Nilfisk-Advance SC3000 User manual

SC3000
Instructions for use
10/2010 Revised 03/2018
(G)
FORM NO. 9098827000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
MANUAL PURPOSE AND CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 2
TARGET........................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................................................................... 2
IDENTIFICATION DATA................................................................................................................................................................... 2
OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS................................................................................................................................................... 2
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................. 2
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2
OPERATION CAPABILITIES........................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONVENTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
UNPACKING/DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................................. 3
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
VISIBLE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE......................................................................................................................................... 3
SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MANUAL............................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................ 4
MACHINE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................... 6
MACHINE STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROL PANEL................................................................................................................................ 8
ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
WIRING DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
USE/OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW MACHINE .................................................................................................................... 12
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL/AGM)..................................................................... 13
BEFORE START-UP...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
MACHINE START AND STOP....................................................................................................................................................... 16
MACHINE OPERATION (SCRUBBING/DRYING)......................................................................................................................... 17
TANK EMPTYING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
AFTER USING THE MACHINE..................................................................................................................................................... 20
PUSHING/TOWING THE MACHINE............................................................................................................................................. 20
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................................................. 21
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE ......................................................................................................................................... 21
MACHINE WORKING HOUR CHECK .......................................................................................................................................... 21
BATTERY CHARGING .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
SQUEEGEE CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................................... 23
BRUSHES CLEANING .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
RECOVERY TANK CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
VACUUM SYSTEM MOTOR FILTER CLEANING......................................................................................................................... 25
SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING.................................................................................................................................................... 25
BATTERY COMPARTMENT CLEANING ..................................................................................................................................... 26
DETERGENT TANK CLEANING ................................................................................................................................................... 26
ECOFLEX SYSTEM DRAINING.................................................................................................................................................... 26
FUSE CHECK/REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................................................................... 27
SAFETY FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 27
EMERGENCY PUSH-BUTTON..................................................................................................................................................... 27
ANTI-SKID SAFETY SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
DRIVER’S SEAT MICROSWITCH................................................................................................................................................. 27
ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE...................................................................................................................................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................... 27
SCRAPPING .................................................................................................................................................................. 28
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INTRODUCTION
NOTE
The numbers in brackets refer to the components shown in Machine Description chapter.
MANUAL PURPOSE AND CONTENTS
The purpose of this Manual is to provide the operator with all necessary information to use the machine properly, in a safe and
autonomous way. It contains information about technical data, safety, operation, storage, maintenance, spare parts and disposal.
Before performing any procedure on the machine, the operators and qualied technicians must read this Manual carefully. Contact
Advance in case of doubts concerning the interpretation of the instructions and for any further information.
TARGET
This Manual is intended for operators and technicians qualied to perform the machine maintenance.
The operators must not perform procedures reserved for qualied technicians. Advance will not be answerable for damages coming
from the non-observance of this prohibition.
HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL
The Instructions for Use Manual must be kept near the machine, inside an adequate case, away from liquids and other substances
that can cause damage to it.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The machine serial number and model name are marked on the plate (21) on the steering column.
Year of production (Date code: 18 means January 2018) and product code are marked on the same plate.
This information is useful when requiring machine spare parts. Use the following table to write down the machine identication data.
Model .................................................................................................
Model Number ..................................................................................
Serial Number ....................................................................................
OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS
– Electronic battery charger Manual (to be considered as integral part of this Manual)
Moreover, the following Manuals are available:
– Service Manual (that can be consulted at Advance Service Centers)
– Spare Parts List (supplied with the machine)
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
All necessary operating, maintenance and repair procedures must be performed by qualied personnel or by Advance Service
Centers. Only original spare parts and accessories must be used.
Contact Advance for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the machine model and serial number.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS
Advance constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without being
obliged to apply such benets to the machines that were previously sold.
Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Advance.
OPERATION CAPABILITIES
This scrubber-dryer is used to clean (scrubbing and drying) smooth and solid oors, in commercial or industrial environment, under
safe operation conditions by a qualied operator.
The scrubber-dryer cannot be used for moquette and carpet cleaning.
