23. TRACTION WHEELS
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION U/M 99775 BR 28 27
Cleaning width mm/in 700/28 Squeegee width mm/in 98038.5 Working capacity, up to sqm/h/sqft/h 3500/37,673 Diameter cylindrical brushes mm/in 2 x 150/6 Brushes rpm 785 Pressure on the brushes kg/lbs 45/320 max Brushes motor W/A 2x600/25 Traction motor W/A 500/21 Suction motor W/A 580/24 Suction vacuum mbar/waterlift 160/64” Type of drive automatic Movement speed km/h/mph 5,0/3.1 Maximum gradient % 10 Solution tank l/gallon 100/27 Recovery tank l/gallon 105/28 Machine length mm/in 1575/62 Machine height mm/in 1320/52 Machine width (without squeegee) mm/in 780/31 Weight of the machine (empty and without batteries ) Kg/lbs 262/578 Capacity of the batteries Ah 5 240 Weight of the batteries Kg/lbs 200/441 Compartment of the batteries mm/in 415x520x385/ 16x21x15 Acoustic pressure level (in conformity with EN 60704-1) dB (A) < 70 Class III Protection level IP 23 Tension V 24
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INTRODUCTORY COMMENT
Thank you for having chosen our machine. This oor cleaning machine is used for the in­dustrial and civil cleaning and is able to clean any type of oor. During its advance move­ment, the combined action of the brushes and the detergent solution removes the dirt which is aspirated through the rear suction assem­bly, giving a perfectly dry surface. The machine must be used only for such purpose. It gives the best performance if it is used correctly and maintained in perfect
efciency. We therefore ask you to read this instruction booklet carefully whenever difcul-
ties arise in the course of the machine’s use. In case of need, we ask you to contact our service department for all advice and servic­ing as may prove necessary.
GENERAL RULES OF SECURITY
The rules below have to be followed carefully in order to avoid damages to the operator and to the machine.
- Read the labels carefully on the machine. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if damaged.
- The machine must be used exclusively by authorized staff that has been instructed for its use.
- During the working of the machine, pay attention to other people and especially to the children.
- In case of danger act immediately upon the emergency brake.
- Leaving the machine in parking position, take off the key and act upon the parking brake.
- Do not mix different detergents, avoiding harmful odours.
- Storage temperature: between -25°C and +55°C (-13°F and 131°F).
- Perfect operating temperature: between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F)..
- The humidity should be between 30 and 95%.
- Do not use the machine in explosive atmo­sphere.
- Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
- Do not use acid solutions in such concentra­tions that could damage the machine and/or the persons.
- Do not use the machine on surfaces cov-
ered with inammable liquids or dusts (for
example hydrocarbons, ashes or soot).
- In case of re, use a powder re-extinguish­er.
Do not use water.
- Do not strike shelvings or scaffoldings, where there is danger of falling objects.
- Adapt the working speed to the adhesion conditions: particularly, slow down before nar­row curves have to be faced.
- Do not use the machine on areas having a higher gradient than the one stated on the number plate.
- The machine has to carry out simultane­ously the operations of washing and drying. Different operations must be carried out in restricted areas prohibited to non-authorized
personnel. Signal the areas of moist oors
with suitable signs.
- If the machine does not work properly, check by conducting simple maintenance procedures. Otherwise, ask for technical advice an authorized assistance centre.
- Where parts are required, ask for ORIGINAL spare parts to an authorized dealer.
- Use only ORIGINAL brushes indicated in the paragraph “RECOMMENDED BRUSHES”.
- For any cleaning and/or maintenance operation take off the power supply from the machine.
- Do not take off the protections which require the use of tools to be removed.
- Do not wash the machine with direct water jets or with high water pressure nor with corrosive material.
- Every 200 working hours have a machine check through an authorized service department.
- In order to avoid scales on the solution tank
lter, do not ll the detergent solution many hours
before the machines’ use.
- Before using the machine, check that all panels and coverings are in their position as indicated in this use and maintenance catalogue.
- Restore all electrical connections after any maintenance operation.
- Provide for the scrapping of the material of nor­mal wear following strictly the respective rules.
- When, your machine has to stop activity, provide for the appropriate waste disposal of its materials, especially oils, batteries and electronic components, and considering that the machine itself has, where possible, been constructed us­ing recyclable materials.
SYMBOLOGY
Symbol denoting the switch for the water opening and the signal lamp that the water is open.
Symbol denoting the functioning of the
solution valve adjusting the ow of the
detergent solution.
Indication of the maximum temperature of the detergent solution. It is placed near the charging hole of the solution tank.
Symbol denoting the push button and the signal lamp of the connection mode in manual.
Symbol denoting the push button and the signal lamp of the con nection mode in automatic.
Symbol denoting the push button and the signal lamp of the con nection mode break washing.
Symbol denoting the signal lamp of the starting of the brushes rotation.
Symbol denoting the push button to visualize on the display the brushes pressure set.
Symbol denoting the functioning of the adjustment knob of the brushes pres sure.
Symbol denoting the push button and the signal lamp up / down of the squeegee.
Symbol denoting the switch and the signal lamp of the suction motor.
Symbol denoting the charge level of the batteries.
Symbol denoting the push button to visualize the hour meter on the display.
