Clemas & Co TITAN 95 BF 68 OL User manual

GANSOW TITAN 95 RIDE ON
SCRUBBER DRYER OPERATOR
MANUAL
Clemas & Co. Unit 5 Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] Web: www.clemas.co.uk

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INDEX:
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OPTIONAL
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DISPOSAL…………………..…………………….……………
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION……………..…….…….……
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CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION……..……….…………
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SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR
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CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
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1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS
1.1 Important warning! Do not use this appliance without first reading the
operating instructions.
1.2 Important warning! This appliance is not suitable for removing dusts
hazardous to health.
1.3 Important warning! This appliance is to be used for the wet cleaning of
non-textile floors only.
1.4 Important warning! This appliance is not authorised for use outdoors,
on public footpaths or on highways.
1.5 Important warning! This appliance may be used on floors with a
maximum slope of 8% only.
1.6 This appliance can be switched on only when the operator is sitting in
the driver's seat. The driver's seat is fitted with a microswitch which
enables starting up of all functions when activated by the weight of the
operator.
1.7 This appliance may be used by fully trained personnel only.
1.8 In order to prevent unauthorised use of the machine, always remove the
key from the key switch.
1.9 When using the machine, the operator should take care not to endanger
any third persons, particularly children.
1.10Before any cleaning or servicing work is carried out on the machine and
before any parts are replaced, the following precautions must be taken:
the charging plug must be removed from the wall socket and the key
must be removed from the key switch.
IMPORTANT! Before changing the main fuse, it is ESSENTIAL that
the battery cabling is disconnected from the batteries.
1.11We expressly draw your attention to the fact that original parts and
accessories which are not supplied by us have neither been tested nor
cleared by us. The installation and/or use of such items may therefore
adversely affect the efficiency and characteristics of your floor cleaning
machine, jeopardising its active and passive safety.

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The manufacturer declines all liability for damage occurring as a result
of the use of non-original parts or accessories.
1.12Under no circumstances may the charger leads (connecting the charger
to the wall socket) supplied be modified. They must under no
circumstances be prolonged.
1.13All electrical functions of the machine are interrupted immediately as
soon as the charging plug is inserted into the wall socket.
1.14 Caution! This appliance may only be used with the brushes supplied or
with the brushes listed in the operating instructions. The safety of the
appliance will be jeopardised by the use of other brushes.
1.15Caution! Battery gas is highly explosive! Avoid sparks and open fire
close to the batteries!
In order to avoid the build-up of dangerous gas inside the machine, the
seat above the battery compartment must be removed whilst charging is
in progress. The battery cell caps must also be removed or at least
unscrewed (does not apply to gel batteries).
1.16Important! Rooms where batteries are being charged should always
be well ventilated.
1.17The suitable temperature for the use of the machine ranges between
+4°C and +35°C; when the machine is not used, the temperature range
is between +0°C e +50°C.
The humidity range for the machine under any conditions varies
between 30% and 95%.
1.18This product is classified according to the directive about electronic
waste as special waste and is covered by the requisites of the new
environmental protection regulations (WEEE-directive 2012/19/EU). It
must be disposed of separately from ordinary waste in compliance with
current legislation and standards.
Special waste. Do not dispose of with ordinary waste.

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2. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
2.1 Please read the following instructions on the use of the batteries and the
battery charger (included with the batteries and/or battery charger)
before operating battery powered machines:
2.2 New batteries supply full capacity after the first 8 - 10 charging cycles
only. During this period, the machine should not therefore be used for
excessively heavy cleaning.
2.3 To protect your battery, the machine is equipped with a computer aided
charge indicator (BEM). This built-in safeguard incorporates a row of
eight yellow light emitting diodes (LEDs) showing the state of charge at
any time (capacity indicator). Once the battery reaches the programmed
permissible remaining capacity, the brush motor is automatically
switched off. This is indicated by a red LED.
When the battery is connected, the BEM performs a power-on self-test
for approximately 3 seconds. Afterwards machine operating hours are
shown with a resolution of 0.1h.
The capacity indicator is activated by turning the key switch to the “1”
position.
The lit yellow LEDs indicate the remaining capacity. Each LED
corresponds to a capacity window of approximately 10 %.
Once the permissible remaining capacity is reached, the left yellow LED
flashes to indicate that the brush motor is about to stop.
The red LED indicates that the permissible remaining capacity has been
reached. At the same time the brush motor is switched off.
2.4 Before operating the machine, make sure the cowling is completely
closed.
2.5 The driver's seat is equipped with an "operator present" security device
in the form of a microswitch which disables all functions when the
operator gets off the seat.

