Nilfisk-Advance SelectGloss 20B User manual

7/99 Form Number 56041454
Kent
SelectGloss 20B
Model 56393890
OPERATOR
M A N U A L

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I troductio ......................................................................................................................3
Parts a d Service ............................................................................................................3
Nameplate .......................................................................................................................3
U crati g the Machi e .....................................................................................................3
Cautio s a d War i gs ...................................................................................................4
Importa tes Mesures de Sécurité ....................................................................................5
Battery I stallatio ...........................................................................................................6
K ow Your Machi e .........................................................................................................7
Prepari g the Machi e for Use ........................................................................................8
Operati g the Machi e ....................................................................................................9
After Use ..........................................................................................................................9
Mai te a ce ..................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooti g .............................................................................................................10
Tech ical Specificatio s ................................................................................................11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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This ma ual will help you get the most from your Kent Select loss 20B. Read it thoroughly before operati g the machi e.
Note: Bold numbers in parentheses indicate an item illustrated on page 7.
This product is i te ded for commercial use o ly.
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PARTS AND SERVICE
Repairs, whe required, should be performed by your Authorized Ke t Service Ce ter, who employs factory trai ed service perso el, a d mai tai s a i ve tory
of Ke t origi al replaceme t parts a d accessories.
Call the KENT DEALER amed below for repair parts or service. Please specify the Model a d Serial Number whe discussi g your machi e.
(Dealer, affix service sticker here.)
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NAME PLATE
The Model Number a d Serial Number of your machi e are show o the Nameplate o the bottom of the machi e. This i formatio is eeded whe orderi g repair
parts for the machi e. Use the space below to ote the Model Number a d Serial Number of your machi e for future refere ce.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
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UNCRATE THE MACHINE
Whe the machi e is delivered, carefully i spect the shippi g carto a d the machi e for damage. If damage is evide t, save the shippi g carto so that it ca be
i spected. Co tact the Ke t Customer Service Departme t immediately to file a freight damage claim.
INTRODUCTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machi e is o ly suitable for commercial use, for example i hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops a d offices other tha ormal
reside tial housekeepi g purposes.
Read all i structio s before usi g.
WARNIN !
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or i jury:
*Use o ly as described i this ma ual. Use o ly ma ufacturer’s recomme ded attachme ts.
*This machi e shall be used o ly by properly trai ed a d authorized perso s.
*This machi e is for dry use o ly a d shall ot be used or stored outdoors i wet co ditio s.
*Do ot allow to be used as a toy. Close atte tio is ecessary whe used by or ear childre .
*Keep sparks, flame a d smoki g materials away from batteries. Explosive gases are ve ted duri g ormal operatio .
*Chargi g the batteries produces highly explosive hydroge gas. Charge batteries o ly i well-ve tilated areas, away from ope
flame. Do ot smoke while chargi g the batteries.
*Remove all jewelry whe worki g ear electrical compo e ts.
*Tur the key switch off (O) a d disco ect the batteries before servici g electrical compo e ts.
*Never work u der a machi e without safety blocks or sta ds to support the machi e.
*Do ot dispe se flammable clea i g age ts, operate the machi e o or ear these age ts, or operate i areas where flammable
liquids exist.
*Do ot clea this machi e with a pressure washer.
*This machi e is ot approved for use o public paths or roads.
*Do ot put a y object i to ope i gs. Do ot use with a y ope i g blocked; keep free of dust, li t, hair, a d a ythi g that may
reduce air flow.
*Do ot operate this machi e o ramps or i cli es of more tha 5 degrees.
*Whe operati g this machi e, e sure that third parties, particularly childre , are ot e da gered.
*Before performi g a y service fu ctio , carefully read all i structio s pertai i g to that fu ctio .
*Do ot leave the machi e u atte ded without first tur i g the key switch off (O), removi g the key a d applyi g the parki g brake.
*Tur the key switch off (O) before cha gi g the pad, a d before ope i g a y access pa els.
*Take precautio s to preve t hair, jewelry, or loose clothi g from becomi g caught i movi g parts.
*Do ot use without dust bag a d / or filters i place.
*Do ot sta d o the pad housi g.