CONVENTIONS
Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended with reference to the operator’s position, that is to say on the driver’s seat
(17).
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UNPACKING/DELIVERY
To unpack the machine, carefully follow the instructions on the packing.
To move the machine manually, see the Pushing/Towing The Machine paragraph.
Upon delivery carefully check that the machine and its packing have not been damaged during transportation. In case of visible
damages, keep the packing and have it checked by the carrier that delivered it. Call the carrier immediately to ll in a damage claim.
Check that the machine is equipped with the following features:
– Technical documents:
• Scrubber-dryer Instructions for use Manual
• Electronic battery charger Manual
• Scrubber-dryer Spare Parts List
– No. 2 lamellar fuses
– No. 2 shims for 6 V battery housing
WARNING!
The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments
(such as the State of California, as identied in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In certain locations (including the State of California) purchasers of
these Products that place them in service at an employment job site or a publicly accessible space are required
by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or disclosures regarding the chemicals that are or may be
contained in the Products at or about such work sites. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to know the content
of, and to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these Products in such environments.
The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility to advise purchasers of any specic requirements that may be
applicable to the use of the Products in such environments.
SAFETY
The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and take all necessary
precautions to safeguard people and property.
The operator’s cooperation is essential in order to prevent injury. No accident prevention program is e󰀨ective without the total
cooperation of the person responsible for the machine operation. Most of the accidents that may occur in a factory, while working or
moving around, are caused by failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising prudence.
VISIBLE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE
WARNING!
Carefully read all the instructions before performing any operation on the machine.
WARNING!
Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient exceeding the specications.
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SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MANUAL
DANGER!
It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the operator.
WARNING!
It indicates a potential risk of injury for people or damage to objects.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions. Pay careful attention to the
paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
It indicates a remark related to important or useful functions.
CONSULTATION
It indicates the necessity to refer to the Instructions for Use before performing any procedure.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specic warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
–Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery
connector and remove the ignition key.
–This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
–Do not wear jewelry when working near electrical components.
–Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
–Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors:
This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
–When using lead (WET) batteries, keep sparks, ames and smoking materials away from the batteries. During
the normal operation explosive gases are released.
–When using lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. During battery
charging, lift the recovery tank and perform this procedure in well-ventilated areas and away from naked
ames.
WARNING!
–Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
–Before using the battery charger, ensure that frequency and voltage values, indicated on the machine serial
number plate, match the electrical mains voltage.
–Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger cable and never use the battery charger cable as
a handle. Do not close a door on the battery charger cable, or pull the battery charger cable around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.
–Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.
–Do not use the machine if the battery charger cable or plug is damaged. If the machine is not working as it
should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the Service Center.
–To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged
in. Before performing any maintenance procedure, disconnect the battery charger cable from the electrical
mains.
–Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
–To avoid any unauthorized use of the machine, remove the ignition key.
–Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that it cannot move independently.
–Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation and inactivity
condition. Store the machine indoors, in a dry place: This machine must not be used or kept outdoors in wet
conditions.
–Before using the machine, close all doors and/or covers as shown in the Instructions for Use Manual.
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WARNING!
–This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for they safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
–Close attention is necessary when used near children.
–Use only as shown in this Manual. Use only Advance recommended accessories.
–Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewelry and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
–Do not use the machine on incline.
–Do not tilt the machine more than the angle indicated on the machine itself, in order to prevent instability.
–Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.
–Use the machine only where a proper lighting is provided.
–If the machine is to be used where there are other people besides the operator, it is necessary to install the
pivoting light and the reverse gear buzzer (optional).
–While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people or objects.
–Do not bump into shelves or scaoldings, especially where there is a risk of falling objects.
–Do not lean liquid containers on the machine, use the relevant can holder.
–The machine operating temperature must be between +32 °F and 104 °F (0 °C and +40 °C).
–The machine storage temperature must be between +32 °F and 104 °F (0 °C and +40 °C).
–The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.
–When using oor cleaning detergents, follow the instructions on the labels of the detergent bottles.
–To handle oor cleaning detergents, wear suitable gloves and protections.
–Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
–Do not allow the brushes to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the oor.
