Duplex OPC 340 Operating instructions

STANDARD
STEAM
STEAM PLUS
340 / 420 / 620
Duplex OPC 340, 420, 620
USER AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE

DUPLEX
340 / 420 / 620
FLOOR CLEANER - CARPET CLEANER
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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL _ _6
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
SYMBOLS.........................................................................6
PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL.............................................6
CONSERVATION ................................................................ 7
UPDATING THE MANUAL .................................................7
CONFIDENTIALITY ...........................................................7
RECIPIENTS.....................................................................7
2. GENERAL INFORMATION 8
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION DATA............................8
LIABILITY LIMITATIONS .................................................... 8
IDENTIFICATION PLATE.......................................................9
REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY ..............10
2.4.1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY..........................................11
2.5 WARRANTY.......................................................................12
3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14
3.1
3.2
3.3
RESIDUAL RISKS...........................................................14
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................15
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS .................................................16
3.3.1 POWER CORD....................................................................... 16
3.4
3.5
3.6
SAFETY SIGNS...............................................................18
NOISE LEVEL .................................................................19
VIBRATION LEVEL .........................................................19
4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 20
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ...............................................20
4.1.1 PROPER AND IMPROPER USE ............................................ 20
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPONENTS...........................21
4.2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 23
4.3 TYPE OF DETERGENTS .................................................25
5. ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE 26
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5.1 PACKING CONTENTS .....................................................27
5.2 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE...........................................30
5.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE - TEKNA MODEL.......................32
5.2.2 DISASSEMBLING THE HANDLE ............................................33
6. OPERATION AND USE 34
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
FILLING THE APPLIANCE WITH THE WASHING LIQUID. 34
STARTING THE APPLIANCE ...........................................35
OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ALL MODELS................36
HOW TO WASH FLOORS ................................................37
6.4.1 STAGE 1 ...........................................................................................37
6.4.2 STAGE 2...........................................................................................37
6.5 FOREWORD: STEAM AND STEAM PLUS ....................... 38
6.5.1 STEAM KIT OPERATION ..........................................................38
6.5.2 USING THE STEAM AND STEAM PLUS MODELS..................39
6.5.3 USING ABS DETERGENT TANKS ON STEAM AND STEAM
PLUS MODELS..........................................................................40
6.6 FLOOR CLEANING TIPS ................................................ 41
6.6.1 CLEANING EXTREMELY DIRTY FLOORS ..............................41
6.6.2 CLEANING CARPETS AND RUGS..........................................42
6.6.3 CLEANING WOODEN FLOORS..............................................42
6.6.4 USING WAX CLEANERS ........................................................42
6.6.5 POLISHING FLOORS USING LIQUID WAX................................43
6.7 STOPPING THE APPLIANCE.......................................... 44
6.8 TRANSPORT ..................................................................45
6.8.1 TRANSPORT TROLLEY......................................................... 45
6.9 AUTOMATIC MOTOR PROTECTION "MOTOR
PROTECTOR"....................................................................46
7. MAINTENANCE 47
7.1 CLEANING......................................................................47
7.1.1 CLEANING THE DRIP CHANNELS .........................................49
7.2 BRUSH MAINTENANCE..................................................50
7.2.1 REPLACING THE BRUSHES ..................................................51
7.2.2 CLEANING THE BRUSHES .................................................... 51
7.3 REPLACING THE SCRAPERS.........................................52
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7.5
7.6
CONVEYORS..................................................................52
DESCALING (STEAM / STEAM PLUS MODELS)...............53
CLEANING AND REPLACING THE FILTER (STEAM /
STEAM PLUS MODELS)....................................................53
POWER CORD................................................................54
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TABLE......................................55
DISPOSAL ......................................................................56
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.9.1 DIFFERENTIATION AND SORTING OF THE MATERIALS....... 56
8.
TROUBLESHOOTING 57
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1. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL
1.1 SYMBOLS
To ensurethesafetyofpersonsandproperty,this manual contains special symbolswhich
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!
May cause damage to the appliance and/or itscomponents.
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
othersubstancesthat couldcompromiseitsreadabilityand itmust be readilyaccessible
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.
Anyadditionsmustbe retainedtogether withthemanualandare to beconsidered 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 INTERNATIONALS.r.l..
1.6 RECIPIENTS
This manual is addressed to personnel assigned to use the appliance for cleaning floors
and carpets.
HAZARD!
Theappliancemustnotbeusedbychildrenorbypersonsofreduced
physical, mental or sensory capacity, or lacking in experience and
knowledge in the use of the appliance, unless they are supervised
and instructed on the safe use of the appliance by a person who is
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not playwith
the appliance.
