Kärcher BD 530 User manual

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BR/BD 530
BR/BD 530 XL
5.956-935 A 2005839 04/03

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English Operating Instructions BR/BD 530/530 XL
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Safety notes
Before using the unit, please read and
comply with the operating instructions and
the enclosed brochure “Safety instructions
for brush cleaning units and spray
extraction units”, No. 5.956-251.
It is permitted to operate the unit on
surfaces with no more than a 2 % incline.
The unit may only be operated when the
hood and all covers have been closed.
While the unit is being operated, the
main switch must not be set to “0”.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in these
operating instructions:
Danger!
Indicates imminent danger. Non-
compliance with this warning may result in
death or serious injury.
Caution!
Indicates a potentially dangerous
situation.Non-compliancewiththiswarning
may result in slight injury or damage to
property.
Information:
Indicates application tips and
important product information.
Function
TheBR/BD 530andBR/BD 530 XLisused
for wet-cleaning of level floors. It can easily
be adjusted to a particular cleaning task by
setting the water flow rate and extraction of
dirty water.
An operating width of up to 460 mm or
530 mm(XLmodel)andan40 lfresh-water
tank and dirty-water tank enable effective
cleaning over a prolonged period.
Mains operation enables high performance
without any restrictions on working time.
Intended use
Usethisunit exclusively inaccordance with
the information in these operating
instructions.
– The unit may be used for cleaning non-
moisture-sensitive smooth floors only.
– The unit is not suitable for cleaning
frozen floors (e.g. in cold-storage
depots).
– The unit may be fitted with original
accessories and spare parts only.
Protection of the
environment
Please dispose of packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner
The packaging materials can be
recycled. Please do not dispose of the
packaging with domestic refuse but
have it recycled.
Please dispose of old units in an
environmentally friendly manner
Old units contain valuable recyclable
materials which should be reclaimed.
Batteries, oil and similar substances
must not pollute the environment. Please
therefore dispose of old units via suitable
collection systems.
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Operating Instructions BR/BD 530/530 XL English
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Operating and function controls
1 Push handle
2 Trigger lever for brush mode
3 Control console
4 Electronics module and fuses
(unter the control console)
5 Lever for raising/lowering the
suction bar
6 Drainage hose for dirty water
7 Suction hose
8 Cover
9 Star knobs for replacing the squeegee
blades
10 Suction-bar suspension device
11 Wing nuts for inclining the suction bar
12 Star knob for attachment and angular
positioning of the suction bar
13 Suction hose-suction motor connection
14 Suction bar**
15 Rating plate
16 Roller brushes (BR model)
Disc brushes (BD model)*
17 Cleaning head
18 Running gear
19 Handle
20 Locking device
21 Cover
22 Screw for locking the tank
Under the cover:
23 Fresh-water filler inlet
24 Fluff strainer
25 Dirty-water tank
* not illustrated
** not supplied with the appliance

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Instrument panel
1 Detergent metering
2 Master switch 3 Overload fuse 4 Suction turbine switch
Before switching on the unit
Unloading the unit
nAttach push handle with the 4 supplied
screws and fit the caps.
nPlace the long, lateral planks from the
packaging on the pallet and form
a ramp.
nSecure the planks with nails.
nSupport the ramp by placing the shorter
planks underneath.
nRemove the wooden laths.
nRaise the cleaning head and remove
the cardboard packaging.
nThe unit can now be moved down the
ramp.
Attaching the suction bar
nInsert the suction bar into the suction-
barsuspensiondevice,ensuringthatthe
profiled sheet is situated over the
suspension device.
nTighten the star knobs.
nAttach the suction hose.

