HAKO Hakomatic B45 User manual

Instruction Manual
Hakomatic B45 (7700)

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Introduction
Preface
Dear customer, It is our desire that the
good characteristics of the Hakomatic
B45 should justify the confidence you
demonstrated by making this purchase.
Prior to the first use, read the chapter
"Safety Information” carefully as this will
ensure safe operation of the machine.
Your own safety, as well as the safety of
others, depends to a great extent on
how the machine is moved and opera-
ted. Before using the equipment for the
first time, read this original manual tho-
roughly, act according to the informati-
on contained and keep it in a safe place
for future reference or subsequent ow-
ners. The manual provides valuable in-
formation about operation, service and
maintenance. The warning symbols as
used in this manual identifies items re-
levant to safety. Please observe the sa-
fety provisions (see chapter "Safety
Information”).
Your authorized Hako dealer will be ple-
ased to answer further questions regar-
ding the machine or the operation and
maintenance manual.
Please be advised explicitly that we
cannot accept any legal issues out of
the contents of this manual.
If repair work has to be performed make
sure that only genuine spare parts are
used; only genuine spare parts may
guarantee a dependable machine.
We reserve the right for technical im-
provement..
Valid as of: January 2012
Hako GmbH
D-23843 Bad Oldesloe
Hamburger Str. 209-239
Telefon [phone]
Proper use
The machine is a vacuum scrubbing
machine for wet cleaning of hard-sur-
faced floors. Using the machine beyond
this scope of application will be deemed
improper use; The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for consequential dama-
ges; the user alone bears the risk.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair work
to be performed in compliance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
The Hakomatic B45 may only be oper-
ated, serviced and repaired by person-
nel who are familiar with the work
involved and are aware of the risks. The
applicable accident prevention laws
must be observed and any generally
accepted health and safety directives
must be maintained.
Based on the conception, design and
construction of the model introduced
onto the market by us, the machine
complies with the applicable basic safe-
ty and health requirements stipulated in
the EC directives (refer to the Declara-
tion of Conformity). The EC Declaration
of Conformity is no longer considered
valid in the event of modifications to the
machine not authorized by us. The
Introduction

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manufacturer is not deemed liable for
any damage resulting from unauthor-
ized modifications to the machine.
Information on the warranty
As a fundamental rule, the regulations
in the purchase agreement apply. The-
re are no rights to claims for compensa-
tion under the terms of warranty when
the damage is a result of failure to ob-
serve the stipulations concerning ser-
vice and maintenance. Maintenance
work must be completed by an authori-
zed Hako service center and confirmed
in the “maintenance logbook”; this ser-
ves as proof of rights to claims under
the terms of warranty.
The following are excluded from the
terms of warranty: normal wear and tear
and damage caused by overuse, defec-
tive fuses, improper handling or unau-
thorized modifications. Claims under
the terms of warranty are also annulled
when damage occurs to the machine as
the result of the use of parts and acces-
sories not explicitly approved by us or to
failure to observe maintenance proce-
dures.
Handover of the machine
Inspect the vehicle immediately on deli-
very for signs of transport damage. Re-
placement will be made when confir-
mation is provided immediately by the
freight carrier with regard to the dama-
ge and the damage report is sent to our
authorized sales partner together with
the consignment note.
Disposing of the machine
Render the machine inoperable. It must
not represent a source of risks to child-
ren.
Dispose of the machine in accordance
with the applicable local regulations.
For further information on disposal and
recycling, contact the authorized Hako
dealer where you purchased the machi-
ne.
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Table of Content
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Information on the warranty . . 3
Handover of the machine . . . . 3
Disposing of the machine. . . . 3
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Safety and Warning Symbols. 6
1.2 General Provisions. . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Operating information. . . . . . . 8
1.4 Maintenance information . . . . 9
1.5 Particular risks . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.6 Information for Protection of En-
vironment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.7 Labels on the machine . . . . . 11
2 First Operation . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Initial charging procedure. . . 13
2.3 Before Putting into Operation 13
2.4 Switching the machine on . . 14
2.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5.1 Useful tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5.2 Error code table . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.6 Stopping and switching off the
machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7 After completing work. . . . . . 18
2.8 Transportation and lashing
points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1 Method of operation . . . . . . . 20
3.1.1 Brush head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.2 Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.3 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1.4 Recovery tank . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1.5 Power flow / traction drive . . 21
3.1.6 Batteries and charger. . . . . . 22
3.1.7 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.2 Operating and indicator ele-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2.1 Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.2.2 Operating elements on the ma-
chine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 34
5 Maintenance and Service . 36
5.1 Hako system maintenance. . 36
5.2 Maintenance Document . . . . 37
5.3 Maintenance Schedule. . . . . 38
5.4 Battery system . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.4.1 Charging batteries . . . . . . . . 43
5.4.2 Charge status indicator . . . . 43
5.4.3 Total discharge signal transdu-
cer (TSG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.4.4 Servicing the driving batteries .
...............................................44
5.4.5 Replacing the batteries . . . . 44
5.4.6 Disposing of batteries. . . . . . 44
5.5 Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.5.1 Filling the solution tank. . . . . 46
5.5.2 Emptying the solution tank. . 46
5.5.3 Cleaning the fresh water filter46
5.6 Soiled Water tank. . . . . . . . . 47
5.6.1 Empty Soiled Water Tank . . 48
5.6.2 Clean Soiled Water Tank . . . 48
5.6.3 Clean Suction Filter . . . . . . . 48
5.6.4 Checking the Draining valve
seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.6.5 Checking the Tank lid seal. . 48
5.7 Brush head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.7.1 Changing the brushes . . . . . 50
5.7.2 Changing the deflector roller 50
5.7.3 Changing the sealing strip . . 50
5.8 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.8.1 Cleaning the squeegee . . . . 51
5.8.2 Changing the sealing strips . 51
5.8.3 Adjusting the sealing strips . 52
5.9 Circular brush head . . . . . . . 54
5.10 Rotary brush head . . . . . . . . 55
5.10.1 Cleaning the brush head . . . 56
5.10.2 Changing the brushes . . . . . 56

