Viper Fang 32T Owner's Manual

REV.02(09-12)

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a
Viper product, and welcome to the V.I.P. family.
We appreciate your business and will do every­thing in our power to keep you happy with your
purchase for many years to come.

As part of the V.I.P. family, you are entitled to the
best protection by one of the most comprehensive
warranties in the industry.

Thank-you for purchasing Viper products!

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 10
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 11
PARTS BREAKDOWNS AND LISTS 12-32
WIRING DIAGRAM 33

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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.

x Disconnect batteries prior to working on

machine.

x Wear gloves when handling batteries or

battery cables.

x Avoid any contact with battery acid.
x Avoid 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 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 (x6),
squeegee assembly, battery charger and pad
drivers. (Batteries and charger may be on separate
skid)

BATTERY CONNECTIONS

The batteries 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 while charging.

1.Be sure the power switch is in the "off" position.

2. Open recovery tank to gain access to battery

compartment.

3. Carefully place the six batteries into the

compartment as shown in figure below. Place
the battery brace at the rear of the batteries.

4. Connect battery cables to posts in order as

shown in diagram below. (RED to POSITIVE
and BLACK to NEGATIVE)

5. Apply a coating or protective spray on the

cable connections to prevent battery corrosion.

DO NOT DROP THE BATTERIES INTO
COMPARTMENT!

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. Ensure squeegee is properly installed.

4. Ensure that brush/pad is properly installed.

INSTALLING PAD DRIVERS OR BRUSHES

1. Ensure 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. Slide back the viewing window panel on the
aluminum deck housing.

4. If using a pad driver, first attach the
appropriate pad to the bottom of the driver.

5. Slide the pad driver under the deck and look
through the viewing panel and line the three
lugs with the three holes in the drive motor
hub. Once in the holes, rotate the driver
toward the spring clip to lock the driver in
place

MOUNTING THE SQUEEGEE

1. Pull 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.

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FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK

1. The FANG32T can only be filled in the rear
of the machine. There is a fill cap that can be
removed so the tank can be filled with a hose.

2. Fill the solution tank with up to 30 gallons of
water. (water temperature should not exceed
140 degrees F)

3. The clear tube under the fill port has gallon
markers to help determine the water level in
the solution tank.

: Do not put any flammable materials

into solution tank. This can cause an explosion
or a fire. Only use recommended cleaning
chemicals. Contact your Viper distributor for
recommended chemicals.

MACHINE OPERATION

: Do not operate machine unless you

have read and understand this manual.

1. Before the machine will operate, the key
switch must be turned into the "on" position.
The key is located on the left side of the
control housing. (see machine components,
item #19)

2. Set control housing to a comfortable operating
height by squeezing together the tow thumb
levers directly underneath the housing (see
machine components item #16)

3. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor. There is
a squeegee lift handle located on the back left
of the machine, just under the control housing.
(see machine components, item #14) Slightly
lift up on the handle and move it to the right,
the squeegee is now ready to be lowered to the
floor.

4. Lower the brush head to the floor by pushing
the brush lower button on the control housing.
(see machine components, item #7)

5. Turn vacuum motor switch to "on" position.
(see machine components, item #1)

6. Turn the brush motor switch to "on" position.
(see machine components, item #2)

a. Brushes will not spin until the operating

triggers are pulled.

7. Turn the solution switch to "on" position. (see
machine components, item #3)

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 #27) When the triggers are
pulled, the brushes 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 adjusted 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 on the left
side of the control housing. (see machine
components, item #20) The toggle switch
must be pulled / 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 the amount of solution flow by turning

the solution control knob. Turn the knob to
the right for more solution, or turn left for less
solution. (see machine components, item #8)

12. There is an hour meter located on the top of

the control housing. (see machine components,
item #4) The operator can see the operation
time.

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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 shut­off 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 the
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 occur.

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)

: 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 rear 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 the machine to an
approved area for draining the tank(s).

DRAINING THE RECOVERY (DIRTY) TANK

: Anytime scrubbing is completed, or
when refilling the solution tank, the recovery
tank should also 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 a 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 inside of the
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 may dry
completely, and smell fresh.

3. Replace the drain hose plug tightly as soon as

you are done draining the tank.

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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 the 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 the 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:

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x Automatic shut-off circuit
x Deep cycle charging
x Output current of 20-30 Amps.
x Output voltage of 36 volts.

: For the best machine performance,
keep batteries charged at all times. Do not let
them sit in a discharged condition 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
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 grey charger receptacle
located in the front left of the battery
compartment.

7. Flip up the recovery tank "kick stand" and
gently lay the recovery tank down until it rests
on the stand.

8. The charger will automatically begin to
charge the batteries, and it will automatically
shut down once the batteries are fully charged.

9. Upon completion of charging, first unplug the
charger from the wall outlet and then
disconnect the charger from the machine.

10. Check the battery fluid level after charging is
completed. If the 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.

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PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE

: Before performing any maintenance
on the machine, be sure that the power is
turned off, or the batteries disconnected.

: Repairs are to be completed by an
authorized Viper service center 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 the 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 lose 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 over-night. The
following day, drain the remaining solution
and rinse the solution tank out with clean
water.

VACUUM MOTOR MAINTENANCE

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 time.

: 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.

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