–In case of re, use a powder re extinguisher, not a water one.
–Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions
scrupulously.
–Do not allow any object to enter into the openings. Do not use the machine if the openings are clogged.
Always keep the openings free from dust, hairs and any other foreign material which could reduce the air
ow.
–Do not remove or modify the plates axed to the machine.
–To manually move the machine, the electromagnetic brake must be disengaged. After moving the machine
manually, engage the electromagnetic brake again. Do not use the machine when the electromagnetic brake
handwheel is screwed down.
–When the machine is to be pushed for service reasons (missing or discharged batteries, etc.), the speed
must not exceed 2.5 mph (4 km/h).
–This machine cannot be used on roads or public streets.
–Pay attention during machine transportation when temperature is below freezing point. The water in the
recovery tank or in the hoses could freeze and seriously damage the machine.
–Use the brushes and pads supplied with the machine or those specied in the Instructions for Use Manual.
Using other brushes or pads could reduce safety.
–In case of machine malfunctions, ensure that these are not due to lack of maintenance. Otherwise, request
assistance from the authorized personnel or from an authorized Service Center.
–If parts must be replaced, require ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorized Dealer or Retailer.
–To ensure machine proper and safe operation, the scheduled maintenance shown in the relevant chapter of
this Manual, must be performed by the authorized personnel or by an authorized Service Center.
–Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets, or with corrosive substances.
–When WET batteries are installed on the machine, do not tilt the machine for more than 30° from the
horizontal plane to prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking out of the batteries. If the machine must be
tilted to perform any maintenance procedure, remove the batteries.
–The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries,
etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centers (see Scrapping chapter).
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MACHINE DESCRIPTION
MACHINE STRUCTURE
1. Steering wheel with control panel (see the following
paragraph)
2. Steering column
3. Ignition key
4. Drive pedal
5. Heel support height adjustment
6. Front steering, driving and braking wheel
7. Electromagnetic brake unlocking lever
8. EMERGENCY push-button, to stop immediately all
functions
9. Battery connector
10. Brushes deck
11. Bumper wheel
12. Solution lter
13. Solenoid valve
14. Washing water opening/closing valve
15. Squeegee hook
16. Battery charger
17. Seat
18. Squeegee blades assembly
19. Dumping recovery tank
20. Recovery tank cover
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MACHINE STRUCTURE (Continues)
21. Serial number plate/technical data/conformity certication
22. Washing water tank
23. Washing water tank ller plug with removable ller hose
24. Recovery water drain hose
25. Tank assembly stand
26. Container with debris collection grid
27. Vacuum grid with automatic shut-o󰀨 oat
28. Adapter for water removable ller hose and squeegee
vacuum hose
29. Washing water tank tap
30. Squeegee
31. Squeegee vacuum hose
32. Squeegee bumper wheels
33. Squeegee support wheels
34. Squeegee mounting handwheels
35. Squeegee balance adjusting handwheel
36. Vacuum system motor
37. Vacuum system motor lter
38. Battery connection diagram
39. Batteries
40. Battery caps
41. Battery charger cable
42. EcoFlex detergent tank
43. Electronic component compartment cover
44. Lifted tank assembly and driver’s seat
Front
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STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROL PANEL
51. Reverse gear activation/deactivation lever
52. Reverse gear LED indicator
53. Detergent ow control push-button
54. Washing detergent ow control LED indicator
55. Mute function push-button
56. Mute function LED
57. Horn push-button
58. Ignition key
59. Solution ow increase push-button
60. Solution ow decrease push-button
61. Solution ow LED indicator
62. Battery warning LED
• Green warning LED - charged battery
• Yellow warning LED - semi-discharged battery
• Red warning LED - discharged battery
63. Vacuum system push-button
64. Vacuum system LED indicator
65. Extra pressure push-button
66. Extra pressure LED indicator
67. One-Touch™ Scrub ON/OFF push-button
68. One-Touch™ LED indicator
• Flashing LED: Brushes deck and squeegee moving up/
down
• Steady LED: Ready for work
69. EcoFlex activation/deactivation lever
70. EcoFlex system LED indicator:
• LED on - EcoFlex system on
• LED ashing - EcoFlex system override
• LED o󰀨 - EcoFlex system disabled
71. Hour counter and solution level display:
• When the machine is started, it displays for a few
seconds the number of working hours which have been
performed.