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5.10.3 Cleaning the waste container 56
5.10.4 Changing the sealing strips . 57
5.10.5 Checking the spray jets . . . . 57
5.10.6 Change deflector roller. . . . . 57
EC-Declaration of Conformity.......59

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Safety information
1 Safety information
1.1 Safety and Warning Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment pro-
tection are attributed one of the follo-
wing warning symbols:
Symbol Hazardous for ... Description
Safety Provisions persons and goods Safety Provisions in dangerous situation caused by
misuse inaccurate adherence of instructions or pres-
cribed work routine.
CAUTION the machine important information on handling the machine in
order to maintain operability.
Ecological hazard the environment due to use of substances representing an inherent
danger to health of environment

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Safety information
1.2 General Provisions
• Apart from the provisions contained
in this instruction manual, the gene-
ral safety provisions and the acci-
dent prevention regulations as
imposed by law have to be complied
with.
• Before taking your machine into ope-
ration, carefully read the instruction
manual as well as other separate in-
structions for accessories or at-
tached implements and comply with
all points mentioned there during
work.
• Persons being trained by qualified
Hako technicians only are authori-
sed to operate, service and repair
the machine.
• You are advised to thoroughly study
the safety instructions since precise
knowledge only helps avoiding er-
rors during operation of the machine
and thus guarantee faultless usage
of the machine.
• The operating instructions have to
be at hand at the place of use of the
machine, and therefore have to be
kept readily available at the machi-
ne.
• When selling or letting the machine
for rent, hand out these documents
to the new owner/operator and have
the transfer certified!
• The warning and instruction plates
attached to the machine contain va-
luable advice about safe operation.
Immediately replace incomplete or il-
legible labels.
• As far as safety standards are con-
cerned, spare have to equal genuine
spare parts!

