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TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
333 CHARLES COURT
WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185
(630)-818-1300 FAX (630)-818-1301
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
Form No. L9694AA 07/16 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
ORBITAL WALK BEHIND SCRUBBER OB 20/14
MODEL NO: 99694
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Long Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty
10 Years*
Plastic water tanks and Rotationally-molded bodies
2 Years*
Parts on all Tornado cleaning equipment
1 Year*
Labor on all Tornado cleaning equipment
1 Year*
Warranty on batteries, one year prorated
All battery warranties are handled directly by the battery manufacturer, on a one year prorated basis
Tornado Industries, LLC. (Tornado) warrants to the end/user customer that the Tornado product(s) will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration(s) described below. This limited
warranty DOES NOT cover machines and/or components subject to normal wear and tear, damage
that occurs in shipping, failures resulting from modification, accident, unsuitable operating environ-
ment, misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance by you. For full details, contact your Autho-
rized Tornado Distributor, Service Center, or the Tornado Technical Service Department. Tornado
sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or alter the terms of this warranty, or to
increase the obligations of Tornado under the warranty.
Terms subject to change without notice
1. Except all Windshears™ Blowers, Storm, TV 2, TV2SS, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers,
CV 30, CV 38, CK14/1 PRO, CK 14/2 PRO, SWM 31/9, CK LW13/1, CV 38/48 Dual, PV6, PV10, PV6
ROAM, Wall Mount Vacuum and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one) year for both parts and labor.
2. All non-wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days.
3. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado’s discretion, 6 months after
the dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.
4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor.
5. The warranty on engines used on propane powered equipment is limited to motor manufacturer’s
warranty.
6. Ride-on Scrubbers are warranted for 24 months, parts, 6 months labor or 1,000 hours, whichever
occurs first.
Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper,
Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer,
Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer,
Windshear, Max-Vac and Trot-Mop are trademarks
of Tornado Industries
Website: www.tornadovac.com
Phone 1-800-VACUUMS
Fax (630) 818-1301
Address 333 Charles Court Suite 109
West Chicago, IL 60185
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Working capacity, up to
sqft/h/m2/h
24,219/2250
Dimensions pad
in/mm
19.7x13.8/ 500 x 350
RPM base motor
rpm
2200
Pressure on the base
lbs/kg
110/50
Base motor
W/A
750/31
Traction motor
W/A
400/16.7
Suction motor
W/A
400/16.7
Suction vacuum
water lift/mbar
48/120
Type of drive
automatic
Movement speed (max)
mph/kph
2-2.8/3.2-4.5
Maximum gradient
%
10
Solution tank
gal/l
14/53
Reserve solution tank
gal/l
1.3/5
Recovery tank
gal/l
15/56
Machine length
in/mm
49/1244
Machine height
in/mm
43.2/1098
Machine width (without squeegee)
in/mm
21.6/548
Weight of the machine (empty and without batteries )
lbs./kg
262/119
Voltage
V
24
Compartment of the batteries
in/mm
15x16x15/390x405x374
Acoustic pressure level
(in conformity with EN 60704-1) Lpa
dB(A)
<70
Class
Protection level
IP
X3
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This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. This machine is equipped with a cord having an
equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketch A.
Your new Tornado unit is a high quality, precision-made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of this unit
have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please safeguard the original receipt / invoice.
This floor cleaning machine is used for the industrial and civil cleaning and is able to clean any type of floor.
During its advance movement, the combined action of the pad 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 main-
tained in perfect efficiency. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the origi-
nal receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for any warranty inquiries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of
common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your
unit use only Tornado recommended accessories.
