SSS Siedle ACE 26T Installation and operation manual

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SSS ACE 26T & 26BA Auto
Scrubber
Operating & Maintenance Instructions
READ THIS MANUAL
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information for the use and safe operation
of this machine. Read this manual
carefully before starting the machine.
Keep this manual and tell all operators to
read this manual. If you do not follow the
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discovered, file a "CONCEALED
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make changes or improvements to its
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) You must have training in the operation of the machine before using it. READ THE
INSTRUCTION BOOK. If you do not understand any instruction, ask your supervisor.
2) Make sure all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the
machine.
3) Read the labels carefully on the machine. Do not cover them for any reason and replace
them if damaged.
4) Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled and inspect the machine
carefully before operation.
5) Pay close attention to other people and especially children while operating this machine.
6) Be a careful driver and do not strike shelving or scaffolding, especially where there is a
danger of falling objects.
7) Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors.
Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other
flammable materials.
8) In case of fire, use a powder extinguisher. Do not use water.
9) Do not use this machine as a means of transport.
10) Do not use acid solutions that could damage the machine.
11) Adjust your speed to the conditions of the floor.
12) Do not turn the machine on an incline. Do not stop and leave the machine on a ramp or
incline.
13) When the machine is parked, remove the key and set the parking brake.
14) During any maintenance operation disconnect the power supply from the machine.
15) Lead acid batteries generate gases that can cause an explosion. Read the instruction
manual supplied with the battery charger. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
NO SMOKING. Charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation.
16) Do not use a charger if the power cord is damaged.
17) Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Remove
all jewelry. Do not put tools or other metal across the battery terminals, or on the top of the
batteries.
18) Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Service Centers only.
19) Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. Do not wash the machine with direct water
jets or high pressure, or with corrosive material. For storage, keep the machine in a dry
location.
20) Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas
on the floor surface. These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or
other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the area you are cleaning.
21) Do not reach under shrouds with fingers, hands, or toes when machine is running.

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SYMBOLS USED ON THE AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER
Water Valve Indicator
Brush Drive Motor Control Switch
Brush Base Lifting Lever
Vacuum Motor Control Switch
Squeegee Lift Lever Indicator
Battery Charge Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Handle Bar Height Adjustment Lever
OFF / ON Key Switch Indicator
Maximum temperature of fluid added to Solution Tank is
50° Celsius (120° Fahrenheit)
Water Flow Control Indicator

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MACHINE PREPARATION
1) UNPACKING THE MACHINE
a) Take off the outer packaging.
b) The machine is fastened to
the pallet with wooden
wedges that block the wheels.
Remove wedge and tie down
straps.
c) Using a ramp, pull the
machine off the pallet.
2) BATTERY INSTALLATION
a) Lift the recovery tank forward.
b) Detach the squeegee hose
(Item 1- Upper Image) from
the recovery tank.
c) Remove the vacuum cover
(Item 2 - Upper Image) by
rotating it counterclockwise.
d) Place the batteries in the
battery compartment.
e) Connect the battery connector
(Item 2 – Lower Image) to the
machine connector (Item 1 –
Lower Image).
f) Lower the recovery tank and
reassemble the vacuum plug
and squeegee hose.

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MACHINE PREPARATION
3) BATTERY INSTALLATION (Cont.)
The battery charger’s connector fits into
the battery connector (1).
4) CHARGING THE BATTERIES
NEVER ALLOW THE BATTERIES TO COMPLETELY DISCHARGE. Recharge them within a
few minutes after the battery indicator starts flashing. Never leave the batteries completely
discharged, even if the machine is not being used.
WARNING! When charging the batteries, follow all the instructions provided with
this manual and the battery charger. Trained staff must carry out the installation
and maintenance operations.
WARNING! Fire Danger: Lead acid batteries generate gases that can cause an
explosion. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. NO SMOKING!
WARNING! To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with
good ventilation.
WARNING! Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working
near batteries.
When charging the batteries, keep the recovery tank lifted by supporting the prop as shown in
the figure below.
Turn the key to the OFF position. Connect the DC connector on the charger to the DC battery
connector. Connect the AC charger plug to a receptacle that has the correct voltage and
frequency for your charger. Make sure the receptacle is connected to the electrical ground.

