Viper Fang 24T, Fang 26T, Fang 28T Owner's Manual
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purchase for many years to come.
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best protection by one of the most comprehensive
warranties in the industry.
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Tom VanderBie, CEO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
MACHINE COMPONENTS 4
MACHINE SET UP
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MACHINE INSTALLATION 5-6
MACHINE OPERATION 6
TANK DRAINING 7
BATTERY CHARGING 7-8
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 8-9
MACHINE STORAGE 9
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 10
PARTS BREAKDOWNS AND LISTS 11-27
WIRING DIAGRAM 28
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
constructed for use in an indoor environment and
is not intended for any other use. Use only with
recommended accessories.
All operators shall read, understand and exercise
the following safety precautions:
1) DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE:
x Unless trained and authorized.
x Unless you have read and understand
the operators manual.
x In flammable or explosive areas.
x If not in proper operating condition.
x In outdoor areas.
2) BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE:
x Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
3) WHEN USING MACHINE:
x Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
x Follow all safety guidelines.
x Be very careful when using the
machine in reverse.
x Report and fix any damage to machine
prior to operating it.
4) BEFORE LEAVING OR SERVICING
MACHINE:
x Stop machine on level ground.
x Turn machine off.
5) WHEN SERVICING MACHINE:
x Read operators manual thoroughly
prior to operating or servicing this
machine.
x Use manufacturer supplied or
approved replacement parts.
x Secure machine with wheel blocks
prior to jacking the machine up.
x Use approved jack or hoist to safely
elevate the machine.
WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: (con’t)
x Disconnect batteries prior to working
on machine.
x Wear gloves when handling batteries
or battery cables.
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Avoid any contact with battery acid.
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void moving parts. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing while servicing
machine.
: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result from hydrogen gas.
Keep sparks and open flames away! Keep battery
compartment open when charging.
: Flammable materials can cause an
explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials
in tanks.
: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up.
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
1. Main power ON/OFF switch
2. Vacuum ON/OFF switch
3. Battery level meter
4. Brush ON/OFF switch
5. Brush pressure meter
6. Solution ON/OFF switch
7. Brush pressure UP/DOWN switch
8. Solution control knob
9. Speed control knob
10. Circuit breakers
11. Recovery tank drain hose
12. Squeegee adjustment nut & shaft
13. Squeegee assembly
14. Scrub head actuator
15. Solution tank level sight tube
16. Console adjustment levers
17. Rear solution fill
18. Reverse switch
19. Squeegee lift lever
20.
Co
ntrol housing
21. Operating triggers
22. Solution tank
23. Rear casters
24. Transport wheels
25. Scrub head
26. Scrub head skirt
27. Skirt housing latch
28. Protective rollers
29. Front solution fill
30. Recovery tank
31. Recovery tank lid
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MACHINE SET UP & INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Be sure and check packing carton for any damage.
Immediately report any damage to carrier. Check
contents of package to ensure that the following
items are included: Machine, batteries (x2),
squeegee assembly, battery charger, and pad
driver.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
The batteries are and charger are shipped
separately and will need to be installed and
connected as shown in the diagram below.
: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result from hydrogen gas.
Keep sparks and open flames away! Keep battery
compartment open when charging.
1. Be sure power switch is in the “off” position.
2. Open recovery tank to gain access to battery
compartment.
3. Carefully place the two batteries into the
compartment as shown in figure below. Place
the battery brace at the rear of the two
batteries. DO NOT DROP BATTERIES
INTO COMPARTMENT!
4. Connect battery cables to posts in numbered
order as shown in drawing below. (RED to
POSITIVE and BLACK to NEGATIVE)
BATTERY BRACE
CHARGER PLUG
BLACK
RED
5. Apply a coat or protective spray on the cable
connections to prevent battery corrosion.
MACHINE SET UP
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Sweep or dust mop the surface to be cleaned.
2. Check battery meter to make sure batteries are
fully charged. (see BATTERY CHARGING)
3. Check that squeegee is properly installed.
4. Check that brush / pad is properly installed.
INSTALLING PAD DRIVER OR BRUSH
1. Ensure that the machine is turned off
2. Raise the brush head assembly off the floor by
pushing on the brush lift button on the control
console.
3. Open the swing away skirts to gain access to
the brush head assembly.
4. If using a pad driver, first attach the
appropriate pad to the pad driver surface.
5. Mount the pad driver or brush to the drive
motor hub by lining up the three studs with the
three holes in the drive motor hub. Once in
the holes, rotate the driver toward the spring
clip to lock driver into place.
MOUNTING THE SQUEEGEE
1. Pull back on the squeegee lift lever to raise the
squeegee bracket up.
2. Loosen the two knobs on the squeegee and
slide the squeegee into the slots at the rear of
the squeegee bracket. (the wheels on the
squeegee point to the back)
3. Tighten the knobs securely.
4. Secure the vacuum hose on the pick-up tube of
the squeegee.