*This machi e is ot suitable for picki g up health e da geri g dust.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANTES CONSI NES DE SECURITE
Cette machi e e co vie t qu´à u usage i dustriel, par exemple da s les hôtels, les écoles, les hôpitaux, les usi es, les boutiques
et les bureaux et autres utilisatio s que le mé age domestique réside tiel.
Lisez toutes les i structio s ava t l´utilisatio .
ATTENTION!
Pour réduire le risque d´i ce die, d´électrocutio , ou de blessure:
*Ne l´utilisez que comme décrit da s ce ma uel. N´utilisez que des attacheme ts recomma dés par le fabrica t.
*Cette machi e e doit être utilisée que par des perso es propreme t formées et autorisées.
*Cette machi e ´est desti ée qu´à u usage à sec et e doit pas être utilisée ou emmagasi ée à l´extérieur par des temps
pluvieux.
*Ne permettez pas que l´o l´utilise comme u jouet. U e atte tio particulière est écessaire lorsqu´elle est utilisée par ou près
d´e fa ts.
*Gardez toute éti celle, flamme ou matériaux fuma ts éloig és des batteries. Des gaz explosifs so t ve tilés pe da t u
fo ctio eme t ormal.
*Charger les batteries produit du gaz hydrogè e hauteme t explosif. Ne chargez les batteries que da s des zo es bie aérées,
loi de toute flamme. Ne fumez pas lors de la charge des batteries.
*Retirez tout bijou lorsque vous travaillez près des composa ts électriques.
*Tour ez l´i terrupteur à clé sur (O) pour l´étei dre et déco ectez les batteries ava t l´e tretie des composa ts électriques.
*Ne travaillez jamais sous u e machi e sa s cale de sécurité ou de socles pour supporter la machi e.
*Ne répa dez pas d´age ts ettoya ts i flammables, ´utilisez pas la machi e sur ou près de ces age ts, ou e l´utilisez pas
da s des zo es où ces produits existe t.
*Ne ettoyez pas cette machi e avec u jet à haute pressio .
*Cette machi e ´est pas desti ée à u usage sur les voies publiques.
*Ne mettez aucu objet da s les ouvertures. Ne l´utilisez pas avec u e ouverture de bouchée; gardez la à l´abri de la poussière,
de la charpie, des cheveux et de tout ce qui pourrait réduire le flux de l´air.
*N´utilisez pas cette machi e sur des rampes ou des pla s i cli és de plus de 5 degrés.
*Lors de l´utilisatio de cette machi e, assurez - vous que des tiers, particulièreme t des e fa ts, e soie t pas e da ger.
*Ava t d´e trepre dre toute fo ctio d´e tretie , lisez atte tiveme t toutes les i structio s se rapporta t à cette fo ctio .
*Ne laissez pas la machi e sa s atte tio sa s avoir d´abord tour é la clé sur (O) pour l´étei dre, avoir e levé la clé et serré le
frei à mai .
*Tour ez la clé sur la positio arrêt (O) ava t de cha ger le disque, et ava t d´ouvrir tout pa eau d´accès.
*Pre ez les précautio s écessaires pour éviter que les cheveux, bijoux et vêteme ts amples e soie t pris da s les parties
mobiles.
*Ne l´utilisez pas sa s que le sac de poussière et / ou les filtres e soie t e place.
*Ne vous appuyez pas sur la chambre du disque.
*Cette machi e ´est pas co çue pour le ramassage de poussière da gereuse à la sa té.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNIN !
Use extreme cautio whe worki g with batteries. Sulfuric acid i batteries ca cause severe i jury if allowed to co tact the ski or eyes.
Explosive hydroge gas is ve ted from i side the batteries through ope i gs i the battery caps. This gas ca be ig ited by a y arc,
spark or flame.
WHEN SERVICIN BATTERIES...
•Remove all jewelry.
•Do ot smoke.
•Wear safety glasses.
•Work i a well-ve tilated area.
•Do ot allow tools to touch more tha o e battery termi al at a time.
CAUTION!
Electrical compo e ts i this machi e ca be severely damaged if the batteries are ot i stalled a d co ected properly. Batteries
should be i stalled by your local Ke t dealer or by a qualified electricia .
Your SelectGloss comes from the factory with battery cables to co ect three 12 volt, 185 amp hour batteries.