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Safety information
1.3 Operating information
• Before starting the machine up for
the first time, the battery to be used
must be fully charged, properly, by
implementing the initial battery char-
ge routine. Please pay attention to
the operating manual provided with
the charging unit as well as the ma-
nual from the battery manufacturer.
Hako assumes no liability for dama-
ge to the battery caused by a fault
when the battery is charged for the
first time.
• Check the operational safety of the
machine each time before starting it
up! Clear any faults immediately!
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjust-
ment, operating and control ele-
ments as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the machine is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the ma-
chine.
• The machine may only be driven on
and the equipment used on those
surfaces which have been approved
by the contractor or person appoin-
ted by him.
• When using the machine, it is essen-
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• Start driving immediately after swit-
ching on the brush head drive other-
wise imprints of the brush could be
produced on the floor.
• Only use cleaning agents suitable for
the vendor (non-foaming) and obser-
ve all the use, disposal and warning
information provided by the cleaning
agent manufacturer.
• Only open empty recovery tanks.
• The machine is not suitable for clea-
ring up hazardous, inflammable or
explosive fluids, dust or substances.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• To prevent unauthorized use of the
machine, remove the key from the
main switch (Hakomatic B45 CL) on-
ly).
• When transporting the machine, the
squeegee and brush head must be
raised. The way of driving must be
adapted to the local conditions.
• The machine has been conceived for
use on level surfaces with a maxi-
mum gradient of 2%.

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Safety information
1.4 Maintenance information
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other mainte-
nance work must be completed at
your nearest Hako service center.
• The maintenance work and mainte-
nance intervals prescribed in the
operating manual must be adhered
to.
• Suitable tools must be used for clea-
ning and maintenance work.
• The machine must be inspected by a
recognized technical expert in re-
spect of operational safety, within
the terms of the applicable accident
prevention laws, at reasonable inter-
vals (we recommend at least once a
year) and following modification or
repairs.
• Spare parts must comply with the mi-
nimum technical requirements stipu-
lated by the manufacturer! This is
ensured by the use of original spare
parts.
• Before cleaning and servicing the
machine or replacing parts, switch
off the motors and main switch (Ha-
komatic B45 CL only).
• To prevent unauthorized use of the
machine, remove the key from the
main switch (Hakomatic B45 CL on-
ly).
• Always disconnect the battery termi-
nal before starting any work on the
electrical installation.
• When working in the area of the rai-
sed recovery tank, it must be hinged
open fully to prevent it being knok-
ked shut or further open and down
unintentionally.
• It is not permitted to clean the machi-
ne with a pressure washer or steam
blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Allow the machine to dry after being
cleaned, e.g. over the weekend.
• Only start the machine up when all
the safety equipment has been in-
stalled and brought to its protecting
position.
1.5 Particular risks
Electronics
• In the case of defects in the electrical
installation, switch the vehicle off im-
mediately and clear the fault.
• Work on the electrical equipment
may only be carried out by electrici-
ans who have received the necessa-
ry training and in accordance with
the electrical engineering regulati-
ons.
• The vehicle's electrical equipment
must be inspected/checked at regu-
lar intervals. Defects, such as loose
connections and cable damage,
must be rectified immediately.
• Only use original fuses with the
prescribed amperage.

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Safety information
Batteries
• Observe the information in the ope-
rating manual provided by the batte-
ry manufacturer.
• Before charging the batteries, read
and take heed of the safety informa-
tion regarding the charging area/
charging station.
• Batteries may only be handled and
changed by qualified service person-
nel.
• The unit is set up for running on
maintenance-free and sealed batte-
ries. Use maintenance-free batteries
only!
• Due to a change in the center of gra-
vity, only batteries approved by Hako
may be installed at the intended po-
sition.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries - risk of short cir-
cuit!
• Ensure sufficient ventilation in the
charging area when charging the
batteries – risk of explosion!
• For further safety information, refer
to flyer 88-60-2554 - Information on
Driving Batteries.
1.6 Information for Protection of
Environment
• For safe use of substances inheriting
a danger to health and environment
specific knowledge is required.
• Observe the legal directives and lo-
cal regulations for disposal of deter-
gents, see Water Management Act.
• Used batteries with the recycling
symbol contain reusable commodi-
ties. However, the heavy metals con-
tained also represent a major risk to
human health and to the environ-
ment. Never open or damage batte-
ries. Never touch, inhale or swallow
the content matter of batteries.
Health hazard! Do not allow batteries
to pollute the environment. There is
a risk of contaminating the ground
and water! In accordance with the
symbol with the crossed out bin, the-
se batteries must not be disposed of
in domestic waste. The return and
recycling of old batteries must be
agreed on with the authorized Hako
dealer in accordance with the Batte-
ry Act § 6 and § 8.