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
1. The Fang 24T / 26T / 28T can be filled in two
different locations:
a. Front fill area for use with a hose or a
bucket.
b. Rear fill area for use with a hose only.
2. Determine which fill area you would like to
use to fill the machine with water.
3. Fill solution tank with up to 17 gallons of
water. (water temperature should not exceed
140° F) The clear tube in the back left of the
machine has gallon markers to help determine
the water level in the solution tank
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: If you are filling the solution tank with a
bucket, make sure the bucket is clean. This will
prevent debris from clogging the lines or solenoid.
: Do not put any flammable materials
into solution tank. This can cause an explosion or
a fire. Only use recommended cleaning chemicals.
Contact your janitorial supply distributor for
recommendations on proper chemicals.
MACHINE OPERATION
: Do not operate machine unless you
have read and understand this manual.
1. Set control housing to a comfortable operating
height by squeezing together the two thumb
levers directly underneath the housing. (see
machine components, item #16)
2. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor by
releasing the lift lever from its locked position.
(see machine components, item #19)
3. Lower the brush head assembly to the floor by
pushing on the brush lift button on the control
console. (see machine components, item #7)
4. Turn main power to “on” position. (see
machine components, item #1)
5. Turn vacuum motor switch to “on” position.
(see machine components, item #2)
6. Turn the brush motor switch to “on” position.
(see machine components, item #4)
a. Brushes will not spin until the
operating triggers are pulled.
7. Turn the solution switch to “on” position. (see
machine components, item #6)
a. Solution will not begin to flow until
the operating triggers are pulled.
8. To begin scrubbing, pull on one or both of the
red operating triggers. (see machine
components, item #21) When these triggers
are pulled, the brush will begin to spin, the
solution will begin to flow, and the machine
will propel itself.
9. This machine is self-propelled. The speed can
be controlled by a dial located on the right
side of the control housing. (see machine
components, item #9)
10. This machine has reverse. In order to activate
reverse, there is a toggle switch located on the
left side of the control housing. (see machine
components, item #18) The toggle switch
must be pulled backwards and the red
operating triggers must be pressed to activate
reverse motion.
: Do not keep the machine in the same
position with the pad / brush spinning, or you
could cause damage to the floor.
11. Adjust amount of solution flow by turning the
solution control knob. Turn to the right for
more solution, or turn left for less solution.
(see machine components, item #8)
WHILE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Occasionally look through the clear recovery
tank lid to see if there is any foam build-up. If
excessive foam is found, add defoamer to the
recovery tank.
: Foam must not enter the float shut-off
screen, or damage can occur to the vacuum motor.
Foam will not activate the machines float shut-off
device.
2. Occasionally view the clear tube at the back
left of the machine to check the amount of
cleaning solution that is left in the machine.
3. Occasionally check the battery level meter.
(see machine components, item #3) When
meter is in the red, recharge the batteries.
: When battery meter is in the red, do
not continue to operate the machine. Battery
damage may result.
4. If the squeegee assembly leaves streaks on the
floor, raise the squeegee off the floor and wipe
the blades down with a damp cloth.
: Do not use your fingers to wipe or
remove debris from the blades, as injury may
occur.
5. When the solution tank runs empty, turn off
the brush switch, solution switch and raise the
brush head. Keep the squeegee down and
continue to vacuum until all the dirty water is
picked up. (see TANK DRAINING section to
learn how to drain recovery and solution tanks)
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: The brush motors are circuit breaker
protected to protect them from damage. If a
breaker trips, it can’t be reset immediately. You
must first determine what caused the breaker to
trip, and allow the motor to cool down before you
can reset the breaker. The breakers are located on
the back panel of the control housing.
TANK DRAINING
1. Turn the power off on the machine
2. With the squeegee and brush head in their
“up” position, transport machine to approved
area for draining tank(s).
DRAINING THE RECOVERY (DIRTY) TANK
: Anytime scrubbing is completed, or when
refilling solution tank, the recovery tank should be
drained and cleaned.
: If the recovery tank is not drained
when the solution tank has been refilled, foam or
water may enter the float shut-off mechanism and
cause damage to the vacuum motor.
1. Remove the drain hose from the holder, and
place the drain hose over the floor drain.
Twist off the drain hose plug to begin the
draining process. In order to completely empty
the recovery tank, hinge open the recovery
tank and let it rest on the support stand.
2. Clean the recovery tank after every use. Use a
fresh water hose to rinse out the recovery tank.
Be careful not to spray water into the float
shut-off mechanism.
: If you are storing the machine for any
period of time, always leave the clear recovery
tank lid off the tank so the tank can dry
completely and smell fresh.
3. Replace the drain hose plug tightly as soon as
you are done draining the tank.
DRAINING THE SOLUTION (CLEAN) TANK
: Anytime scrubbing operation is completed,
the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.
1. Pull down on the clear tube (back left of the
machine) to remove it from the hose barb.
