Columbus Travel 600 User manual

travel 600
Operating Manual
Escalator Cleaning Machine
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Preface
To this operating and maintenance manual
This operating and maintenance manual (OMM) is an important part of the product travel 600 and is rou-
tinely delivered together with a travel 600.
It is a necessary precondition to read and understand this OMM in order to be able to work efficiently and
safely with the travel 600.
The OMM contains important information on the handling, safety and maintenance and is therefore indis-
pensable for all persons handling this machine.
Please read this OMM thoroughly in order to be able to handle the travel 600 in an optimal way and to
obtain the ability to act correctly in preparing the use and the cleaning of the machine as well as in possi-
ble cases of faults –not at last for your own safety.
Signs and Symbols used in the OMM
For better understanding and quicker orientation we have used signs and symbols in some parts of the
OMM.
The following symbols have been used:
Warning signs; signs that warn of risk or danger
Warning of danger
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation. In case of disregarded severe injuries could
be the consequence.
Warning of dangerous electric voltage
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation when touching live parts. In case of disregard-
ed severe injuries or death could be the consequence.
Warning of slipping
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation on wet or slippery grounds.
Signs giving order for an obligatory behaviour
Use eye protection
Wearing protective goggles
Use gloves
Wear protection gloves
Use of protective boots
Wearing of suitable protective shoes or boots

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Signs of information: tips to facilitate the use of the machine
Symbol for
Further detailed explanations and information
Useful tips for the use of the machine
Indicates special information (tips)
For optimal employment or
For easier handling of the machine
The following signs are used in the OMM
Here individual points are enumerated
Here the consequence of an action are explained or described
- Here a main clause is broken down into a number of subordinate clauses
[ ] here actions or procedures are explained in an illustration
Illustrations and listing of connecting numbers
In order to better illustrate the parts of the machine and ways of usage some illustrations have been add-
ed at some points in the OMM. Relevant parts on the machine are indicated with lines and connecting
numbers and are listed next to or below the illustration. Objects or actions are marked with an arrow in
the illustration or indicated with a character (e.g. [A]).

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Table of contents
PREFACE 2
61BASIC SAFETY REGULATIONS 6
1.1 PREFACE 6
1.2 DUTIES OF THE OPERATING AUTHORITY 6
1.3 USAGE ACCORDING TO PURPOSE 6
1.4 OPERATING PERSONNEL 6
1.5 FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER 7
1.6 MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES ON THE MACHINE 7
1.7 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
1.8 SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
1.9 SAFETY DEVICES 8
1.9.1 THE FIXING BRAKE OF THE GUIDING WHEEL 8
1.9.2 THE EMERGENCY SWITCH-OFF 8
1.10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINS OPERATED MACHINES 8
1.11 SPECIAL RISKS AT THE MACHINE –SOURCE OF DANGER 9
1.12 SIGNS AND STICKERS 9
1.13 HOW TO REACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 9
2GENERAL DESCRIPTION 10
2.1 BASIC PROBLEM 10
2.2 CONSTRUCTIVE FEATURES –PRINCIPLE OF THE TRAVEL 600 10
3TECHNICAL DATA 11
3.1 TECHNICAL FIGURES 11
4HANDLING / USAGE 12
4.1 TRANSPORT OF THE TRAVEL 600 TO PLACE OF WORK 12
4.2 BEFORE STARTING TO WORK 12
4.3 PREPARATIONS/SAFETY MEASURES AT PLACE OF WORK 12
4.3.1 MOVING DIRECTION OF TRAVELATOR/ESCALATOR 12
4.4 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR WORK 13
4.4.1 CHECKING THE BRUSHES,VACCUMING CYLINDERS 13
4.4.2 FILLING IN OF CLEANING SOLUTION 13
4.4.3 THE OPERATING PANEL 14
4.5 CONNECTION SCHEME 15
4.6 CLEANING THE TRAVELATOR/ESCALATOR WITH THE TRAVEL 600 15
4.6.1 SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT OF THE TRAVEL 600 16
4.6.2 FINISH THE CLEANING PROCEDURE 16
4.6.3 DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER 16
5TROUBLESHOOTING 17
5.1 THE MACHINE DOES NOT START 17

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5.2 AREA CLEANED IS TOO WET 17
5.3 THE TREATED AREA IS NOT CLEAN OR ONLY IRREGULARLY CLEAN 17
6CHECKING, CLEANING AND CHANGING OF PARTS 19
6.1 BRUSHES 19
6.2 VACUUMING CYLINDER (SUCKING ROLE) 19
6.3 UNDERPRESSURE SENSOR 20
6.4 PRESSURE SENSOR 20
6.5 SPRAY NOZZLE 20
6.6 DIRTY WATER TANK 21
7SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 22
7.1 CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND ITS USE 22
7.2 SERVICE AND INSPECTION LIST 22
8CLEANING SOLUTIONS 23
9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 24
10 APPENDIX 25
10.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 25
10.2 SPACE FOR YOUR NOTES 26

