Viper TP24TSCRUB Owner's Manual

REV:04 2012.10.12

TP24TSCRUB

81086TP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3

MACHINE COMPONENTS 4

MACHINE SET UP 5

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

TASK-PRO

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assembly, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

Automatic Scrubber

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.

6) WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: (con’t)

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.

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. Squeeg

ee lift lever

20. Control 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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20 21

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 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 4NEL8 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.

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)

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 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 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

charger 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 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

1. Contact your local 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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