Kärcher BR 530 BAT Package User manual

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BR/BD 530 BAT
BR/BD 530 XL BAT
BR/BD 530 BAT Package
BR/BD 530 XL BAT Package
BR/BD 530 F BAT Package
BR/BD 530 XL F BAT Package
5.956-850 A2006901 11/03

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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 must not be operated until the
tanks and all covers have been closed.
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-compliance with this warning
may result in slight injury or damage to
property.
Information:
Indicates application tips and
important product information.
Function
BR/BD 530 BAT package or
BR/BD 530 XL-BAT is used for wet-
cleaning of level floors. It can easily be
adapted to the particular cleaning task by
adjustment of the water flow rate and the
dirty water pick-up.
An operating width of up to 460 mm or
530 mm (XL-model) and an 40 l fresh-water
tank and dirty-water tank enable effective
cleaning over a prolonged period.
The batteries can be charged with a battery
charger connected to a mains socket.
A battery charger is already installed in the
BR/BD 530 BAT Package and
BR/BD 530 XL BAT Package
Appropriate use
Use this unit exclusively in accordance 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 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 Battery charger (package model)
9 Battery (package model)
10 Star knobs for replacing the squeegee
blades
11 Suction-bar suspension device
12 Wing nut for inclining the suction bar
13 Star knob for attachment and angular
positioning of the suction bar
14 Suction hose–suction motor connection
15 Suction bar**
16 Rating plate
17 Roller brushes (BR model)
Disc brushes (BD model)*
18 Cleaning head
19 Running gear
20 Handle
21 Locking device
22 Cover
23 Screw for locking the container;
in the container: batteries*
Under the cover:
24 Fresh-water filler inlet
25 Fluff strainer
26 Dirty-water tank
* not illustrated
** not supplied with the appliance

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Instrument panel
1 Detergent metering
2 Brush mode switch
3 Suction motor switch
4 Hours counter (package version)
5 Battery indicator display
Before switching on the unit
Unloading the unit
!Attach push handle with the 4 supplied
screws and fit the caps.
!Place the long, lateral planks from the
packaging on the pallet and form
a ramp.
!Secure the planks with nails.
!Support the ramp by placing the shorter
planks underneath.
!Remove the wooden laths.
!Raise the cleaning head and remove the
cardboard packaging.
!The unit can now be moved down the
ramp.
green: Batteries fully charged
yellow: Batteries partially
discharged
red,
flashing: Batteries exhausted
red,
continuous:
Deep-discharge
protection