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2.6 The direction of motion is selected by the selector switch on the left side
of the control panel.
Position forward = forward drive
Position backward = backward drive
The direction of motion corresponds to the position of the selector
switch.
When reversing with the squeegee lowered (in the working position), the
electronic controls prevent motion until the squeegee has been
completely raised. After the manoeuvre has been completed and
forward motion has been resumed, the squeegee will return to the
previous position.
ATTENTION! The squeegee can be lowered during forward motion
only.
3. PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE OPERATOR
3.1 After the charger has gone off automatically the charger plug has to be
removed from the wall socket.
3.2 Close the seat plate (raised during charging).
3.3 Remove the tank lid and fill the clean water tank with COLD water,
preferably using a hose. To obtain the cleaning liquid, add Gansow low
foam detergent. If using other brands, refer to the producer's
instructions or use your experience. Finally, close the tank lid.
IMPORTANT! Detergents which produce a lot of foam may greatly
impair the efficiency of the machine.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the gasket is free of holes, cracks or damage
of any kind which could jeopardise the efficiency of the vacuum created
by the motor, reducing the suction force and the quality of the cleaning
obtained.
3.4 The operator must not switch on the machine before sitting on the
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3.5 The brushes are lowered by pressing the button with the corresponding
icon at the bottom left.
The brushes are lowered until they touch the ground and rotate
automatically at the slightest pressure on the forward motion pedal. To
increase the flow of detergent to the brushes, turn the potentiometer on
the switch board clockwise to regulate the quantity (to reduce, turn
anticlockwise).
IMPORTANT! The brushes will not turn or the detergent flow until light
pressure is exerted on the forward motion pedal.
3.6 The squeegee is lowered by pressing the button with the suction motor
icon at the bottom on the right side.
It is lowered until it touches the ground, while suction is activated
automatically by a micro switch during lowering the squeegee.
IMPORTANT! When the direction of motion is reversed, the squeegee
is automatically raised and suction is turned off. When forward
movement is resumed, the setting is reset.
3.7 The direction of motion corresponds to the position of the selector
switch on the left marked with arrows indicating the movement selected.
The pedal electrically controls an electronic board and is spring loaded.
When it is released, it therefore springs back immediately to the zero-
current position. With the standard programme on the electronic board,
reverse speed is half forward speed.
3.8 The machine has a safety system (level electrodes) to switch the
vacuum motor off if the foam or dirty water reach a critically high level
inside the tank.
IMPORTANT! If the level electrodes are triggered while operating in
manual mode and suction shuts down, switch off the the button with the
suction motor icon at the bottom on the right side and empty the tank (or
resolve the fault).

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4. INSTRUCTIONS:
4.1 After switching on the machine, the operator must wait about 3 seconds
before all functions are verified and ready for use.
IMPORTANT! Before turning or driving around corners the speed
should be reduced considerably. To do this the operator simply exerts
less pressure on the accelerator.
4.2 Floors should be cleaned and dried in parallel strips overlapping by 5 -
10 cm.
Our after-sales service technician or demonstrator will show you how to
use your machine as efficiently as possible.
4.3 Thanks to the vacuum created inside the collection tank, the used water
and dirt are completely absorbed and conveyed to the dirty water tank.
In order to ensure that neither dirty water nor foam can find their way
into the vacuum motor, the tank is equipped with a foam cut-off system
and the intake pipe is fitted with a filter to catch fluff. This filter stops the
material several centimetres above the maximum possible water level
inside the tank.
4.4 When the liquid in the clean water tank has been used up or after
cleaning has been completed, switch off the brush motor by pressing
the switch with the brush icon. This automatically causes the solenoid
valve to shut off the supply of detergent to the brush, switches off the
pump and raises the brush unit to the rest position.
Allow the machine to keep moving for another 5 or 6 m to suck up the
remaining dirty water.
By pressing the button with the suction motor icon, the squeegee will be
raised to the rest position and the suction motor will be turned off.
4.5 When the accelerator pedal is released, the drive motor slows down and
stops.
4.6 To switch off the machine, press the red mushroom button of the key
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4.7 Empty the dirty water tank into a recipient or a drain using the drain
hose. Remove the cap, release the hose from the hose clip at the back
of the machine and drain the fluid.
4.8 At the end of cleaning, clean the machine (without using a water jet) and
rinse the tank.
4.9 Our machines are fitted with a quick brush change system.
BRUSH CHANGE:
1. Make sure the brush head is raised, no function is active.
2. Take hold of the brush with both hands and turn sharply in the normal
brush rotation direction (they rotate towards the centre).
3. Remove the old brushes from underneath the brush head and place the
new ones as near as possible to the bayonet fitting lined up with each
motor.
4. Lower the head and press the pedal lightly briefly (about 2-3 secs)
5. Switch the brushes off, raise the brush head and make sure the brushes
are correctly attached. If not, then repeat operations 3, 4 and 5, making
sure each brush is centred and lined up with the motor.
4.10Before connecting the charger to the wall socket, make sure the key
switch is off (the plug is under the seat, above the battery compartment).
After 15 seconds, the charger comes on and recharging begins.
Please read the instructions on use of the batteries and battery charger
(included with the batteries and/or battery charger) before operating
battery powered machines:
4.11In order to avoid build-up of dangerous gas inside the machine during
recharging, the seat over the battery compartment must be removed
whilst charging is in progress (does not apply to gel batteries).