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Safety information
1.7 Labels on the machine
The following safety and warning labels
are attached to the machine where
easily legible.
Missing or illegible labels must
be replaced immediately.
Company logo (Fig. 1/1)
Rating plate (Fig. 1/2a)
Explosive gases (Fig. 1/2b)
Yellow point (maintenance parts) (Fig.
1/3)
Fig.1
1
3
2
3

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Safety information
Waste water draining hose (Fig. 2/1)
A = Read and observe the operating
manual (Fig. 2/2)
B = Maximum permissible gradient 2%
(Fig. 2/2)
C = Do not clean the machine with a
pressure washer (Fig. 2/2)
Only maintenance-free batteries
(Fig. 2/3)
Fig.2
A
B
C
2
1
3

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First Operation
2 First Operation
2.1 Instruction
Instruction is required before first ope-
ration. First instruction into handling of
the machine must be held by a qualified
person sent by your local PowerBoss
contract dealer. Your PowerBoss dea-
ler will be informed by the manufacturer
upon delivery of the vehicle and will
contact you to make a date for instruc-
tion.
2.2 Initial charging procedure
Before first operation of the
machine, fully charge the
battery with an initial charging
procedure and comply with the
operating instructions of the
charger as well as with those of
the battery manufacturer. Po-
werBoss cannot be held liable
for damages resulting from an
insufficient initial charge.
2.3 Before Putting into Operation
Complete the following inspections be-
fore taking the machine into operation:
1. Check the area around the machine
for signs of leakage. Hoses, lines
and tanks must be free from any lea-
kage or damage.
2. Install brushes and squeegee, see
maintenance chapter.
3. Install batteries and connect battery
plug, see maintenance chapter.
4. Check battery charge and proceed
to re-charging of batteries if required.
Generally proceed to initial charging
before first operation of the machine.
5. Empty recovery tank and clean it if
required, see maintenance chapter.
6. Re-fill solution tank and add cleaning
agent according to the manufactu-
rer's recommendations.
Use only cleaning agents sui-
table for automatic machines
(low-foaming) and comply with
the instructions for use, dispo-
sal and with the warning infor-
mation specified by the clea-
ning agent's manufacturer.

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First Operation
2.4 Switching the machine on
Before switching the machine
on, please read the safety in-
formation in Chapter 1.
Carry out the following preliminary work
so that the machine is ready to operate:
• If necessary, disconnect the power
plug of the charging device from the
socket and place it in the holder. If
the power plug is not inserted pro-
perly in the holder (Fig. 3/1), the ma-
chine is not ready to operate!
Fig.3
• Switch the machine on by actuating
the switch (Fig. 4/1) from position (0)
to position (1).
Fig.4
1
1
AB

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First Operation
2.5 Operation
Hakomatic B45
1. Switch the machine on at the main
switch. The suction turbine is swit-
ched on.
2. Lower the squeegee using the
squeegee lever.
3. Lower the brush head using the foot
pedal.
4. Draw back the bar on the bail sy-
stem. The brush head drive and so-
lution supply are switched on.
5. Set the solution quantity with the
hand valve.
6. Push the machine. The power flow of
the brush head drive supports the
forward drive.
Start driving immediately after
switching on the brush head
drive otherwise imprints of the
brush could be produced on
the floor. Raise the brush head
when driving over thresholds.
Hakomatic B45 CL
1. Switch the machine on using the key
switch. All the units are in Standby
2. Lower the squeegee using the
squeegee lever. The suction turbine
is switched on.
3. Lower the brush head using the foot
pedal.
4. Draw back the bar on the bail sy-
stem. The brush head drive and so-
lution supply are switched on.
5. Set the solution quantity using the
button on the operating panel.
6. Set the driving direction and speed
using the bail system.
7. To alter the cleaning intensity of the
cleaning process, use the buttons on
the operating panel to change the
solution quantity and switch the solu-
tion supply on and off.
Start driving immediately after
switching on the brush head
drive otherwise imprints of the
brush could be produced on
the floor. Raise the brush head
when driving over thresholds.

