FIORENTINI DE LUXE 50E User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
DE LUXE 43E –DE LUXE 50E
ATTENTION! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE
MACHINE
ING. O. FIORENTINI S.p.A.
INDUSTRIAL CLEANING MACHINES

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INDEX
MACHINE DELIVERY
page
3
INTRODUCTION
3
CONFORMITY DECLARATION
3
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
6
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY
6
INTERVENTION REQUEST
6
TRANSPORT AND STOCKING
7
PACKED MACHINE HANDLING
7
UNPACKING THE MACHINE
7
UNPACKED MACHINE HANDLING
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DESCRIPTION
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DASHBOARD
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SYMBOLS ON THE DASHBOARD
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USING THE MACHINE
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Choosing the detergent
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Water Charge and Discharge. Tanks cleaning.
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Using the Machine
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Squeegee Regulation
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Brushes Replacement and Connection
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SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND CONTROLS
12
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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DAILY MAINTENANCE RULES
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Maintenance Plan
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Squeegee Blades Replacement
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Suction Engine Maintenance
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CONTROLS
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Checking the Safety System
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Checking the Elctric System
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Checking the Braking System
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MACHINE DELIVERY
AS SOON AS THE MACHINE IS DELIVERED, PLEASE CHECK THAT THERE
IS NOT ANY DAMAGE DUE TO TRANSPORT.
IN CASE OF DAMAGE OR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE ADVISE
IMMEDIATELY THE MANUFACTURER.
INTRODUCTION
THIS KIND OF SCRUBBER MACHINE CAN PERFECTLY WASH EVERY
KIND OF FLOOR FROM EVERY KIND OF DIRT WITH AN EXCELLENT RESULT.
THIS IS WHY THE MACHINE MUST ALWAYS BE USED IN A CORRECT
WAY AND MAINTAIN IT. PLEASE, READ CAREFULLY THIS USER AND
MAINTAINANCE MANUAL.
THE MACHINE MUST ONLY BE USED FOR THE INDUSTRIAL
CLEANING.
Pease, keep this manual for any future reference
GOODS TO BE RETURNED
In case of goods to be returned for warranty replacement, it is necessary to have a
written acceptance from
FIORENTINI technical department before sending them.
All defective parts must be carefully packed in order to avoid further damages during
transport.
Goods must be shipped ex-warehouse and followed by :
serial number of the equipment where they were installed on;
item code of the defective part;
detailed description of the defect and of the condictions where it happened.
In case of defective electric or electronic goods,
please return them separately from other materials,
in order to help us in dividing dangerous wastegoods
and recicle the (RAEE) as DER 2002/96/CEE LOW.
CONFORMITY DECLARATION
Conformity declaration is consigned with the support and the manual of operating and maintenance
instructions.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONS
DE LUXE 43E
DE LUXE 50E
LENGTH
1000 mm
1000 mm
BRUSHES CASE WIDTH
480 mm
550 mm
HEIGHT
1060 mm
WASHING BRUSH
1
WASHING BRUSH DIMENSION
430 mm
500 mm
WASHING BRUSH PRESSURE
20 –40 Kg
20 –40 Kg
BRUSHES REVOLUTIONS (per minute)
160
CLEANED AREA WIDTH
430 mm
500 mm
SQUEEGEE WIDTH
750 mm
POLYETHYLENE SOLUTION TANK
45 litri
POLYETHYLENE RECOVERY TANK
45 litri
FRONT WHEEL DIAMETER
160 mm
REAR WHEEL DIAMETER
80 mm
TRACTION
ELETTRICA
WEIGHT
80 Kg
80 Kg
ELECTRIC CHARACTERISTICS
ENERGY SOURCE
MAINS
50 Hz
VOLTAGE
BRUSH SINGLE-PHASE RATIOMOTOR
550W
WOUND MAGNETIC FIELD SUCTION ENGINES
550W
FUNCTIONS
SQUEEGEE UP/DOWN
LEVER
BRUSHES UP/DOWN
PEDAL
PERFORMANCES
FORWARD SPEED
0÷ 4 km/h
MAXIMUM OVERCOMING SLOPE
3%
CLEANED AREA (m² /h)
1720 m ²/h
2000 m ²/h
ECOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
NOISE AT OP E RATOR’S EAR
72 db

