Fredette AR-S10 User manual

AR-S10

This Guide provides necessary instructions on machine operation and maintenance. Before
operation or use of this machine, please carefully read and understand this Guide.
When ordering the replacement parts, please refer to the spare and accessory parts manual attached to
the machine. Before matching parts or accessories, please firstly determine your machine model and
serial number. You can order parts and accessories from any authorized service center or dealer by
telephone or mail. This machine can provide excellent service. If the following can be further done, the
optimum efficiency can be obtained with the lowest cost:
Carefully operate the machine.
Maintain the machine according to the maintenance instructions provided in the operation manual. Use
the OE or same-grade parts for maintenance.
Machine Information
Please fill in when installing for future reference. Model
number-
Machine number- Machine
option- Sales representative-
Tel. of sales representative-
Customer ID-
Installation date-
Protect the environment
Please abandon the old machine components such as
packaging material, battery,etc. and toxic liquid such
as anti-freezing agent and oil according to your local
regulations on waste disposal and on the premise of
maintaining the environmental safety.
Please ensure to carry out the recycling well.

CONTENT
Precautions.............................................................................................................................................. 1
Instructions on Machine Operation.......................................................................................................3
Reception of Machine............................................................................................................................. 6
Machine Unpackaging.................................................................................................................. 6
Battery Installation......................................................................................................................... 7
Machine Cleaning Method..................................................................................................................... 7
Information on Brush and Scouring Pad............................................................................................. 8
Machine commissioning and pre-operation inspection..................................................................... 8
Check before operation................................................................................................................ 8
Machine commissioning............................................................................................................... 8
Machine Operation............................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-operational Examination..................................................................................................... 10
Machine Operation...................................................................................................................... 10
Machine operation complete..................................................................................................... 11
Machine System&Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 12
1.Cleaning system...................................................................................................................... 12
2.Water absorption system........................................................................................................14
3.Waterway System.................................................................................................................... 15
4.Periodic inspection.................................................................................................................. 16
Daily Maintenance (after each use)................................................................................ 16
Monthly Maintenance (every 80 hours).......................................................................... 17
Quarterly Maintenance......................................................................................................17
5.Battery maintenance............................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 18
Machine fault code analysis................................................................................................................ 20
Machine Parameters............................................................................................................................ 21
Certificate of Test Approval................................................................................................................. 23

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Precautions
This machine is suitable for industrial and commercial use and specially used for cleaning indoor hard
floor instead of other purposes. Please use the suggested scouring pad and brush as well as the
commercially available floor cleaner suitable for this machine.
All operators must read, understand and observe the following safety precautions.
The following are explanation for safety warning signs and [for safety] headlines used in this Guide:
Warning: for warning of risks possibly causing personnel injury or death or unsafe operations. For safety:
point out matters which must be observed when using the machine to guarantee safety.
If the following warnings are not observed, it may cause: personnel injury, electric shock, fire or
explosion.
Warning: fire or explosion hazard:
-Do not use flammable liquid; do not operate the machine close to or in the place where there is
flammable liquid, air or dust.
This machine is not equipped with explosion-proof motor. If this machine is used in the place where there
is flammable air, liquid or dust, electric motor may generate spark during the start and operation, which
may cause flash fire or explosion.
-Please do not pick up flammable materials or reactive metals.
-The battery releases hydrogen. Please be away from spark or open fire. The battery cabin must be
kept open when charging.
Warning: Electric shock hazard. Please firstly disconnect the battery wring before maintaining the machine.
Warning: Operation of rotary brush. Do not get close with hands. Please turn off the power before
maintaining the machine.
The following information explains the conditions causing potential dangers to the operators or equipment:
For safety:
1. Please do not operate the machine:
-when contacting flammable liquid or getting close to flammable air, otherwise it may cause explosion
or flash fire.
-unless being trained and authorized to operate the machine.
-unless having read and understood the operation manual.
-unless in the conditions of correct operation.
2. Before starting the machine:
-Please ensure that all safety equipment have been in place and operated correctly.
3. When using the machine:
-please walk slowly when encountering the slope and sliding surface.