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Attaching the suction bar
!Insert the suction bar into the suction-
bar suspension device, ensuring that the
profiled sheet is situated over the
suspension device.
!Tighten the star knobs.
!Attach the suction hose.
Attaching the brushes
BD 530 BAT Package or BD 530 XL BAT
Package
Before switching on the unit, the disc
brushes must be attached (see
“Maintenance procedures”).
Batteries
When handling batteries, comply with the
following warning symbols:
Comply with the information on the
battery, in the operating instructions
and in the vehicle operating
instructions.
Wear eye protection
Keep children away from acid and
batteries
Danger of explosion
No naked flames, sparks or naked
lights and no smoking
Risk of chemical burns
First Aid
Warning
Disposal
Please dispose of battery
or rechargeable battery in an
environmentally friendly manner
Batteries and rechargeable batteries
contain substances which must not
pollute the environment. Please
therefore dispose of batteries via suitable
collection systems.
Danger of explosion!
Do not place any tools or similar
objects on the battery, i.e. on the terminals
and intercell connectors.
Risk of injury!
Do not bring any wounds into contact
with lead; after working with batteries,
always wash hands.
Inserting and connecting batteries
!Loosen the screw and open the container.
!Insert the batteries into the container
flush with the cleaning head.
!Grease the terminals and connect to the
enclosed cables.
!
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Caution!
Ensure that the polarity is correct!
!Clamp the supplied connection cable to
the remaining free battery terminals (+)
and (–).
!Close the container and tighten the screw.
Caution!
Before switching on the unit, charge
the batteries!
Charging the batteries
Danger of explosion!
Lead-acid batteries may only be
charged when the container is open.
Danger of electric shock!
Note power supply system and fusing
– see “Battery charger”.
Never use the battery charger in rain, in
high atmospheric humidity or in damp
rooms!
Information:
The unit features deep-discharge
protection, i.e. if the still permitted minimum
capacity value is reached, the brush motors
and the turbine are switched off. In this
case the battery charge status display on
the control console illuminates red.
The battery charging process lasts on
average 10–15 hours. The recommended
battery chargers (which correspond to the
utilised batteries) are electronically
controlled and end the charging process
automatically.
All functions of the unit are automatically
interrupted during the charging process.
!Push the battery charger directly onto
the charging station.
Charging process for BR/BD 530 BAT
Package and for BR/BD 530 XL BAT
Package
!Insert the connection cable plug into the
socket.
Charging process BR/BD 530 BAT
!Disconnect the suction hose from the
suction bar.
!Loosen the screw and open the
container.
!Remove the battery connector and
connect to the charger cable.
!Switch on battery charger.
Non-maintenance-free batteries
!One hour before the end of the charging
process, add distilled water, ensuring
that the acid level is correct. Batteries
are identified accordingly.
Risk of injury!
If a discharged battery is refilled with
water, acid may escape!
When handling battery acid, wear protective
goggles and follow the instructions to prevent
injury and damage to clothing.
Immediately wash off any acid splashes on
the skin or clothing using plenty of water.
Caution!
Use only chemically pure battery acid
(in compliance with VDE 0510), concen-
tration 1.28 kg/l.
Refill the batteries with distilled or
demineralised water only (VDE 0510).
Do not use additives (so-called enhancing
agents), otherwise any warranty will be
invalidated.
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Recommended batteries
Recommended battery chargers
Batteries and battery chargers are
available from specialist outlets.
Caution!
Use only maintenance-free batteries
with package battery chargers.
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.
!Open the cover.
!Fill with fresh water (maximum 60 °C).
!Add detergent.
Comply with the metering information.
Manufacturer
Kärcher order
no.
Description
DETA
6.654-097
12 V GIS 80
low-maintenance
Capacity: 80 Ah
Voltage: 12 V
DETA
6.654-093
12 V GIV 75 DT
maintenance-free
Capacity: 75 Ah
Voltage: 12 V
SONNEN-
SCHEIN
12 V / 70 Ah
maintenance-free
Capacity: 70 Ah
Voltage: 12 V
Manufacturer Description
KÄRCHER
6.654-102
for maintenance-free
batteries 6.654-102
KÄRCHER
6.654-067
for low-maintenance
batteries 6.654-067
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Recommended detergents
Detergents are available from specialist
outlets.
Driving
!Close the cover.
!Switch on the brush mode switch and
suction motor.
Information:
If the brush motor does not start when
switched on, unload the brush motor by
pulling back the unit.
Running gear
Down: Transportation
Up: Cleaning
!Raise the unit slightly with the handle.
!Pull out the locking device.
!Swivel the running gear into the desired
position.
!Engage the locking device.
Driving to the place of work
!Swivel down the running gear and lock.
!Push the unit to the place of work.
Cleaning
!Swivel up the running gear and lock.
!Clean the unit.
Adjust the propulsion speed
(only BD 530 BAT or BD 530 XL BAT)
!Throttle speed:
rotate knob towards –.
!Increase speed:
rotate knob towards +.
Caution!
Before removing the brush, reduce
the speed.
Application: Detergent
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-
resistant hard floor
coverings
RM 752
Basic cleaning
stripping linoleum
RM 754
Sanitary cleaner RM 25 ASF
Disinfectant cleaner RM 732
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Setting the water flow rate
!Set 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
!Press down the lever; the suction bar is
lowered.
!Switch 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.
Switching on the brush head
Caution!
To prevent damage to the floor,
do not operate the unit on the spot.
!Actuate the trigger lever, the brush
motor starts.
Stopping and switching off
the unit
!Close control knob for water flow rate.
!Move the unit forwards another 1–2 m to
extract any remaining water.
!Switch off the brush mode switch and
suction motor.
!Raise the suction bar.
!Swivel down the running gear and lock.
Caution!
When work is complete, the disc
brushes or the brush rollers must be
unloaded (risk of deforming the brushes).
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Draining the dirty water
Caution!
Observe local regulations for the
treatment of waste water.
!Take the drainage hose out of the holder
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.
!Open 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°:
!Loosen the star knobs.
!Rotate the suction bar.
!Tighten the star knobs.
Tilting the suction bar
If the suction result is unsatisfactory, the
straight suction bar can be tilted.
!Loosen the wing nut.
!Tilt the suction bar.
!Tighten the wing nut.