Symbol denoting the push button and the signal lamps for the selection of the operation speed.
Symbol denoting the drive selector forwards/ backwards.
Symbol denoting the signal lamp of the parking brake switched on.
Symbol denoting the lever position for the connection of the parking brake.
Symbol denoting the open book. Indicates that the operator has to read the manual before the use of the machine.
Warning symbol. Read carefully the sections marked with this symbol, for the security of both the operator and the machine.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Front light and relative switch Electric oat switch 3SD System -
SOLUTION SAVING SYSTEM DISPENSER
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BEFORE USE
HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is supplied with suitable packing foreseen for fork lift truck handling. The total weight is 644 lbs. Packing dimensions: Base: 70” x 37” (178 cm x 93 cm) Height: 55” (138 cm)
ATTENTION: Do not place more than 2 packings on top of each other.
UNPACKING OF THE MACHINE
1. Remove the external packing.
2. Unscrew the brackets (1+2) that secure the machine to the pallet.
3. Move the machine backwards, as indicated in the gure, avoiding heavy contacts to mechani­cal parts.
To install into the compartment a battery box, it is necessary to:
1. Rotate the seat platform forward and hook the bar (2) into position A.
2. Remove the holder (1) by unscrewing the two wing nuts under the platform.
3. Pull outwards the releasing lever (3) of the seat making slide the seat body (4) up to the highest posi­tion.
4. Rotate further the platform in order to hook the bar (2) into position B. In this way it will be possible to handle the batteries with suitable lifting equipment.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The machine is equipped either with batteries in se­rial connection or elements of DIN-type assembled together and connected in series for a total of 24 Volt, placed in its appropriate compartment under the seat platform and must be handled using suitable lifting equipment (due to weight, considering the type of bat­teries chosen, and coupling system). The batteries must be in accordance with CEI 21-5 Norms.
BATTERY RECHARGER
Make sure that the battery recharger is suitable for the installed batteries both for their capacities and type (lead/acid or GEL and equivalent).
In the plastic bag containing the use and mainte-
nance you will nd the coupling connector for the
recharger. It must be assembled onto the cables of your recharger, following the instructions given by the manufacturer.
ATTENTION:
This operation must be carried out by qualied
staff. A wrong or faulty cable connection can cause serious damages to persons or things.
BATTERIES RECHARGING
1. Plug the connector (3) of the battery recharger into the battery connector (1).
2. Proceed for the recharging.
4. Keep the pallet and the brackets for eventual transport.
ACCESS TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1. Bring the machine on a level surface.
2. Rotate the seat platform forward and hook the bar.
Having nished any intervention, to close the
battery compartment, reposition the seat plat­form.
ATTENTION: The machine and its battery check card foresee the use of traditional lead batteries. CHECK THE SETTING OF THE CHECK CARD (see under paragraph "BATTERIES CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR"). In case of GEL batteries installation, it is necessary to MODIFY THE SETTING of the electronic check card (see under paragraph SETTING OF THE BATTERY CHECK CARD”).
ATTENTION: Strictly follow manufacturer/distributor indications for the maintenance and recharge of the batteries. All installation and maintenance operations
must be executed by specialized staff, using suitable protection accessories.
For batteries installation it is necessary to reach the battery compartment as indicated under paragraph “ACCESS TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT”.
1. Place the batteries in its compartment.
2. Connect the terminals, respecting the polarities, avoiding contact with other parts that could create short circuit.
ATTENTION: Never charge a GEL battery with a non suitable recharger. Strictly follow the instructions supplied by the batteries and recharger manufacturer. In order not to cause permanent damages to the batteries, it is necessary to avoid their complete discharge, providing for the recharging within a few minutes after that the batteries discharge signal starts blinking. NOTE: Never leave the batteries completely discharged even if the machine is not used. In case of traditional batteries, please check the electrolyte level every 20 recharging cycles and eventually top them up with distilled water. Never leave the batteries discharged for more than two weeks.
ATTENTION: For the recharge of the batteries it is necessary to follow strictly all the indications given by the manufacturer/distributor. All the installation and maintenance operations must be carried out by
qualied staff. Danger of gas exhalations and
emission of corrosive liquids. Fire danger: do not
approach with free ames.
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BATTERIES DISPOSAL
It is compulsory to hand over exhausted bat-
teries, classied as dangerous waste, to an
authorized institution according to the current laws.
CONNECTION BATTERIES' CONNECTOR AND SWITCHING ON OF THE MACHINE
Once that the battery recharging has been completed:
1. Disconnect the connector of the battery recharger from the battery connector (1).
2. Connect then the battery connector (1) to the machine connector (2).
BATTERIES CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR
To start any function of the machine, it is necessary to rotate clockwise the key switch (24). Rotating it counterclockwise any function will be switched off.
3. The batteries charge level indicator is digital and
remains xed on the display. The battery charge level
starts from 100, which indicates the 100% of the total charge and decreases from 100 to 10. When the charge level reaches 20%, the display starts blinking, so you are about the end of working.
After few seconds of the indication 10% and after this, the blinking of the four lines, all the functions stop automatically. With the remaining charge it is any-
how possible to nish the drying operation before
proceeding to the recharge.
working hours and after a few seconds the work­ing minutes are shown.
SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
1. Maintain the squeegee support (1) slightly lifted
from the oor.
2. Insert the threaded parts of the two knobs (4) making them slide inside the two slots on the sup­port placed on the upper part of the squeegee (2).
3. Put the washers (3) into position, they are two for each knob, so that they are assembled one under and the other on each of the two slots pres­ent on the support.
4. Block the squeegee by rotating the two knobs (4) clockwise.
5. Insert the squeegee hose (5) into its coupling,
respecting its position as indicated in the gure.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED ON, ON THE DISPLAY (1) APPEAR IN ORDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1. the version (for example A003) of software installed on the machine.
2. the setting of the battery check card which can be: GE 24 (check card set for GEL batteries).or Pb 24 (check card set for lead batteries).
SETTING OF THE BATTERY CHECK CARD
The setting of the battery check card can be: GE 24 (check card set for GEL batteries). or Pb 24 (check card set for lead batteries).
The machine, if not specied otherwise, is supplied
with the battery check card set for lead batteries. To modify this setting, it is necessary to:
1. Switch off and on the machine.
2. Immediately after having switched on, when on the display (1) the writing Pb24 appears, press simultane­ously the push buttons (3) and (6) up to the blinking of the writing.
3. When the writing begins to blink, take off the ngers
from the push buttons and press once the push button (6).
4. The writing GE24 appears blinking.
5. When the writing stops to blink, the setting is modi-
ed.
For the passage of the setting from gel batteries into lead batteries, repeat the procedure pressing button (3) instead of button (6).
HOUR METER
The machine is equipped with an hour meter located on the same display (1) of the battery charge level
indicator. Keeping the button (13) pressed, the rst data
indicates the
ADJUSTMENT OF THE SQUEEGEE
In order to have a perfect drying result through the squeegee, the rear rubber must have the lower bending uniformly adjusted in all its length. For the adjustment, it is necessary to put oneself in working condition and therefore the suction mo­tor has to be switched on and the brushes have to function together with the detergent solution.
The lower part of the rubber is too much bent Take off the pressure rotating the wing nut (6) counterclockwise. The lower part of the rubber is not much bent Increase the pressure rotating the wing nut (6) clockwise. Check that the wheels which adjust the
height do not rest on the oor, in this case adjust
them as indicated in paragraph “Height adjust­ment”.
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The bending is not uniform Adjust the squeegee inclination rotating counter­clockwise the wing nut (7) to increase the bending in the central part, or clockwise to increase the bending on the extremities. Height adjustment Once that the pressure and inclination of the squeegee have been adjusted, it is necessary to
x this optimum condition making touch slightly the wheels onto the oor. Rotate counterclockwise
the registers (8) to lower the wheels or clockwise to raise them. Both wheels must be adjusted in the same measure.
ATTENTION:
Every type of oor requires a specic adjustment. For example, concrete oors (where the friction
results to be high) need little pressure, while
smooth oors (ceramics) need higher pressure.
If the cleaning operations are made always on the
same type of oor, the adjustment can change
only in function of the rubber wear.
ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT SIDE RUBBERS
To adjust the side rubbers, it is necessary to act upon the adjusting screws (1) and (2) after having loosened the upper blocking nuts. Unscrewing, the rubber lowers, while screwing down, the rub­ber is lifted. The reason of the adjustment is to obtain an uniform bending.
Having nished the adjustment, tighten the block­ing nuts to x the position.
ATTENTION: This operation must be carried out using gloves to protect from contact with dangerous solutions.
2. Unblock the bar of the side rubber after having released the knob (1).
3. Open the bar of the side rubber (2) as shown
in the gure.
4. Extract the support plate (3) of the brushes pulling it outwards by holding its handle.
5. Extract the brush (4).
7. Place the support plate (3) into its position, then put back the bar of the side rubber (2) blocking it with the knob (1).
ATTENTION: The brushes must be inserted easily without using tools in order not to damage or force them. Use only brushes supplied with the machine or the ones indicated in the paragraph “RECOMMENDED BRUSHES”. The use of other brushes can compro­mise the good washing result.
FLOOR CLEANING
RECOVERY TANK
Check that the cover of the suction lter (1) is cor­rectly secured, after rotating the levers (2) and that the suction motor hose (3) is correctly connected to it. Verify also that the squeegee hose couplings (4/5) are correctly inserted into their seats and that the exhaust hose plug (6) placed in the rear part of the machine is well closed.
BRUSHES ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
Normally, the machine is delivered with the brushes assembled. To assemble and disassemble the brushes on both sides of the machine:
1. Make sure the machine is switched off and with the brushes base in up position (lifted).
ATTENTION: To carry out brushes assembly operations with the electric supply on, may cause damages to hands.
6. During the reassembly of the brush (4), insert it into the brush base from the part where the seat is deeper (about 1.5” (40mm)). The opposite part with a depth of about .5” (13,5mm) has to look towards the support plate.
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DETERGENT SOLUTION TANK
The capacity of the detergent solution tank is indi­cated in the technical data. Open the screw plug placed in the left part of the ma-
chine and ll the detergent solution tank with clean
water at a maximum temperature of 50°C (122°F). Add the liquid detergent in the percentage and condi­tions foreseen by the manufacturer. To avoid exces­sive foam presence, which could cause problems to the suction motor, use the minimum percentage of detergent. Screw down the plug to close the tank.