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Attaching the brushes
BD 530 or BD 530 XL
Before switching on the unit, the disc
brushes must be attached (see
“Maintenance procedures”).
Operation
Caution!
Before reversing, raise the suction
bar. Information:
The unit is designed with the brush
head projecting from the right side,
enabling the operator to clean up to
the very edge.
Adding detergent
Caution!
Use the recommended detergents
only. If other detergents are used, the
operator increases the risk of malfunctions
and accidents.
Detergents must not contain solvents,
hydrochloric acid or hydrofluoric acid.
Information:
Do not use detergents which foam
vigorously.
nOpen the cover.
nFill with fresh water (maximum 60 °C).
nAdd detergent.
Comply with the metering information.
Recommended detergents
Detergents are available from specialist
outlets.
Driving
nClose the cover.
nInsert the mains plug into the socket.
nSet master switch to “I”.
Information:
Ifthebrush motordoesnotstartwhen
switched on, unload the brush motor by
pulling back the unit.
Running gear
Down: Transportation
Up: Cleaning
nRaise the unit slightly with the handle.
nPull out the locking device.
nSwivel the running gear into the desired
position.
nEngage the locking device.
Driving to the place of work
nSwivel down the running gear and lock.
nPush the unit to the place of work.
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Application: Detergents
Maintenance cleaning
(also for alkaline-sensitive
floors)
RM 745
RM 746
Cleaning greasy dirt
deposits RM 69 ES ASF RM 69 ASF
Basic cleaning (stripping)
alkaline-resistanthardfloor
coverings
RM 752
Basic cleaning (stripping)
linoleum RM 754
Sanitary cleaner RM 25 ASF
Disinfectant cleaner RM 732
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English Operating Instructions BR/BD 530/530 XL
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Cleaning
nSwivel up the running gear and lock.
nClean the unit.
Adjust the propulsion speed
(only BD 530 or BD 530 XL)
nThrottle speed:
rotate knob towards –.
nIncrease speed:
rotate knob towards +.
Caution!
Before removing the brush, reduce
the speed.
Setting the water flow rate
nSet the water flow rate with the control
knob according to the dirt on the floor
covering.
Information:
Start cleaning on a low water flow
rate. Gradually increase the water flow rate
until the desired cleaning result is obtained.
Lowering the suction bar
nPress down the lever; the suction bar is
lowered.
nSwitch on the suction motor with the
switch.
Information:
The suction bar automatically adapts
itself to the floor conditions and does not
require any special adjustment.
To improve the vacuuming result, the
suction bar can be rotated or tilted.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the floor, do
not operate the unit on the spot.
nActuate the trigger lever, the brush
motor starts.
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Stopping and switching off
the unit
nClose control knob for water flow rate.
nMove the unit forwards another 1–2 m to
extract any remaining water.
nSwitch off the switch for suction feed
operation.
nRaise the suction bar.
nSwivel down the running gear and lock.
nSet master switch to “0” and pull out
mains plug.
Caution!
When work is complete, the disc
brushes or the brush rollers must be
unloaded (risk of deforming the brushes).
Draining the dirty water
Caution!
Observe local regulations for the
treatment of waste water.
nTakethedrainage hose outoftheholder
and place in a suitable receptacle. Drain
off the dirty water by opening the
metering equipment. Then rinse out the
dirty-water tank with fresh water.
Drain off the fresh water.
nOpen the latch on the fresh-water tank
with a suitable implement (e.g. a coin).
Adjusting the suction bar
Rotating the suction bar
To improve the pick-up result on ceramic
floors (crevices), the suction bar can be
rotated by up to 5°:
nLoosen the star knobs.
nRotate the suction bar.
nTighten the star knobs.

