Powr-Flite C1600 User manual

Operator’s Manual
High Speed Burnishers
1600 RPM
Model C1600
A Tacony Company
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
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Your new High Speed Burnisher will afford you many years of trouble-free operating satisfaction provided it is given proper care. Prior
to packaging, your High Speed Burnisher was inspected by a Quality Control Technician.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This Floor Machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock. This machine is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-
prong grounded type attachment cap plug to fit the proper grounding type recep-
tacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect this wire to anything other than the grounding blade.
The Floor machine is provided with an attachment cap plug, as shown in
Sketch A, and is intended for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. If a properly
grounded receptacle, as shown in Sketch A, is unavailable, an adaptor, as shown
in Sketch C, is available and should be installed, as shown in Sketch B, if the out-
let box that houses the receptacle is grounded. Be sure to fasten the grounding tap
to the faceplate screw.
These guidelines are presented for your protection and convenience. Please
read them carefully,since a failure to heed these precautions could result in dis-
comfort or injury. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should always be followed.
ONE LAST REMINDER!
Read All Instructions, Warnings and Cautions Before Using!
WARNING
TO AVOID FIRE, DO NOT USE WITH A FLAMMABLE OR
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TO CLEAN FLOOR.
WARNINGS
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using.
WARNING: Machines can burn flammable materials and vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners or other
flammable materials.
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled.
WARNING: Do not use this machine as a step or to move furniture.
WARNING: When disconnecting power cord from electrical outlet, grasp the plug. Pulling it out by the cord itself can damage cord insulation and internal
connection to plug. To prevent electric shock, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance to
this machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from the rotating pad.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING: Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. For storage, keep the machine in a building.
WARNING: Always use athree-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected
by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Consult with your electrical contractor.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the pad, pad driver or wheels touch the power cord when the machine is running. Always lift the power
cord over the machine.
WARNING: Make sure all labels, decals, warning, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine.
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UNCRATING
Your High Speed Burnisher was protectively packed to prevent damage in shipment. We
suggest that upon removing the unit from its carton, you carefully inspect it for any possible
damage in transit. If damage is discovered, immediately notify the transportation company
who delivered your machine. As a manufacturer, we are unable to act upon any claim for con-
cealed damage; you must originate the claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This machine is designed to be safe when used to perform the functions specified in this
Operator’s Manual. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical parts, the machine
should be repaired by the manufacturer or competent service station before using in order to
avoid further damage to the machine or physical injury to user. Your floor machine is
equipped with a safety switch lockout device designed for your safety. Do not attempt to
bypass or defeat the safety lockout device. Never use any device to lock the power switch trig-
gers in the ON position.
INSTRUCTIONS
Application
The C1600 High Speed Burnisher is used to achieve and/or maintain a high gloss appearance
on an established floor finish. The high pad revolution of the floor burnisher combined with
agood polishing pad will turn properly established cleaned floor finish into a high gloss,
hardened finish known as the “wet look shine”. The pads recommended are the image
beige or white synthetic pads or the natural hogs hair blended pads.
Preparation of Surface
Before each use of this machine, the floor must be dust mopped with a treated mop and if
necessary clean the floor with a damp mop, using a solution of water and neutral cleaner.
PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet
before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
•With the handle locked, tip the machine back until the handle is lying flat on the floor.
•To remove the pad-lock pad holder from the flexible pad driver, grasp the center support
with your thumb and forefinger and turn the collar counter-clockwise. (Fig 1)
•Place a clean or new 20” buffing pad over the alignment ring on the pad holder.
•Replace the collar by turning clockwise until snug. (Fig 2)
•Step back and lift the burnisher to the upright position.
•Connect the power cord into a grounded, 3-wire outlet.
•The C1600 Burnisher should be operated with the handle in the unlocked “floating” posi-
tion to provide excellent maneuverability and automatic
pad contact.
NOTE: The hardened steel cam release lever does not require extreme tightening to effec-
tively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening will shorten the functional life of the
lever. (Fig 3)
Fig 1
Fig 2
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HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
•Plug the machine in as directed and lower the handle to the desired operating height. Push
the safety switch forward (Fig 4) and squeeze the switch triggers beneath the handle grips.