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ATTENTION: Use always low foam detergent. To avoid foam pres¬ence, before starting working operation, introduce into the recovery tank a minimum quantity of anti-foam product. Never use pure acid.
3SD SYSTEM SOLUTION SAVING SYSTEM DISPENSER (OPTIONAL)
The system permits the predetermined dos­ing of the detergent percentage which will be mixed with the water of the solution tank. The system consists of a dual hydraulic circuit, one for the water and one for the detergent, each one equipped with a suitable pump. The detergent is contained in a tank with a ca­pacity of 2 gallons (8 litres), placed in the front part of the machine. The tank is transparent, to enable the visual­ization of the detergent level.
Pressing once the push button (A) on the in­strument board, on the display (1) the indicator shows the detergent percentage which is being used. Pressing the same push button in succes­sion, six different possibilities of setting can be selected and the display (1) visualizes always the percentage. The indication of the level corresponds to the following detergent percentages in the water: d0 = 0 % d1 = 0,3 % d2 = 0,6 % d3 = 1,2 % d4 = 2,4 % d5 = 4,5 %
The last dosing adjustment set remains stored by the system also with the machine stopped. The dosing adjustment can be made only with the brushes moving (during operation), so that the dosing ratio cannot be modied acciden­tally.
The water ow is adjusted through the 8-way
commutator (B): one OFF position and 7 op­erating positions from a minimum of .3 gallon (1,2 litres)/min to a maximum of 1 gallon (3,7 lit)res/min.
In OFF position both the water ow and its relative detergent ow is interrupted.
NOTE: the detergent percentage in the water is in any case always constant independently from the level course of the water set.
The water ow, besides from being connected
to the set position through the commutator, is also proportional to the machine speed (posi­tion of the accelerator pedal). In this way, having to reduce the speed near
curves or in presence of difcult areas, a
useless water waste is avoided and simulta­neously the drying is improved, because the squeegee picks up always the same solution quantity.
When the commutator (B) is in OFF position, an auxiliary water system can be activated, that permits the traditional use of the machine
and therefore the lling of the solution tank with
water and detergent without using the system and therefore without the use of the pumps. In this case it is necessary to open and adjust manually a solution valve (C) placed un-der the machine. In this situation the push button (A) handles the command of the solenoid valve in manual function. NOTE: at the end of each use of the machine in the traditional mode (without dosing system), to return to use the dosing system again, it is necessary to close the solution valve (C), otherwise the proportions water and detergent are not anymore the predetermined ones. NOTE: if the automatic dosing system is not being used for a long time, it is possible that the hoses of the detergent circuit are emptied
and therefore at the rst use, the detergent
begins to come out onto the brushes with a certain delay compared to the water outlet. Through the solution valve (D) it is possible to empty the detergent tank and to recover the detergent.
STARTING OF THE MACHINE
A safety device avoids the machine’s movement if the operator is not seated correctly on the guiding place. To switch on the machine:
1. Sit on the guiding place.
2. Turn the key switch (24) clockwise to switch on the ma­chine. Automatically, the machine gets ready in manual (MAN) mode and in forward movement with the quick speed (signal lamp 22).
3. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
4. Pressing the push button (5) the functioning of BREAK WASHING is chosen and the transfer operations of the machine are carried out (see under paragraph “FOR­WARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENT"). When the signal lamp (4) is on, then the machine is in BREAK WASHING mode.
5. Pressing the push button (6) the automatic (AUTO) functioning is chosen, while pressing the push button (3), the functioning of the machine becomes manual (MAN). A. When the signal lamp (7) is on, the machine is functioning in automatic (AUTO) model and the machine activates and deactivates all the working functions in an automatic mode (see under paragraph “WORKING IN AUTOMATIC MODE”). B. When the signal lamp (2) is on, the machine is functioning in manual (MAN) mode and it is possible to choose if: I. to carry out the only transfer of the machine without activating or deactivating the working functions. II. to activate separately only the controls relative to the washing function with the brushes (see under paragraph “WORKING IN MANUAL MODE”). III. to activate separately only the controls relative to the drying function with the squeegee (see under paragraph “WORKING IN MANUAL MODE”).
ATTENTION: In manual mode every function of the machine has to be activated or deactivated manually.
FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENT
It is recommended to carry out always the mere transfer of the machine in mode (BREAK WASHING). To proceed to activate the movement of the machine:
1. Sit on the guiding place.
2. Turn the key switch (24) clockwise to switch on the machine.
3. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
4. Pressing the push button (5) the functioning of BREAK WASHING is chosen to carry out the mere transfer of the machine. In fact, in this mode the washing functions of the machine are not working and only the traction system functions. When the signal lamp (4) is on, then the ma­chine is in BREAK WASHING mode.
5. Check through the signal lamp (15) that the parking brake is not inserted and eventually release it (see under paragraph EMERGENCY-PARKING BRAKE”).
6. Positioning the selector (28) forward, the forward drive is chosen, while positioning it back, the rear drive is chosen.
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7. Press the accelerator pedal placed on the right part of the platform to start the machine.