• While using the machine, it displays the solution/
washing water level in the tank (in gallons).
• When the level is above 18 US gal, the display
indicates “FUL”.
• When the level is under 4 US gal, the display indicates
“LO”.
• When the tank is almost empty, “LO” starts ashing.
NOTE
The display could indicate “LO” even if the tank is
not completely empty, thus allowing to complete
the cleaning cycle; in any case, it is recommended
to check the actual solution ow supplied to the
brushes.
72. Anti-skid control activation LED indicator
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ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS
In addition to the standard components, the machine can be equipped with the following accessories/options, according to the
machine specic use:
– GEL/AGM batteries
– Brushes of di󰀨erent materials
– Pads of di󰀨erent materials
– Squeegee blades of di󰀨erent materials
– Flashing light
– Mop a trash kit
– 0.9 HP (670 W) vacuum system motor
For further information concerning the optional accessories, contact an authorized Retailer.
TECHNICAL DATA
Description SC3000 26" Disc
Washing water tank capacity 21 US gal (80 liters)
Recovery tank capacity 21 US gal (80 liters)
Machine maximum length 53.5 in (1,360 mm)
Machine width without squeegee 26.4 in (670 mm)
Squeegee width 35 in (890 mm)
Machine height 46.8 in (1,190 mm)
Turning space for U-turns 59 in (1.500 mm)
Cleaning width 26 in (660 mm)
Rear wheel diameter 9.8 in (250 mm)
Rear wheel specic pressure on the oor 130 psi (0.9 N/mm2)
Front steering, driving and braking wheel diameter 8.8 in (225 mm)
Front wheel specic pressure on the oor 72 psi (0.5 N/mm2)
Brushes diameter 13 in (330 mm)
Brushes pressure with extra-pressure function turned o󰀨 66.1 lb (30 kg)
Brushes pressure with extra-pressure function turned on 105.8 lb (48 kg)
Solution ow 0.26 - 0.8 US gal/min (1 - 3 liters/min)
Sound pressure level at workstation (ISO 11201, ISO 4871, EN 60335-2-72) (LpA) 65 dB(A) ± 3 dB(A)
Machine sound power level (ISO 3744, ISO 4871, EN 60335-2-72) (LwA) 82 dB(A)
Vibration level at the operator’s arms (ISO 5349-1, EN 60335-2-72) < 98,4 in/s2(< 2.5 m/s2)
Vibration level at the operator’s body (ISO 2631-1, EN 60335-2-72) 3.1 in/s2(0.8 m/s2)
Maximum gradient when working 2% (1,14°)
Drive system motor power 0.4 HP (300 W)
Maximum speed 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
Vacuum system motor power 0.56 HP (420 W)
Vacuum system capacity 0.0098 MPa (1,000 mmH2O)
Brushes motor power 2 x 0.53 HP (2 x 400 W)
Brushes speed 230 rpm
Total absorbed power 63 A (1,5 kW)
IP protection class X4
Battery compartment size (length x width x height) 14.9 x 21.2 x 11.8 in (380 x 540 x 300 mm)
Battery type 4 6 V batteries, 180 Ah C5 (WET)
4 6 V batteries, 180 Ah C5 (GEL/AGM)
Weight without batteries and with empty tanks 390 lb (177 kg)
Weight with batteries and empty tanks 672 lb (305 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 999 lb (453 kg)
Shipping weight 461 lb (209 kg)
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Key
BAT 24 V battery box
BE Flashing light (optional)
BRK Electromagnetic brake
BZ1 Reverse gear warning buzzer/horn
C1 Battery connector
C2 Battery charger main connector
C3 Battery charger sub-connector
C4 Brushes deck connector
CH Battery charger (optional)
EB1 Function electronic board
EB2 Display electronic board
EB3 Dashboard instrument electronic board
ES1 Brushes electromagnetic switch
EV1 Solenoid valve
F0 Battery fuse
F1 Brushes deck fuse
F2 Main electronic board fuse
F3 Signal circuit fuse
F4 Actuator fuse
K1 Ignition switch
M1.1,2 Brush motors
M2 Vacuum system motor
M3 Drive system motor
M4 Detergent pump (optional)
M5 Brushes deck actuator motor
M6 Squeegee actuator motor
m0 Squeegee actuator position 0 microswitch
m1 Squeegee actuator position 1 microswitch
m2 Squeegee actuator position 2 microswitch
PR1 Washing water level pressure switch
RV1 Drive pedal potentiometer
SW1 Driver’s seat microswitch
Color codes
BK Black
BU Blue
BN Brown
GN Green
GY Grey
OG Orange
PK Pink
RD Red
VT Violet
WH White
YE Yellow
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USE/OPERATION
WARNING!