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GENERAL INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY
The manufacturer FIORENTINI is not responsible for any damage due to the no-
acquaintance or no-fulfilment of the instructions of this manual. The same applies to
changes, modifications, and/or the installation of accessories not authorized by
FIORENTINI.
In particular, FIORENTINI is not responsible for any damage caused by:
-Natural calamity
-Erroneous manoeuvres
-No maintenance
Furthermore, the manufacturer is not responsible for any intervention not
performed by FIORENTINI technicians except for ordinary maintenance.
INTERVENTION REQUEST
Intervention should be made after a careful analysis of the damage and its causes. In
any case, when a damage occurs, it is necessary to give the following information to
the authorized Service Centre:
Machine model;
Serial number (picture nr. 1);
A detailed description of the damage;
Check done;
Performed adjustments and their results;
Any other information considered useful for this purpose;
Customer address.
Picture 1
Ing. O. Fiorentini
S.r.l. Piancaldoli (FI)
MADE IN
ITALY
CE
Mod.
S.N.
2002
V 230
Hz.
Kg 85
A 4
W 1050

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TRANSPORT AND STOCKING
PACKED MACHINE HANDLING
The machine is delivered in a special package, which is shown in picture nr. 2.
The gravity centre is indicated on the package with a black arrow. The pallet must be
forked in the middle of the side with the black arrow in order to avoid overturning.
The case should be handled with extreme caution.
It is forbidden to lay cases on each other.
Picture 2
UNPACKING THE MACHINE
1. Cut the plastic bands. Pay attention to the spring back.
2. Remove the clips that fix the carton to the pallet.
3. If the case is made of plywood, remove the clips from the each side and the base.
4. Remove the plastic bands that hold the machine.
5. Place the machine on the floor.
UNPACKED MACHINE HANDLING
1. Check the machine and install the batteries if they are not installed.
2. If the machine has to be handled for a short transport, disconnect the battery
cables. It is recommended to pack the machine again in its original case if it has
to be handled for a longer transport.

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DESCRIPTION
DASHBOARD
SYMBOLS ON THE DASHBOARD
0
OFF
1
ON
Main switch
Washing brush
Squeegee suction
1
KEY SWITCH
2
SUCTION ENGINE SWITCH
3
BRUSHES MOTOR SWITCH
4
MAINS PILOT LIGHT

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USING THE MACHINE
Choosing the Right Detergent
For a good cleaning of the floor, it is important to choose the right detergent solution.
A too strong detergent can compromise the machine lifetime. It is necessary to use a
controlled foam detergent, or an antifoaming additive, in order to avoid damaging the
suction engine. Otherwise, the operator can use vinegar to avoid foam and pour 50cc of
it in the recovery tank before scrubbing.
Using the machine
The operator, thanks to his/her experience, has to choose the right type of brush and
detergent for the surfaces that has to be cleaned and to decide if the floor needs a
second washing.
Follow these instructions for a correct washing:
1. press the brushes motor switch;
2. press the solution solenoid valve switch;
3. press the suction switch.
By means of the accelerator pedal the washing brushes and the suction motor are
activated. On the contrary, both the washing brushes and the suction engine are
disactivated after a few seconds if the operator leaves the accelerator pedal. Before the
surface is completely dry, the operator must switch the solution solenoid valve off
because this is not activated/disactivated by the accelerator pedal.
The operator has to do a second washing if the surface is particularly dirty:
1. wash the surface with the squeegee up and the brushes down;
2. activate the brushes;
3. press the solution solenoid valve switch;
4. leave the solution on the surface to dissolve the dirt;
5. do a second washing with brushes and squeegee down, the suction activated and the
solution solenoid valve opened.
Water Charge and Discharge. Tanks cleaning.
Fill in the solution tank with the right quantity of water and detergent before every
washing. The solution tank is made of polyethylene and it cannot be damaged by acids
and basics or any kind of solvent.
After every washing, dirty water must be discharged from the recovery tank by means
of a pipe. Also the recovery tank is made of polyethylene. Once a week the recovery
tank has to be carefully cleaned.

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Squeegee Regulation
The squeegee (picture 3) has to be well regulated in order to have a perfect dry system.
This kind of squeegee can perfectly suck water, which flows into the suction pipe, but
it must be parallel to the surface.
The operator has to follow the instructions below for the squeegee adjustment :
Replace the ignition key from the dashboard in order to avoid the casual starting of
the machine.
By means of the knob (see detail nr. 1 in picture nr. 9) regulate the squeegee. The
best squeegee pressure is reached when the corner of its blade is in contact with
the floor and their inclination is between 45° and 60°.
Squeegee pressure regulation: the operator has to work on the squeegee driving
wheels cam pins. The operator has to unloose the screw at the bottom of the pin
by means of the spanner delivered with the machine. Afetrwards the operator has
to tighten this screw again.
Picture 3
1. pomello regolazione altezza manico
2. leva regolazione flusso acqua
3. spina per carica batterie
4. leva di sollevamento squeegee
5. pedale sollevamento spazzola
6. pomello di regolazione inclinazione
squeegee
7. freno stazionamento