8. Adjust the movement speed in forward press­ing every time the push button (21) to choose the slow one (at the maximum 2.2 mph (3,6 km/h) is reached) or the fast one (at the maximum 3.1 mph (5 km/h) is reached). The signal lamp (22) indicates that the fast drive is selected, while signal lamp (23) indicates that the slow drive is selected.
9. In backward movement, when the machine is moving, an intermittent warning device is activated.
HORN
The machine is equipped with a horn which is activated pressing the push button (1).
WORKING BRAKE
To stop the machine during normal working situ-
ations, it is sufcient to release the accelerator
pedal, because the machine has got an electronic brake system. To restart, press again the accelerator pedal.
EMERGENCY-PARKING BRAKE
In case of an emergency press the pedal of the emergency and parking brake (1) placed on the left side. To insert the parking brake press the brake pedal (1) and simultaneously move downwards the lever (2) placed on the left side of the steering column. On the instrument board the signal lamp (15) comes on which signals that the parking brake is inserted. To release the parking brake press the brake pedal (1).
AUTOMATIC SQUEEGEE LIFTING WHEN GOING BACKWARDS
Selecting the backwards movement the squeegee is brought automatically to the upper position. It will then lower again in the following forward movement. This happens both in automatic as in manual mode in order to protect the integrity of the squeegee.
WORKING IN AUTOMATIC MODE
The automatic operation is useful to simplify the operator’s work.
1. Activate the machine (see under paragraph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”).
2. Pressing the push button (6) the automatic (AUTO) functioning is chosen. When the signal lamp (7) is on, then the machine is functioning in automatic (AUTO) mode.
3. Check that the knob of the solution valve (27)
is in the position of optimum ow, depending on the type of oor and the type of dirt (see under
the paragraph “FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”).
4. Position the selector (28) forward to choose the forward drive.
5. Adjust the movement speed in forward with the push button (21) (see under paragraph "FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENT").
6. Pressing the accelerator pedal, the machine begins to proceed and in automatic mode all the working functions are activated. In fact, automatically both the brushes base as the squeegee go down, the brushes begin to turn, the solenoid valve opens to permit the deter-
gent solution to ow down onto the brushes
and the suction system is activated to recover
the dirty water from the oor.
Positioning backwards the selector (28) to choose the rear drive and pressing the accel­erator pedal the rear drive starts, the squeegee lifts automatically and will then return to lower itself during the next for-ward movement. If the accelerator pedal is released for more than 3 seconds, automatically all the functions are being switched off and both the brushes base as the squeegee are being lifted. Pressing again the pedal, the machine starts to move again and in automatic mode all the working functions are reactivated.
WORKING IN MANUAL MODE
The manual model is useful when, in special cases, it is necessary to carry out separately only the wash-
ing with the brushes or only the drying of the oor.
ATTENTION: The washing and drying functions, when they are not carried out simultaneously, represent an improper use of the machine (see under paragraph “GENERAL RULES OF SECURITY”). If they are carried out separately, it is necessary to forbid the working areas to the passage of non-authorized
personnel and to signal the areas of moist oors
with suitable signs.
1. Activate the machine (see under paragraph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”).
2. Pressing the push button (3) the functioning of manual (MAN) mode is chosen. When the signal lamp (2) is on, then the machine is functioning in manual (MAN) mode.
TO CARRY OUT THE WASHING WITH ONLY THE BRUSHES:
1. Check that the knob of the solution valve (27) is in
the position of optimum ow, depending on the type of oor and the type of dirt (see under the paragraph
“FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”).
2. Press the push button (17) of up/down of the brushes base to lower the brushes. Once that it is lowered, the brushes begin to turn. The signal lamp (16) indicates that the brushes base is lowering or lifting, while the signal lamp (18) signals that the brushes are turning.
3. Press the switch (19) to open the solenoid valve and permit the detergent solution to lower onto the brushes. The signal lamp (20) will come on, to indicate that the solenoid valve is open.
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TO CARRY OUT THE FUNCTION OF ONLY DRYING:
1. Press the push button (11) of up/down squee­gee to lower the squeegee. The signal lamp (12) indicates that the squeegee is lowering or lifting.
2. Press the switch (9) of the suction motor to start the suction system. The signal lamp (8) indicates that the machine is drying.
Position the selector (28) forward to choose the forward drive. Adjust the movement speed in forward with the push button (21) (see under paragraph "FOR­WARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENT”). Pressing the accelerator pedal, the machine begins to proceed forward and to work according to the set functions.
ATTENTION: In manual mode every function of the machine has to be activated or deactivated manually.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRUSHES PRESSURE
Both in automatic as in manual mode it is possible through the knob (10) to adjust the
brushes pressure on the oor in eight established
levels. During the operation, we can visualize on the display (1) the value in per percentage of the electric absorption of the brushes motor by press­ing the button (14). The adjustment in this mode is done both in auto­matic and manual operation.
ATTENTION: In order not to overload the brushes motor, it is convenient to reduce the brushes pressure going
from smooth oors to rough ones (ex. concrete).
The presence on the display (1) of a blinking warning from P2 to P8 indicates that the pressure level set determines an overload of the brushes motor. It is therefore necessary to reduce the pressure up to the level where the blinking warning stops.