On some points of the machine there are some adhesive plates indicating:
–DANGER
–WARNING
–CAUTION
–CONSULTATION
While reading this Manual, the operator must pay particular attention to the symbols shown on the plates.
Do not cover these plates for any reason and immediately replace them if damaged.
BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW MACHINE
WARNING!
The electric components of the machine can be seriously damaged if the batteries are either improperly installed
or connected. The batteries must be installed by qualied personnel only. Set the function electronic board
according to the type of batteries installed (WET or GEL/AGM).
Check the batteries for damage before installation.
Disconnect the battery connector and the battery charger plug.
Handle the batteries with great care.
Install the battery terminal protection caps supplied with the machine.
The machine requires 4 6 V batteries, connected according to the diagram (38).
The machine can be supplied in one of the following modes:
Batteries (WET or GEL/AGM) already installed and ready to be used
1. Open the cover (20) and check that the recovery tank (19) is empty, otherwise empty it with the drain hose (24).
2. Close the cover (20).
3. Carefully lift the tank assembly (44).
4. Check that the batteries are connected to the machine with the connector (9).
5. Carefully lower the tank assembly (44).
6. When rst using the machine with new batteries, perform a full charging cycle (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
Without batteries
1. Buy appropriate batteries (see the Technical Data paragraph).
For battery choice and installation, apply to qualied battery Retailers.
2. Set the machine according to the type of batteries installed (WET or GEL/AGM) (see the following paragraph).
3. Install the batteries (see the following paragraph).
4. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
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BATTERY INSTALLATION AND BATTERY TYPE SETTING (WET OR GEL/AGM)
Battery installation
1. Open the cover (20) and check that the recovery tank (19) is empty, otherwise empty it with the drain hose (24).
2. Close the cover (20).
3. Carefully lift the tank assembly (44).
4. Install the batteries and connect them according to the diagram (38).
Battery type setting
Set the machine electronic board and the battery charger according to the type of batteries installed (WET or GEL/AGM) as shown
below:
5. Turn the ignition key (58) to “I” and, in the very rst seconds of machine operation, detect the current setting by counting the
number of ashes of the battery warning LEDs (62), as shown in the following table:
SETTING DISPLAY (71) BATTERY WARNING LED INDICATION (62) BATTERY TYPE
14 ashes of the red warning LED WET
24 ashes of the green warning LED GEL-AGM
6. If the setting is to be changed, perform the following procedure.
7. Turn o󰀨 the machine by turning the ignition key (58) to “0”.
8. Press and hold the push-buttons (67) and (63) at the same time, then turn the ignition key (58) to “I”.
9. Release the push-buttons (67) and (63) at least 5 seconds after starting the machine.
10. Within 3 seconds, shortly press the push-button (63) to go to the next setting (1 to 6 in cyclic sequence).
NOTE
When performing steps 9 and 10, the settings are shown on the display (71) too, by the code in the table.
NOTE
The battery charger must be set according to its own User manual.
Battery charging
11. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
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BEFORE START-UP
WARNING!
At every machine start-up, check that, between the deck (10 and 28) and the machine or between the squeegee
(30) and the machine, there is no foreign material which may prevent the deck and the squeegee from lifting.
