HOS Orbot User manual

OPERATION MANUAL

TAbLE Of cONTENTs
Safety Instructions …………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Work Area ……………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Electrical Safety ………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Personal Safety ………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Further Important Instructions …………………………………………………………………… 1
Technical Details ORBOT SprayBorg ………………………………………………………………… 2
Usage ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
General Advices ………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Unpacking and Initial Operation ………………………………………………………………… 2
Stromversorgung ………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Power Supply …………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Process of Cleaning ……………………………………………………………………………… 6
End of the Application …………………………………………………………………………… 6
Storage ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Lifting and Carrying ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Additional Instructions ……………………………………………………………………………… 9
Weight Kit Installation …………………………………………………………………………… 9
HOS Brush Installation …………………………………………………………………………… 9
Changing the Water Bottle ……………………………………………………………………… 9
Opening and CLosing the Spray System, Pump Priming ………………………………………… 10
Changing the Pads ……………………………………………………………………………… 11
Opening and Folding the Machine Frame………………………………………………………… 11
Height Adjustment ……………………………………………………………………………… 11
Attaching and Removing the Driver Plates ……………………………………………………… 11
Accessories and Applications ……………………………………………………………………… 12
HOS Driver Plates………………………………………………………………………………… 12
HOS Standard Driver Plate …………………………………………………………………… 12
HOS StoneFlash Driver Plate ………………………………………………………………… 12
HOS Planschliff Driver Plate ………………………………………………………………… 12
HOS Pads ………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
HOS SuperZorb Pads ………………………………………………………………………… 13
HOS Glider …………………………………………………………………………………… 13
HOS AgiClean Pads…………………………………………………………………………… 13
HOS AkwaStrip Pads ………………………………………………………………………… 14
HOS StoneFlash Pad Restoration Set ………………………………………………………… 14

Overview HOS StoneFlash Pads ……………………………………………………………… 14
HOS Multi-purpose Brush ……………………………………………………………………… 14
HOS Environ HP Encapsulation Cleaning Solution ……………………………………………… 15
Application on Different Floor Types …………………………………………………………… 15
Carpet Cleaning ……………………………………………………………………………… 15
Cleaning Hard Floors ………………………………………………………………………… 15
Grinding and Polishing Stone Floors ………………………………………………………… 16
Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Cleaning the ORBOT Machine …………………………………………………………………… 16
Cleaning the Spray System ……………………………………………………………………… 16
Changing the HOS ORBOT SprayBorg Velcro Driver Discs ……………………………………… 16
Changing the Filters ……………………………………………………………………………… 16
Important Notes and Contact Information ……………………………………………………… 17

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sAfETY INsTRUcTIONs
Work Area
 • DonotoperatetheORBOTinexplosiveareas,suchasinthepresenceofammableliquids,gasses
or dust.
 • Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperatingthemachine.
Electrical Safety
 • Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.
 • Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.
 • Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
 • Whenoperatingthemachineoutdoors,useanextensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse.Useofa
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
 • Guardagainstelectricalshock.
Personal Safety
 • Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingthemachine.Donot
usethemachinewhileyouaretiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication.
 • Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.
 • Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheoff-positionbeforepluggingin.
 • Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturningthemachineon.Awrenchorkeyleftattached
to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury.
 • Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothing.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesawayfrommoving
parts.
 • Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdustextractionandcollectionfacilities,ensurethese
are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
Further Important Instructions
 • Inspectthepowercordperiodicallyfordamagesuchascrackingandaging.Replacethecableif
damaged, before you take the machine back into operation.
 • Ifthecordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbyaspecialcable.YoucangetthiscableatyourHOS
manufactureroraqualieddistributor.
 • Alwaysremovethepowercordfromtheoutletbeforecleaningorrepairingthemachineor
replacing parts.
 • Beforeusingthemachine,makesurethatthedriverplateisattachedproperly.
 • Positionthecordclearofanymovingmachineparts.