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GENERAL RULES OF SAFETY
7
Transfer
7
Storage and disposal
7
Correct use
7
Maintenance
7
LEGEND INSTRUMENT BOARD
AND CONTROLS
8
LEGEND MACHINE
9
SYMBOLOGY ON THE MACHINE
10
SYMBOLOGY ON THE MANUAL
10
BEFORE USE
11
Handling of the packed machine
11
Unpacking of the machine
11
Battery installation
11
Battery recharger
12
On-board battery recharger
12
Batteries recharging
12
Batteries recharging with on-board
charger
13
Batteries disposal
13
Batteries charge level indicator
13
Hour meter
14
Squeegee assembly
14
Adjustment of the squeegee
14
Pad assembly
15
FLOOR CLEANING
15
Connection of the batteries to the
machine
15
Recovery tank
15
Detergent solution tank
16
Starting of the machine
16
Forward movement
17
Speed adjustment
17
Working brake
17
Emergency brake
17
Adjustment of the base pressure
18
Overflow device
18
Signal detergent solution reserve
(H2O on the display)
18
STOP OF THE MACHINE AFTER
CLEANING OPERATION
18
DAILY MAINTENANCE
19
Recovery tank cleaning
19
Suction filter cleaning
19
Pad disassembly
19
Squeegee cleaning
19
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
20
Rear squeegee rubber check
20
Squeegee hose cleaning
20
Cleaning of solution tank and filter
20
TWO-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
21
Front squeegee rubber check
21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
22
Signals on the display
22
The suction motor does not work
22
The base motor does not work
22
The traction motor does not work
23
Insufficient water on the base
23
The machine does not clean properly
23
The squeegee does not dry perfectly
23
Excessive foam production
23
PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE
24
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GENERAL RULES OF SAFETY
The rules below have to be followed carefully in
order to avoid injury to the operator and damage
to the machine.
− Read the labels carefully on the machine. Do
not cover them for any reason and replace them
immediately if damaged.
− ATTENTION: The machine must be used exclu-
sively by authorized staff that have been instruct-
ed on its correct and proper use.
− ATTENTION: Do not use the machine on areas
having a higher gradient than the one stated on
the number plate.
− ATTENTION: The machine is not to be used by
persons, children included, with reduced physi-
cal, sensorial or mental capabilities, or with lack
of experience or knowledge, unless they could
benefit, through the intermediation of a respon-
sible person for their safety, by a supervision or
instructions concerning to its use.
− During the operation of the machine, pay atten-
tion to other people and especially to the children.
− Children shall not play with the machine.
− Children cannot carry out cleaning and mainte-
nance of the machine.
TRANSFER
− Do not strike shelvings or scaffoldings where
there is danger of falling objects.
− Leaving the machine in parking position, re-
move the key and set the parking brake.
− Do not use the machine as a means of trans-
port.
− Adapt the working speed to the adhesion con-
ditions: particularly, slow down before narrow
curves have to be faced.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
− Storage temperature: between 32°F and 131°F
(0°C and +55°C).
− Perfect operating temperature: between 32°F
and 104°F (0°C and +40°C).
− The humidity should not exceed 95%.
− 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 compo-
nents, and considering that the machine itself has
been, where possible, constructed using recy-
clable materials.
CORRECT USE
− Do not use the machine on surfaces covered
with inflammable liquids or dusts (for example
hydrocarbons, ashes or soot).
− In case of fire, use a powder based fire-extin-
guisher. Do not use water.
− Do not use the machine in explosive atmo-
sphere.
− 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 and the
operator has to wear suitable shoes.
− Signal the areas of moist floors with suitable
signs.
− Do not mix different detergents, avoiding harm-
ful odors.
− Avoid pad operation when the machine is
standing still in order to prevent floor damages.
− Before lifting the recovery tank, make sure that
it is empty.
MAINTENANCE
− If the machine does not work properly, check
by conducting simple maintenance procedures.
Otherwise, ask for technical advice from an au-
thorized assistance center.
− For any cleaning and/or maintenance operation
take off the power supply from the machine.
− Where parts are required, ask for ORIGINAL
spare parts from the distributor and/or from an
authorized dealer.
− Do not take off the protections which require
the use of tools for their removal.
