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TT-455 OPERATION MANUAL
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TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - INFORMATION INDEX
1. Part Identification Diagram
2. Basic Operation Instructions
3. Dos and Donts
4. Fitting The Brush / Dri e Board
5. Filling The Clean Water Tank
6. Water Release Controls
7. Adjusting The Handle Height
8. Handle Controls
9. Emptying The Top Tank
10. Emptying The Bottom Tank
11. Cleaning The Separator Filter
12. Cleaning The Top Tank Filter
13. Cleaning The Bottom Tank Filter
14. Daily Maintenance Routine
15. Changing The Squeegee Blades
16. Problem Sol ing

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - PART IDENTIFICATION
HANDLE TOP (DIRTY
WATER) TANK
BOTTOM (CLEAN
WATER) TANK
SEPARATOR
SQUEEGEE TOOL
BRUSH
CHASSIS

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure that power lead is plugged into appropriate mains scoket
2. Ensure that the red power indicator light is illuminated
3. Fit pad & drive board / scrubbing brush
4. Unclip deck so that the pad / brush is positioned flat to the floor
5. Lower the squeegee blade so that it is positioned flat to the floor
6. Fill bottom tank with clean water and detergent
7. Ensure that water on/off control is set at appropriate position
8. Ensure that top tank(s) are empt
9. Ensure that separator is fitted correctl
10. Adjust handle height to suit
11. Stand behind the machine
12. Press both of the green switches on the front of the handle
13. Press and hold in the ellow button on the rear of the handle and at the same
time squeeze the triggers on the handle. Release the ellow button
14. Push the machine in the direction in which ou want to clean, holding in the black
triggers
15. When ou want the machine to stop, release triggers

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - DOS AND DONTS
DO ensure onl competent persons unpack and assemble the machine
DO keep the machine clean
DO keep the brushes in good condition
DO replace an worn or damaged parts immediatel
DO ensure that the working area is clear of obstructions
DO ensure that the working are is well illuminated
DO follow all the instructions supplied
DO ensure that if using a pad, it is washed after each use
DONT use steam cleaners or pressure washers to clean the machine
DONT use the machine outdoors in the rain
DONT attempt machine maintenance or cleaning with the isolator pin intact
DONT allow an inexperienced repairs
DONT leave the brush or pad on the machine when not in use
DONT allow the machine to be used b inexperienced or unauthorised personnel
DONT lift or pull the machine b an of the operating triggers
DONT leave the machine running in one spot, turn off if not being used
DONT leave the brush or pad on the machine overnight, the will flatten
WARNING
It is essential that the equipment is correctl assembled and operated in accord
ance with current safet regulations. When using the equipment alwa s ensure
that all necessar precautions are taken to guarantee the safet of the operator
and an other persons who ma be affected. Wear non-slip footwear when
scrubbing. Alwa s use a respirator mask in dust environments. The use of
other accessories ma affect the safet of the scrubber dr er. A full range of
brushes and other accessories are available from Numatic International.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - FITTING THE BRUSH / DRIVE BOARD
1. MACHINE SHOWN WITH
SCRUB RING AND BRUSH.
2. POSITION BRUSH ONTO
THE GEARBOX WITH THE 3
INDENTATIONS ALLIGNING
WITH THE 3 TABS. TURN
ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO LOCK
THE BRUSH IN PLACE.
3. THE BRUSH WILL NOW
BE LOCKED IN PLACE AND
READY FOR USE.
NOTE: WHEN USING A DRIVE BOARD FOLLOW THE SAME INSTRUCTIONS
TO FIT DRIVE BOARD AND THEN FIX PAD CENTRALLY ONTO BOARD.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - FILLING THE CLEAN WATER TANK
1. SIMPLY POUR WATER
WITH A MIX OF YOUR CHO-
SEN DETERGENT INTO THE
SPOUT ON THE FRONT OF THE
BOTTOM TANK.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - WATER RELEASE CONTROLS
1.THE WATER CONTROL IS
LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
THE MACHINE (BOTTOM LH)
2. WITH THE TAP IN ITS
HORIZONTAL POSITION
THERE WILL BE NO WATER
FLOW.
3.IN ORDER TO RELEASE
WATER, PUSH TAP TOWARDS
THE FLOOR.
NOTE:
FULL WATER FLOW IS 2.5
LITRES PER MINUTE. THIS
TAP CAN BE ADJUSTED ANY-
WHERE BETWEEN NO FLOW
AND FULL FLOW TO ACHIEVE
THE DESIRED FLOW FOR THE
TASK BEING UNDERTAKEN.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
1. SQUEEZE THE HANDLE
ADJUSTMENT LEVER ON
THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
2. OPERATION IS EASIEST
WITH THE HANDLE AT WAIST
HEIGHT.
3. FOR TURNING IN TIGHT
SPACES OR FOR LESS FLOOR
PRESSURE, PUT THE HANDLE
INTO A HIGHER POSITION.
NOTE:
THE BEST WAY TO SCRUB IS
TO FIND A HANDLE LEVEL AT
WHICH YOU FEEL COMFORT-
ABLE AND CAN EASILY CON-
TROL THE MACHINE AROUND
CORNERS AND OBSTACLES
AS WELL AS IN A STRAIGHT
LINE.
THE HIGHER THE HANDLE
LEVEL, THE LESS FLOOR
PRESSURE AND VICE VERSA.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - HANDLE CONTROLS
WATER ON / OFF VACUUM ON / OFF
POWER
INDICATOR
OPERATION
LEVERS
RESET BUTTON
HANDLE ADJUST
LEVER