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MACHINE PREPARATION
5) BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR
The batteries’ indicator is digital with 4
display levels and a flashing one. The
numbers, which appear on the display, show
the approximate charge level. 4 represents
a full charge and 0 represents discharged
and the batteries must be recharged.
NOTE: The brush motor automatically
switches off after the battery indicator
light begins to flash. You will be able run
the vacuum motor and finish drying any
wet areas.
6) HANDLE BAR HEIGHT
The handle bar is adjustable into three
different positions, to adjust:
a) Release the lever (1).
b) Place the handle bar at the desired
height.
c) Release the lever and the handle bar
will lock into place.
7) SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
The squeegee is assembled as shown in
the figure. The squeegee lever should
be in its up position. Push on the locking
lever (1) and lock it into the post’s (2)
groove to secure the squeegee in place.
Then fit the squeegee hose into its
coupling. The hose should be located to
the right of the lifting cable.

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MACHINE PREPARATION
8) ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE HEIGHT
The height from floor to squeegee should be
adjusted based on blade wear. Rotate the
knobs (2) counter-clockwise to lift squeegee
and clockwise to lower it.
NOTE: Rotate the right and left adjusting
knobs until the squeegee is positioned parallel
to the floor.
9) ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE INCLINATION
During operation the rear squeegee blade is
most efficient when bent backwards roughly
3/16ths of an inch along its entire length. To
increase the blade bending in the center of the
squeegee, tilt the squeegee body backward by
turning the adjuster screw (1) in the image
above, counter-clockwise. Conversely, turn
the adjuster screw (1) clockwise to increase
the bending at the outside edges of squeegee
blade.
10) RECOVERY TANK
Open the lid and confirm the following
connections are secure:
a) The vacuum cover (2) is securely attached.
Align the notches and rotate the cover
clockwise to close. The vacuum hose
must also be attached.
b) Confirm that the squeegee hose (1) is
properly connected.
c) Confirm that the drain hose plug, which is
located at the front of the machine, is
closed.

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MACHINE PREPARATION
11) SOLUTION TANK
Remove water inlet cover plug and confirm the
solution filter, which is located on the bottom
left side, is properly assembled.
12) SOLUTION WATER
Fill the solution tank with clean water at a
temperature not higher than 50°C / 122°F. Add
the proper concentration of liquid detergent by
following the manufacturer instructions. Excess
foam in the recovery tank can damage the
vacuum motor, so use only the minimum amount
of detergent necessary. Reassemble the cover.
WARNING! Always use low foaming
detergent. Adding antifoam liquid into
the recovery tank before cleaning will also help
prevent foaming.
NEVER USE ACID
13) BRUSH INSTALLATION
a) Lift the brush base by lifting on the hand
level at the rear of the machine.
b) Place the brushes under the base. Align
the brush lugs with the holes in the brush
plate. Insert the brushes into the plate and
turn each brush so the lugs are pushed
toward their retaining springs, until locked.
The image shows the directions to rotate
the brushes to lock them into operating
position.

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MACHINE OPERATION
1) Connect machine connector (2) to the battery
connector (1).
2) Turn key (1) clockwise to ON. Signal light (3)
will illuminate indicating that the batteries are
charged. If the indicator is flashing the
batteries need to be charged.
3) Turn on the water solenoid valve switch (3).
4) Turn on the brush motor switch (5).
5) Turn on the vacuum motor switch (4).
6) Adjust the flow rate of the cleaning solution
with lever (1). There should be enough
solution to wet the floor uniformly, but not so
much thatthe water gets past the splash
guard. Remember that the correct solution
quantity depends on the type of floor, the dirt
level and the scrubbing speed.
7) Release and lower lever (2) to lower the brush
base.
8) Lower the squeegee using lever (3).
9) Release parking park lever (4).
During the first few yards of operation, check that
the quantity of the cleaning solution is sufficient
to wet the floor and that the squeegee dries the
floor surface.