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First Operation
2.5.1 Useful tips
Before beginning wet cleaning, sweep
the floor. This not only improves the
cleaning effect but also reduces the ma-
chine's liability to wear.
The floor should be treated twice in the
case of particularly dirty floors or to re-
move wax (thorough cleaning). During
the first cleaning process, the floor is
scrubbed with a cleaning agent dosage
appropriate to the degree of soiling,
whereby the squeegee is raised.
The cleaning agent is left to act on the
floor for approx. 5 to 10 minutes accor-
ding to the manufacturer's instructions,
then scrub the floor again and, after
that, treat it with the squeegee lowered.
Important information: pay attention to
the correct dosage of the cleaning
agent. The correct dosage helps to re-
duce costs and protect the environ-
ment. The development of excessive
foam impairs the machine's function. It
indicates there is too much cleaning
agent or the wrong one has been selec-
ted for the cleaning process being com-
pleted. Unused component parts of a
cleaning agent which end up in the wa-
ste water lead to the development of fo-
am. Information on dosage is provided
on the cleaning agent container. Use
the manufacturer's information as an in-
itial basis. Practical experience will
ensure that you quickly find out which is
the right Hako cleaning agent and the
optimum dosage to suit your needs.

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First Operation
2.5.2 Error code table
In addition to the Service indicator
(wrench), a four-digit service code ap-
pears in the indicator field. The dots in
the service code flash. Clear the fault or
note down the service code and inform
your authorized Hako dealer.
Error Cause Remedy
1.2.5.2. Brush motor overload Let the brush motor cool down
1.2.6.1. Brush is blocked Remove foreign bodies
1.2.6.5. Brush semiconductor Allow the machine to cool down
or inform Hako service
1.2.6.6. Brush is not installed Install the brush
1.4.2.1. Suction turbine semiconductor Allow the machine to cool down
or inform Hako service
3.2.1.1. Invalid TSG setting Inform Hako service
4.6.1.2. Internal SE error Inform Hako service

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First Operation
2.6 Stopping and switching off
the machine
Hakomatic B45
1. Stop the drive and release the safety
switch:
- The brush drive and solution supply
are switched off
2. Raise the brush head.
3. Raise the squeegee.
4. Switch off the machine with the main
switch.
Hakomatic B45 CL
1. Release the safety switch:
- The traction drive, brush drive and
solution supply are switched off.
2. Raise the brush head.
3. Raise the squeegee.
- The suction turbine continues to
run approx. 10 seconds.
4. Switch off the machine with the key
switch.
5. The machine must be protected and
secured against being started up ac-
cidentally and uncontrolled move-
ments.
2.7 After completing work
1. Drive to an appropriate maintenance
area.
2. Stop the machine and switch it off.
3. Empty the recovery tank and flush it.
Observe the applicable laws
and local regulations when dis-
posing of cleaning agents.
4. Check the solution filter.
5. Check the sealing strips and suction
hose.
6. Check the electrical equipment,
functions and settings.
7. Clean the machine.
8. Charge the batteries.
If the machine is to be shutdown for a
longer period, the solution tank must be
emptied.
It is not permitted to clean the
machine with a pressure was-
her or steam blaster.

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First Operation
2.8 Transportation and lashing
points
When running the machine to the site of
use, the squeegee and brush head
must be raised.
When the machine is to be transported
on another vehicle or trailer, it must be
secured against rolling away. Lash the
machine down securely. To do this, it
must be secured at the front (on both si-
des) and rear at the hold points (Fig. 5/
1).
Fig.5 Hakomatic B45
2.9
1
1

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Operation
3 Operation
3.1 Method of operation
General information
The Hakomatic B45 is a scrubber dryer
for the wet cleaning of hard floors.
3.1.1 Brush head
The brush in the brush head (Fig. 6/1) is
driven by an electric motor. The brush
head is lowered by means of the brush
pedal. The floor is cleaned by the rotary
brush and cleaning agent. The brush
can be removed for maintenance pur-
poses by pressing a button.
3.1.2 Solution tank
The solution tank (Fig. 6/2) is filled
through a detachable filling neck. The
Hakomatic B45 solution tank has a vo-
lume of approx. 45 liters. The fill level
can be seen through a transparent ho-
se. The cleaning agent quantity can be
regulated.
Fig.6 Hakomatic B45
2
1