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Brushes Replacement and Connection
Brushes connection:
Place the machine onto the brush with brush plate on;
Switch on the brush switch, lay down the brush plate and connect the brush.
Brushes Replacement:
Lift the brush plate on and switch the brush switch off. The brush is immediately disconnected.
IMPORTANT: the operator has not to remove the brush case to connect or replace the brush.
Picture 5 Picture 6

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SAFETY, MAINTENANCE AND CONTROLS
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
The rules listed below must be carefully followed in order to avoid damages to the
operator and/or the machine.
Read carefully the labels sticked on the machine and do not cover them for any
reason;
Do not mix detergents of different kind in order to avoid the development of
dangerous gases;
Do not use the machine in places with explosive substances;
Do not use the machine as a means of transport
Do not use acids which could damage the machine;
Do not intake flammable liquids for any reason
In case of fire, please use a powder extinguisher. Do not use water.
If the machine does not work in the correct way, please make sure that the defect is
not caused by a lack of ordinary maintenance. On the contrary, please immediately
contact FIORENTINI Service;
Before starting the machine again, please make sure that all fixed or removable
protections are in their position;
Do not wash the machine with corrosive substances or with water jets;
Do not keep the machine in an environment with a temperature < 3° C;
Avoid to leave the machine in a no-authorized place for the scrapping. In fact, the
machine is made of materials that must be recycled and disposed in authorized
centres;
The machine does not develop dangerous vibrations;
Keep always the machine far from kerbstones and drive slowly on surfaces with
holes;
Make sure that there are no people near the machine during the cleaning;
Do not start the machine if it is under maintenance;
Do not drive too fast while turning, in particular on sloping surfaces;
It is absolutely forbidden to touch the inferior side of the machine during
the cleaning. If it is necessary, please keep the ignition key away from the
dashboard;
The operator must carefully read this manual and do not use alcohol or medicines
before driving the machine;
The machine cannot be used in places with dangerous substances and in
particular with explosive atmospheres or with a bad microclimate;
Please, disconnect the battery when the machine is not working.

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Important: the operator has to have a sufficient knowledge of the Italian
language.
Daily maintenance rules
While the operator is cleaning, maintaining the machine or replacing some of its parts,
the ignition key must not be in dashboard.
MAINTENANCE PLAN
EVERY DAY
Clean the recovery tank and the suction engine filter
EVERY WEEK
Check if the squeegee pipes and the suction ones are clean
Check the squeegee rubber blades state
Check the water level of the batteries
EVERY MONTH
Check the filter of the solution tank
EVERY SIX MONTHS
Check the connection of the batterie cables
EVERY YEAR
Check the coal brushes of each engine
EVERY TWO YEARS
Check the safety devices
Check the electric system

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Squeegee Blades Replacement
Squeegee blades must be replaced when their hedge is worn. A perfect hedge in the
blade allows a perfect dry (picture 7).
Follow these instructions to replace the squeegee blades:
1. Remove the squeegee from the machine and lay it on a table;
2. Remove the internal and external knobs, the steel strips and the worn blades;
3. Set the new blades up, tighten the knobs and regulate the squeegee.
Fig. 7
1. Squeegee front blade
2. Squeegee
3. Squeegee suction blade
4. Squeegee Conterblade
5. Squeegee strap

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Suction Engine Maintenance
The suction motor has to be checked up and cleaned. Every six months motor brushes have to be
checked and replaced if it is necessary.
In order to maintain the suction motor please follow the instructions below:
1. Take the ignition key off the dashboard, disconnect the plug, remove the steel plate
that fixes the suction motor and the motor itself (picture 8);
2. Remove the sponge filter under the motor, wash it and put it again in its position;
3. Check the motor fan through the hole in the front side of the suction motor;
4. Remove the plastic cover, loosen the screws and both the brushes supports and
check the motor brushes;
5. Do now the opposite operations to set everything up again.
Fig. 8
1. suction engine
2. engine connector
3. Engine snap ring

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CONTROLS
A trained technician has to check if the machine is safe and if it shows any pa rticular
damage or defect before the first starting or after changes and repair.
CHECKING THE SAFETY SYSTEM
Every 2 years a trained technician has to check the safety devices of the machine. In
particular, the machine has to be completely overhauled every 5 years by a
FIORENTINI technician.
CHECKING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM
It is very important to check the electric system up every two years. Disconnected
cables or burnt cables must be immediately replaced.
Interventions on the electric system must be carried out by a trained technician.
Every kind of intervention not explained in the operator manual must be carried out
by FIORENTINI technicians.
CHECKING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
The braking system has to be checked every 3 months.
FIORENTINI technicians only can service the machine , except for ordinary maintenance.

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Mat. n.
Serial no. _____________________
Nr. de serie
Data di spedizione
Date of shipment _____________________
Date de spedition
ING. O. FIORENTINI S.p.A.
“THE BEST IN FLOOR MACHINES”
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