Duplex 280i AC User manual

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DUPLEX 280i AC
DUPLEX 280i DC
FLOOR AND CARPET CLEANER
Use and maintenance manual
EN Translation of the original instructions Rev.
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Contents
1. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL _________ 5
1.1 Symbols ......................................................................................5
1.2 Purpose of the manual ..............................................................5
1.3 Conservation ..............................................................................6
1.4 Updating the manual..................................................................6
1.5 Confidentiality ............................................................................6
1.6 Recipients ...................................................................................6
2. GENERAL INFORMATION _________________________ 7
2.1 Manufacturer identification data...............................................7
2.2 Liability limitations.....................................................................7
2.3 Identification plate .....................................................................8
2.4 Reference standards and conformity: .....................................9
2.4.1 Declaration of conformity............................................................... 10
2.5 Warranty....................................................................................11
2.5.1 Forfeiture of the warranty............................................................... 11
3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ________________ 13
3.1 Residual risks...........................................................................13
3.2 General requirements ..............................................................14
3.3 Electrical hazards.....................................................................15
3.3.1 Power cord (DUPLEX 280i AC) ...................................................... 15
3.3.2 Lithium battery (DUPLEX 280i DC) ................................................15
3.4 Safety signs ..............................................................................17
3.5 Noise level ................................................................................18
3.6 Vibration level...........................................................................18
4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS __________________ 19
4.1 General description .................................................................19
4.1.1 Proper and improper use................................................................19
4.2 Description of the components ..............................................20
4.2.1 Technical data.................................................................................. 22
4.3 Brushes.....................................................................................23

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4.4 Lithium battery (DUPLEX 280i DC only).................................24
4.4.1 Storing for a long period of time....................................................25
4.5 Type of detergents ...................................................................26
5. ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE ___________________ 27
5.1 Packing contents .....................................................................28
5.2 Assembling the handle............................................................30
5.2.1 Disassembling the handle .............................................................. 30
5.3 Fitting the battery (DUPLEX 280i DC only) ............................31
6. OPERATION AND USE ___________________________ 33
6.1 How to use ................................................................................33
6.1.1 Filling the tank ................................................................................. 33
6.1.2 Recovery tank.................................................................................. 34
6.2 Charging the battery (DUPLEX 280i DC only) .......................36
6.2.1 Charge level of the battery (DUPLEX 280i DC only)..................... 37
6.3 Switching on system of the DUPLEX 280i AC.......................38
6.4 Switching on system of the DUPLEX 280i DC.......................39
6.5 Starting up the appliance ........................................................40
6.6 Motor Protector ........................................................................41
6.7 Instructions on how to clean surfaces...................................42
6.7.1 Bi-directional cleaning system ...................................................... 42
6.7.2 Work stages ..................................................................................... 43
6.7.3 Cleaning carpets or rugs ................................................................ 44
6.7.4 How to clean Parquet floors........................................................... 44
6.7.5 Cleaning flooring............................................................................. 44
6.7.6 Cleaning flooring with WAX CLEANERS....................................... 44
6.7.7 Cleaning of heavily dirty, hard or dingy flooring.......................... 46
6.8 Stopping the appliance............................................................47
6.9 Transport...................................................................................48
7. MAINTENANCE _________________________________ 49
7.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................49
7.2 Brush maintenance..................................................................51
7.2.1 Replacing the brushes.................................................................... 52
7.2.2 Cleaning the brushes...................................................................... 52

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7.3 Replacing the scrapers............................................................53
7.4 Conveyor belts .........................................................................53
7.5 Power cord (DUPLEX 280i AC only) .......................................54
7.6 Routine maintenance table .....................................................55
7.7 Disposal ....................................................................................56
7.7.1 Differentiation and sorting of the materials.................................. 56
7.7.2 Disposing of the battery (DUPLEX 280i DC only)......................... 57
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________ 59

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PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL
1. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL
1.1 Symbols
To ensure the safety of persons and property, this manual contains special symbols which
draw attention to particularly dangerous situations, warnings and important information:
HAZARD!
Hazard with a risk of injury or even death.
Accident prevention regulations for the operator.
PAY THE UTMOST ATTENTION TO TEXT BLOCKS INDICATED BY
THIS SYMBOL.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD!
Hazard with a risk of injury or even death.
Accident prevention regulations for the operator.
PAY THE UTMOST ATTENTION TO TEXT BLOCKS INDICATED BY
THIS SYMBOL.
WARNING!
Possibility to cause damage to the appliance and/or its components.
Be careful.
WARNING!
Warning or remark on key functions or useful information on the
operation in progress.
1.2 Purpose of the manual
This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must be kept in its entirety and
within the user's reach for the whole working life of the appliance.
The manual contains information on safety, technical aspects, operation, maintenance
and spare parts. Its purpose is to provide the customer with the necessary information to
use and control the appliance correctly, independently and safely.
CAUTION
Read this manual carefully and observe the instructions provided
before using, testing and operating the appliance.

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1.3 Conservation
The manual must be kept with care and near the appliance, protected from liquids and
other substances that could compromise its readability and it must be readily accessible
at any moment.
The manual and the Declaration of conformity are integral parts of the appliance, and
therefore, they must accompany it during its whole working life.
1.4 Updating the manual
The information, descriptions, and illustrations contained in this manual reflect the state
of the art at the moment of machine sale.
The Manufacturer, committed to the constant improvement of their products and/or for
market reasons, reserves the right to make technical or commercial modifications to the
appliances at any given moment without prior notice.
Any additions must be retained together with the manual and are to be considered integral
parts of the manual.
1.5 Confidentiality
The technical information (text, drawings and illustrations) provided in this manual is
property of DUPLEX INTERNATIONAL S.r.l. and must be considered confidential.
It is strictly forbidden to disclose, reproduce or translate this document, even partially this
document, unless authorised in writing by DUPLEX INTERNATIONAL S.r.l..
1.6 Recipients
This manual is addressed to personnel assigned to use the appliance for cleaning floors
and carpets.
HAZARD!
The appliance must not be used by children or persons with reduced
physical, mental or sensory capacity, or lacking in experience and
knowledge in the use of the appliance, unless they are supervised
or instructed on the use of the appliance by persons responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Manufacturer identification data
DUPLEX INTERNATIONAL Srl
Via Gobetti, 19-21-23
50058 SIGNA - FLORENCE
ITALY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.duplexitaly.com
Email: [e-mail]
2.2 Liability limitations
The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by:
• Improper use of the appliance.
• Total or partial failure to comply with the given instructions.
• Appliance use not complying with the regulations in force.
• Use not complying with national laws on safety and accident prevention.
• Tampering with even one single part of the appliance.
• Incorrect installation and/or connection to the foreseen power sources.
• Use of non-original spare parts.

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2.3 Identification plate
A plate 1bearing the essential identification data for any assistance or spare parts request
is applied to the appliance. The plate contains the following data:
A) Model
B) Serial number
C) Year of manufacture
D) Weight
CAUTION
Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.
Please contact the Manufacturer in the event the identification plate
gets damaged.