This check is necessary because, if the machine has been turned o without lifting the deck and the squeegee,
when turned on again, the deck and the squeegee lift automatically.
Brushes installation/removal
According to the kind of cleaning to be performed, the machine can be equipped either with brushes (A, Fig. 1) or pad-holders (B)
with pads (C) together with the appropriate deck.
For the installation/removal, proceed as follows.
1. Insert the ignition key (58) and turn it to “I”.
WARNING!
Before pressing the One-Touch push-button (67), always check that, between the deck (10) and the machine
there is no foreign material which may prevent the deck from lifting.
2. Lift the deck by pressing the One-Touch push-buttons (67).
3. Turn the ignition key (58) to “0” and remove it.
4. Install the brushes/pad-holders (A or B) in the drive hub (D) under the deck, then turn them in the opposite direction to their
rotation direction, until they reach the end of stroke (E).
5. To remove the brushes perform steps 1 to 3, then manually release the brush from the hub by turning it abruptly in its normal
rotation direction (F).
WARNING!
If the machine is not perfectly assembled it can cause damages to people and properties. Always check that all
components are assembled before starting the machine. Carefully inspect the machine before using it.
Front
A
D
D
E
E
F
F
A
B
B
C
C
Figure 1
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Available brushes and their relevant application guides (suggestions only)
Models MIDLITE GRIT 180 MIDGRIT 240 PROLENE PROLITE UNION MIX
General cleaning:
Concrete
Terrazzo oor
Ceramic tiles/quarrystones
Marble
Vinyl tiles
Rubber tiles
Polishing:
Rubber tiles
Marble
Vinyl tiles
Squeegee installation
1. Install the squeegee (30) and fasten it with the handwheels (34), then connect the vacuum hose (31) to the squeegee.
2. With the handwheel (35), adjust the squeegee so that the rear blades (18) - in all its length - touches the oor and the front
blade is slightly detached from the oor.
Washing water tank lling
1. Open the plug (23).
2. Fill the tank (22) with clean water by using the removable ller hose.
Do not ll the tank (22) completely, leave a few inches from the edge of the plug (23).
The water temperature must not exceed 40 °C.
Detergent EcoFlex tank lling
CAUTION!
Use only low-foam and non-ammable detergents, intended for automatic scrubber applications.
WARNING!
When using oor cleaning detergents, follow the instructions on the labels of the detergent bottles.
To handle oor cleaning detergents, wear suitable gloves and protections.
1. Open the cover (20) and check that the recovery tank (19) is empty, otherwise empty it with the drain hose (23).
2. Close the cover (20).
3. Carefully lift the tank assembly (44).
4. Open the detergent tank plug (42).
5. Fill the tank with a detergent suitable for the work to be performed (highly concentrated detergent).
Do not ll the detergent tank completely, leave a few inches from the edge.
NOTE
If the detergent tank is empty (in case of new system, system emptied for cleaning, etc.), in order to ll the hose quickly,
it may be useful to drain EcoFlex system once or several times (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
Operator’s position adjustment
1. Adjust the height of the heel support (5) to reach a comfortable position.
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MACHINE START AND STOP
Starting the machine
1. Prepare the machine as shown in the previous paragraph.
2. Turn the ignition key (58) to “I” without pressing the drive pedal (4). Check if the battery green LED (62) turns on.
If the yellow or red LED turns on, turn the ignition key (58) back to “0” and charge the batteries (see the procedure in
Maintenance chapter).
3. Drive the machine to the working place by keeping the hands on the steering wheel and pressing the pedal (4).
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal (4).
4. The forward/reverse gear is selected with the relevant lever (51) which is at the right of the steering wheel.
NOTE
The driver’s seat (17) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven by pressing the pedal (4)
only when the operator is on the driver’s seat.
NOTE
The machine is equipped with an anti-skid safety system (LED (72) ashing) that reduces the speed when turning and
when the machine tilts laterally, irrespectively of the pressure on the pedal.
In this case, the reduction of speed is not a malfunction but a characteristic that improves the machine stability and
safety in every condition.
