Windsor PTC17, PTC20 User Manual

OPE~UIION

WIN-

INDUSTRIES, INC., 1351

W.

Stanford Ave., Englewood,

CO

Floor Scrubber

80110

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USA 303/762-1800 FAX [phone]

Operator Safety Instructions

Read the instruction manual before operating this

machine.
Operate this machine only from the rear of machine.
Use caution when operating the machine on a ramp

or incline.

on a ramp or incline.
Machine can cause an explosion when operated near

flammable vapors and materials.

Do

not turn or leave this machine unattended

Store machine inside. Keep the electrical components
of the machine dry.

Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause

an explosion. Keep sparks and flames away from the
batteries. Charge the batteries only in a well ventilated
area.

Wear eye protection when working near batteries.
not put any type of metal objects across the battery

or

terminals
Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified

personnel only. Maintain adjustments on machine
as per specifications noted in the service manual.

Make sure all warning and caution labels are legible
and properly attached to the machine.

on top of the batteries.

Do

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SQUEEGEE SOLUTION MAIN BATTERY SOLUTION VACUUM BRUSH SCRUB DECK

LIFT LEVER CONTROL SWITCH CONOlTlON “ON” “ON” LIGHTED “ON” LIGHTED LIFT LEVER

1.

2.

3.

4.

LEVER LIGHT LIGHT SWITCH SWITCH

OPERATOR CONTROL HANDLE

Raises and lowers squeegee assembly.
Controls flow of cleaning solution to floor.
Controls electric power to all switched components.
Indicates charge condition of batteries.

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5.

Light

6.

Switches on vacuum motor.

7.

Switches on brush drive motor.

8.

Raises and lowers scrub deck assembly.

“ON”

indicates solution valve is open.

3

.

MACHINE PREPARATION

BATTERIES

1.

Install batteries and connect battery
cables as shown.

WARNING:

leave door open when charging batteries.

2.

Charge the batteries before using the
machine. (See Battery Charging
ced u re)

BRUSH/DRIVE PAD ASSEMBLY

1.

Raise scrub deck assembly by raising
control lever to store position.

2.

Reach under scrub deck and rotate drive
plate until a lug hole is visible through
scrub deck sight hole.

3.

Positlon brush/pad driver under plate
and lift up to enga e brush lugs in

A

quick countercyockwise motion will

lock

4.

Lower scrub deck by pulling control
lever rearward. Adjust splash skirt to
floor.

Provide proper ventilation,

Pro-

plate.

brush/pad driver in position.

CLEAN I N G

1.

Fill machine with hot water and add
cleaning chemical at the proportion
noted on the container.

CAUTION:

cleaning chemical desi ned for use In
automatic hard surface ?loor scrubbers.

CAUTION:

tortion of polyethylene solution/
recovery tanks. DO NOT USE WATER
TEMPERATURE THAT EXCEEDS

150’F

(65°C).

SO

LUTlO N

Always use a

To avoid possible dis

low

sudslng

CHEMICALS

The internal parts of the pump used in
the scrubber (on

auxiliarv pumo) are suitable for use with

most cleaning chemicals. But it is
ceptible to chemical attach from some
cleaning substances, such as hydro
carbon solvents and chlorinated bleaches.
These noncompatible materials are not
of the type normally used for cleaning.

SUITABLE

CHEMICALS CHEMICALS

Alkalis
Clorox

ii

Bleach’

Detoarning

Detergents Carbon Tetrachloride
Hydroxides

Oxygen Bleaches

Soaps

Sta-Puf

Vinegar

White Monday Bleach’ Perchlorethylene (perc)

*Registered Trademark

Agents

Fabric Softener’

OPERATING

1.

Adjust the operator control handle to
a comfortable position.

2.

Switch on main power switch.

3.

Release solution. Pull solution control
lever rearward.
solution can be regulated during oper
ation depending on the type of floor
and the traverse speed of the machine.

4.

Switch on brush drive motor.

5.

Switch on vacuum motor.

6.

Lower scrub deck. Pull deck lift lever
rearward.

CAUTION:

on floor while machine is stationary.

7.

Lower squeegee. Pull squeegee lift
lever rearward.
knob to change pressure on squeegee.

8.

Push machine forward to begin clean
ing. Forward motion is assisted by the
scrubbing action of the
driver.

models equipped with

NONCOMPATIBLE

Aldehydes

Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Butyts

Clorox’

Chlorinated Bleaches
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

L

soi.

dethyls

(MEK)

Phenols
Trichlorethylene

D-Limonene

THE

MACHINE

NOTE

The amount of

DO

not leave brush running

NOTE

Use adjusting

brushlpad

sus

OPERATING MACHINE
WITH ACCESSORY

The

HFT

used

pump kit optionTPed E Factory installed
option only.)

1.

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2.

3.

4.

5.

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-

floor tool for wet pick-up can be

on models with the

Remove vac hose from squeegee and
connect to accessory
metal hose coupler.

Connect solution hose from accessory
tool to solution outlet nipple located at
lower right hand corner of rear panel.

