COMAC Tripla 65 User manual

Tripla 65
On Completion of Work
Having finished the job and before any type of maintenance is done, proceed as follows:
1. Close the cock (1)
2. Push the brushes base switch (2) into the UP position, until
the maximum UP position is reached.
3. position the switch of swueegee up/down (1) into the central position, so
that the suction motor keeps on working to empty the suction hose for about
20 seconds, then put it up into the U
20 seconds, then put it up into the UP position.
4. Bring the machine up to the place provided for the water outlet.
5. Turn the general key switch (2) 1/4 round counter clockwise
6. Take off the exhaust pipe from its hook, unscrew the exhaust plug and
empty the recovery tank. To simplify draining operation, it is recommended to hold
with one hand the hose upwards more than the water level inside the tank is and with
the other hand unscrew the knob and take off the plug. Slowly lower the hose and the
liquid will start to drain at the desired speed.
liquid will start to drain at the desired speed.
Daily Maintenance
Recovery Tank Cleaning
1. Empty the tank through the fexible hose, unscrewing of some
turns the knob and then taking off the exhaust plug.
Attention: This operation ahs to be carried out using
gloves to protect contact wiht dangerous solutions.
2. Open the side plug by unscrewing the knob and rotating the
closing blade.
3. Rinse the tank and clean the exhaust plug
4. Check the perfect position of the side plug gasket
5. Retighten the side plug and the plug onto the exhaust pipe
Cleaning of the Squeegee
Clean the squeegee with a water jet. Check the rubber wear and if neccessary, turn them up-side or change them. The
careful cleaning of the complete suction group assures higher life of the suction motor.
Replacement of the Squeegee Rubber
If the squeegee is worn and does not dry well, it is possible to change the drying edge.
Proceedngs as follows:
1. Push and rotate the fixing plates
2. Slip off the rubber blade and rubber itself
3. Turn the rubber up-side down and if neccessary, replace it
4. Adjust the squeegee height
5. Reassemble everything repeating inversley the above operations.
5. Reassemble everything repeating inversley the above operations.
Solution Tank and Filter Cleaning
When the solution tank is empty:
1. Open the cock
2. Unscrew the filter and rinse it thoroughly
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7. The squeegee has to be lifted when the machine is not operating. In this way damage
to the squeegee rubbers is avoided.
8. Take off the brushes and clean them with a water jet.
9. Remove the hopper unit (if washing/sweeping unit is being used) to empty debris,
then clean out carefully.
Attention: This operation has to carried out using gloves to protect
from contact with dangerous solutions.

Weekly Maintenance
If the rear squeegee rubber is worn and does not dry well, It is possible to change the drying edge proceedings
as follows:
1. Push and rotate the fixing plates
2. Slip off the rubber bladfe and rubber itself
3. Turn the rubber up-side down and if neccessary replace it
4. Reassemble everything repetin inversley above operations
Adjust the squeegee height depending on the rubbe
Adjust the squeegee height depending on the rubber.
Replacement of Front Squeegee Rubber
If the front squeegee rubber is worn, a good suction is not achieved and therefore th machine does not dry perfectly.
In that case proceed as follows with the replacement:
1. Take off the squeegee from the machine (1)
2. Loosen the screws which block the front rubber
3. Slip off the rubber blade
4. Slip off the rubber and replace it
5. Reassemble everything repeating inversley above operations
5. Reassemble everything repeating inversley above operations
Adjustment Splash Guards Washing Base
Periodically proceed with the height adjustment of the side splash guards of the brushes base. This operation has to be
carried out with the base down:
1. Loosen the fixing knobs of the covers (1)
2. Position the covers again
3. Retighten the knobs
It is important to remember the rubber must skim over the floor and be parallel to it.
Replacement Splash Guards Washing Base
Check periodically the wear of the base splash guards. Incase of neccessity, to replace them, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble the covers unscrewing the knobs (1)
2. Unscrew the blades that block the splash guard rubbers
3. Take off the splash guards and replace them
4. Reassemble everything again following inversley above operations.
Adjustment Splash Guards Washing/Sweeping Base
Periodically proceed with the height adjustment of the side splash guards of the base. This operation has to be carried
out with the base down:
1. Loosen the fixing lock nut of the support bars (1)
2. Regulate the splash guards with the screw (2)
3. Block the lock nut (1)
Keep in mind that the rubber must skim the floor and must be parallel to it.
Suction Hose Cleaning
Whenever suction seems to be unsatisfactory, check that the suction hose is not obstructed. Eventually, clean it with a
water jet introduced from the side where it is being connected to the tank. Proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the clamp which tightens the hose
2. Clean with a water jet introduced from the side where it is connected to the tank
3. Reassemble everything proceeding inversley above operations.
Attention! This operation must be made by using gloves to protect from
the possible contact with dangerous materials and solutions.
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Replacement of the rear squeegee rubber

3. Take off the solution tank with a water jet
4. Clean the inside of the solution tank with the water jet
5. Take off the filter cartridge and clean it
6. Reassemble everything again repeating inversley above operations.
Filter and Recovery Tank Cleaning
1. Turn over forwards the seat
2. Take off the plug from the recovery tank
3. Remove the filter from the anti-foam protection
4. Rotate counter clockwise the filter inside the protection till it is
free and take it off from the protection.
5. With a water jet clean the walls and filter bottom. Carry out
the washing operations carefully on all the parts.
the washing operations carefully on all the parts.
6. Reassemble everything again following inversely above operations.
Disassembly Rotatory Brushes
1. Connect the battery connector if it is not connected
2. Turn the key into position ON
3. With the switch off brushes base up/down raise the base (if it is
not already in up position
4. Turn the key to position OFF and take it off from the instrument board
Attention! Carrying out the brush disassembly operation with the current connected
could cause damage to hands.
5. Rotate the brush until it comes off from the brush plate seat as shown in the figure.
The figure shows the rotating direction for the disassembly of the right brush, The left
one has to be rotated inversly.
Attention! In case of brushes block follow the procedure up to point 4, remove
the cover unscrewing the knobs. Rotate the brush until the hole of the brushes
holder plate is under the hole of the bas, insert the screwdriver in the hole and
block the plate. Rotate hard the brush up to its release.
6. Reassemble everything following inversely the above operations.
Disassembley Brooms
1. Connect the battery connector
2. Turn the key into position ON
3. With the switch off brushes base up/down, raise the base (if it is not already up)
4. Turn the key into position OFF and take it from the board
Attention! To carry out the brush disassembly operation with the
connected current on may cause damage to hands.
5. Remove the side splash guards
6. With the base in up position release, pushing downwards and then
outwards, the two movable supports (1)
7. Remove the brush
8. Repeat the operation also for the second support
Attention! This operation may be carried out using gloves to protect
contact with dangerous solutions.
Hopper Cleaning
1. Release and rotate the left side splash guard
2. Remove th hopper
3. Empty it and clean it with a jet of water
4. Reassemble the hopper
5. Refasten the left side splash guard
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