This activates the motor and starts the pad driver, brush or attachment in operation. Each
time you release the triggers the safety switch will reset. You will need to follow the direction
above to restart the machine. CAUTION: When leaving the machine unattended,
disconnect the wall plug and return the handle to the “locked” upright
position to prevent accidental starting.
•Push the machine forward in a straight line, at a slow walking speed. Overlap each pass by
about 1 inch (25 mm).
AFTER USING THE MACHINE
•Upon completion, dust mop with treated mop to pick up all burnishing residue.
•The condition of the floor pad has direct affect on the performance of your burnisher.
When the pad becomes dirty, turn it over and use the other side. When finished, wash the
pad out and allow it to dry completely before using again.
•Unplug the power cord and wrap it under the cord hook and over the right handle grip.
•Tip the machine back and remove floor pad.
•Wipe off the machine housing and the cord. This will prevent build-up of unnecessary
residue.
TRANSPORTING
Use the rear wheels for transporting the C1600. This will insure that the operating wheels
remain clean and smooth for use on clean floor surfaces. (Fig 5)
MAINTENANCE
•Once a month, remove the motor cover of the unplugged C1600 by removing the motor
cover screws.
•Vacuum out any dust or debris which has accumulated in the motor. (Fig 6)
•Replace motor cover and replace the motor cover screws.
•Check and maintain tightness of all fasteners.
WARNING: do not over-tighten switch housing screws.
•Keep the burnisher clean, especially at the handle tube and collar so the
handle tube will move freely through the collar.
•Inspect cord and plug for cuts, gashes or loose prongs; replace as needed.
•The length of the carbon brushes should be inspected annually.If they are no longer
extended past the holder window, they should be replaced.
•Replacement of carbon brushes should be done only by a qualified service technician.
•Disassembly of this motor voids the warranty.
•Improper disassembly and assembly of this motor can permanently damage the armature.
Switch
Trigger
Safety
Switch
Fig 5
Fig 3
Fig 4
Cam
Release
Transport
Wheels
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Fig 7
Fig 6
Drive Belt Adjustment
See picture Fig 7
1. Remove four (4) large screws holding drive pad.
2. Remove four (4) screws holding the pad cover.
3. Loosen three (3) motor mount bolts. Do not remove the bolts.
4. Using a wrench, turn adjustment nut until it touches the adjustment bolt head. Turn the
adjustment bolt to tighten or loosen the belt tension.
5. Correct belt tension allows belt no more than 1/4" of side movement.
6. Tighten the four (4) motor mount bolts with the wrench.
7. Loosen the adjusting bolt until it is snug against adjustment stop molded in housing and
turn adjustment nut against pulley mount bracket.
8. Replace pad cover, pad driver and pad center grip.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Burnisher tends to move to the right.
• Do not lift up on handle while operating the burnisher.
•Do not operate with handle set too high. Recommended handle height is from your waist
with your arms extended forward.
Prevent circuit overload.
•Do not spray buff with the C1600. Apply a restorer, such as Powr-Flite’s Escalate, allow to
dry,then burnish.
•Check pad and change if dirty or rough.
•Check area being burnished for cleanliness, area should be damp mopped, scrubbed or
swept with treated broom.
•Operator should not continually force the machine with handle pressure.
•Operator should not try to operate burnisher in a side-to-side motion.
•Eliminate any extension cord that is smaller than 12/3 wire or greater than 25 feet in
length.
Burnisher will not start.
•Plug is broken or has loose contact. Replace.
•Switch is defective. Replace switch.
•Rectifier is defective. Replace.