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - EMPTYING THE TOP TANK
1. UNCLIP THE EMPTYING
HOSE ON THE BACK OF THE
TOP TANK.
2. UNDO THE BALL VALVE ON
HOSE.
3. EMPTY INTO DRAIN.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - EMPTYING THE BOTTOM TANK
1. UNCLIP THE EMPTYING
HOSE ON THE BACK OF THE
BOTTOM TANK.
2. UNDO THE BALL VALVE ON
HOSE.
3. EMPTY INTO DRAIN.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - CLEANING THE SEPARATOR FILTER
1.REMOVE THE WATER
SEPARATOR.
2. REMOVE THE DIRTY
WATER FILTER FROM INSIDE
THE SEPARATOR.
3. RINSE THROUGH WITH
CLEAN WATER AND REPLACE.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - CLEANING THE TOP TANK FILTER
1.REMOVE THE WATER
SEPARATOR.
2. REMOVE THE FILTER FROM
INSIDE THE TOP TANK.
3. RINSE THROUGH WITH
CLEAN WATER AND REPLACE.
NOTE:
IF STANDING BEHIND THE
MACHINE, THE FILTER
SHOULD ALWAYS BE POSI-
TIONED I THE LEFT HAND
SIDE OF THE TANK.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - CLEANING THE BOTTOM TANK FILTER
1.REMOVE THE TOP TANK(S)
AND FILTER CAP SO THAT
YOU CAN SEE THE CLEAN
WATER FILTER.
2. REMOVE THE FILTER FROM
INSIDE THE BOTTOM TANK.
3. RINSE THROUGH WITH
CLEAN WATER AND REPLACE.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - DAILY MAINTENANCE ROUTINE
1. RINSE THE BRUSH WITH
CLEAN WATER ON A DAILY
BASIS.
2. RINSE THE SQUEEGEE ON
A DAILY BASIS AND REMOVE
ANY DEBRIS.
3. RINSE DIRTY WATER TANK
WITH CLEAN WATER AND
EMPTY AS NORMAL.
4. IF MACHINE IS NOT TO BE
USED FOR MORE THAN 2
DAYS, RINSE AND EMPTY
THE CLEAN WATER TANK.

TWINTEC 455
TT 455 OPERATION - CHANGING THE SQUEEGEE BLADES
1. REMOVE THE SQUEEGEE
TURN UPSIDE DOWN, AND
REMOVE THE 4 SCREWS
ALONG THE CENTRE OF THE
TOOL.
2. LIFT AND REMOVE THE 2
PLASTIC INSERTS AND DIS-
CARD THE WORN BLADES.
3. PLACE THE NEW BLADES
INTO POSITION WITH THE
RIBBED SIDES FACING OUT-
WARD. ENSURE THAT THE
BLADES OVERHANG EQUALLY
AT EACH END.
4. ALLIGN PLASTIC INSERTS
AND APPLY PRESSURE UNTIL
YOU FEEL THE BLADE GRIP
INTO PLACE. REPLACE
SCREWS AND PUT SQUEEGEE
BACK ONTO MACHINE.
NOTE:
REPLACEMENT SQUEEGEE BLADE PART NUMBER: 217213

TT 455 OPERATION - PROBLEM SOLVING
MACHINE NOT PICKING UP WATER
CHECK - SQUEEGEE BLADES ARE NOT WORN
CHECK - SQUEEGEE IS TOUCHING FLOOR
CHECK - HOSE IS CONNECTED TO SQUEEGEE
CHECK - HOSE IS CONNECTED TO SUCTION DOME
CHECK - SUCTION DOME IS SECURED TO TOP TANK
CHECK - HOSE FROM SUCTION DOME IS CONNECTED TO VAC MOTOR
NO WATER GOING ONTO FLOOR
CHECK - WATER CONTROL IS TURNED ON - SEE HANDLE CONTROLS PAGE
CHECK - WATER TAP IS TURNED ON - SEE WATER ON / OFF PAGE
CHECK - CLEAN WATER TANK IS NOT EMPTY
MACHINE ONL RUNS FOR SHORT PERIODS
CHECK - MACHINE HANDLE IS POSITIONED AT WAIST HEIGHT
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