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Tilting the suction bar
If the suction result is unsatisfactory, the
straight suction bar can be tilted.
nLoosen the wing nuts.
nTilt the suction bar.
nTighten the wing nuts.
Care and maintenance
Risk of injury!
Before working on the unit, always
setthe master switchto “O” and pull out the
mains plug.
nDrain off and dispose of dirty water and
any residual cleaning liquid.
Maintenance schedule
After work
Caution!
Do not spray the unit with water or
use any aggressive detergents.
nDrain off the dirty water.
nRinse out the dirty-water tank with fresh
water.
nClean the outside of the unit.
nCheck the fluff strainer and, if required,
clean.
nRemovethesqueegeeblades,checkfor
wear and, if required, replace.
nCheck the brushes for wear and, if
required, replace.
Monthly
nCheck the condition of the container
cover seals and, if required, replace.
Annually
nHave customer service conduct the
stipulated inspection.
Maintenance procedures
Replacing the squeegee blades
nLoosen the star knobs.
nRemove the squeegee blades.
nAttach the new squeegee blades.
nTighten the star knobs.
Replacing the roller brushes
nLoosen the wing nuts.
nRemove the bearing cover.
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nRemove both roller brushes, insert new
ones(notehexagonfixturesfortheroller
brushes).
nAttach bearing cover.
nTighten the wing nuts.
Replacing disc brushes
nRotate propulsion to slow speed (–).
nRaise the disc brushes.
nRotate disc brushes by approx. 45° in
an anti-clockwise direction.
nPull down and remove disc brushes.
nInsert the new disc brushes in reverse
sequence.
nRotate propulsion to the desired
speed (+).
Maintenance agreement
To ensure that the unit operates reliably,
maintenance agreements can be
concluded with the appropriate Kärcher
sales office.
Frost protection
If there is a risk of frost
nDrain the fresh-water and dirty-water
tanks.
nPut the unit in a room which is protected
from frost.
Transportation
nIftransportingtheunitby vehicle, secure
the unit with tension belts/ropes to
prevent it from sliding.
nRemove the brushes to prevent them
from becoming damaged.
Spare parts
You will find a list of spare parts at the end
of these operating instructions.

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Warranty
The warranty terms issued by our
authorised marketing company are valid in
every country. We remedy any fault in the
cleaner free of charge within the warranty
period providing the cause of the fault
proves to be a material or manufacturing
error.
If making a claim under the guarantee,
please consult your dealer or local
authorised customer service centre and
provide your receipt of purchase.
EU Declaration of
Conformity
We hereby declare that the equipmentdescribed below
conforms to the relevant fundamental safety and health
requirements of the appropriate EU Directives, both in
its basic design and construction as well as in the
version marketed by us.
This declaration will cease to be valid if any
modifications are made to the machine without our
express approval.
Product: brush cleaning unit
Model: 1.127-xxx
Relevant EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive (98/37/CE)
EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EEC)
amended by 93/68/EEC
EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility
(89/336/EEC) amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/31/EEC,
93/68/EEC
Harmonised standards applied:
DIN EN 60 335-1 DIN EN 60 335-2-72
DIN EN 55 014-1: 2000+A1: 2001
DIN EN 55 014-2: 1997 DIN EN 61 000-3-2: 2000
DIN EN 61 000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001
National standards applied: –
Appropriate internal measures have been taken to
ensure that series-production units conform at all times
to the requirements of current EU Directives and
relevant standards.
The signatories are empowered to represent and act
on behalf of the company management.
Alfred Kärcher GmbH & Co. KG
Cleaning Systems
D-71349 Winnenden
Alfred Kärcher Kommanditgesellschaft.
Sitz Winnenden;
Registergericht: Waiblingen, HRA 169.
Persönlich haftende Gesellschafterin:
Kärcher Reinigungstechnik GmbH. Sitz Winnenden,
2404 Registergericht Waiblingen, HRB
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Bernhard Graf,
Hartmut Jenner, Georg Metz
S. Reiser H. Jenner

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Troubleshooting
Risk of injury!
Before working on the unit, always
set the master switch to “0” and pull out the
mains plug.
nDrain off and dispose of dirty water and
any residual cleaning liquid.
If faults cannot be rectified with the aid of
this table, contact customer service.
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Fault Remedial action
Unit cannot be started. Press in the overload fuse.
Check that the mains plug has been inserted.
Inadequate water flow rate. Check fresh-water level; if required, top up tank.
Check hoses for blockages; remove any blockages.
Inadequate suction power. Clean container cover seals and check for leaks; if
required, replace.
Clean fluff strainer.
Clean squeegee blades on the suction bar; if required,
replace.
Check suction hose for blockages; remove any
blockages.
Check suction hose for leaks; if required, replace.
Checkwhethermeteringvalveon thedirty-waterdrainage
hose is closed.
Check the setting of the suction bar.
Unsatisfactory cleaning
result. Checkthebrushesforwear andsuitabilityand,ifrequired, replace.
Brushes do not rotate. Check whether the brushes are blocked by foreign
objects; if required, remove foreign objects.
Press in the overload fuse.