Removable
Lid
Adjustment
Nut
Motor Bolt
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BASE HOUSING
ref# part # description
1X9271 Chassis Metal Burnisher Cast
2X8947 Spacer, Motor Classic Burnisher
3X8020 Washer, Countersunk, Axle
4X8265 Screw 1/2-20 x 3/4 Flat Phil MS Zinc
5 X8227 Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 1/4 Hex Tap Full Thread Zinc
6 X9274 Left Handle Bracket C1600-3
7X9049 Motor Screen 2 Speed Classic
8X9050 Spring Classic 2 Speed
9X8037-1C C1200 C1600 C2000 Motor w/ Plug
10 X8106 spacer, motor cover, metal
11 X8965 Motor Cover, Metal
12 X8266 10-32 x 3/4 fmhs ss
13 X9273 Label, Classic Burnisher
14 X9405 Bump Stop, Handle”
15 X8256 Nut 8-32 Keps Zinc
16 X8911 Handle, All Metal, Assembly
17 X9275 Right Handle Bracket C1600-3
18 X8107 Spacer, Handle
19 X9289 Axle Transport Wheel
20 X8205 10-32 x 3/8" Socket Screw Set
21 X8101 Washer, Spring, 1" OD x 1/2" ID x .01"
22 X8224 Washer 1/2 SAE Flat Zinc
23 X8935 Wheel, Black, 4" x 1-1/2"
24 X9406 Wheel, Black, 6" x 1-1/16"
25 X8107 Spacer, Handle”
26 X8224 Washer 1/2 SAE Flat Zinc
27 X8101 Washer, Spring, 1" OD x 1/2" ID x .01"
28 X8205 10-32 x 3/8" Socket Screw Set”
29 X9276 Wheel Axle C1600-3
30 X8224 Washer 1/2 SAE Flat Zinc
31 X8231 Nut 5/16-18 Hex Finish Zinc
32 X8227 Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 1/4 Hex Tap Full Thread Zinc
33X8948 Tensioner, Belt, Classic Burnisher”
34 X8231 Nut 5/16-18 Hex Finish Zinc
35 X8230 3/8" Washer
36 X8212 Washer 1/4 MED Split Lock Zinc
37 X8226 Screw 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 Hex Head Cap Zinc Grade
38 X8889 M1600 O-Groove Pulley
39 X8219 3/8" SAE Flat Washer”
40 X8230 3/8" Washer”
41 X8217 washer, lock, 5/16"
42 X8215 Screw 5/16 -18 X 1 1/2 Hex Cap Grade 5 Zinc
43 X8099-5 Belt 40.5" V M&P Style 1600 Type B Pulley”
44 X9272 Ring Adapter, Pad Driver Spacer
45 X9403 Bearing, Pad Driver Spacer”
46 X8862 Flexible Pad Driver
47 X9402 Screw 5/16-18 X 2"
48 X9327 Screw 5/16 x 3/4 Hex cap Grade 8
49 X8217 washer,lock, 5/16"
50 X8219 3/8" SAE Flat Washer”
51 X8098 Bearing, Ball, Rubber Sealed on Both Sides”
52 X8092 Bearing Spacer
53 X8096 Main Pulley, Burnisher”
54 X8223 3/8-16 x 3/4" hex cap”
55 X8230 3/8" Washer”
56 X8091 Shaft and Plate Weldment
57 X9404 Screw,SHCS, 1/4-20"
58 X9401 Washer, Flat, Brass 1/4"
59 X9299 Pad Cover 20" Metal Burnisher w/ Bumper
HANDLE
ref# part # description
1X8911 Handle, All Metal
2X8023 Circuit Breaker w/ nuts
3X8941 Handle Grip
4F5P Switch 25A SP Momentary w/ nuts
5 X8915 Spring, Thumb Actuator, Handle Assembly
6 X8914 Thumb Switch, Actuator, Handle Assembly
7X8912 Switch Box Cover, Metal Handle
8X8923 Insulation Sheet, 2.5x2.0X0.15, Handle Assembly
97CY001 Washer, #10 INT Tooth Lock SS
10 X8207 Screw 10-24 x 1/2, PHIL PAN Type F Zinc
11 SR42 Strain Relief, Metal, Large
12 X8008N Nut, Lock, 1/2” Steel Conduit Regal 801 or equal
13 M1407G 12/3 75’ STWA Gray Cord
14 SR36 Strain Relief Washer
15 X8014 Cam Lever Handle, Only Sell X8012A
16 X8028 Washer, Cam w/ slot
17 X8015 Stud, Adjustable, Cam/Handle
18 X8013 Cord Hook, Plated
19 X8012 Clamp, Collar, Handle
20 X8016 Knob, Plastic, Handle Clamp
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WARNING
TO AVOID FIRE, DO NOT USE WITH A FLAMMABLE
OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TO CLEAN FLOOR.
ONE LAST REMINDER! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT.
These guidelines are presented for your protection and convenience. Please read them carefully, since a failure to heed these precautions
could result in discomfort or injury.When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
X9330 12/2006 © Powr-Flite, All Rights Reserved
ATacony Company
Fort Worth, Texas 76140
800.880.2913
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