IPC Gansow TITAN 151BF 87 Quick guide

Translation of the original operating instructions
Machine models
TITAN 151 BF 87
TITAN 351 BF 140
IP Gansow GmbH
Dreherstraße 9
D 59425 Unna
www.gansow.de

1. Important warnings
1.1 Important warning: Do not use this appliance without first reading the operating instructions.
1.2 Important warning: This appliance is not suitable for removing dusts hazardous to health.
1.3 Important warning: This appliance is to be used for the wet cleaning of non-textile floors only.
1.4 Important warning: This appliance is not authorised for use outdoors, on public footpaths or on highways.
1.5 Important warning: This appliance may be used on floors with a maximum slope of 8% (valid for Titan 151
BF) or 12% (valid for Titan 351 BF) only.
IMPORTANT: Before turning or driving around corners, speed should be considerably reduced. To do
this, simply exert less pressure on the accelerator.
1.6 This appliance can be switched on only when the operator is sitting in the driver's seat. The driver's seat is
fitted with a microswitch which enables starting up of all functions when activated by the weight of the
operator.
1.7 This appliance may be used by fully trained personnel only.
1.8 In order to prevent unauthorised use of the machine, always remove the key from the key switch.
1.9 When leaving the machine, the operator should apply the parking brake to ensure it cannot move in his
absence.
1.10 When using the machine, the operator should take care not to endanger any third persons, particularly
children.
1.11 Before any cleaning or servicing work is carried out on the machine and before any parts are replaced, the
following precautions must be taken: the machine plug must be removed from the battery socket and the key
must be removed from the key switch.
Apply the parking brake whenever work is carried out on the machine.
IMPORTANT: Before changing the main fuse, it is ESSENTIAL that the battery cabling is disconnected
from the batteries.
1.12 We expressly draw your attention to the fact that original parts and accessories which are not supplied by us
have neither been tested nor cleared by us. The installation and/or use of such items may therefore adversely
affect the efficiency and characteristics of your floor cleaning machine, jeopardising its active and passive
safety. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage occurring as a result of the use of non-original parts
or accessories.
1.13 Under no circumstances may the charger leads (connecting the charger to the machine) supplied be modified.
They must under no circumstances be prolonged.
1.14 All electrical functions of the machine are interrupted immediately as soon as the plug is inserted into the
charger socket.
1.15 Caution: This appliance may only be used with the brushes supplied or with the brushes listed in the
operating instructions. The safety of the appliance will be jeopardised by the use of other
brushes.
1.16Caution: Battery gas is highly explosive! Avoid sparks and open fire close to the batteries!
In order to avoid the build-up of dangerous gas inside the machine, the seat above the battery compartment
must be removed whilst charging is in progress. The battery cell caps must also be removed or at least
unscrewed.

1.17Important! Rooms where batteries are being charged should always be well ventilated.
1.18Instruction 1.16 does not apply to gel batteries.
1.19 The suitable temperature for the use of the machine ranges between +4°C and +35°C; when the machine is
not used, the temperature range is between +0°C e +50°C.
The humidity range for the machine under any conditions varies between 30% and 95%.
This product is classified as RAEE type special waste and is covered by the requisites of the new
environmental protection regulations (2002/96/CE RAEE). It must be disposed of separately from
ordinary waste in compliance with current legislation and standards.
2. Notes before operating
2.1 Please read the following instructions on the use of the batteries and the battery charger (included with the
batteries and/or battery charger) before operating battery powered machines:
2.2 New batteries supply full capacity after the first 8 - 10 charging cycles only. During this period, the machine
should not therefore be used for excessively heavy cleaning.
2.3 To protect your battery, the machine is equipped with a computer aided charge indicator (BEM). This built-in
safeguard incorporates a row of eight yellow light emitting diodes (LEDs) showing the state of charge at any
time (capacity indicator). Once the battery reaches the programmed permissible remaining capacity, the brush
motor is automatically switched off. This is indicated by a red LED.
When the battery is connected, the BEM performs a power-on self test for approximately 3 seconds.
Afterwards machine operating hours are shown with a resolution of 0.1h.
The capacity indicator is activated by turning the key switch to the “1” position.
The lit yellow LEDs indicate the remaining capacity. Each LED corresponds to a capacity window of
approximately 10 %.
Once the permissible remaining capacity is reached, the left yellow LED flashes to indicate that the brush
motor is about to stop.
The red LED indicates that the permissible remaining capacity has been reached. At the same time the brush
motor is switched off.
2.4 Before operating the machine, make sure the cowling is completely closed.
2.5 A red light on the top of the control panel indicates that the hand brake is applied.
2.6 The driver's seat can be regulated forwards and backwards. It is also equipped with an "operator present"
security device in the form of a microswitch which disables all functions when the operator gets off the seat.
2.7 The direction of motion is selected by the selector switch on the left side of the control panel.
Position forward = forward drive
Position backward = backward drive
The direction of motion corresponds to the position of the selector switch.
When reversing with the squeegee lowered (in the working position), the electronic controls prevent motion
until the squeegee has been completely raised. After the manoeuvre has been completed and forward motion
has been resumed, the squeegee will return to the previous position.
ATTENTION: The squeegee can be lowered during forward motion only.
Special waste. Do not dispose of with ordinary waste.