This will allow the solution to flow freely into
a bucket or floor drain.
2. Rinse the solution tank with clean water after
every use. This will help prevent chemical
buildup and clogging of the solution lines.
3. With clean water in solution tank, turn
machine power on, solution switch “on” and
pull the operating triggers. This will allow the
clean water to flush through and clean the
solution plumbing.
4. Once tank is rinsed, flushed and drained,
reconnect the clear tube to the hose barb. Be
sure the tube is pushed all the way up on the
hose barb.
BATTERY CHARGING
: Use only approved chargers with the
following specifications:
x Automatic shut off circuit
x Deep cycle charging
x Output current of 10 – 20 amps
x Output voltage of 24 volts
: For the best machine performance, keep
batteries charged at all times. Do not let them sit
in a discharged condition.
: Batteries are dangerous! Batteries emit
hydrogen gas and an explosion or fire can result.
Keep sparks and fire away from batteries at all
times. When charging the machine, make sure the
battery compartment is left open.
1. Place charger and machine in a well ventilated
area.
2. Turn machine off.
3. Open recovery tank up, exposing battery
compartment
4. Check fluid level in each battery cell. Do not
charge batteries unless fluid is slightly
covering the battery plates. Do not overfill the
batteries. Overfilling may cause the batteries
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to overflow during charging due to expansion.
Replace the caps prior to charging.
5. Plug approved charger into grounded wall
outlet before plugging the charger into the
machine.
6. Plug charger into red charger receptacle
located in the front left of the battery
7. compartment.
8. Flip up the recovery tank “kick stand” and
gently lay the recovery tank down until it rests
on the stand.
9. The charger will automatically begin to
charger the batteries, and it will automatically
shut down once the batteries are fully charged.
10. Upon completion of charging, first unplug the
charger from the wall outlet, and then
disconnect the charger from the machine.
11. Check the battery level after charging is
complete. If fluid level is low, add distilled
water to bring the fluid level up to the bottom
of the sight tubes. Replace the caps and wipe
the batteries down with a towel.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
: Before performing any maintenance on
the machine, be sure that the power is turned off,
or the batteries are disconnected!
: Repairs are to be completed by
Authorized Service Centers only. Any repairs
completed by unauthorized persons will void the
warranty.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
1. Remove pad driver / brush and clean with
approved cleaner.
2. Drain recovery and solution tanks completely
and rinse out with clean water. Visually check
the recovery tank for debris and clean out as
necessary.
3. Raise squeegee assembly off floor and wipe it
down with a damp towel. Be sure to store the
squeegee in the up position.
4. Remove the float shut-off assembly and rinse
it out with clean water.
5. Clean machine with an approved cleaner and a
damp towel.
6. Recharge batteries.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
1. Check fluid level in batteries.
2. Check batteries for loose or corroded cables.
3. Keep battery tops clean from corrosion.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
1. Check machine for leaks and loose fasteners.
2. Lubricate all grease points and pivot points
with silicon spray and approved grease.
3. Place machine over a floor drain. Flush
solution system by pouring 3 gallons of hot
water and approved alkaline detergent into the
solution tank and running machine (with
solution control on) for 45 seconds. Turn
machine off and let it sit overnight. Then next
day, drain the remaining solution and rinse the
solution tank out with clean water.
VACUUM MOTOR MAINTENANCE
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1. Contact your local Viper Distributor for any
motor maintenance.
2. Vacuum motor should have the brushes
checked every 250 hours. Brushes should be
replaced when they are worn to a length of
10mm or less.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
: For the best machine performance, keep
batteries charged at all times. Do not let them sit
in a discharged condition.
: Batteries are dangerous! Batteries emit
hydrogen gas and an explosion or fire can result.
Keep sparks and fire away from batteries at all
times.
: Whenever servicing batteries, be sure
to wear protective gloves. Avoid contact with
battery acid at all times!
1. Always follow the battery charging directions
as outlined in the BATTERY CHARGING
section of this manual.
2. Keep battery tops and terminals free from
corrosion. A strong solution of baking soda
and water is the best way to keep the batteries
corrosion free. DO NOT ALLOW THE
BAKING SODA / WATER SOLUTION TO
ENTER THE BATTERY CELLS.
3. Use a wire brush with the baking soda solution
to properly clean the battery posts and
connections.
4. Check battery connections for wear and loose
terminals. Replace if necessary.
MACHINE STORAGE
1. Always store the machine indoors.
2. Always store the machine in a dry area.
3. Always store the machine in its upright
position.
4. Always store the machine with the pad driver /
brush raised off the floor.
5. Always store the machine with the squeegee
assembly raised off the floor.
6. If storing in an area which may reach freezing
temperatures, be sure to drain all fluids from
the machine prior to storage. Any damage
caused by freezing temperatures will not be
covered by the warranty.
7. Drain the recovery tank and remove the clear
on the top of the recovery tank so that it can
“breathe” during storage.
8. Drain the solution tank of all fluid.
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