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MACHINE OPERATION
10)MACHINE MOVEMENT
These machines are equipped with driven
traction wheels or brush assist propulsion. The
machines with driven wheels have two speeds
forward and one speed backwards. To move
either style machine forward, turn the key ON,
wait for 3 seconds and then rotate forward lever
(1) on the handle bar. To reverse the machines
with driven wheels rotate backwards lever (1).
To reverse the machines with brush assist
propulsion pull backwards on the handle bar.
The machines with driven wheel have two
forward speeds. The first forward speed is
obtained by rotating level (1) forward a few
degrees. The second and faster speed is
obtained by rotating lever (1) all the way forward.
WARNING! Always lift the squeegee
when moving backwards.
11)OVER FILL PROTECTION
The machine is equipped with a float that stops
the vacuum exhaust air flow when the recovery
tank is full. When this occurs, empty the
recovery tank by removing the plug on the drain
hose.
WARNING! Use gloves for protection
from contact with dangerous solutions.
12)BRAKE
The machine is equipped with a braking system.
To brake in normal working conditions, release
the lever on the handle bar and the machine will
stop. In case of an emergency, push down on
brake level (2). This brake is also a parking
brake.

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UPON COMPLETION OF MACHINE USE
After finishing your work and before any type of
maintenance is done, it is necessary to do the
following:
1) Close the water valve with lever (1).
2) Raise the brush base with lever (2).
3) Lift the squeegee with lever (3). Note: The
squeegee blades can be damaged if the
squeegee is not raised during storage or
transport.
4) Switch off the water solenoid valve switch (3)
5) Switch off the brush motor switch (5).
6) Switch off the vacuum motor switch (4).
7) Transport the machine to the location where
the recovery tank should be emptied.
8) Turn off key (4).
9) Set the parking brake (4) in the above image.
10)Remove the hose at the front of the recovery
tank.
11)Unscrew and remove the drain plug and
empty the recovery tank.
WARNING! Use gloves for protection
from contact with dangerous solutions.
12)Remove the brushes or pad drivers and clean
them with clear water.

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DAILY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK
1) Empty the recovery tank by removing the plug
from the drain hose.
WARNING: Use gloves for protection
from contact with dangerous solution.
2) Lift the cover of the recovery tank.
3) Take off the vacuum cover by rotating it
counter clockwise.
4) Remove the filter and its housing.
5) Rinse the tank with clean water.
CLEANING THE VACUUM FILTER
6) Lift the cover.
7) Take off the vacuum cover by rotating it
counter clockwise.
8) Remove the filter and its housing.
9) Use clear water to clean the walls and the
bottom of the filter.
10)Remove the filter and its housing.
11)Wash all components thoroughly.
12)Reassemble repeating the above operations
in reverse.

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DAILY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE
To obtain the best drying results, keep the
squeegee clean. To clean the squeegee it is
necessary to:
13)Remove the vacuum hose from the
squeegee.
14)Press release latch (1) toward the center of
the machine. Remove the squeegee
assembly.
15)Clean the inside of the squeegee thoroughly.
16)Clean the squeegee blades thoroughly.
17)Reassemble.
REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE BLADES
Check the squeegee blades for wear and if
necessary, change them. To replace the
squeegee blades:
18)Remove the squeegee vacuum hose from its
port.
19)Press release latch toward the center of the
machine. Remove the squeegee assembly.
20)Remove the squeegee from its support.
21)Loosen the wing nuts (1) that lock the rubber
blades and take them off.
22)Replace the blades.
23)To reassemble the squeegee, repeat the
above operations in reverse.
BRUSH / PAD DRIVER REMOVAL
To remove the brushes / pad drivers:
24)Lift the brush base with the lever (1).
25)Set parking brake by pressing down on level
(2).
26)Turn the key to the OFF position.

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DAILY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
BRUSH / PAD DRIVER REMOVAL (Cont.)
27)Rotate each brush until they come off the
brush plate. The figure shows the direction to
rotate each of the brushes to release them
from the machine.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT CLEANING
28)Use the hose under the solution tank, which
is accessible from the rear of the machine to
empty any liquids from the battery
compartment.
WARNING! Use gloves for protection
from contact with dangerous
solutions. Danger of emission of corrosive
liquids!
FIRE DANGER: Do not approach with
open flames!