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1 BASIC SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.1 Preface
The travelator/escalator cleaner travel 600 is built according to the latest technical standard and corre-
sponding valid regulations.
Nevertheless some inevitable risks could remain for persons and objects. Therefore it is important that
every person handling this machine should thoroughly read, understand and act according to this OMM
and the safety information.
1.2 Duties of the Operating Authority
According to EU-Directive 89/655/EEC Art. 6 and 7 as well as EU-Directive 89/391/EEC Art. 1(1) and Art.
6(1) concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of working equipment by work-
ers at work, the operating authority is required to instruct these persons that are going to assemble, work
with, maintain, repair or disassemble this machine.
Furthermore, according to Directive 89/655/EEC Art. 4a the operating authority is required to test the
machine before usage, as well as after repairs and faults.
The following regulations are among the duties of the operating authority and are therefore taken for
granted:
Acting according to the above mentioned EU-Directive 89/655 and its national requirements.
Acting according to the valid legal regulations on protection at work (e.g. laws on the protection at
work, on safety at work, dangerous materials, lifts, etc.) according to regulations of the employ-
er’s liability association and rules for the prevention of accidents.
Observing technical specifications
Usage of the machine according to purpose
1.3 Usage according to Purpose
The safe operation of this machine is guaranteed only if it is used according to its purpose. The travela-
tor/escalator cleaner travel 600 is designated for the exclusive use as a cleaning device for the inside
and outside basic cleaning of travelator/escalator´s. The travel 600 has to be handled by a person re-
sponsible for the whole process of cleaning.
Any further or other usage is seen as not according to purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for dangers
resulting from this. The risk resulting from this lies in the sole responsability of the operating authority or
the user respectively.
Adequate usage according to purpose also includes the observance of the manufacturers regulations on
working, servicing and maintenance. Furthermore safety hints, signs and symbols are strictly to be fol-
lowed and to be kept in a completely readable state.
The following points have to be considered:
travel 600 is not suitable to vacuum dusts which may cause damage to health
the machine is not explosion-proof
the machine may be cleaned with a cleaner approved by the manufacturer only.
travel 600 is not suitable for the cleaning of public streets.
1.4 Operating Personnel
Handling and maintenance as well as inspection and assembly may be executed by specially authorized
and trained personnel only.
Trained personnel are trained service men of the operating authority, of the manufacturer and the service
partners.
Persons working with the travel 600 necessarily have to :

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- Be trained on the machine
- Be ordered explicitly to use travel 600
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Read and understood the operating and maintenance manual
- Consider the safety notices mentioned in the OMM
- Know the safety devices on the machine
- Know the moving pavement which is to be cleaned
- Know the position of the EMERGENCY SWITCH-OFF of the travelator/escalator
- Know the relevant regulations (e.g. for the prevention of accidents)
1.5 For the safety of the User
The relevant regulations on the prevention of accidents as well as generally accepted rules on safety,
industrial medicine and traffic laws have to be followed.
Furthermore, the following point must strictly be observed:
The electric plug may never be touched with wet hands.
To unplug the machine grasp the plug, never the cable (current supply).
Repairs may only be conducted by trained (electrician-) personnel
The cleaner has to be handled with extra care. The rules and regulations (e.g. on stickers) by the
relevant supplier are to be followed correctly.
While working with the machine as well as during the preparatory work or after work duties it is
required to wear suitable workwear.
The personal protective gear for work with the travel 600 include the wearing of protective gog-
gles, safety shoes and protective gloves.
If work on the open machine under electric tension is inevitable this may only be done by
a trained electrician, who has knowledge of the dangers involved, respectively of the rel-
evant rules (extensive norms DIN VDE 0100). For works under tension only specially ap-
proved tools may be used.
1.6 Modifications and Changes on the Machine
For safety reasons it is not allowed to make any changes on the machine. Changes without any authori-
zation exclude the manufactureres liability for damge of any kind resulting from this interference.
Original parts, spare parts and equipment are especially constructed for this machine and serve for your
own safety. Parts and equipment of other manufacturers are not tested by us and therefore are not en-
dorsed. Assembly, backfitting, maintenance and service require special knowledge and should be made
by authorized personnel only.
1.7 General Safety Instructions
If not in use this machine has to be locked into a safe place and the key (3) has to be removed
from key switch (4) to prevent unauthorized usage. If locking in is not possible similar measures
have to be taken.
The mechanical as well as the electrical safety devices must not be changed or taken out of ser-
vice.
When working with the machine third parties have to be considered and any danger avoided.
1.8 Special Safety Instructions
The local regulaions for the prevention of accidents and for safety have to be followed. Orders,
instructions and signs have to be observed.