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-please wear anti-skid shoes.
-Please slow down when turning.
-report immediately when the machine is broken or the operation fails.
-do not let the children play on or around the machine.
-observe the mixing ratio and processing instructions on the chemical vessel.
4. Before leaving or maintaining the machine:
-stop and place the machine on the stable ground.
-shut down the machine.
5. When repairing the machine:
-avoid moving the parts. Please do not wear loose jacket, shirt or over sleeve.
-before operating the machine, please firstly disconnect the battery wiring.
-when treating battery or battery wiring, please wear protective gloves and eye protectors.
-avoid contacting battery liquid acid.
-please do not spray this machine with high pressure or flush this machine with water pipe.
-use the replacement parts provided or recognized by the manufacturer.
-all maintenance must be carried out by qualified maintenance personnel.
-please do not revise the original design of the machine.
6. When transporting the machine:
-please shut down the machine.
-please do not transport the machine with the battery on.
-please transport the machine with the aid of the others.
-please use the suggested handling apron when handling the machine from the truck or trailer.
-use the rope to fix the machine on the truck or trailer.
-lower the brush head to the lower position.

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Instructions on Machine Operation

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Control
system
Power key switch
When the key is turned to the ON position, the vehicle power is turned on, and when the
key is turned to the OFF position, the power is turned off.
Manual/automatic switch button
Button panel manual/automatic buttons can enter and exit the automatic
state. Every time the machine is turned on, the default working mode is
manual.
Manual state means that all buttons on the panel are independently started and
exited. The automatic state means that the brushing, water absorption, and
water spraying functions are all started at a time, but the function in the
automatic state is linked to walking. This function will only work when the
current vehicle is walking, and when the progress is stopped, the corresponding
function will also stop.
Brush key
Press this switch to start the brush motor, and press this switch again to turn off the motor.

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Power display
Display the current battery power, this light will be on as long as the machine is turned on, the power
meter displays the power from right to left.
The rightmost is the highest voltage. When the voltage is as low as 20.5V, stop the brushing, suction,
and water spray functions, and retain the driving function. When the voltage is lower than 20V,all
functions of the whole vehicle stop working.
Water suction button
Press this switch to start the water suction motor, press the switch again to turn off the water suction motor.
Unscrew button
Only in the manual state and stop driving, and the brush plate stops working, press the "discharge brush"
button on the panel, the machine automatically raises the brush plate and completes the brush removal.
After the unloading work is completed, the unloading light on the panel goes out.
Water volume adjustment button
The default water level in the manual state after power on, and the default water level every time you
enter the automatic state.
In manual and automatic states, the water volume can be adjusted through the panel "water
volume button".
Sewage water full protection instructions
The detection time of the full water protection of the sewage tank is 20 seconds. During the 20-second
detection process, the water is full, and the indicator light on the panel lights.
Clear water prompt indication
When the clear water tank is short of water or the water is about to run out, the panel indicator
lights.
Horn switch
The horn button jogs the button. When the button is clicked, the horn is energized and rang.
Headlight switch
When pulled it, the headlight starts lighting, and when pulled backward, the headlight turns off.
Emergency stop switch
Press this switch to power off the whole vehicle, and when pulling up the emergency stop head, the
whole vehicle is powered on.

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ECO button
When the ground is relatively flat and there is little dirt, you can press this button to work, work
under this function, the vehicle can save energy and extend the use time of the machine. Press
again to exit the energy saving mode.
Warning
After finishing the work, the brush plate components should be lifted to prevent the
brush from deforming and wearing.
After the operation is completed, the squeegee parts should be lifted to prevent the
deformation of the squeegee.
Do not park the scrubber on the slope.
When the vehicle climbs up to 20%, and there must be no storage water in the
clean water tank and sewage tank.
Reception of Machine
Machine Unpackaging
1. Please carefully check whether there is damage on the packing box of the
machine. If there is, please immediately reflect to thecarrier.
2. Check the freight list, if there is any omission, please contact the distributor. 3.Before
unpackaging the machine, please dismantle the cargo fixed parts and ropes fixing the machine on
the warehouse. Carefully unload the machine from the warehouse with the aid of the others.
Note: If no handling apron is used, please do not push the machine directly so as to avoid machine
damage.
Note: To avoid machine damage, please install the battery after unloading the
machine from the warehouse.