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TEcHNIcAL DETAILs ORbOT sPRAYbORG
Motor: 1HP, 100-240V/50-60Hz, 6 amps (50Hz)/11amp (60Hz)
RPM: 1725 (60Hz)/1400 (50Hz)
Base diameter: 17“/43 cm
Orbital diameter: 3/8” (9.5 mm)
Weight: 82 Lbs./37 kg (Orbot)/102 Lbs./46 kg (Orbot SprayBorg)
Height: 48” (122 cm)
Compact size for transport and storage: 30” (76 cm)
Wheels: 10”/25 cm Diameter, resistant to chemicals
UsAGE
NOTE: The Orbot SprayBorg is not suitable for use or storage in wet conditions.
General Advices
 • Everyonewhousesthemachineshouldhavereadtheseinstructionscarefully.Allpersonswho
operate the machine or stay close should take appropriate safety precautions.
 • UsetheORBOTSprayBorgonlyforintendedapplication.
 • Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotdesignedandrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
 • Donotusethemachineiftheswitchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Anypowertoolthatcannotbe
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired
 • Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourcebeforemakinganyadjustments,changingaccessories,
or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally.
 • Donotuseadamagedaccessory.Beforeeachuseinspecttheaccessorysuchasthepaddriver
forcracks,tearsorexcesswear.Ifthemachineoraccessoryisdropped,inspectfordamageto
install an undamaged accessory.
 • Repairthedamagedmachinebeforethenextapplication.
Unpacking and Initial Operation
 • Opentheshippingboxonbothsides,removethepackagingmaterialandrollthemachineoutof
thebox.
 • Putthehandleinanuprightposition(Fig.1,2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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 • Liftthestar-shapedscrewknobsupandoverthetoplatchbracketandturnclockwisetolock
properly (Fig. 3, 4)
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
 • Fillthewaterbottlewithwater.Youcanaddacleaningsolutionofyourchoiceintheprescribed
mixingratio.
 • Placethelledwaterbottleclosetothemachineontheoor.Insertthelterintothewatertank
(Fig.5).Makesurethatthelterreachesthebottomofthebottle.
Fig. 5
 • Turnthewater bottlecounter-clockwisewhileyouxthecontainercapwithyourotherhand.Seal
properly (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
NOTE: Never seal the container by turning the cap itself! This can lead to distortion and damage
of the hoses.
 • Toinsertandremovethewaterbottleinandoutofthecageholder,insertorremoveatanangleon
the top hoop of the cage holder. When inserting the bottle, push the container down until it rests
rmly(Fig.7,8,9).

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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
 • Chooseapadfortheappropriateapplication.Placethepadinfrontofthemachineontheoorand
center the driver plate on the pad.
For more information about our pads see page 13.
For the attachment of the HOS brush see page 9.
 • Toplacethedriverplateonthepad,positionthehandleinalowerposition(Fig.10).Liftthe
machine until the wheels slightly come off the ground and push slowly forward until the machine
base tilts towards the ground. (Figure 11).
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12
WARNING: Make sure you put the wheels back on the ground in time, to avoid the base from
falling on the ground. This might cause damage!
Now you are able to control the base and place it carefully on the pad (Fig. 12).
  NOTE:It’snotnecessarytocenterthepadexactly.Visualjudgmentisenough.
 • Takethepowercablethatcomeswiththemachine;connectittoitscounterpartwhichislocated
on the upper handle. USA version power cables simply push and twist lock together, clockwise.
European power cables connect by holding back the lid of the coupler with your thumb and
pressingtheplugandfemalecouplertogetheruntiltheyarermlylinked.Firmlyinsertsothatthe
blackrubberringdisappearsintothefemalecoupler.Youcannowplugthepowercordpluginto
the outlet.
 • IMPORTANTSAFETYADVICE:Neverplugthepowercordintotheoutletbeforeyouplugthe
power cable to the Orbot!
 • Forprimingthepumpsystemforthersttime,puttheyellowlever,whichislocatedontheleftside
of the machine in a vertical position (see Figure 14, p.5). Hold down the black spray button on the
right end of the handle (Fig. 13) for about 30 seconds until the pump is working at its full capacity.