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In the section of the landing the machine has to be held by the fixing brake of the the guiding
wheel.
Spilled cleaning liquid should be removed immediately in an appropriate way.
Watch both the travelator/escalator and the machine closely –in case of sudden changes stop
using the travel 600 immediately and contact authorized personnel.
Switch off the machine with the key of the key switch if the machine stays unattended. Take pre-
cautions against unauthorized use.
1.9 Safety Devices
Check all safety devices daily or before starting to use the travel 600. Among the safety devices are:
1.9.1 The fixing brake of the guiding wheel
Check the fixing brake of the guiding wheel (10) for wear and tear and faultless functioning. In the case of
too much wear and tear or not sufficient functioning the machine may not be further operated. The fixing
brake prevents the travel 600 from rolling.
1.9.2 The EMERGENCY SWITCH-OFF
Check the EMERGENCY SWITH-OFF function daily before beginning to work and after every action on
the machine.
The following procedure has to be followed:
Connect to electric power with cable of travel 600
Put key of key switch into position 1
Press button Start (1) green lamp on
Press EMERGENCY SWITH-OFF, the green lamp goes out
After successful function test the EMERGENCY SWITH-OFF can be unlocked again
1.10 Safety Instructions for Mains operated Machines
It is important that the cable is not damaged by squeezing, tearing, friction or running over with the ma-
chine. The cable has to be checked regularly for damages, i.e. sections where the cable is blank, kinked
or scorched. If the cable is not free from damage (e.g. damage of the protective covering) the machine
must not be used. Before cleaning or service on the machine or when accessories are replaced the cable
has always to be unplugged!
When changing parts such as brushes, vacuuming cylinders, sprayers, cable, plug etc. the regulations
given by the manufacturer have to be observed and original spare parts used. Otherwise the safety of the
machine could be affected. Damages on the main cable may be replaced by a repair center named by the
manufacturer.
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(10) Fixing brake
(11) Guiding wheel

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1.11 Special Risks at the Machine –Source of Danger
Danger by electricity:
To prevent the risk of electric shock works on the electrical parts of the machine must be
executed by trained specialists. After finishing these works the safety measures have to
be tested.
Danger while working with the machine:
Cables between the machine and supplies (electricity, water) are to be set in a way that
the cable is not squeezed, is not coming into the way of action and does not create a
stumbling-block.
The machine must never be left unattended on the landing of an travelator/escalator or
on the travelator/escalator itself. If the machine gets out of control there is the risk of se-
vere injury.
Danger after switching off the machine:
Works on the electrical parts of the machine must be executed by trained and authorized
specialist.
1.12 Signs and Stickers
Signs and stickers on the travelator/escalator, on the machine and on the accessories have to be fol-
lowed.
All signs and stickers on the machine have to be kept clean.
1.13 How to react in case of emergency
Stop travelator/escalator at once and bring machine to a standstill by press button (1) or use
EMERGENCY SWITCH-OFF (5) on operating panel (9).
Disconnect cable (24) from supply.
Pull machine away from travelator/escalator
Thoroughly test machine and travelator/escalator ( eventually consult specialists)
Remove source of danger
Eventually go back to work after complete fault clearance.

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2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 Basic Problem
Travelator/escalators transport a huge number of persons and things within various buildings and outside
areas from one place to another.
Travelator/escalator are considerable dust collectors: crowds of people with wet, dirty, sandy and sticky
shoes stay on the travelator/escalator for a few seconds and then go on. What is left are travela-
tor/escalator whose grooves are littered with little stones, spilled fruit juice, pieces of broken glass, textiles
and earth. Travelator/escalator become shoe cleaners.
Any kind of dirt becomes more noticeable if the surroundings are inviting and cleaned daily.
Travelator/escalator however are hardly ever cleaned –among other things because of the lack of clean-
ing machines. So even nowadays moving pavements are being hand-cleaned in a time and money-
consuming way.
Our newly designed travel 600 is the answer to all these problems and returns travelator/escalators to
their old brilliant form.
2.2 Constructive Features –Principle of the travel 600
The travel 600 is a newly designed cleaner which is handled and safely operated by one person.
The compact travel 600 cleans travelator/escalators quickly, thoroughly and close to the rim of travela-
tor/escalators in movement . The special brushes rotating in oposite directions in connection with the
patented vacuming unit guarantee optimal cleaning results.
With the travel 600 travelator/escalators can be cleaned in a dry and in a wet way (by adding cleansing
agents). The integrated powerfull vacuming prevents the dripping of cleansing agent into the travela-
tor/escalators shaft (electrical and mechanical parts) and so guarantees a safe and careful cleaning free
of residues.
With the help of a brake unit the machine is fixed on the travelator/escalator by the user. The dirt loos-
ened from the travelator/escalator is vacuumed with the help of brushes, vacuuming cylinders and a wet
pick-up vacuum cleaner and then collected in the waste water tank.