Six 6 volt, 244 amp hour batteries may be used (i stead of the 12 volt batteries) to exte d the ru i g time of the machi e. To i stall these batteries, you will eed
the followi g additio al parts:
QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION
3 56363936 BATTERY CABLES
6 56372673 BATTERY BOOTS
6 56478246 TIE STRAPS
These items ca be ordered from your local Ke t Distributor.
To Install the Batteries...
1Release the two latches (12) at the back of the machi e, tip the cover shroud forward a d lift it off of the machi e. Remove the battery cables from the battery
tray.
2If you are usi g three 12 volt batteries, carefully lift them i to the battery tray, arra ged as show i Figure 1. I stall the battery retai i g strap as show ,
to hold the batteries toward the rear of the machi e.
If you are i stalli g six 6 volt batteries, lift the battery tray out of the machi e a d tur it arou d so that the ribbed area faces toward the fro t of the machi e,
as show i Figure 2. Carefully place the batteries i to the battery tray, arra ged exactly as show . Discard the battery retai i g strap - it is ot required whe
six 6 volt batteries are used.
3Make sure that the Master Switch (6) is i the OFF positio .
4I stall the battery cables as show i Figure 1 or Figure 2, with the termi als marked “P” o the positive battery posts a d the termi als marked “N” o the
egative battery posts. Positio the cables so that the caps ca be easily removed whe it is ecessary to add water to the batteries.
5Tighte the ut o each battery termi al just e ough to keep the termi al from bei g tur ed o the battery post. The tighte the ut o e more full tur .
Do not over-tighten the nuts, or it will be very difficult to remove the termi als for future service.
6Coat all of the termi als a d posts with grease, petroleum jelly or spray-o battery coati g (available at most auto parts stores).
7Put o e of the black rubber “boots” over each of the termi als a d use the plastic tie straps to hold them i place.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Retaining Strap
Ribbed Area of Battery Tray
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1 Hand rip
2 Battery Meter
3 Power-ON Light
4 Motor “Needs Service” Light
5 Pad Pressure Meter
6 Master Switch
7 Pad Lower Lever
8 Pad Lift Pedal
9 Control Circuit Breaker
10 Motor Circuit Breaker
11 Pad Pressure Lever
12 Cover Shroud Latch
KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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INSTALLIN A PAD
Your local Ke t Distributor ca provide the proper pads a d floor fi ishes for use with this machi e.
CAUTION!
Usi g the wro g ki d of pad o this machi e ca damage the floor.
1Lower the pad drive assembly o to the floor, usi g the Pad Lower Lever (7) o the back of the machi e. The push the back of the machi e dow u til the
support sta d touches the floor.
WARNIN !
Do ot pull dow o the fro t of the machi e while i stalli g or removi g the pad.
2Tur the pad retai er clockwise to remove it from the pad holder. Carefully ce ter a bur ishi g pad o the pad holder. If the pad is ot ce tered properly,
the machi e will vibrate whe the pad motor is started.
3I stall the pad retai er by tur i g it counter-clockwise. Tighte the pad retai er securely.
4Put your foot o the support sta d a d ge tly lower the fro t of the machi e to the floor.
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INSTALLIN DUST COLLECTOR BA S
1Lower the pad drive assembly o to the floor, usi g the Pad Lower Lever (7) o the back of the machi e. The push the back of the machi e dow u til the
support sta d touches the floor.
2I stall two dust collector bags (Ke t part umber 56391185) o top of the dust co trol housi g. Reach i from the sides of the machi e a d push the bag
ope i g over each of the two tubes.
3Put your foot o the support sta d a d ge tly lower the fro t of the machi e to the floor.
The dust collectio system will ot operate properly if the collector bags are full, if just o e bag is i stalled, or if o e or both bags are tor .
PREPARIN THE MACHINE FOR USE

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OPERATIN THE MACHINE
1Tur the Master Switch (6) ON. The gree Power-O Light (3) will come o .
2Push the machi e forward a d twist the Ha d Grips (1) to start the pad motor. Push the machi e as slow as is ecessary to obtai the desired shi e.
3Make lo g, straight passes whe ever possible. Overlap each pass about 2 i ches (5 cm).
4Whe ever you stop movi g, release the Ha d Grips immediately to stop the pad motor..