− 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 by an authorized service department. −
Before using the machine, check that all panels
and coverings are in their position as indicated in
this use and maintenance manual.
− Restore all electrical connections after any
maintenance operation.
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LEGEND INSTRUMENT BOARD AND CONTROLS
1. SWITCH WITH KEY
2. DISPLAY CHARGE LEVEL BATTERIES/HOUR METER
3. PUSH BUTTON VISUALIZATION HOUR METER (DISPLAY)
4. SWITCH SPEED SELECTION
5. SWITCH SUCTION MOTOR
6. SIGNAL LAMP BRAKE ON
7. SWITCH BASE MOTOR
8. SWITCH SOLENOID VALVE
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1. DRAIN HOSE PLUG
2. DRAIN HOSE
3. RECOVERY TANK
4. SOLUTION TANK
5. LEVER PARKING / EMERGENCY BRAKE
6. INLET OPENING SQUEEGEE HOSE
7. SUCTION COVER
8. INSTRUMENT BOARD
9. LEVERS DRIVE CONTROL
10. HANDLE BARS
11. CONNECTOR BATTERIES
12. LEVER SOLUTION VALVE
13. LEVER SQUEEGEE LIFTING
14. SQUEEGEE HOSE
15. GUIDE SPRING SQUEEGEE HOSE
16. SCREW CAP FOR INLET SOLUTION TANK
17. BASE GROUP
18. WHEELS
19. CASTOR WHEELS
20. SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
21. PEDAL BASE GROUP LIFTING
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SYMBOLOGY ON THE MACHINE
Symbol denoting the solution valve.
Indicates the solution valve lever.
Symbol denoting the suction motor.
Indicates the switch of the suction
motor.
Symbol denoting up-down of the
squeegee.
Indicates the squeegee lever.
Symbol denoting the charge level of
the batteries.
Indication of the maximum tempera-
ture of the detergent solution.
It is placed near the charging hole of
the solution tank.
Symbol denoting the open book.
Indicates that the operator has to
read the manual before the use of
the machine.
Symbol denoting the open book.
For the good functioning of the bat-
tery charger, read the manual of the
manufacturer.
Warning symbol.
Read carefully the sections marked
with this symbol, for the security of
both the operator and the machine.
Symbol that indicates the obligations
of disconnecting the system from the
batteries by disconnection the con-
nector before working on the ma-
chine.
Symbol that indicates the obligation of
wearing safety glasses.
Symbol that indicates the obligation
of wearing safety gloves.
Symbol preceding important infor-
mation about the correct use of the
machine.
Symbol that indicates operations that
have to be carried out only by quali-
fied personnel.
SYMBOLOGY HANDBOOK
Indicates the switch of the brush motor.
Symbol denoting the brake lever of the
emergency and parking brake.
Symbol denoting the selection switch of
the driving speed.
Symbol denoting the hour meter.
Symbol denoting the brake.
Indicates the signal lamp of the brake
on.
Symbol denoting the crossed bin. Indi-
cates that at the end of its activity, the
machine has to be disposed conform-
ing to the laws in force.
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HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE
The machine is supplied with suitable packing
foreseen for fork lift truck handling.
The total weight is 148kg (326 lbs.).
The packing dimensions are:
Base: 138 cm x 67 cm (54"x26")
Height: 119 cm (47")
Do not place more than 2 packages 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. Provide for an inclined base.
4. Move the machine backwards, as indicated in
the figure, avoiding heavy contacts to mechanical
parts.
5. Keep the pallet and the brackets for eventual
transport.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The machine is equipped either with batteries in
serial connection or elements of DIN-type assem-
bled together and connected in series, placed in
its appropriate compartment under the recovery
tank 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.
For batteries installation proceed as follows:
1. Take off the squeegee hose (1).
2. Take off the suction cover (2) after turning the
blocking levers (3).
3. Lift the recovery tank by rotating it and fix it
with the suitable bar (4).