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2. GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1
MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION DATA
DUPLEX INTERNATIONALSrl
Via Gobetti, 19-21-23
50058 SIGNA -FLORENCE
ITALY
Phone: [phone]
UK 01227 771276
Fax: [phone]
UK 01227 770220
Website:www.duplexitaly.com
UK www.duplex-cleaning.com
e-mail: [email protected]
UK [e-mail]
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LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by:
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Improper use of the appliance.
Total or partial failure to comply with the given instructions.
The appliance not being used in compliance with current regulations.
Use not complying with national laws on safety and accident prevention.
Tampering, with even a 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 1 bearing the essential identification data required when requesting assistance
or spare parts is applied to the appliance. The plate contains the following information:
A) Model
B) Serial number
C) Year of manufacture
D) Weight
In addition to plate 1, the Steam and Steam Plus models also have an identification plate
2 that indicates the code and serial number of the steam generator.
CAUTION
Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.
Please contact the Manufacturer in the event the identification plate
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2.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY
The appliance described in this manual complies with the following standards:
EN 55014-1:06 + A1:09 + A2:11,
EN 55014-2:15,
EN 60335-1:12 +A11:14,
EN 60335-2-67:09,
EN 61000-3-2:14,
EN 61000-3-3:13,
EN 62233:08
In compliance with the following provisions and Directives:
2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)
2006/42/EC(Machinery Directive).
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2.4.1
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The EC Declaration of Conformity, provided together with the appliance, is the document
with which the Manufacturer certifies, under its own responsibility, that he has complied
with the European Directives, Standards and Technical Specifications (specified in the
Declaration) necessary for the appliance to be compliant with the essential requirements
for sale and use in the European Union.
The Declaration of conformity must be considered an integral part of the appliance and
must always accompany the appliance until it is scrapped.
WARNING
If the declaration of conformity is not received together with the
appliance or becomes lost, please request another copy from the
Manufacturer.
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2.5 WARRANTY
DUPLEX UK guarantees this product against any manufacturing or material defects for
a period one year from the date of purchase.
During this period DUPLEX will grant a free repair orsubstitution of anydefective product
at its discretion.
The substituted products or the repaired parts will only be guaranteed for the remaining
time of warranty or for the following six months, depending on which period lasts more.
According to limits and terms provided for by the current laws, this limited warranty is not
valid in the following cases:
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Improper or particularly demanding use of the machine;
Lack of or incorrect daily maintenance;
Wear and tear of consumable parts;
The use of non-original spare parts;
Damage due to natural events such as earthquakes, floods, fires or accidents;
Tampering with or modification of the machine;
Damages caused by the use of unsuitable or inappropriate and/or corrosive chemical
products such as highly acidic products: static dissipative detergents, hydrochloric
acid, trichloroethylene, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, pure ammonia, bleach and/or
pure sodium hypochlorite or similar products;
Damagecausedbynormalwearofscrapersandbrushesorbyexposuretounsuitable
weather conditions;
The maintenance booklet has been tampered with.
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Furthermore, the terms and conditions of this warranty do not reduce nor edit what is
provided for by the current laws about product sales to the customer.
In case the product is deemed defective, please contact DUPLEX International Srl to
[email protected] or [email protected] the authorised Duplex Dealers
who will communicate you the procedure to ask for a repair.
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3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This chapter gives the necessary information onhowto use the appliance fully complying
with the safety regulations in force.
CAUTION
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to property
and/or persons caused by the failure to comply with the instructions
provided in the following Chapter.
WARNING
Being familiar with the main safety standards and regulations is an
essential requirement for using the appliance accordingly.
The operator should observe the safety regulations in force in the
country in which the appliance is being used.
HAZARD!
Follow all safety instructions indicated in this chapter for a safe use
of the appliance.
3.1 RESIDUAL RISKS
Residual risks are the risks that remain despite all safety measures were taken, as well
as potential non-evident risks.
Toavoidhazardstopersonsordamagetotheappliancecausedbyresidualrisks,carefully
follow the instructions provided in this manual.
Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop and / or for the components that are
subject to heating to cool down completely before carrying outany work on the appliance.
Follow the indications and warnings shown on the signs applied to the appliance and / or
to its components.
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3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Read this manual carefully and observe the instructions provided
before using, testing and operating the appliance.
To avoid hazards to persons or damage to the appliance, follow the instructions and the
code of conduct indicated below:
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The appliance was designed and constructed exclusively to clean floors. Any other
use is considered improper.