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Battery Installation
Warning: fire or explosion hazard. The battery releases hydrogen. Please be away from spark or open fire.
The battery cover must be kept open when charging.
For safety: Please wear protective gloves and eye protectors when treating the battery and battery wiring
when repairing the machine. Avoid contacting the battery liquid acid.
1.Stop and place the machine on the level ground and take out the key. 2.Lift up the
waste water tank to expose the touchable battery cabin.
3. Carefully install the battery in the battery cabin.
Note: Please do not throw the battery into the battery cabin so as to avoid the damage to
the battery and the machine.
4. Before connecting the battery, please firstly ensure whether the electrodes and electric
terminals are clean. Use electrode cleaning fluid and wire brush as required. Explanation: Paint a thin
layer of metal-free lubricating oil or protective spray on the connected wiring to avoid battery corrosion.
5. After the battery is installed, please check the scale of the battery coulomb meter. Charge the battery
as required.
Machine Cleaning Method
Cleaning method:
Manually control the water valve to adjust the volume of the cleaning liquid (water and detergent) flowing
to the ground. The brush cleans the floor with the solution mixing detergent and water. While the machine
advances, absorb the waste water on the floor with squeegee into the waste water tank.

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InformationonBrushandScouringPad
To ensure the optimum efficiency, please use the correct type of brush for cleaning. The brush and
scouring pad suggested for use are as follows:
Soft nylon brush (white) -
It is suggested to clean the coated floor without damaging the floor. Clean without scratches.
Polishing pad (white) -
It is used for maintaining highly smooth or polished floor. Crash pad (red) - It is used
for scrubbing slight dirt without damaging the floor.
Gravity folding pad (black) -
It is used for powerfully removing the heavy coating or base or super-powerful scrubbing.
Mac hine commissioning a n d pre-operationinspection
Check before operation
1.
Check whether the appearance is clean.
Note: Please do not use this machine in a flammable and explosive environment.
2.
Check whether the battery wiring is in good contact to prevent short circuit faults.
3.
Turn on the machine with the key and check whether the power is sufficient. If the power is too low,
please do not continue to use the machine. You should immediately turn off the power and charge the
battery. Make sure that the battery is fully charged before using it.
4. Check whether the disc brush or needle seat is installed correctly.
5.
Check whether the squeegee is installed correctly (the rubber strip has been installed).
6.
Ensure that the dirt in the sewage tank is removed.
Machine commissioning
1. Disk brush installation
a. Make sure that the machine is stationary.
b.
Take out the supplied disk brush, and align the disk brush buckle with the flange buckle under the disk
brush motor, and turn the disk brush to the left by hand tocover