5. Lower the brushes deck and the squeegee by pressing the One-Touch push-button (67).
6. Press the solution ow control push-buttons (59 and 60) according to the type of cleaning to be performed.
7. Start scrubbing, by turning the steering wheel (1) and moving the machine forward by pressing the pedal (4).
NOTE
The machine is equipped with a safety system that turns on the brushes and vacuum system only when the machine is
moving.
Stopping the machine
8. Release the pedal (4).
It is not necessary to lock the machine during stopping or parking, because the electromagnetic brake on the wheel turns on
automatically when the drive pedal is not pressed.
9. Lift the brushes deck and the squeegee by pressing the One-Touch push-button (67).
CAUTION!
In the event of an emergency, to stop all machine functions immediately, press rmly the emergency push-
button (8).
To reset the machine function, lift the recovery tank assembly (44) and reconnect the battery connector (9).
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MACHINE OPERATION (SCRUBBING/DRYING)
1. Start the machine as shown in the previous paragraph.
2. If necessary, adjust the solution quantity by pressing the push-buttons (59 and 60).
3. If necessary, to reduce the noise, turn on the mute function by pressing the push-button (55).
NOTE
It is suggested to use the mute function only on smooth oors without joints.
NOTE
For correct scrubbing/drying of oors at the sides of the walls, Advance suggests to go near the walls with the right side
of the machine as shown in gure 2.
A
A
B
Figure 2
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Squeegee adjustment
4. If necessary, stop the machine and turn the squeegee balance adjusting handwheel (35) so that the rear blade - in all its length
- touches the oor.
Adjustment of the detergent concentration in the solution
The system used to mix the detergent with the washing water can be activated by pressing the detergent ow control push-button
(A, Fig. 3): when the LED (B) is on, the detergent is added to the washing water.
The display (C) shows the detergent concentration level in the solution as shown in the table in Figure 3.
NOTE
The detergent concentration in the solution dispensed from the system always corresponds to level 1. In order to
temporarily obtain a stronger concentration, press the EcoFlex or disable the EcoFlex system (see the relevant
paragraph).
EcoFlex function
Lift the EcoFlex lever (D, Fig. 3) whenever a stronger washing power is required.
When lifting the lever (D) (LED (E) ashing) the solution ow increases, the extra pressure function activates and the detergent
concentration in the corresponding solution rises to the set level (moreover, if the detergent mixing function is not activated, it
activates automatically).
The original settings can be restored by lifting the lever (D) once again (LED (E) on).
NOTE
If the lever (D) is not lifted once again, the original settings are restored automatically after 60 seconds.
In order to change the actual detergent concentration, proceed as follows:
1. Turn o󰀨 the detergent ow control push-button (A) (the LED (B) must be OFF).
2. Press and hold the detergent ow control push-button (A) until the LED (B) ashes.
3. Release the push-button (A). Press it again shortly to go to the next level shown by the display (C) as shown in the table in
Figure 3; repeat the procedure until the desired setting is reached.
4. Wait until the LED (B) stops ashing: the new level is now set.
NOTE
Detergent percentage setting is stored into memory, even if the machine is turned o.
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EcoFlex system disabling procedure
In order to temporarily disable the system, lift the EcoFlex lever (D, Fig. 3) and keep it lifted for 2 seconds.
After this procedure, (LED (D) o󰀨), the detergent concentration level is the one which has been set.
To enable the system, lift the EcoFlex lever (D) again.
In order to permanently disable the EcoFlex system, proceed as follows:
1. Turn o󰀨 the machine by turning the ignition key (58) to “0”.
2. Lift the lever (D), then turn the ignition key (58) to “I”.
3. Release the lever (D) at least 8 seconds after turning on the machine.
After this procedure, the EcoFlex lever cannot be operated again (LED (E) o󰀨) and the detergent concentration level is the one
which has been set.
In order to re-enable the system, repeat the steps 1 to 3.
NOTE
The permanent disabling of the EcoFlex system is stored into memory even after the machine is turned o.
CE
B
A
D
DISPLAY RATIO%oz./galLEVEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
.251:400 ⅓
0.41:250 ½
0.81:125 1
1.01:100 1⅓
2.01:50 2½
3.01:33 4
Figure 3
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