The appliance can be exclusively used by authorised and trained personnel.
Theappliance must notbe used bychildren orbypersons ofreduced physical, mental
orsensorycapacity,orlackinginexperienceandknowledgeintheuseoftheappliance,
unlesstheyaresupervisedandinstructedonthesafeuse of theappliancebyaperson
who is responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Removetheplugfromthepowersocketbeforecarryingoutanycleaningormaintenance.
Do not use the appliance if you notice any irregularities in itsoperation.
Intheeventofafault,havetheappliancerepairedexclusivelybyqualifiedtechnicians.
Use only original spare parts.
Do not pour water or liquids directly onto the appliance.
Do not use acid-based detergents that could damage the appliance.
Donotmixtogetherdetergentsofdifferenttypestoavoidtheemissionofharmfulgases.
Do not use the appliance to collect hazardous dusts.
Be careful not to hit shelves or scaffolds when using the appliance to avoid objects
falling down.
DO notusetheapplianceinareasinwhichtherearehazardoussubstances,particularly
inpotentiallyexplosiveatmospheresand/orunderunsuitablemicro-climaticconditions.
Do not clean surfaces contaminated by flammable liquids.
Switch off the appliance immediately after its use.
Ensure the appliance does not rest on the brushes when it is in its rest position, but
that it is supported and raised from the floor by the four retractable wheels.
Otherwise, the weight of the appliance could deform the brushes.
Store the appliance indoors in a dry place after use.
Do not modify or tamper with the appliance.
Do not remove the guards.
Useonlybrushessuppliedwiththeapplianceorthosespecifiedintheinstructionmanual.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the work toperform.
Use a powder extinguisher in case of fire. Do not use water.
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For the Steam / Steam Plus models:
CAUTION
Inadditiontotheinstructionsalreadylisted,thefollowingprecautions
must also be followed for the Steam and Steam Plus models.
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Neverleavethesteamgeneratorturnedonorinoperationifthereisnowaterinthetank.
After each use, turn off the illuminated switch on the handle and the main illuminated
switch on the steam generator.
Clean the outside of the steam generator with a damp cloth.
Do not immerse the generator in order to prevent the infiltration of liquids.
Regularly clean the spray nozzles with water using a brush and then dry.
Keep the water tank clean.
Replace the descaling filter at least once a year.
Wheninuse,theappliancereacheshightemperatures.Donottouchthesteamnozzles
and the metal sides.
Fill the water tank for generating steam as required. It should never remain empty.
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3.3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
ELECTRICAL HAZARD!
Do not perform any type of intervention on live equipment
(maintenance, cleaning, etc.).
Disconnect the electrical power supply before working on the
appliance.
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POWER CORD
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Regularlycheckthatthepowercordisintactanddoesnotshowsignsofwear,cracking
or peeling.
If the power cord is damaged, replace it before using the appliance.
UseacableofthesametypeusedbytheManufacturer,certifiedaccordingtoEuropean
standards.
Cable replacement must be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance
fell to the ground or got damaged in any way.
Do not immerse the appliance, its power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Avoid any contact of the power cord with the brushes.
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If the power cord becomes caught under the brushes of the appliance: STOP the
appliance immediately. Do not for any reason try to release the power cord while the
appliance is in operation. If the power cord is damaged, replace it.
Do not pull on the cable to unplug the plug from the powersocket.
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3.4 SAFETY SIGNS
Theapplianceisequippedwithplatesandpictogramsthatquicklyandeasilydrawattention
to things and situations that can cause specific hazards, and in particular:
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Prevent dangerous behaviours;
Warn the exposed persons of a risk or hazard;
Prescribe safe behaviours;
HAZARD!
It is strictly prohibited to remove the safety signs or alter their
characteristics.
Check that the safety signs are always perfectly legible;
Replace damaged signs with other of the same type and make sure to apply them in their
original positions.
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3.5 NOISE LEVEL
Theappliancewasdesigned and constructedinsuch a wayto minimisethenoiseemitted
during its normal operation.
Theweightedsoundpressurelevelgeneratedbythevariouscomponents oftheappliance
is <64 dB (A). It was measured at the operator's ear in the work position during a normal
work cycle and following the criteria outlined by the regulations in force.
The sound pressure level may vary considerably according to the work environment.
WARNING
Useappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentifyousufferaconstant
discomfort due to the noise produced by the appliance.
3.6 VIBRATION LEVEL
The appliance was designed and constructed in such a way to minimise the level of
vibrations generated during its normal operation.
The weighted whole body vibration level generated by the various components of the
appliance is 0.95 m/s².
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