STOP OF THE MACHINE AFTER CLEANING OPERATION
IN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL WORKING MODE:
1. A the end of the washing cycle, pressing the push button (5), the functioning of BREAK WASHING is chosen. When the signal lamp (4) is on, then the machine is in the functioning mode BREAK WASHING. In this way automatically the solenoid valve shuts down, the brushes are lifted slightly (a few millimeters) continuing to turn for about 10 seconds (drying phase of the brushes) and the collection box drains the exceeding water to the oor; then, the washing group lifts com­pletely while the squeegee continues to remain in working position with the suction motor on, after 5 seconds the squeegee lifts and when it reaches the highest position, also the suction motor stops, with a delay of another 5 seconds.
WORKING ADJUSTMENTS
Both in automatic as in manual mode, during the
rst metres check:
1. that the squeegee adjustment guarantees a perfect drying result (see under paragraph “AD­JUSTMENT OF THE SQUEEGEE”).
2. that the adjustment of the detergent solution
ow is sufcient to wet the oor uniformly
avoiding the leakage of detergent from the splash guards (see under paragraph “FLOW AD­JUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”).
3. that the brushes pressure permits an efcient
washing action in function of the dirt and the speed (see under paragraph “ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRUSHES PRES-SURE”).
FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION
To adjust the detergent solution quantity that
ows down onto the brushes it is necessary to act
upon the solution valve knob (27) placed on the right of the steering column, rotating counterclock­wise to increase it and clockwise to reduce it up
to close the ow.
ELECTRIC PROTECTION
The machine is equipped with an electronic system of protection for all components that carry out functions of power or control. This device blocks the defective component and indicates on the display (1) the corresponding alarm from ”AL01” to “AL20”.
ATTENTION: To restore the functioning of the component, turn off and on again the machine acting upon the key switch. If the problem persists, please contact the authorized technical assistance.
OVERFLOW DEVICE
In order to avoid serious damages to the suction motor, the machine is equipped with a
mechanical oat that intervenes when the recovery tank is full, closing the air ow of the
suction. The machines equipped with electric
oat (optional), the switching off of the suction
motor and its signal lamp (12) happens in auto­matic mode. When this happens, it is necessary to empty the recovery tank (see under paragraph “RECOVERY TANK EMPTYING AND CLEANING”).
NOTE: all these phases are carried out with the machine operating, so that the squeegee can dry the interested cleaning area from the “drying phase of the brushes” and further­more can dry the suction hose of its dirty wa­ter. At any time it is possible to interrupt the proce-dure BREAK WASHING by stopping the drive.
2. During the phase of BREAK WASHING, when the accelerator pedal is released for more than 3 seconds, the squeegee raises itself and the suction switches off automati-cally.
3. After three seconds, the accelerator can be pressed again, if a machine's transfer has to be made (you can anyway make the transfer even if the pedal is not lifted once that 20 seconds have passed).
4. Turn the switch key counterclockwise to switch off the machine.
5. Insert the parking brake (see under paragraph “EMERGENCY-PARKING BRAKE”).
ATTENTION:
The mode (BREAK WASHING) is specic for the
transfer at the end of the cleaning operation.
Starting again the cleaning operation:
A. by pressing the push button (6) the automatic (AUTO) functioning is chosen to start working in automatic mode.
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B. by pressing the push button (3) the manual (MAN) functioning is chosen to start working in manual mode and all functions have to be re­established manually.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION: All the following maintenance and cleaning operations that refer to the following components that are in contact with liquids and therefore:
• Solution and recovery tanks
• Solution and recovery lters
• Squeegee with their rubbers and hoses
• Brushes
must be carried out using gloves to protect from contact with dangerous solutions.
RECOVERY TANK EMPTYING AND CLEANING
1 Hold the exhaust hose (1) placed in the rear part of the machine after having taken it off from
its xing support.
2. Take off the plug (2) from the exhaust hose acting upon its lever (3) and empty the recovery tank into appropriate containers, in compliance with the respective rules what the liquid disposal concerns.
3. Take off suction cover (4) after rotating the blocking levers (5).
4. Take off the lter and lter protection (6).
5. Rinse the inside of the tank with a water jet
through the hole become free of the lter, paying attention to clean eventually also the oat switch
(7) (optional) placed right under the hole.
6. Reassemble all parts.
EMPTYING AND CLEANING OF THE COLLECTION BOX
The machine is equipped with a collection box for the solid dirt. At the end of the cleaning operation it is necessary to empty and to clean it with a water jet. For the emptying and the cleaning of the box:
1. Position the selector (10) for the adjustment of the brushes pressure on position P1.
2. Start the machine (see under paragraph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”), automatically the functioning mode manual (MAN) is set.
3. Activate the push button (17) of up/down of the brushes base to lower the brushes.
4. When the brushes touch the oor and start to
turn, switch off the machine by turning the key counterclockwise.
8. Empty the box into appropriate containers, in compliance with the respective rules what the liquid disposal concerns.
9. Put the collection box back into its position up to the end.
10. Place the bar of the side rubber (2) into its position blocking it with the knob (1).
BRUSHES CLEANING
Disassemble the brushes and clean them with a water jet (for the brushes disassembly see under paragraph “BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY”).
ATTENTION: To carry out brushes disassembly operations with the electric supply on, may cause damages to hands.