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Accessories
The unit can be fitted with various
accessories for a particular cleaning task. Ask for our catalogue or visit us on the Internet at www.karcher.com.
Designation Part no.
BR 530 Part no. BR 530 XL Description Quan-
tity
Quantity
required
for unit
Brush roller, white
(standard) 5.762-169 5.762-208 for maintenance cleaning of very dirty
floors
12
Brush roller, black (soft) 5.762-172 5.762-211 for polishing and for
maintenance cleaning
of sensitive floors
12
Brush roller red (high/
low) 5.762-170 5.762-209 for scrubbing of structured floors (safety
tiles, etc.)
12
Brush roller, grey (hard) 5.762-171 5.762-210 for basic cleaning of
very dirty floors and for
removal of coatings
(e.g. wax, acrylates)
12
Pad roller shaft 4.762-184 4.762-214 for housing roller pads 1 2
Roller pad (white) 6.369-388 6.369-388 for fine polishing of
floors 20 60 (XL: 80)
Roller pad (red) 6.369-453 6.369-453 for cleaning of slightly
dirty floors 20 60 (XL: 80)
Roller pad (green) 6.369-452 6.369-452 for cleaning of normal
to very dirty floors 20 60 (XL: 80)
Roller pad (yellow) 6.369-451 6.369-451 for polishing of floors 20 60
(XL: 80)

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Designation Part no.
BD 530 Part no. BD 530 XL Description Quan-
tity
Quantity
required
for unit
Disc brushes, natural
(soft) 6.906-056 6.905-866 for polishing of floors 1 1
Disc brush, white 6.906-054 6.905-864 for cleaning of slightly
or sensitive floors 11
Disc brush, grey Grit
(hard) 6.906-055 6.905-865 for cleaning of very dirty floors 11
Driving plate 6.906-332 6.906-331 for housing pads 1 1
Disc pad (red) 6.369-024 6.369-017 for cleaning of slightly
dirty floors 51
Disc pad (green) 6.369-023 6.369-016 for cleaning of
moderately dirty floors 51
Disc pad (black) 6.369-022 6.369-015 for cleaning of very dirty
floors 51
Designation Part no.
BR/BD
530
Part no.
BR/BD
530 XL Description Quan-
tity
Quantity
required
for unit
One-sided rubber strips
Rubber squeegee,
blue 6.273-185 6.273-185 standard pair 1 pair
Rubber squeegee,
brown 6.273-168 6.273-168 oil-resistant pair 1 pair
Suction bar, straight 4.777-027 4.777-027 standard 1 1
Suction bar, curved 4.777-028 4.777-028 standard 1 1
Reversible rubber strips (only for suction bars 4.777-047 and 4.777-054)
Suction bar, straight 4.777-047 4.777-047 standard 1 1
Suction bar, curved 4.777-054 4.777-054 standard 1 1
Rubber squeegee,
blue 6.273-204 6.273-204 standard 1 1
Rubber squeegee,
brown 6.273-207 6.273-207 oil-resistant 1 1
Extension cable 6.647-022 6.647-022 20 m 1 1

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Technical Specifications
Unit BR 530
(BR 530 XL) BD 530 (BD 530 XL)
Power
Nominal voltage V/Hz 220–230 /1~50,60 220–230 /1~50,60
Power consumption W 1600 (1900) 1600 (1900)
Suction motor output W 900 900
Brush motor output W 800 800
Suction
Suction power, air flow rate l/s 47 47
Suction power, vacuum mbar 225 225
Cleaning brush
Operating width mm 460 (530) 460 (530)
Diameter mm 96 460 (530)
Brush speed 1/min 1500 140
Dimensions and weight
Theoretical surface performance m2/h 1840 (2120) 1840 (2120)
Volume, fresh/dirt-water tanks l 40/40 40/40
Weight kg 55 (60) 55 (60)
Noise emission
Sound pressure level
(EN 60704-1) dB(A) 70 70
Unit vibration
Total vibration value
(ISO 5349) m/s20.4 0.5