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the flange buckle. Keep your hands away from the disk brush without falling off.
c.
Make sure that the panel is in manual working state, and then press the brush to press the key. After
the brush is lowered to the ground, the system will automatically start to rotate, and at the same time,
the brush is installed.
d.
The installation method of the needle seat is the same as that of the disc brush, but first, the fiber
pad should be placed on the needle seat before operation.
2.Blade assembly installation
a. First lift the squeegee fixing plate assembly off theground.
b. Unscrew the two middle handles on the squeegee assembly, and place the squeegee assembly in
the fixing slot of the squeegee fixingplate.
c.
Insert the suction hose into the corresponding port of the squeegee assembly. (See the
corresponding schematic diagram of the whole machine structure)
d. Make sure that the panel is in manual working state, and then press the water suction button, then
put the locked squeegee assembly to the ground, check whether the rubber strip is pressed properly,
and make appropriateadjustments.
Tips
3.Clear water tank filling
The water injection port is located at the right rear of the machine. Unscrew the water filling cap and
add the water to the water tank.
4.Installation of Brush/Scouring Pad
Explanation: As for the brush and scouring pad suggested for use, please refer to the section of
[Information on Brush and Scouring Pad] in this Guide or consult your local authorized dealer.
1. Stop and place the machine on the level ground and take out the key.
2. Step on the brush head lifting pedal to lift up the brush head from the ground.
3. Place the scouring pad on the holder and then install the drive disc. Fasten the central lock to fix the
scouring pad.
4. Align the holder/brush installation stud at the motor drive disc buckle and press the motor switch of
the brush.
5. If the holder and brush are to be dismantled, step on the brush head lifting pedal to lift up the brush
head from the ground, press the motor switch of the brush.
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Machine Operation
P r e - op e r a t i o na l E x a m i na t i o n
1. Check the water volume of the water volume scale tube, if the water volume is insufficient, you
should add the appropriate amount of water beforeoperating;
2. Close the water tank cover, make sure that the water tank cover is properly closed, and form
a preliminary seal.
3. Cover the sewer pipe and put it in the sewer pipe clamp.
4. Turn on the key to make the vehicle powered on.
5. Turn the panel key indicator to the automatic state. (According to the need, you can also work
in the manual state.)
6. According to the dryness of the ground, adjust the amount of water, and adjust to the
appropriate amount of water;
7. Sit on the driving position and adjust to a suitable operating position.
8. Step on the accelerator, and the whole vehicle will move forward. When going forward, the
associated brush plate in the automatic state of the whole vehicle will absorb water and spray
water to work.
9.
To stop the cleaning work, turn the automatic status button indicator to the manual state, and
then turn off the key to power off.
Advice
When using this scrubber to work, it is best to clean at a speed of 80-90 meters per minute.
Prompt
When the vehicle is working in an automatic state, the functions of brushing, water
absorption, and water spraying are related to driving forward. When the vehicle is not moving
forward, the brushing, water absorption, and water spraying do not work.
Machine Operation
1. When working on slopes or slippery ground, please operate at low speed, and do not work on
slopes exceeding 3 degrees.
2. When the whole machine is working in the manual working state, it is necessary to keep
walking to avoid damaging the ground. It is recommended to operate in the automatic state
during normal work.
3. If the wiper assembly leaves water with drag marks on the ground, wipe the wiper strip with a
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4. If there is too much foam in the sewage tank, please use the defoaming liquid to pour into the
sewage tank for defoaming.
5. In the process of working, you must observe the power display meter at any time. When the
voltage is as low as 20.2V, the last two grids of the power flash continuously. At this time, the brush,
suction, and water spray stop working, and the drive can continue to walk. When the voltage is lower
than 20V, the electricity meter as a whole flashes continuously, and all functions of the vehicle stop
working. (Please predict inadvance)
Prompt
Machine operation complete
Sewage tank drainage
After each cleaning operation is completed or before refilling the clean water tank, the sewage in the
sewage tank should be drained and cleaned, and the dirt and impurities in the suction sewage pipe
should be simultaneously cleaned.
1.
Take off the sewage pipe, pull open the sewage pipe cover, put it in the drainage bucket
or drainage channel to start drainage.
2.
Open the cover of the recovery tank and rinse the inside of the recovery tank with clean water.
3.
Clean the floating ball filter located in the sewagetank.
4. Clean the full water protector located in the sewagetank.
Clear water tank drainage
After each cleaning, the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.
1. Turn on the ball valve switch located next to the left rear wheel of the solution tank to allow all the
water in the solution tank to drain.
2. Unscrew the transparent cover of the filter assembly, you can also drain the clean water in the
clean water tank. Please clean the filter in the filter.
There is a water shortage indicator on the console panel. When the water in the
water tank is full, the indicator will be on. Please predict in advance.
Warning
When the water tank is filled with water again, if the sewage tank is not drained,
foam or water may enter the float device and damage the suction motor.