SUCTION FILTER CLEANING
1. Take off suction cover (4) after rotating the blocking levers (5).
2. Take off the lter (8) and its lter protection (6).
3. Clean all parts with a water jet and especially
the inside surfaces and the lter bottom.
4. Carry out cleaning operations carefully.
5. Reassemble all parts.
ATTENTION: To carry out above operations with the electric supply on, may cause damages to hands.
ATTENTION: This operation must be carried out using gloves to protect from contact with dangerous solutions.
5. Unblock the bar of the right side rubber after having released the knob (1).
6. Open the bar of the side rubber (2) as shown in
the gure.
7. Extract and carry the box by using its handles (3).
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SQUEEGEE CLEANING
Keeping the squeegee clean guarantees always the best drying result. For its cleaning it is necessary to:
1. Take off the squeegee hose (5) from the coupling.
2. Disassemble the squeegee (2) from its support (1) by loosening the knobs (4) counterclockwise and making slide the threaded parts in the appropriate slots up to their release.
3. Clean with care the internal part of the squeegee inlet eliminating eventual dirt residuals.
4. Clean with care the squeegee rubbers.
5. Reassemble all parts paying attention to put the washers (3) into position, they are two for each knob, so that they are assembled one under and the other on each of the two slots present on the support.
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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBER CHECK
Check the squeegee rubber wear and eventually turn or replace it. For the replacement it is necessary to:
1. Lift the squeegee (see under paragraph “STOP OF THE MACHINE AFTER CLEANING OPERATION”).
2. Release the hook (1) of the rubber holder blade and take off the rubber.
3. Turn the rubber to a new side or replace it. To reassemble the squeegee repeat inversely the operations mentioned above, inserting the rubber on the guides and blocking it with the rubber holder blade.
SQUEEGEE HOSE CLEANING
Weekly or in case of insufcient suction, it is
necessary to check that the squeegee hose is not obstructed. Eventually, to clean it, proceed as follows:
1. Take off the hose (1) from the squeegee coupling.
2. Wash the inside of the hose with a water jet.
3. To reassemble the hose repeat inversely the above-mentioned operations.
4. Open the solution valve (see under paragraph
“FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT
SOLUTION”), so that the detergent solution ows
down into appropriate containers.
5. Rinse with a water jet the solution tank and the
components of the lter.
6. Reassemble all parts. NOTE: in case of need it is possible to wash only
the components of the outer solution lter as
above-mentioned by closing the solution valve adjustment (see under paragraph “FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”), so that the detergent solution remains in the solution tank.
CHECK OF THE SIDE RUBBERS
With the brushes assembled, the side rubbers
must touch the oor. If they are worn, they have
to be replaced. To replace the rubbers on both sides of the machine:
1. Unblock the bar of the side rubber after having released the knob (1).
2. Open the bar of the side rubber (2) as shown
in the gure.
3. Take off the xing screws (3) of the rubber
blade (4) and replace the rubber.
4. Reassemble all parts.
TWO-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER CHECK
Check the wear of the squeegee rubber and eventually replace it. For the replacement it is necessary to:
1. Take off the squeegee (see under paragraph “SQUEEGEE CLEANING”).
2. Unscrew the wing nuts in the front part of the squeegee.
3. Take off the rubber holder blade.
4. Replace the front rubber.
5. Reassemble all parts.
SIX-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
CLEANING OF THE INNER FILTER SOLUTION TANK
Empty the solution tank, remove the tting (1) of
the water outlet by taking off the two screws that
x it to the tank in the rear part of the machine. Clean the inside ltrating part of the tting from
eventual dirt. Pour some water into the tank to
clean it. Reassemble the tting onto the solution
tank.
CHECK OF THE BRAKES
Check the braking efcacy of both rear wheels. Should the braking be insufcient, please contact
the authorized technical assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CLEANING OF THE SOLUTION TANK AND OF THE OUTER FILTER
1. Bring the machine to an appropriate place for the detergent solution draining.
2. Unscrew the solution tank cap (1).
3. Unscrew the cap of the exhaust lter (2) and take off the lter. Be careful not to lose the gasket
of the cap.
ATTENTION: If with the key switch positioned clockwise to switch on the machine the display and other functions are not activated, it is necessary to check the batteries' connection to the machine (see under paragraph “CONNECTION BATTERIES' CONNECTION AND SWITCHING ON OF THE MACHINE”). If the problem persists, please contact the authorized technical assis­tance.
THE SUCTION MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Verify that the key switch is positioned clockwise to switch on the machine. In presence of alarm signals it is necessary to switch off and on again the machine to restore the functionality.
2. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
3. Verify of having activated correctly the function of drying (see under paragraph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”).
4. Check that the recovery tank is not full.
5. Check that the oat switch (7) (optional) in the
recovery tank is assembled correctly.
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6. If, both in mode (MAN) as (AUTO), the signal lamp (8) is on but the suction system does not work, please contact the authorized technical assistance.
THE BRUSHES MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Verify that the key switch is positioned clock­wise to switch on the machine. In presence of alarm signals it is necessary to switch off and on again the machine to restore the functionality.
2. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
3. Verify of having activated correctly the function of washing with the brushes (see under paragraph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”).
4. If, both in mode (MAN) as (AUTO), the signal lamp (18) is on but the brushes do not turn, please contact the authorized technical assistance.