4. Place the batteries in its compartment.
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5. Connect the terminals, respecting the polari-
ties, avoiding contact with other parts that could
create short circuit.
6. Reassemble all parts.
The machine and its battery check card foresee
the use of traditional lead batteries.
CHECK SETTING OF THE CHECK CARD ON
THE DISPLAY (1).
In case of GEL batteries installation, it is neces-
sary to set the battery check card. Please contact
the authorized technical assistance.
Strictly follow manufacturer/distributor indications
for the maintenance and recharge of the batter-
ies. All installation and maintenance operations
must be executed by specialized staff, using suit-
able protection accessories.
BATTERY RECHARGER
Be 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 find the coupling connector for the
recharger. It must be assembled onto the cables
of your recharger, following the instructions given
by the manufacturer.
ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER
The machine is equipped with the on-board bat-
tery recharger please refer to the instructions of
the manufacturer of the charger concerning the
operation of the charger.
The battery charger is connected directly to the
battery poles.
During the recharging operations a device is
activated which does not permit the machine's
functioning.
The main cable of the battery charger has a
maximum length of two meters (6.5 ft.) and must
be connected to a single-phase socket type CEE
7/7.
BATTERIES RECHARGING
Bring the machine on a level surface.
1. Plug in batteries connector (1) placed in the
rear part of the machine, to the connector (3) of
the battery recharger.
2. Proceed to the recharging keeping the tank
lifted (see under paragraph “BATTERY INSTAL-
LATION AND SETTING OF THE BATTERY
TYPE” in “BEFORE USE”).
3. Maintain the connection with the battery re-
charger until the indication of the end of charge is
not visualized.
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BATTERIES RECHARGING WITH ON-BOARD
CHARGER
Bring the machine on a level surface near to a
single-phase socket (within 2m, 6.5 ft.) with an
output of 120V, 60Hz, nominal current 10A.
Switch off the machine and proceed as follows.
1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.
2. Proceed to the charging keeping the tank lifted
(see under paragraph “BATTERY INSTALLATION
AND SETTING OF THE BATTERY TYPE” in “BE-
FORE USE”).
3. Do not take off the plug from the mains socket
until the indication of the end of charge is not
visualized.
4. At the end of the charging, remove the plug
from the mains socket.
Never leave the batteries completely discharged
even if the machine is not used. In case of lead/
acid batteries, please check the electrolyte level
every 20 recharging cycles and eventually top
up with distilled water at the end of the recharge.
Never leave the batteries discharged for more
than two weeks.
Danger of gas exhalations and emission of
corrosive liquids. Fire danger: do not ap-
proach with free flames.
BATTERIES DISPOSAL
It is compulsory to hand over exhaust batteries,
classified as dangerous waste, to an authorized
institution according to the current laws.
BATTERIES CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR
WHEN THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED ON, THE
DISPLAY SHOWS THE SETTING OF THE BAT-
TERY CHECK CARD:
GE 24: check card set for GEL batteries.
Pb 24: check card set for lead batteries.
The batteries charge level indicator (1) is digi-
tal and indicates the percentage of the battery
charge. 100 is the maximum charge, down to a
minimum of 10, indicating every 10% decrease.
When the charge level reaches 20%, the display
starts blinking indicating the end of the battery
charge.
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After a few seconds from the blinking of the four
lines, the base motor stops automatically. With
the remaining charge it is still possible to finish
the drying operation before proceeding to the
charge station.
HOUR METER
The machine is equipped with an hour meter
located on the same display of the battery charge
level indicator (1). Keeping the button (2) pressed
for more than 3 seconds, the first data indicates
the working hours and after a few seconds the
working minutes are shown.
SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
With the squeegee support slightly lifted from the
floor, slide the two stud bolts (1) placed on the
upper part of the squeegee, inside the slots on
the support. Block the squeegee by rotating the
lever (2) clockwise.