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Care and maintenance
Risk of injury!
Before working on the unit, always
switch off the brush mode switch and
suction motor and pull out the battery
charger mains plug.
!Drain 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.
!Drain off the dirty water.
!Rinse out the dirty-water tank with fresh
water.
!Clean the outside of the unit.
!Check the fluff strainer and, if required,
clean.
!Remove the squeegee blades, check for
wear and, if required, replace.
!Check the brushes for wear and,
if required, replace.
Monthly
!Check the battery terminals for oxidation
and, if required, lubricate with terminal
grease. Ensure that the connection
cables are secure.
!Check the condition of the container
cover seals and, if required, replace.
!If non-maintenance-free batteries are
used, check the acid concentration of
the cells.
Annually
!Have customer service conduct the
stipulated inspection.
Maintenance procedures
Replacing the squeegee blades
!Unscrew the star knobs.
!Pull off the plastic parts.
!Remove the squeegee blades.
!Insert new rubber strips.
!Push on the plastic parts.
!Screw in and tighten star knobs.
Replacing the roller brushes
!Loosen the wing nuts.
!Remove the bearing cover.
!Remove both roller brushes, insert new
ones (note hexagon fixtures for the roller
brushes).
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!Attach bearing cover.
!Tighten the wing nuts.
Replacing disc brushes
!Rotate propulsion to slow speed (–).
!Raise the disc brushes.
!Rotate disc brushes by approx. 45° in an
anti-clockwise direction.
!Pull down and remove disc brushes.
!Insert the new disc brushes in reverse
sequence.
!Rotate 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
!Drain the fresh-water and dirty-water
tanks.
!Put the unit in a room which is protected
from frost.
Transportation
!If transporting the unit by vehicle, secure
the unit with tension belts/ropes to
prevent it from sliding.
!Remove 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 equipment described 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 60 335-1DIN EN 60 335-2-29
DIN EN 60 335-2-72
DIN EN 55 014-1: 2000+A1: 2001
DIN EN 55 014-2: 1997 DIN EN 61000-3-2: 2000
DIN EN 61000-3-3: 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
switch off the brush mode switch and
suction motor and pull out the battery
charger mains plug.
!Drain 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.
!
Fault Remedial action
Unit cannot be started. Press in the overload fuse.
Check batteries; if required, replace.
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.
Check whether metering valve on the dirty-water drainage
hose is closed.
Check the setting of the suction bar.
Unsatisfactory cleaning
result.
Check the brushes for wear and suitability and, if required,
replace.
Brushes do not rotate. Check whether the brushes are blocked by foreign
objects; if required, remove foreign objects.

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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

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Technical Specifications
Unit BR 530
(BR 530 XL)
BD 530
(BD 530 XL)
Power
Nominal voltage V 24 24
Battery capacity Ah (5h) 75 75
Power consumption W 1200 (1560) 1200 (1560)
Suction motor output W 500 500
Brush motor output W 600 600
Suction
Suction power, air flow rate l/s 30 30
Suction power, vacuum mbar 140 140
Cleaning brush
Operating width mm 460 (530) 460 (530)
Diameter mm 96 460 (530)
Brush speed rpm 1500 140
Dimensions and weight
Theoretical surface performance m²/h 1840 (2120) 1840 (2120)
Volume
Volume, fresh/dirt-water tanks
l 40/40 40/40
Total weight kg 150 (155) 150 (155)
Noise emission
Sound pressure level
(EN 60704-1)
dB(A) 70 70
Unit vibration
Total vibration value
(ISO 5349)
m/s² 0.4 0.4

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/)
6.388-549.0
5.059-011.0
7.306-119.0
5.382-594.0
5.380-209.0
6.368-076.0
7.303-065.0
5.321-509.0
5.442-930.0
6.630-005.0
6.682-395.0
6.310-128.0
6.682-395.0
6.630-005.0
6.681-088.0
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
(standard/ standard/
standard/)
2
(ölfest/ oil resistent/
resistant à l'huile/)
3
B
7.644-040.0
6.644-277.0
7.644-006.0
7.644-018.0
6.647-738.0
6.654-093.0
6.654-093.0
6.654-094.0
BR 530 BAT
1.127-331.0 - Package
1.127-361.0
BR 530 XL BAT
1.127-431.0 - Package
1.127-461.0
6.362-089.0
4.034-107.0
12.2002
6.390-733.0 3
6.390-610.0 2
BR 530 BAT
BR 530 XL BAT
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/)
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
6.273-207.0 3
6.273-204.0 2
A
6.435-356.0
7.343-015.0
6.435-301.0
5.115-255.0
6.390-730.0 3
6.390-166.0 2
5.128-339.0
6.321-001.0
6.435-061.0