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Fig. 13
This priming procedure should be repeated after every change of the water tank. For standard
priming10secondsisusuallysufcient.
 • Byadjustingtheyellowleveryoucanvarythespraypressure.Thefurtheryoumovethelever
counter-clockwiseupwards,thehigherthewaterpressure.Ahorizontalpositionmeansmaximum
wateroutputatmaximumpressure(Fig.16)
Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Fig. 16
 • Adjustthesprayjetsonthemachinebasetothedesiredposition.Formostoorcleaning
applications adjust the spray jets so that they spray about 6 inches (15 cm) in front of the base.
Fig. 17
 • Setthehandlepositiontothedesiredheightbypullingandreleasingtheblackknob(Fig.18)with
the left hand. While holding the black knob out, raise or lower the handle frame with your right
hand.Toxthehandleframeintoplace,releasetheblackknobsothatitlocksrmlyintooneofthe
holes provided.
Fig. 18
 • NOTE:AdetaileddescriptionoftheORBOTWeightKitformaintaininghardoorscanbefoundon
page 9.
 • Toturnthemachineon,presstheredpowerbutton(powerbuttonmayalsobeblackincolor)on
the left end of the handle. Position “0” is off and position “I” is on (Fig. 19).

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Fig. 19
WARNING: Make sure a suitable pad or brush is mounted before starting the machine. The
immediate contact of the floor and driver plate without a pad can lead to serious damage of the
floor and/or the machine.
Power Supply
 • USA/Canada-Plugthepowercordintoa110voltoutletwithasupplyofatleast11amps.
 • Europe-Plugthepowercordintoa230voltoutletwithasupplyofatleast6amps.
 • Australia-Plugthepowercordintoa240voltoutletwithasupplyofatleast5amps.
 • Ifyouareinneedofalongerpowercord,makesureitisaminimumof12/3gaugefor100-110Volt
circuitsor6mm²extensioncordfor230-240Voltcircuits.
Process of Cleaning
 • ForeffectiveoorcleaningwiththeORBOTSprayBorg,movethemachineforwardandbackwards.
Werecommendyoutowettheoorasyoumovethemachineforward,releasingthespraybutton
when you move the machine backwards.
 • Toincreasethepressureandcleaningeffectoncertainoorsliketileandgrout,youcanliftthe
machine frame up, raising the wheels off the ground. When lifting the wheels off the ground the full
weight of the machine lies on the machine base.
 • WARNING:Makesurethesurfacetobecleanedisnotdamagedbytheincreaseinpressure.Omit
this measure on very sensitive floors.
End of the Application
 • Turnoffthemachinebyputtingtheredon/offswitchto“O”.
 • Ifyouusedacleaningsolution,rinsethepumpsystemwithclearwater.Installabottlelledwith
clearwaterinthecageholder(toexchangethewaterbottle,seepg.9).Ifyoudonothaveanopen
areatosprayandrinsethepump,werecommendplacingaSuperZorbpadontheoorinfrontof
the spray jets and directly spray onto it. Press and hold down the spray button until the water is
totally clear.
WARNING: Omitting this rinsing process can lead to internal hose, filter, and/or pump damage.
 • Tostorethebaseintheuprightposition,pressdownthehandleframewiththerighthandandlift
up the base with the left hand by grabbing the base handle (Fig. 20, 21).

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Fig. 20 Fig. 21
 • NOTE:Themachinebaseshouldnowrestontheblackbumperfoot,locatedatthebackofthe
bumper.Toavoiddamagetothehandleframe,DONOTlaythemachineframeontheoorasdone
withothertraditionalcleaningequipment.
 • Removethepadfromthedriverplatebypullingitdownrmly.ToremovetheHOSbrush,seep.9.
 • Putthemachineframeinanuprightpositionbypullingtheblackknobwiththelefthandandmove
thehandleframeupwardswiththerighthand.Theblackknobshouldlockrmlyinthetophole.
 • IMPORTANTSAFETYADVICE:Alwaysremovethepowercordfromtheelectricaloutletbefore
disconnecting it from the machine!
 • Toallowaneasytransportationofthemachine,removethewaterbottleandtheweightkitifused.
 • Toeasilyrollthemachine,createaleverageeffectbypushingyourfootonthebackwheelaxle
and pull the handle towards your body. The ORBOT can be moved similar to a dolly now.
Storage
 • AlwaysstoretheOrbotwiththebaseintheuprightposition.
 • ForstoringtheOrbotintightspaces,werecommendthatyoufolddownthehandleframe.Open
the star-shaped screw knobs on the upper latch brackets by turning them counterclockwise. Fold
down the loosened screw caps. The handle can now be folded down (Fig.22).
Fig. 22
 • IMPORTANT:TheOrbotshouldonlybestoredindryconditions!