Insert the squeegee hose (3) into its coupling,
respecting its position as indicated in the figure.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE SQUEEGEE
In order to have a perfect drying result through
the squeegee, the rear rubber must have the low-
er 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 (4)
counterclockwise.
The lower part of the rubber is not much bent
Increase the pressure rotating the wing nut (4)
clockwise.
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The bending is not uniform
Adjust the squeegee inclination rotating counter-
clockwise the wing nut (5) to increase the bend-
ing in the central part, or clockwise to increase
the bending on the extremities.
Height adjustment
Once that the pressure and inclination of the
squeegee has been adjusted, it is necessary to
fix this optimum condition making touch slightly
the wheels onto the floor. Rotate counterclock-
wise the registers (6) to lower the wheels or
clockwise to raise them. Both wheels must be
adjusted in the same measure.
A label placed near the two registers (6) indicates
rotation sense to increase or reduce the height.
PAD ASSEMBLY
To assemble the pad proceed as follows:
Move the pedal (13) to lift the base.
Position the pad under the base and then lower it
always through the lever (13).
FLOOR CLEANING
CONNECTION OF THE BATTERIES TO THE
MACHINE
Plug in the batteries connector (1) to the machine
connector (2), placed in the rear part of the ma-
chine.
RECOVERY TANK
Check that the cover of the suction filter (1) is
correctly secured, after rotating the levers (2)
and that the suction motor hose is correctly con-
nected.
Verify also that the squeegee hose (4) is correctly
inserted into the seats and that the exhaust hose
plug (5) placed in the front part of the machine, is
closed.
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DETERGENT SOLUTION TANK
The solution tank is provided with an inspection
opening. This permits to clean the exit point of
the detergent solution.
Be sure that the cap is well tightened after the
cleaning.
The capacity of the detergent solution tank is indi-
cated in the technical data.
Open the screw plug (1) placed in the rear left
part of the machine and fill the detergent solution
tank with clean water at a maximum tempera-
ture 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.
Always use low foam detergent. To avoid foam
presence, before starting working operation, in-
troduce into the recovery tank a minimum quan-
tity of anti-foam product.
Never use pure acid.
STARTING OF THE MACHINE
1. Turn the key (8) clockwise.
2. Check the battery type and the charge level on
the display (1).
3. Press the base motor switch (5).
4. Press the suction motor switch (6).
5. Press the solenoid valve switch (4).
6. Acting upon the base lifting pedal (13) lower
the base.
7. Acting upon the solution valve lever (11) open
and adjust the solution detergent flow.
The water starts to flow automatically acting upon
the levers drive control (9). On the instrument
board the indicator of the solenoid valve switch
(4) will turn on. Releasing these levers, the flow
will stop.
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8. Acting upon the squeegee lifting lever (12)
lower the squeegee.
9. Acting upon the levers drive control (9) the
machine starts to move, the base starts to vibrate
and the squeegee starts to dry.
10. During the first stretches check that the
squeegee adjustment guarantees a perfect dry-
ing action and that the detergent solution flow is
appropriate. It has to be sufficient to wet the floor
uniformly. Always consider that the correct quan-
tity of solution detergent depends on type of floor,
dirtiness and machine speed.
FORWARD MOVEMENT
The traction of the machine is given through an
electronically controlled motor.
To move the machine, switch on the key and then
rotate the levers drive control placed on the han-
dle bar, in forward you obtain the forward drive,
in reverse the backwards movement is obtained.
The control acts in a progressive way, therefore it
is possible to graduate the speed depending on
each requirement rotating the lever whatever it
is necessary. During reverse motion the speed is
reduced.
Moving the machine backwards, make sure that
the squeegee is lifted.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Two values of the maximum drive working speed
in forward movement can be chosen.
Set the wanted speed through the speed selec-
tion switch (14).
WORKING BRAKE
To stop the machine during normal working situ-
ation, it is sufficient to release the levers drive
control, as the machine is equipped with an elec-
tronic braking system. The base and the deter-
gent solution flow stop automatically.
