
CT40 - Get Out Of Trouble ‘Quick’ Guide
PROBLEM / FAULT SOLUTION
1. MACHINE IS DEAD / NO POWER:- Check emergency stop button is not
depressed.
Check Batteries are Connected & Charged.
2. VACUUM WILL NOT OPERATE:- Check recovery tank is not full.
Check float switch is not dirty & stuck open
3. POOR DRYING:- Check squeegee blade is not worn or torn.
Check debris is not caught in the squeegee
blade.
Check debris is not in suction hose.
Check vacuum filter is not dirty & blocked.
Check recovery tank lid is tight & rubber
‘0’ ring is in place.
Check vacuum hose is connected to the
Squeegee OK.
4. FLOOR IS DIFFICULT TO CLEAN:- Worn or wrong type of brush / pad.
5. STREAKY FLOORS:- Floor has not been pre-swept.
Torn or dirty squeegee.
Debris in squeegee, or Dirt on Rubbers.
Squeegee set incorrectly, Rake Angle -
Angle of Blade, (30◦to 40◦).
Using the Correct Chemical or Solution Flow Rate.
CHANGING SQUEEGEE BLADES LOCATING/CHANGING BRUSHES
IPC Gansow Squeegee rubbers have 4 working The CT40 has auto/brush pick up / drop. Place
edges. Release toggle clamp, slide & remove brush / pad under the brush head from the
the metal strap, peel off the squeegee rubber, front, centralise using the brush cover as a
turn over and replace locking toggle clamp. guide, switch on brush operation, lower brush
head, switch on brush, start with the operating
lever, the brush will then engage.
Check Rubber Edges are ‘Sharp’ of the blade,
Remember you have 4 x Edges to the Blade.
Squeegee Rubbers & Assembly to be Cleaned
CT40BT50 Pad Holder = 1 x 460 mm Dia.
Daily.
CT40BT55 Pad Holder = 1 x 505 mm Dia.
Single disc models have auto brush on/off
For full operating instructions, please refer to the IPC Gansow Operator Handbook.
If you require further information or assistance, please contact:-
IPC Gansow (UK)
Unit 7, Tame Valley Business Park,
Magnus,
Tamworth,
Staffordshire,
B77 5BY.
Office Tel: 0044-(0)1827-288850
Office Fax: 0044-(0)1827-288583
Mobile: 07918-952733
Web Site: www.ipcgansow.com
IPC Gansow – Manufacturers of Industrial Cleaning Equipment