THE WATER DOES NOT COME DOWN ONTO THE BRUSHES OR IS INSUFFICIENT
1. Verify that the key switch is positioned clock­wise to switch on the machine.
2. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
3. Verify of having activated correctly the function of washing with the brushes (see under para­graph “STARTING OF THE MACHINE”).
4. Check that the solution valve is open (see under paragraph “FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”).
5. If, both in mode (MAN) as (AUTO), the signal lamp (20) is on but the detergent solution does not come down onto the brushes, it is necessary to: a. check the level of the liquid in the tank.
b. check that the solution lter is clean (see under
paragraph “CLEANING OF THE SOLUTION TANK AND OF THE OUTER FILTER”).
c. check that the inner lter of the solution tank is
clean (see under paragraph “CLEANING OF THE INNER FILTER SOLUTION TANK”). If the problem persists, please contact the autho­rized technical assistance.
3. Check the adjustment of the height and the inclination of the squeegee (see under paragraph “ADJUSTMENT OF THE SQUEEGEE”).
4. Check that the suction and the squeegee hoses are correctly inserted in their proper seats on the recovery tank.
5. Clean the suction lter (see under paragraph
“SUCTION FILTER CLEANING”).
6. Clean the squeegee hose (see under para­graph “SQUEEGEE HOSE CLEANING”).
7. Replace the rubbers if worn out.
EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION
Check that low foam detergent has been used. Eventually add small quantities of anti foam liquid into the recovery tank. Please be aware that a bigger quantity of foam is
produced when the oor is not very dirty. In this
case please dilute detergent solution.
THE TRACTION MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Sit on the guiding place.
2. Verify that the key switch is positioned clock­wise to switch on the machine. In presence of alarm signals it is necessary to switch off and on again the machine to restore the functionality.
3. Check the charge level of the batteries on the display (1).
4. Check through the signal lamp (15) that the parking brake is not inserted and eventually release it (see under paragraph “EMERGENCY­PARKING BRAKE”).
5. Press the accelerator pedal placed on the right side to start the machine. If the problem persists, please contact the autho­rized technical assistance.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY
1. The brushes do not have the suitable bristle dimension: contact the authorized technical as­sistance.
2. The brushes have got worn bristles. Check the brushes wear condition and eventually replace them. To replace the brushes, see instructions under paragraph “BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY” and “BRUSHES AS-SEMBLY”.
3. The detergent solution is insufcient: open
more the solution valve (see under paragraph “FLOW ADJUSTMENT OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION”).
4. Check that the liquid detergent is in the recom­mended percentage.
5. Increase the brushes base pressure (see under paragraph "ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRUSHES PRESSURE"). Contact the authorized technical assistance for advice.
THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY
1. Check that the suction function is on and that the recovery tank is not full.
2. Check that the squeegee rubbers are clean (see under paragraph “SQUEEGEE CLEAN­ING”).
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PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE
INTERVENTION DAILY 20 HOURS 200 HOURS 1000 HOURS
RECOVERY TANK CLEANING
SUCTION FILTER CLEANING
SOLUTION TANK FILTER CLEANING
BRUSHES CLEANING
BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
SQUEEGEE CLEANING
FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER REPLACEMENT
REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBER REPLACEMENT
SIDE RUBBERS REPLACEMENT
CHECK SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT
SQUEEGEE HOSE CLEANING
SOLUTION TANK CLEANING
CHECK BATTERIES ELECTROLYTE
CHECK OF THE BRAKE
TRACTION MOTOR CHECK
BRUSHES MOTOR CHECK
SUCTION MOTOR CHECK
CHECK BRUSHES BASE GROUP
SCREW TIGHTENING
* The hours refer to the ones indicated on the display (see under paragraph ”HOUR METER”).
RECOMMENDED BRUSHES
Brushes must be chosen depending on type of oor and dirt to be removed.
The employed material and the bristles diameter are the elements that distinguish different types of brushes.
BRISTLES THICKNESS
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
PPL (Polypropylene) Good wear resistance. Maintains characteristics with hot water up to 50°C(122°F). It is not hygroscopic.
NYLON Excellent wear resistance, even with hot water. It is hygroscopic.
TYNEX Nylon bristles with grains of abrasive material. Use with caution in order not to mark the oor or ruin the polishing.
BRISTLES THICKNESS Thicker bristles are more rigid and must be used on smooth oor or oor with small joints. On irregular oors with deep
joints or relieves, it is recommended to use softer bristles which penetrate more easily and deeper. Please be aware that when brush bristles are worn out and therefore too small, they become rigid and unable to penetrate and clean deeper. This may also happen with thicker bristles creating brush vibration.
MACHINE CODE QUANTITY DESCRIPTION USE 99775
BR 28 27 48906020 2 Cylindrical brush PPL 0,7 Ø (6”x26”) Smooth oors with small joints and persistent dirt.
48906060 2 Cylindrical brush PPL 1 Ø (6”x26”) Floors of resistant material and particularly dirty. 48906080 2 Cylindrical brush TYNEX Ø(6”x26”) Floors of resistant material and particularly dirty.
48906100 2 Cylindrical brush PPL 0,3 Ø(6”x26”) Smooth oors with small joints and persistent dirt.
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