Nobles SS17-20 User manual

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Nobles SS17-20
Walk-Behind Scrubber
Product Guide
Details Features, Advantages & Benefits

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SOLUTION DELIVERY SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Solution Tank
Easily accessible solution tank.
Solution tank has 2 separate
access points for filling.
1. The front access area for
filling is a wide opening to
allow filling with a bucket.
2. The rear access fill port
allows easy filling with a
hose.
Quicker filling of the machine to
save time and is much more
convenient if space is restricted,
such as inside a tight janitor’s
closet.
Solution Tank
•10.5 gallon/40 liter solution tank
•Easy fill feature front or rear
•Rotationally-molded
polyethylene construction
•10 year warranty on all
rotationally-molded
polyethylene components
Larger capacity for reduced
empty-fill requirement.
Durable construction for long life
and dependable performance.
Extended warranty coverage.
Increases operator productivity.
Ease of use.
Reduces long-term repair &
operating life cycle costs.

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Solution Sight Tube
Sight tube at rear of machine
allows operator to see remaining
solution so they can better judge
how long before they need to refill
the machine.
Increased productivity by good
water management.
Easier to use and more
convenient for the operators.
Saves time by monitoring the
amount of solution remaining so
operators can scrub their way
back to a refill point.
Optional FaST™ System
FaST ―Foam-activated
Scrubbing Technology extends
operating scrub time per tank of
solution by minimizing the amount
of water used during the scrubbing
process.
This greatly reduces empty/fill
cycles and creates less
wastewater.
Overcomes the need for the
operators to handle detergent.
Easy replacement of FaST-PAK™
in special storage area.
Increases floor and scrubbing
process safety. FaST is the only
system certified by NFSI to
increase floor traction.
Increases operator productivity.
Is very easy to use.
Environmentally friendly.
Decreases detergent handling and
measuring.

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SCRUBBING SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Scrubbing Path
Disc Head
•17” (430 mm),
•20” (500 mm),
Two choices of scrub head size
for every application.
1. Narrow width for superior
maneuverability and access
to hard to reach obstructed
areas.
2. Wider scrub path for
larger areas.
Disc heads for use with brushes
or pads and where there is no
debris.
Increases versatility of the machine.
Allows for greater customization of
the machine for the application.
Increasing productivity and cleaning
results.
Uses Standard Diameter Pads
Readily available pad size and
types.
Versatile applications.
Saves money and time buying
spare pads.

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Brushes
3 brush types available for both
disc and cylindrical heads:
•Soft Dyna Scrub,
•Medium Poly
•Aggressive Grit
Brush configurations for all types
of hard floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.

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Easy-to-Install Pad Drivers and
disc brushes
Push button removal feature
allows operators to remove the
brush by just pressing one button
to lock the drive motor, and then a
quick twist on the pad or brush
and it will release.
The brush or pad then falls to the
ground.
To refit the brush or pad, rotate
the mounting under the brush
deck until you can see the
mounting holes through the slots
in the brush deck. (Arrowed)
Align pins with slot, twist into
place. Lock motor by pressing lock
button if necessary.
Reduces operator training
requirements.
Saves time and is more
convenient for the operators
Easy replacement, or removal for
cleaning of the brushes and pads.

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Brush Drive Motors
Disc Head
•1 horse power/.75 kW
brush/pad drive motor
•230 rpm
Powerful brush/pad drive motor(s)
and high rpm for superior soil
removal from hard floor surfaces.
Suitable for use on all types of
hard floor surfaces.
Cleaner, safer floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.
Dual Brush/Pad Pressure
50lbs and 90lbs
(23kgs and 43kgs)
2 Choices of brush down
pressure system allows the
operator to select the correct
down pressure for the application.
Cleaner, safer floor surfaces.
Machine can be tailored for
different cleaning needs, which
increases versatility.
Self adjusting, Wrap-Around
Splash Skirt on scrub head
Splash skirt captures all over-
spray from scrub deck.
Eliminates the need for follow-
passes or mopping to pick-up
over-spray.
Fully self adjustable--no tools
required. This means that the
operator does not need to touch
the skirt
Increases operator productivity.
Cleaner, drier, safer floor surfaces.
Easier operation and lower
maintenance costs.

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RECOVERY SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Parabolic Squeegee
The parabolic squeegee
maintains equal suction pressure
across the entire width of the
squeegee to ensure full pick-up of
all water.
The squeegee frame is made
from non corrosive materials for
longer life
Cleaner, drier, safer floor surfaces.
Decreased maintenance costs.
Quick Release, Break-away
Squeegee Design
Squeegee dislodges from
mounting when squeegee hits an
immovable object. This protects
the squeegee assembly from
damage. Operator can easily refit
the dislodged squeegee with out
tools.
Reduces squeegee maintenance
and replacement costs.