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Battery charging
1. Place the charger and the machine in a well-ventilatedplace.
2. Turn off the power of the machine.
3. Plug the AC power cord of the charger into a well-grounded power outlet.
4. Insert the DC output terminal of the charger into the charging port of the seat bucket of the
machine.
(See the corresponding schematic diagram of the whole machine structure)
5. The charger automatically starts charging. If the battery is fully charged, the charger will
automatically prompt.
6. When charging is completed, first unplug the AC power supply, and thenunplug the charger
output from the machine.
Machine System&Maintenance
1.Cleaning system
The cleaning system consists of a motor, a scrubbing brush, and a spray system to form a complete
cleaning system. (below pic)
Warning
When starting the cleaning work, do not rotate in the same place. Staying in the
same place for a long time will damage the ground.
Schematic diagram
1.
Brush plate motor: mainly used for brushing the ground to clean the rotating belt.
2.
Scrubbing brush: mainly used for cleaning and decontamination ofvarious
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3. Rotating mechanism: mainly used for the rotating function of lifting and lowering of the entire
cleaning system.
4.
Water retaining ring: prevent the second pollution caused by the water thrown from the sewage
during the cleaning process.
Method of operation
The scrubber lifting mechanism of the scrubber adopts a control system of motor one- key lifting.
In the manual state, the brush plate button can be turned on and off independently. When the
brush plate button is pressed, the brush plate pusher motor turns on and lowers the brush plate
assembly. When the brush plate assembly is lowered to the ground, the brush plate begins
Rotate to work.
In the automatic state, the functions of brushing, water absorption, and water spraying are all started,
but the function in the automatic state is linked to the driving and walking. This function will only work
when the current line is in progress. When it stops moving, the corresponding function will also stop
working.
Inspection and maintenance
Proble
m
Reason Solution
1
The brush plate
swings left and right
Rotating rod fixing screw
loose
Tighten the fastening
screws
2
The sides of the
brush plate are
Rotating rod fixing screw
loose
Tighten the fastening
screws
Maintenance method
1. When the scrubbing machine is stationary for a long time, the scrubbing brush should be lifted
to avoid deformation of the bristles and affect the next cleaning effect.
2. When the cleaning work is carried out, the metal windings on the bristles should be removed in
time to reduce the load of the brush disc motor, and at the same time avoid the damage to the
ground consistency and improve the overall work efficiency.
3. Avoid cleaning solid, flammable objects such as lime, cement and sulfuric acid.
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3. Rotating mechanism: mainly used for the rotating function of lifting and lowering of the entire
cleaning system.
4.
Water retaining ring: prevent the second pollution caused by the water thrown from the sewage
during the cleaning process.
Method of operation
The scrubber lifting mechanism of the scrubber adopts a control system of motor one- key lifting.
In the manual state, the brush plate button can be turned on and off independently. When the
brush plate button is pressed, the brush plate pusher motor turns on and lowers the brush plate
assembly. When the brush plate assembly is lowered to the ground, the brush plate begins
Rotate to work.
In the automatic state, the functions of brushing, water absorption, and water spraying are all started,
but the function in the automatic state is linked to the driving and walking. This function will only work
when the current line is in progress. When it stops moving, the corresponding function will also stop
working.
Inspection and maintenance
Proble
m
Reason
Solution
1
The brush plate
swings left and right
Rotating rod fixing screw
loose
Tighten the fastening
screws
2
The sides of the
brush plate are
Rotating rod fixing screw
loose
Tighten the fastening
screws
Maintenance method
1. When the scrubbing machine is stationary for a long time, the scrubbing brush should be lifted
to avoid deformation of the bristles and affect the next cleaning effect.
2. When the cleaning work is carried out, the metal windings on the bristles should be removed in
time to reduce the load of the brush disc motor, and at the same time avoid the damage to the
ground consistency and improve the overall work efficiency.
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2.Water absorption system
Schematic diagram
1.
Sewage suction pipe hole: It is an important part of sewage suction, connecting the squeegee
assembly and the sewage tank hose.
2. The squeegee rotating frame: used as a conductive bridge for squeegee components to go straight,
turn and return.
3. Squeegee components: important components for sewagecollection.