EMERGENCY BRAKE
In case of an emergency, an immediate stop can
be obtained acting upon the lever of the emer-
gency and parking brake (10) by pushing it down-
wards.
This control blocks the machine immediately. The
emergency brake functions also as a parking
brake. To start again to work, release the lever by
unblocking the parking button on the lever itself
and act again upon the levers drive control.
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ADJUSTMENT OF THE BASE PRESSURE
Through the register (1) it is possible to adjust the
base pressure on the cleaned surface.
By turning the wing nut clockwise the pressure
increases, rotating the wing nut counterclockwise,
the pressure decreases.
This device allows a more efficient cleaning ac-
tion also on very difficult and dirty surfaces.
In order not to overload the base motor, it is con-
venient to reduce the base pressure going from
smooth floors to rough ones (ex. concrete).
OVERFLOW DEVICE
In order to avoid serious damages to the suction
motor, the machine is equipped with a float that
intervenes when the recovery tank is full, closing
the suction hose and stopping the suction.
When this happens, it is necessary to empty the
recovery tank.
1. Hold the exhaust hose placed in the front part
of the machine.
2. Take off the exhaust plug acting upon its lever
and empty the recovery tank into appropriate
containers, according to the standard norms.
SIGNAL DETERGENT SOLUTION RESERVE
(H2O ON THE DISPLAY)
When the indication H2O on the display appears,
this means that the detergent is getting low cor-
responding to 10% of the maximum capacity of
the solution tank.
STOP OF THE MACHINE AFTER CLEANING
OPERATION
Before executing any type of maintenance:
1. Turn the base motor switch off (5).
2. Turn the suction motor switch off (6).
3. Lift the base acting upon the pedal (13).
4. Lift the squeegee acting upon the lever (12).
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5. Bring the machine to an appropriate place for
tanks draining.
6. Turn the key (8) counterclockwise.
7. Insert the parking brake (10).
DAILY MAINTENANCE
RECOVERY TANK CLEANING
1. Hold the exhaust hose placed in the front part
of the machine.
2. Take off the exhaust plug acting upon its lever
and empty the recovery tank into appropriate
containers.
3. Take off suction cover (1) after rotating the
blocking levers (2).
4. Take off the filter and filter protection.
5. Rinse the tank with water jet.
SUCTION FILTER CLEANING
1. Take off suction cover (1) after rotating the
blocking levers (2).
2. Take off the filter and filter protection.
3. Clean all parts with a water jet especially in-
side surfaces and filter bottom.
4. Carry out cleaning operations carefully.
5. Reassemble all parts.
PAD DISASSEMBLY
To disassemble the pad proceed as follows:
Moving the pedal (13) lift the base to take off the
pad.
SQUEEGEE CLEANING
Keeping the squeegee clean guarantees always
the best drying action.
For its cleaning it is necessary to:
1. Take off the squeegee hose (3) from the cou-
pling.
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2. Disassemble the squeegee from the support
rotating the lever (2) counterclockwise sliding the
stud bolts (1) in their slots.
3. Clean with care the internal part of the squee-
gee inlet eliminating eventual dirt residuals.
4. Clean with care the squeegee rubbers.
5. Reassemble all parts.
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 acting upon the lever (1).
2. Release the hook (2) of the rubber holder
blade and take the rubber off.
3. Turn the rubber to a new side or replace it.
To reassemble the squeegee reverse the opera-
tions above, inserting the rubber on the guides
and blocking it with the rubber holder blade.
SQUEEGEE HOSE CLEANING
Weekly or in case of insufficient 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 from the squeegee coupling
(1) and release the guide spring of the squeegee
hose (2).
2. Wash the inside of the hose with a water jet,
from the squeegee hose side.
3. To reassemble the hose reverse the operations
above.
CLEANING OF SOLUTION TANK AND FILTER
1. Bring the machine to an appropriate place for
tanks draining.