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 No water is delivered.
- Check the water pump fuse.
- Turn the delivery knob clockwise.
- Clean the filter in the water tank.
- Fill the clean water tank.
- Check feed pipes for kinks.
- Check operation of the pump.
5.2 The vacuum motor does not start.
- Check the vacuum motor fuse.
- Clean the dirty water tank around the sensor electrodes and the
electrodes themselves.
- Do not move the electrodes from their original position; make sure they
are not out of position.
- If the distance between them, or between the electrodes and the side
of the tank, is modified, the power cut-off mechanism may be activated
by mistake.
- Observe how much foam is generated by the detergent used.
- Use Gansow´s low foam detergent.
5.3 Water is not sucked up, although the vacuum motor is operating.
- Make sure the drain hoses are closed.
- Check the tank lid is properly in place and lying flat on the water tank.
- Check the state of the tank gasket. Replace if necessary.
- Check the state of the squeegee blades (see also points 5.4 and 5.5)
- Check that the suction tubes leading from the squeegee to the dirty
water tank and the connectors inside the dirty water tank are not
blocked.
5.4 The squeegee with suction is leaving smears.
- Clean the rear squeegee blade.
- Check the rear squeegee blade and if necessary turn or replace. The
rear squeegee blade may be used four times.
- See also 5.8.
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5.5 The squeegee is stuck to the floor.
- Check the state of the front squeegee blade, in particular, that the slits
are not blocked. If necessary, cut 1 to 3 additional slits.
- If excessively worn, turn the squeegee blades or replace them. The
front squeegee blade may be used two times.
5.6 The brush motors switch off.
- Check the automatic switches (thermal circuit breakers).
- Batteries are flat, charge immediately (red LED of the BEM is on).
5.7 The dirty water does not drain out through the hose.
- Remove any blockages from around the drain hose coupling in the
dirty water tank.
- Remove any blockages in the drain hose itself.
5.8 The machine is leaving a smeary film behind it (the flow of liquid to
the brush has either been cut off or greatly reduced).
- Turn the delivery knob clockwise. (See also 5.1)
- Clean the filters in the clean water tank.
- The clean water tank is empty. Fill it.
5.9 The machine will not move forwards or backwards.
- The switch in the driver's seat is broken.
- Check the fuses.
- Turn key switch.
- This machine has an electromagnetic brake and therefore no separate
parking brake. As soon as the accelerator pedal is pressed, the brake
opens and the machine starts to move. If the accelerator pedal is
relieved, the brake closes and the machine is braked to a standstill.
Now the machine cannot be moved anymore.
- To unlock the machine mechanically, lock the lever on the left side of
the traction unit.
ATTENTION! If the brake lock is not removed, the electromagnetic
brake remains ineffective. Never switch-on the machine, if the
electromagnetic brake is locked.
5.10 Eco-select switch
-These models are equipped with an Eco-select switch on the switch
board. As soon as this switch is pressed (switch lights), the driving
speed and the suction motor power are reduced, in order to save energy
and detergents if there is only a low pollution on the floor.
-Press the Eco-select switch again to return to the standard mode.