CAUTION!
The floor may be damaged if travel of the machi e is stopped with the pad dow a d ru i g.
5Watch the Pad Pressure Meter (5) as you operate the machi e. The Pad Pressure Lever (11) is adjusted properly whe the meter stays i the gree area
most of the time, with occasio al readi gs i the red area.
If the meter reads i the red area, pull the Pad Pressure Lever (11) upward.
If the meter reads i the black area, move the Pad Pressure Lever (11) dow ward.
NOTE: It is ormal for the readi g o the Pad Pressure Meter (5) to cha ge as the machi e moves over a u eve floor.
6If the Circuit Breaker (10) for the pad motor trips, raise the Pad Pressure Lever (11) a little, reset the Circuit Breaker a d resume operatio .
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AFTER USE
1Tur the Master Switch (6) OFF a d tip the machi e back o its support sta d.
2Check the bags o top of the dust co trol housi g. Replace them if they are more tha half full or if they are damaged.
3Check the skirt arou d the dust co trol housi g. The skirt should be replaced if it is wor out or tor .
4Remove the pad from the pad holder a d clea it thoroughly with soap a d water. Allow pads to dry completely before usi g them agai .
5Ge tly lower the fro t of the machi e o to the floor.
6Remove dust a d dirt from the outside of the machi e by wipi g with a damp cloth.
7Store the machi e i a clea , dry place.
CAUTION!
DO NOT store your SelectGloss outdoors.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE ITEM DAILY MONTHLY
Charge Batteries •
Check/Replace Dust Bags •
Check/Replace Skirt •
Clea Pad •
Lubricatio •
Check/Service Pad Motor Brushes •
OPERATIN THE MACHINE / AFTER USE

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BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CHAR IN
Charge the batteries each time the machi e is used for 1 hour or lo ger, or whe ever the Battery Meter reads i the red area.
To Charge the Batteries...
1Remove the cover shroud a d pull the gray battery co ectors apart.
2Push the co ector from the charger i to the co ector from the batteries.
3Follow the i structio s o the battery charger.
4Check the fluid level i all battery cells after chargi g the batteries. Add distilled water, if ecessary, to bri g the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler tubes.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to floor surfaces, wipe water a d acid from the top of the batteries after chargi g.
CAUTION!
Acid ca spill o to the floor if the batteries are overfilled.
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LUBRICATION
Lubricate all pivot poi ts of the pad raise/lower assembly with a dry film silico e lubrica t.
Grease the fitti gs o the fro t casters a d o the rear wheels o ce a mo th.
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PAD MOTOR BRUSHES
A Red Light (4) o the co trol pa el i dicates whe the carbo brushes i the pad drive motor eed to be replaced. Whe this light glows, STOP USING THE MACHINE
a d co tact your local Ke t distributor to have the brushes serviced.
CAUTION!
The pad drive motor ca be damaged beyo d repair if the machi e is used with the red light glowi g.
IMPORTANT!
Motor damage resulti g from failure to service carbo brushes is ot covered u der warra ty. See the Limited Warra ty stateme t.
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TROUBLESHOOTIN
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MACHINE VIBRATION
1Pad is ot ce tered properly. Remove the pad a d rei stall.
2Defective pad. Replace.
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SWIRL MARKS
1Pad is too aggressive for the floor fi ish.
2Pad is dirty. Check a d replace.
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REDUCED RUNNIN TIME
1Pad pressure too high. Check the Pressure Meter (5) adjust the Pad Pressure Lever (11) so the Pressure Meter stays i the gree area most of the time.
2Batteries eed to be charged.
3Batteries eed water. Add just e ough to cover the plates i each cell. The charge the batteries a d check the water level agai .
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (as installed and tested on the unit)
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Model Select loss 20B
Model No. 56393890
Curre t A 65
Voltage, batteries 36V 6 x 6V / 3 x 12V
Battery capacity Ah 244 / 185
Protectio grade IPX0
Sou d pressure level as per ISO3744 (at operator) dB (A)/20µPa 69
Total weight (with acc. a d batteries) lbs/kg 611 / 277
Net weight (without acc. a d batteries) lbs/kg 178 / 81
Vibratio s at the Ha d Co trols m/s2<2.5m/s2