4. Supporting universal wheel: It is used to adjust the height of the squeegee rubber strip. It has been
adjusted to the best value before leaving the factory.
Method of operation
The water absorption and lifting mechanism of the scrubber adopts a control system of one-key
lifting of the motor.
In the manual state, the water suction button can be turned on and off independently. When the water
suction button is pressed, the water suction pusher motor turns on and lowers the water suction
component, and starts water suction work at the same time.
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spraying are all started, but the function in the automatic state is linked to the driving and walking.
This function will only work when the current line is in progress. When it stops moving, the
corresponding function will also stop working.
3.Waterway System
Schematic diagram
1.
Clean water tank: It is one of the core accessories for the entire vehicle to store clean ground
water.
2. Filter: Installed in front of the right side of the clean water tank to filter impurities in the water
system.
3. Solenoid valve: It is installed on the upper part of the brush plate assembly to control
the water volume and shut off the watervolume.
4. Water outlet: It is located in the middle of the brush tray and supplies the amount of water during
the brush cleaning process.
Maintenance tips
After each floor cleaning is completed, the squeegee assembly needs to be lifted
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Method of operation
1. The vehicle waterway system and cleaning system are designed to work
synchronously.
2. In the manual state, the water release button can be independently turned on and off, and at the same
time, the water volume can be adjusted independently.
3. In the automatic state, the default is the middle water volume, which is linked with the driving and
walking, and the water will be discharged when the current line is in progress.
4. In the automatic state, the water volume can be adjusted independently.
Inspection and maintenance
Problem Reason Solution
1
No water at the
water outlet
Filter clogged Cleaning the filter
2
Solenoid valve is not Check circuit and wiring
3 Clogged water outlet Remove debris from the water
4
Water leakage
at the water
outlet
Solenoid valve is
not closed
Clean up the debris inside the
solenoid valve
5 Damaged connector Replace the connector
6
Water leakage at
the interface
Re-fix the bandage
7
The water
output is too
small
Water pipe
disconnected
Adjust the water pipe
Insufficient opening of
solenoid valve
Clean up the debris inside the
solenoid valve
4.Periodic inspection
Daily Maintenance (after each use)
1. Drain and clean the waste water tank
2. Dismantle and flush the floating filter screen in the waste water tank
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as required
4. Dismantle the scouring pad/brush for cleaning. If there is any abrasion, overturn or replace the scouring
pad
5. Wipe the squeegee adhesive tape. Place the squeegee component in the rising position to avoid
damage to adhesive tape.
6. Check the abrasion conditions of the scraper edge of the squeegee adhesive tape. If there is any wear
and tear, exchange two sides of the adhesive tape.
7. Use multi-purpose detergent and wet cloth to wipe the machine. For safety: please do not spray this
machine with high pressure or flush this machine with water pipe when cleaning the machine to avoid
failure of electroniccomponent.
8. Check the abrasion conditions of the skirt side of the brush head and replace it if there is any wear and
tear or damage.
9. Charge the battery. To prolong the life of the battery and ensure the optimum efficiency of the machine,
the battery must be charged after the use time of the machine exceeds 30min.
Monthly Maintenance (every 80hours)
1. Dismantle the filter of the clean water tank from the bottom of the machine and clean the filter screen.
Ensure the clean water tank is emptied before dismantling the filter.
2. Clean the top of the battery to prevent electrode corrosion (refer to [Battery Maintenance]). 3.Check
whether the battery wiring is loose.
4.Check and clean the cover seal of the waste water tank and replace it if there is any damage. 5.Spray
the silica gel dry lubricant on all pivots and wheels, and cover a layer of water-proof lubricating oil to
ensure smooth operation of wheels and pivots.
6.Check whether the nuts and bolts on the machine are loose. 7.Check
whether the machine leaks.
Quarterly Maintenance
Examine the abrasion conditions of the carbon brush of drive motor (drive model), vacuum motor and
brush motor every 250 hours. When the abrasion length of the carbon brush is within 10mm, the carbon
brush needs to be replaced. If it is required to deliver the machine for maintenance, please contact with
the authorized service center.
Warning: Electric shock hazard. Please firstly disconnect the battery wring before maintaining the machine.
5.Battery maintenance
The scrubber system is powered by four 6V maintenance-free batteries in series, and the system voltage is
24V.