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WEEKLY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE HOSE
To obtain the best drying results, keep the
squeegee hose clean. To clean the squeegee
hose it is necessary to:
1) Take off the vacuum hose from its vacuum
port on the squeegee.
2) Remove the other end of the vacuum hose
from the recovery tank.
3) Wash the inner part of the hose with clean
water.
4) Reassemble.
WARNING: Do not wash the hose that
goes from the vacuum motor to the
vacuum cover.
SOLUTION TANK CLEANING
5) Remove the fill cap from the solution tank.
6) Rinse with clear water.
7) Remove the solution tank drain hose and cap
and empty the solution tank.
WARNING: Use gloves for protection
from contact with dangerous solution.
CHECK BRAKE
Check the gap distance between the brake pads
and wheels weekly. Adjust the gap so that there
is 1/8 inch (3mm) between the brake pads and
wheels by adjusting the nuts shown in the
picture.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
1) INSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHES
a) Make sure the water valve is open (lever 1).
b) Confirm that there is water in the solution tank.
2) THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN SATISFACTORILY
a) Check the condition of the brushes or pads and replace
them if necessary.
b) The brushes should be replaced when the bristles reach a
length of 5/8 inches (15mm).
3) THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY THE FLOOR WELL
a) Check that the squeegee blades are clean.
b) Adjust the inclination of the squeegee.
c) Confirm the vacuum hose is correctly fitted into its port in therecovery tank.
d) Remove the entire vacuum assembly and clean it.
e) Replace the blades if worn.
f) Check that the vacuum motor switch is on.
g) Check the squeegee height adjustment (see "MACHINE PREPARATION" section 3).
4) EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION
a) Check that a low foaming detergent has been used. If required, add asmall quantity of
defoamer liquid to the recovery tank. More foam is generated when a floor is lightly
soiled. Use less detergent if this is the case.

2/2007 Page 17 of 17 PN 865620
WARRANTY POLICY
TRIPLE S LIMITED WARRANTY
The SSS ACE 26T and 26 BA have been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with specific engineering
requirements. This machine is WARRANTED to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for periods as follows
from the date of purchase.
Ten (10) Years Parts, One (1) Year Labor – Polyethylene Components
Five (5) Years Parts, One (1) Year Labor – Main Frame
Two (2) Years Parts, One (1) Year Labor – Brush Drive Motors
One (1) Year Parts & Labor – All other components unless excluded below
Travel time for warranty repair is authorized for a period of ninety (90) days following the date of sale to the end user, with
a maximum of three (3) hours per claim.
This warranty extends to the original user/purchaser and only when used, operated and maintained in accordance with
Triple S Operating and Maintenance instructions.
This warranty does not apply to certain wear parts and accessories of the machine such as electrical cords, carbon motor
brushes, floor brushes, belts, hoses, tools, squeegee blades, etc., nor does it apply to damage or failure caused by
improper use, abuse or neglect. Warranty credit of return parts including motors, pumps, etc., is subject to incoming
inspection of those items.
To secure repair under this warranty, the following procedure should be taken:
1. After the expiration of the ninety (90) day travel time warranty period, the customer is responsible for warranty travel
payment for the inoperative machine or warranted parts must be delivered to the authorized dealer with shipping and
delivery charges prepaid. If unable to locate the Dealer, you may contact Triple S at the address listed herein for the
location of the nearest Triple S repair center, agent or for other instruction pertaining to your warranty difficulty.
2. Upon compliance with the above warranty procedure, all warranted repairs will be completed at no additional charge
or cost to the user.
3. Only Triple S or its authorized dealers and agents may make no charge warranty repairs on this product. All others
do so at their own risk.
This warranty limits Triple S liability to the repair of the product and/or warranted parts replacement and does not include
incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of a Triple S machine whether defective or not.
BATTERY WARRANTY
In addition to the terms above, any original equipment Triple S battery which becomes unserviceable under normal use
within a period of ninety (90) days from the date of sale to the original user will be repaired or replaced with one of equal
specification at our option, F.O.B. any authorized Triple S sales or service branch, with no charge to user, except
transportation costs. After the expiration of the above ninety (90) day period, any battery which fails under normal use will
be adjusted to the original user with a new battery of equal specification on a twelve (12) month pro rata basis from the
date of purchase. Adjustments will be determined using the then current list price, plus transportation costs. Warranty is
rendered null and void if battery is not kept filled to the proper level with DISTILLED WATER.
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties and is extended to the original purchaser/user.