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6. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 Before any cleaning or servicing work is carried out on the machine and
before any parts are replaced, the following precautions must be taken:
the charging plug must be removed from the wall socket and the key
must be removed from the key switch.
IMPORTANT! Before changing the main fuse, it is ESSENTIAL that the
battery cabling is disconnected from the batteries.
6.2 The tyres should be examined at regular intervals and any foreign
matter such as fragments of metal, splinters of broken glass etc should
be removed.
6.3 Check the state of the squeegee blades regularly and turn or replace if
worn. See also 5.4 and 5.5.
6.4 The filter in the clean water tank should be cleaned regularly at least
twice a week.
6.5 The vacuum motor, water pump and solenoid valve are below the water
tank. The vacuum motor ventilation slits must be checked regularly for
blockages and cleaned if necessary. This is especially important when
the dirt includes large amounts of fluff.
6.6 The dirty water tank should be rinsed out regularly with the drain hose
open (to drain the washing water), to prevent the formation of bacteria.
After finishing cleaning, leave the lid open to allow drying.
IMPORTANT! After each cleaning cycle, the tank should be raised and
left open in order to avoid damage to the lid gasket.
6.7 If not used for long periods, leave the machine with the battery charged
and the charging plug unplugged.
6.8 A general control by authorised IPC GANSOW personnel is
recommended at least once every six months.
6.9 Faulty or unused batteries should be disposed of correctly.
6.10IMPORTANT! Rooms where batteries are being charged should always
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7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
7.1. Depending on the type of floor and dirt, you may want to use brushes
other than those supplied as standard.
The following are available from your Gansow Distributor:
- Black soft and PES brushes for delicate floors (gyms, sealed wood,
etc);
- in polycarbonate of various hardnesses for a more energetic and deep
treatment.
7.2. As an alternative to the brushes, you can use a pad, available in three
versions with different colours:
-black = abrasive
-red/green/purple = medium hard
-brown/yellow/white = soft.
The brush does not need to be removed to use the pad, which can be
fitted directly to the brush itself. Alternatively, a special pad holder can
be provided.
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8. Disposal
Render the machine inoperable. It must not represent a potential source of
danger for children. Dispose of the device according to the applicable local
regulations. For further information on handling and recycling, please
contact your authorized Gansow dealer where you purchased the de-vice.
Used batteries with the recycling symbol contain reusable commodities.
The heavy metals contained simultaneously represent a serious risk to
health and to the environment. Never open batteries or damage them.
Never touch, inhale or swallow any material inside batteries. Health hazard!
Never allow batteries to pollute the environment. Risk of contaminating the
ground and water! In accordance with the symbol with the crossed out bin,
these batteries must not be disposed of in domestic waste. The return and
recycling of old batteries must be agreed on with your authorized Gansow
dealer in accordance with the Battery Law § 6 and § 8 (BattG).

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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Titan 95 BF 68 OL
Cleaning width
mm 680
Squeegee width
mm 920
Capacity per hour theor.
m²/h 4080
Maximum speed
km/h 6
Number of brushes
Stck. 2
Brush diameter
mm 345
Max. brush pressure
kg 31
Pressure of brush head on the
ground
g/cm
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124
Brush rotation speed
1/min 215
Brush motor power
W 2 x 300
Drive
- ELECTRONIC
Nominal drive motor power
W 500
Suction motor power
W 550
Sound pressure
dB(A) 79
Solution tank
l 95
Collection tank
l 100
Diaphragm
/ -
Drive wheel diameter
mm 230
Pivoting wheel diameter
mm 260
Net weight without batteries
kg 237
Number of batteries
Stck. 4
Voltage of batteries in series
V 24
Machine size
cm
LXWXH
144,5 x 68 x 120,5
Vibration level (arm)
m/s² <2,5
Vibration level (hand-arm)
m/s² <2,5
Subject to technical modifications

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10. CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION

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11. SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR USING THE BATTERIES
AND CHARGER
Do you know how much a set of batteries costs?
Between about 650 and 3.000,- € according to the size of your machine.
Should you have armoured tube batteries, the cost of a set is between
2.500,- and 21.000,-€.
Reason enough, we think, to give these expensive energy units the
necessary daily attention required, in order to achieve the greatest possible
working life from them.
To ensure even greater protection for your batteries, we stock a battery
condition indicator which shows the state of the battery at any given time.
This instrument (type: BEM) is a panel type and can be fitted in the panel
on any of our battery-powered machines.
Luminous diodes of various colours are used to indicate the different levels
of voltage. The device can also be used to switch the brush motor(s) off
automatically as soon as the battery reaches a fix state of discharge.
Please feel free to consult the staff at our local sales depots or dealers for
information on using and fitting these instruments as well as on the way
they work.
Points you really must take notice of:
- Never discharge the batteries too low.
Every battery should only be discharged to 70 or 80% of its rated capacity.
You will overburden the batteries,
a) if you use your machine too long, too often. How long you can
safely work your machine, will be explained to you, when our
service personnel install your equipment.
You can ask our service personnel at any time, or call our nearest
service depot. For machines fitted with a BEM the brushes will
automatically be switched off when the battery voltages become
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b) if you use your machine regularly more than once within 24 hours
to a certain extend. A good battery charger requires continuously
approx. 10 - 12 hours (according to type) to recharge empty
batteries. If you interrupt the charging process, the batteries will
never become fully charged, and will be quickly ruined.
c) if you do not recharge the batteries immediately after having used
them to about 70 or 80% of their rated capacity. Empty batteries do
not have the power for a further operation, and will be quickly
ruined. For machines fitted with a BEM the brushes will
automatically be switched off when the battery voltages become
too low.
If you use your machine daily for (a) short period(s) only, ask at
your nearest agency, or our service personnel. We will inform you
as to the most practical way to use your charger to avoid
premature corrosion of the battery.
- Storage of batteries
if batteries are taken out of service for a lengthy period they should
be stored fully charged in a dry, frost-free room. To ensure the
battery is always ready for use a choice of charging methods can be
made:
a) A quarterly full charge.
If loads are connected, e.g. BEM, a full charge could be needed after 3
weeks.
b) Float charging at the instructed charging voltage.
- Correct connection of the battery charger.
Please take careful note that:
d) the plug of the charger cable is firmly plugged into the machine;
e) the mains plug is firmly fitted into the wall socket. Confirm that the
wall socket has electrical feed overnight and hang a notice on the
plug, saying, that during the charging period the plug, must not be
removed;
f) the battery charger will switch itself on automatically after 15
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Before leaving the machine, please check carefully, that all connections are
properly made and that the charger is switched on. Many batteries have
been damaged prematurely because something has been overlooked.
Please read the operating instructions of the type of charger in use with
you.
- Secure seating of the post terminals on the cables, that join the
batteries together.
Loose battery post terminals are dangerous because a layer builds up that
hinders the flow of electricity. When recharging the batteries, full electrical
charge cannot flow, the batteries will not become fully charged and are
therefore damaged prematurely. Should you find loose post terminals,
please do not simply tighten them, but remove them, clean the post and the
terminal inside and out, smear with battery grease and refit tightly.
- Run-in instruction
Note that brand-new batteries need a running-in period and thus can not
yet supply full power during the first 8 - 10 discharges. Therefore, the
machine should be kept off heavy duty jobs during that time.
Should you have any further questions about the handling of your battery
machine, please call our nearest office or agency.
- *Never let the batteries get dry.
The electrolyte must cover the cell plates at all times, it should be at least
5/8 ths of an inch over the plates. Cell plates that are continuously dry or
part dry, build up a layer that prevents the cells from charging, rendering
the battery useless within a short time.
- *Never overfill the batteries.
Too much electrolyte is as bad as too less. Only top up to approx. 5/8 ths of
an inch above the cell plates.
Important in breaching with battery acid - corrosive!
- *Always top up the batteries with distilled water, never acid.
The only thing that vaporises when the batteries are warm, is the distilled
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up with acid, makes the electrolyte too strong, and causes corrosion on the
cell plates.
Important in breaching with battery acid - corrosive!
*this does not apply to maintenance-free batteries
- *Never top up with tap water.
Tap water has an electrical conductivity and will destroy the batteries. You
can purchase distilled water at Electrical Wholesalers, from us, or from
Petrol Stations.
If you have any further questions about the handling of our battery
machines then please contact your nearest Gansow representative or our
head quarter in Unna / Germany.
*this does not apply to maintenance-free batteries