4.777-047.0
4.777-054.0
6.273-207.0 3
6.273-204.0 2
6.388-549.0
5.059-011.0
7.306-119.0
4.034-107.0
BR 530
1.127-321.0
BR 530 XL
1.127-421.0
6.435-356.0
7.343-015.0
6.435-301.0
5.115-255.0
6.310-128.0
4.172-016.0
6.321-154.0
7.343-300.0
6.343-132.0
7.311-224.0
7.343-300.0
7.303-139.0
6.310-129.0
7.312-003.0
B
4.777-027.0
4.777-028.0
6.273-185.0 2
6.273-168.0 3
(standard/ standard/
standard/)
2
(ölfest/ oil resistent/
resistant à l'huile/)
3
B
6.390-166.0
6.390-730.0
6.362-089.0
6.630-005.0
5.382-594.0
7.306-050.0 5.321-415.0
6.631-768.0
6.362-581.0
5.031-215.0
6.630-082.0
5.380-427.0
6.368-076.0
7.303-065.0
5.321-509.0
5.442-930.0
12.2002
BR 530
5.762-169.0 (weiss/ white/ blanc/)
5.762-170.0 (rot/ red/ rouge/)
5.762-171.0 (grau 0,6/ grey 0,6/ gris 0,6)
5.762-264.0 (grau 1,0/ grey 1,0/ gris 1,0)
5.762-172.0 (schwarz/ black/ noir/)
BR 530 XL
5.762-208.0 (weiss/ white/ blanc/)
5.762-209.0 (rot/ red/ rouge/)
5.762-210.0 (grau 0,6/ grey 0,6/ gris 0,6)
5.762-263.0 (grau 1,0/ grey 1,0/ gris 1,0)
5.762-211.0 (schwarz/ black/ noir/)
6.309-610.0 2
6.309-733.0 3
2
3
A
5.128-339.0
A
6.321-001.0
6.435-061.0

6.390-610.0
6.388-549.0
5.059-011.0
7.306-119.0
4.034-107.0
BD 530 XL
1.127-441.0
BD 530
1.127-341.0
12.2002
6.435-356.0
7.343-015.0
6.435-301.0
5.115-255.0
4.172-016.0
6.321-154.0
7.343-300.0
6.343-132.0
7.311-224.0
7.343-300.0
7.303-139.0
6.310-129.0
7.312-003.0
6.390-166.0
6.390-730.0
6.362-089.0
6.630-005.0
5.382-594.0
7.306-050.0 5.321-415.0
6.631-768.0
6.362-581.0
5.031-215.0
6.630-082.0
5.380-427.0
6.368-076.0
7.303-065.0
5.321-509.0
5.442-930.0
6.906-054.0 (weiss/ white/ blanc/)
6.906-055.0 (grau/ grey/ gris/)
6.906-056.0 (natur/ nature/ nature)
BD 530 XL
6.905-864.0 (weiss/ white/ blanc/)
6.905-865.0 (grau/ grey/ gris/)
6.905-866.0 (natur/ nature/ nature)
BD 530
BD 530
6.369-022.0 (schwarz/ black/ noir)
6.369-023.0 (grün/ green/ vert
6.369-024.0 (rot/ red/ rouge)
BD 530 XL
6.369-015.0 (schwarz/ black/ noir)
6.369-016.0 (grün/ green/ vert
6.369-017.0 (rot/ red/ rouge) BD 530 XL
6.906-331.0
BD 530
6.906-332.0
6.906-330.0
6.906-332.0
6.906-331.0
(standard/ standard/
standard/)
2
(ölfest/ oil resistent/
resistant à l'huile/)
3
2
6.390-733.0 3
2
3
4.777-027.0
4.777-028.0
6.273-185.0 2
6.273-168.0 3
A
4.777-047.0
4.777-054.0
6.273-204.0 2
6.273-207.0 3
5.128-339.0
A
6.321-001.0
6.435-061.0