3. Commissioning and operating the machine
3.1 The plug at the end of the charger lead (connecting the charger to the battery) should only be removed from
the battery socket after the charger has gone off automatically. The plug connected to the machine should
then be inserted into the battery socket.
3.2 Close the seat plate (raised during charging).
3.3 Remove the tank lid and fill the clean water tank with COLD water, preferably using a hose. To obtain the
cleaning liquid, add Gansow low foam detergent. If using other brands, refer to the producer's instructions or
use your experience. Finally, close the tank lid.
IMPORTANT: Detergents which produce a lot of foam may greatly impair the efficiency of the machine.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the gasket is free of holes, cracks or damage of any kind which could
jeopardise the efficiency of the vacuum created by the motor, reducing the suction force
and the quality of the cleaning obtained.
3.4 The operator must not switch on the machine before sitting in the driver's seat.
3.5 The brushes are lowered by pressing the button with the corresponding icon at the bottom left.
The brushes are lowered until they touch the ground and rotate automatically at the slightest pressure on the
forward motion pedal. To increase the flow of detergent to the brushes, turn clockwise to regulate the quantity
(to reduce, turn anticlockwise).
IMPORTANT: the brushes will not turn or the detergent flow until light pressure is exerted on the forward
motion pedal.
3.6 The squeegee is lowered by pressing the button with the suction motor icon at the bottom on the right side.
It is lowered until it touches the ground, while suction is activated automatically by a micro switch during
lowering the squeegee.
IMPORTANT: when the direction of motion is reversed, the squeegee is automatically raised and suction
is turned off. When forward movement is resumed, the setting is reset.
3.7 The direction of motion corresponds to the position of the selector switch on the left marked with arrows
indicating the movement selected. The pedal electrically controls an electronic board and is spring loaded.
When it is released, it therefore springs back immediately to the zero current position. With the standard
programme on the electronic board, reverse speed is half forward speed.
3.8 ATTENTION: Only valid for Titan 351 BF 140
The brake pedal and hand brake are on the left side of the accelerator pedal and they are an independent
system. This means that, to avoid damage, they must be pressed only after the accelerator pedal has been
released.
IMPORTANT: Before starting work, test the service brake to verify efficiency.
3.9 The machine has a safety system (level electrodes) to switch the vacuum motor off if the foam or dirty water
reach a critically high level inside the tank.
IMPORTANT: If the level electrodes are triggered while operating in manual mode and suction shuts
down, switch off the the button with the suction motor icon at the bottom on the right side
and empty the tank (or the fault resolved).

4. Instructions for use during cleaning
4.1 After switching on the machine, the operator must wait about 3 seconds before all functions are verified and
ready for use.
IMPORTANT: Before turning or driving around corners the speed should be reduced considerably. To do
this the operator simply exerts less pressure on the accelerator.
4.2 Floors should be cleaned and dried in parallel strips overlapping by 5 - 10 cm.
Our after-sales service technician or demonstrator will show you how to use your machine as efficiently as
possible.
4.3 Thanks to the vacuum created inside the collection tank, the used water and dirt are completely absorbed and
conveyed to the dirty water tank. In order to ensure that neither dirty water nor foam can find their way into the
vacuum motor, the tank is equipped with a foam cut-off system and the intake pipe is fitted with a filter to catch
fluff. This filter stops the material several centimetres above the maximum possible water level inside the
tank.
4.4 When the liquid in the clean water tank has been used up or after cleaning has been completed, switch off the
brush motor by pressing the switch with the brush icon. This automatically causes the solenoid valve to shut
off the supply of detergent to the brush, switches off the pump and raises the brush unit to the rest position.
Allow the machine to keep moving for another 5 or 6 m to suck up the remaining dirty water.
By pressing the button with the suction motor icon, the squeegee will be raised to the rest position and the
suction motor will be turned off.
4.5 When the accelerator pedal is released, the drive motor slows down and stops.
4.6 The parking brake should be applied to prevent the machine from moving by accident.
4.7 Empty the dirty water tank into a recipient or a drain using the drain hose. Remove the cap, release the hose
from the hose clip at the back of the machine and drain the fluid.
4.8 At the end of cleaning, clean the machine (without using a water jet) and rinse the tank.
4.9 Our machines are fitted with a quick brush change system.
BRUSH CHANGE:
1. Make sure the brush head is raised, no function is active and the handbrake is on.
2. Take hold of the brush with both hands and turn sharply in the normal brush rotation direction (in the case of
two brushes, they rotate towards the centre; in the case of three, the centre brush rotates clockwise).
3. Remove the old brushes from underneath the brush head and place the new ones as near as possible to the
bayonet fitting lined up with each motor.
4. Lower the head and press the pedal lightly briefly (about 2-3 secs)
5. Switch the brushes off, raise the brush head and make sure the brushes are correctly attached. If not, then
repeat operations 3, 4 and 5, making sure each brush is centred and lined up with the motor.
4.10 Before connecting the machine to the charger, make sure the key switch is off (the plug is under the seat,
above the battery compartment). After 15 seconds, the charger comes on and recharging begins.
Please read the instructions on use of the batteries and battery charger (included with the batteries and/or
battery charger) before operating battery powered machines:
4.11 In order to avoid build-up of dangerous gas inside the machine during recharging, the seat over the battery
compartment must be removed whilst charging is in progress.
4.12 Instruction 4.11 does not apply to gel batteries.