2. Unscrew the solution tank cap (1).
3. Unscrew the exhaust plug (2).
4. Rinse with a water jet the solution tank.
5. Rinse the solution tank filter placed inside the
exhaust plug (2).
6. Reassemble all parts
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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 hose (3) from its cou-
pling.
2. Disassemble the squeegee from the support
rotating the lever (2) counterclockwise and sliding
the stud bolts (1) in their slots.
3. Uncouple the hook (1) of the rubber holder
blade, release the extremities (2) from the squee-
gee body and take off the rubber (4).
4. Unscrew the wing nuts (5) in the upper part of
the squeegee.
5. Slip off the lower part (6) of the squeegee
body, so to take off the front rubber (7).
6. Replace the front rubber.
To reassemble the squeegee reverse the opera-
tions above.
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The checking of all the other foreseen machine
operations is left to the authorized technical as-
sistance.
SIGNALS ON THE DISPLAY
A001: Indication of the version of the electronic
check card (the last
number indicates the revision of the check card).
Pb24: Indication battery check card set for lead
batteries.
GE24: Indication battery check card set for gel
batteries.
---- (blinking): signal indicating the discharged
batteries
THE SUCTION MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Verify that the key switch (8) is in the correct
position.
2. Check the charge level of the batteries.
3. Check that the battery connector is correctly
plugged in.
4. Verify that the switch (6) is on.
5. Check that the red connector of the suction
motor (1) is correctly plugged in.
If the problem persists, please contact the autho-
rized technical assistance.
THE BASE MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Verify that the key switch (8) is in the correct
position. Switch off and on again the machine.
2. Check the charge level of the batteries.
3. Check that the battery connector is correctly
plugged in.
4. Verify that the switch (5) is on.
5. Act upon the levers drive control (9).
If the problem persists, please contact the autho-
rized technical assistance.
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THE TRACTION MOTOR DOES NOT WORK
1. Switch off and on again the machine.
2. Release the brake (10) until the signal lamp (3)
comes off.
3. Act upon the levers drive control.
If the problem persists, please contact the autho-
rized technical assistance.
INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BASE
1. Check that the solution valve lever (11) is
open.
2. Check the level of the liquid in the solution
tank.
3. Check that the solution filter (2) is clean.
4. The machine is equipped with solenoid valve,
therefore act upon the levers drive control (9).
If the problem persists, please contact the autho-
rized technical assistance.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY
1. Verify the presence of the PAD.
2. Verify that the PAD is intact.
3. To replace the pad, see under “PAD DISAS-
SEMBLY” and “PAD ASSEMBLY”.
4. The solution detergent is insufficient: open
more the solution valve.
5. Check that the liquid detergent is in the recom-
mended percentage.
6. Increase the base pressure (see at paragraph
"ADJUSTMENT OF THE BASE PRESSURE").
Contact the authorized technical assistance for
advice.
THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY
1. Check that the squeegee rubbers are clean.
2. Check the adjustment of the height and the in-
clination of the squeegee. (see section “ADJUST-
MENT OF THE SQUEEGEE” in “BEFORE USE”).
3. Check that the suction hose is correctly insert-
ed in the proper seat on the recovery tank.
4. Clean the suction filter.
5. Replace the rubbers if worn out.
6. Check that the suction motor switch is on.
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 floor is not very dirty. In this
case please dilute detergent solution.
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RECOVERY TANK CLEANING
•
SUCTION FILTER CLEANING
•
SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING
•
PAD DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING
•
SQUEEGEE CLEANING
•
FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER REPLACEMENT
•
REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBER REPLACEMENT
•
CHECK SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT
•
SQUEEGEE HOSE CLEANING
•
SOLUTION TANK CLEANING
•
CHECK BATTERIES ELECTROLYTE
•
TRACTION MOTOR CHECK
•
BASE MOTOR CHECK
•
SUCTION MOTOR CHECK
•
CHECK BASE GROUP
•
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