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Squeegee Raise and Lower
Handle
Simple mechanical raise and
lower of the squeegee. Vacuum
fan automatically switches on
when squeegee is lowered and
switches off when squeegee
raised.
Solution flows automatically when
machine moves forward and
stops flowing when machine
stops
Squeegee up
Squeegee down
Decreases maintenance costs and
is very easy to use.
180 Degree Pick-up Squeegee
Squeegee follows machine
around 180 degree turns both to
the left and the right to ensure
complete pick-up all water.
Increases safety and leaves
cleaner, drier floors.

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Factory Set “No Hassle”
Squeegee
No adjustments required for the
squeegee.
Makes operation and maintenance
easier and less costly. Operator can
not tweak the squeegee adjustment.
No Tool Squeegee Change
Allows for quick and easy
replacement of squeegee blades.
Just unclip the clamp,
And remove the squeegee
Decreases maintenance costs and
increases productivity from less
downtime.

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Vacuum System
•.5 hp / .37 kW vacuum motor
•2 stage
•65 cubic feet of airflow (cfm)
(1.84 cmm)
Powerful vacuum for superior
solution recovery from all types of
floor surfaces.
Easy-to-access, easy-to-maintain
vacuum motor.
Turns on automatically when
squeegee is lowered to the floor.
Built in sound baffle
Increases operator productivity.
Cleaner, drier, safer floor surfaces.
Versatile applications.
Ease of operation.
Quiet operation
Anti drip squeegee hose
A loop is designed into the
squeegee vacuum hose so when
the vacuum is turned off, no water
runs out onto the floor
Makes for a cleaner floor and less
cleanup.
Easy-to-Use Drain Hoses
Drop down drain hoses for quick
evacuation of recovery tank.
High drain point for quick draining
into janitors sink or toilet.
Ease of use.
Increases operator productivity.

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PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Battery System
•24 volt system lead acid
batteries
•Approx. 2.5 - 3.0 hour run
time per charge
•Easy to charge battery pack
•17” (430mm) pad assist drive
has a 105AH standard battery
•20” (500mm) pad assist drive
has 130AH battery
•20” (500mm) transaxle drive
has 155AH battery
Longer continuous run time for
greater productivity.
Easy-to-access and maintain
batteries.
Increases operator productivity.
Ease of maintenance.
Easy to service.
Transaxle drive Machine
Fully variable forward and reverse
drive. Finger trigger for forward
drive. Solution flows only when
trigger engaged.
Forward drive trigger, left and
right
Reverse drive finger trigger.
Easy use for longer cleaning shifts.
Decreases maintenance costs

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Optional parking brake
Brake in “off” position
Brake in “on” position
Allows operator to secure
machine if left on a non level
surface.
Increases safety when machine
unattended.
High traction drive wheels
Maintain better contact with the
floor in all conditions
Increases safety and productivity

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CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS SYSTEM
Feature Advantage Benefit
Low voltage cut out protection
The machine monitors the battery
charge remaining and when it
gets to 80% consumed the scrub
brushes stop to warn the operator
to finish the immediate work and
return to the charging point.
Save battery life and maximizes
productivity.
Quick Train™ Control Console
Easy-to-operate control panel.
Scrubbing is just a 3 step
process.
1. Lower scrub deck using
foot pedal
2. Lower the squeegee
3. Depress the motion
forward triggers
Easy-to-read switches and
gauges.
Universal icon association for
easy identification of switches and
controls.
Ease of operation. Decreases the
amount of training needed by an
operator.
Reduces operator training
requirements.
Speed Control Knob
Variable speed operation for
different floor conditions.
Ease of operation.
Increases safety.
More versatile machine.

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68.5 dBa Sound level
Hospital quiet allows for operation
in noise sensitive areas for
anytime cleaning
Increases productivity and
decreases costs of cleaning
Compact maneuverable design
Fits into tight spaces Increases areas that can be
scrubbed and increases
productivity.

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Comfortable Handle
(See photograph below)
Helps reduce operator fatigue. Ease of operation.
Optional Gel Cell batteries*
(Field Installed option)
Available for applications where
lead acid batteries are not
acceptable. 100AH gel battery.
Decreases maintenance costs.
Adjustable console height
Adjusts for different operators
heights and comfort positions
More versatile and has a greater
acceptance from operators
Optional emergency stop
button
Allows operator to cut power to
machine in an emergency.
Increases safety.

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Full Circuit Breaker Protection
All motors and electrical systems
are circuit breaker protected for
safety.
Easy reset feature on all circuit
breakers.
Increases safety.
Decreases repair and maintenance
costs.
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