Check solution tank for cleaning solu
tion and make sure dome is in place.

Switch on main power switch.
Switch on auxiliary pump and vacuum

switches.

WARNING:

motor when operating machine with
accessory tools.

vac hose, using

Do not switch on brush

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

BEFORE STARTING

1.

Disconnect battery charger.
connect the “AC” power cord from the
wall receptacle before removing the
“DC” charger plug from machine.

2.

Check water level in batteries. Add
distilled water as needed.

3.

Attach brush or drive pad to drive plate.

4.

Check vac hose connection at squeegee
shoe.

5.

Check squeegee blades for wear.

6.

Fill machine with hot water and add
cleaning chemical at the proportions
noted on the container.

low

sudsing cleaner designed for use in

automatic hard surface floor scrubbers.

BEFORE STORING MACHINE AT

THE END

-

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Drain both solution and recovery tanks
and rinse clean.

Remove dome, lift out float assembly
to allow recovery tank to air dry.

Remove brush or drive pad from drive
plate and store upside down or hang
on wall.

Wipe down exterior of machine with

damp cloth.
Raise squeegee assembly to “store”

position.
Charge batteries. (See Battery Charging

Procedure)

OF

WORK

WORK

NOTE

PERIOD:

BATTERIES - CHARQINQ
AND MAINTENANCE

BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE

WARNING:

gases which can cause an explosion. Keep

sparks and flames away from batteries.

NO

SMOKING.

when working near batteries. Charge the
batteries only in a well ventilated area.

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1.

Set the charger on a flat level surface.

2.

Open bettery compartment door.
door open during charging cycle.

Lead acid batteries generate

Always wear eye protection

TOOL

auxiliary

PERIOD

NOTE

Dis

Use a

Leave

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4

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3.

Connect the “DC” charger plug to the
connector on the machine.
safety override switch is activated
when the “DC charge plug is connected.
This prevents all panel circuits on the
machine from accidentally being
switched on during charging cycle.

4.

Connect charger “AC” plug to properly

rounded outlet that has correct voltage

B

or the charger.

5.

The charger suppled by Wlndsor is
totally automatic and shuts off when
the batteries are fully charged.

NOTE

Refer to the charger manual for

detailed charging information.

6.

After charging check electrolyte level
of the batteries. Add distilled water to
the level as shown in diagram.

NOTE

’/4

”

FROM
BOTTOM
OF TUBE

3.

Keep the battery electrolyte at th$
correct level - approximately
below bottom of filler tube of each cell.
Distilled water should be added, as
needed,

WARNING:

level to drop below the tops of the plates.

AFTER

charging cycle.

Do not allow electrolyte

SERVICING THE
COMPACT SCRUBBER

CAUTION:

ments or repairs to the machine.

A

1.

Only qualified maintenance personnel
are

2.

Make sure battery charger is discon
nected.

3.

Make sure all switches are “OFF”.

4.

Remove batteries as required or discon
nect main battery leads from batteries
when making repairs to electrical system.

5.

Refer to wiring diagram when replacing
electrical parts or repairing electrical
system.

VACUUM

1.

Disconnect battery leads and remove
batteries from compartment.

2.

Remove
plate assembly to recovery tank.

3.

Disconnect vac motor lead from con
nector and lift out vac motor/plate
assembly.

Before making any adjust

to

perform repairs.

MOTOR

(6)

screws holding vac motor/

4.

114

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.

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Check motor brushes. When worn to

318”

replace both brushes.

PUMP

(On models equipped with auxiliary pump)

1.

2.

ASSEMBLY

Remove batteries and squeegee as
sembly. Lay machine on side.

Disconnect pump motor leads. Re
move

(4)

chassis. Disconnect solution hoses
from pump head and lift out pump.
Refer to pump drawing for replace
ment parts.

CAUTION:

barbs on pump head-DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN-as this could crack intake
and exhaust ports in pump head.

screws holding pump to

When replacing hose-

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SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

To remove squeegee assembly.

1.

Raise squeegee lift arm to store position.

2.

Remove vac hose from squeegee.

3.

Pull retaining pin from locator stud.
Push down and slide squeegee to the
right to disengage right hand stud from
drag arm.

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.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

1.

Keep tops of batteries clean and dry.
Use a damp cloth with a weak solution
of baking soda or ammonia and water.
Use a clean dry cloth to wipe battery
tops dry after cleaning.

2.

If corrosion (white deposits) appears
on the battery terminals and cable
clamps, remove and clean. Use a battery
terminal and connector cleaning tool.

BAlTERY TERMINAL CLEANER

Wlndsor

Pall

M2101

4.

When installing or replacing squeegee
blades make sure the
blade is next to the squeegee casting.

5.

The an

changejwith the adjusting screw. Turn

screw clockwise to
ward and counterclockwise to tilt rear
ward. Tighten lock nut after making
adjustment.

6.

Down pressure can be increased or
decreased with the adjusting nut.

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of the squeegee can be

smooth

side

tiit squeegee for

of the

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