SSS Siedle Panther 20TD User manual

MACHINE SET UP & INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Be sure and check packing carton for any damage.
Immediately report any damage to carrier. Check
contents of package to ensure that the following
items are included: Machine, batteries (x2),
squeegee assembly, battery charger, and pad
driver.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
The batteries are and charger are shipped
separately and will need to be installed and
connected as shown in the diagram below.
: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result from hydrogen gas.
Keep sparks and open flames away! Keep battery
compartment open when charging.
1. Be sure power switch is in the “off” position.
2. Open recovery tank to gain access to battery
compartment.
3. Carefully place the two batteries into the
compartment as shown in figure below. Place
the battery brace at the rear of the two
batteries. DO NOT DROP BATTERIES
INTO COMPARTMENT!
4. Connect battery cables to posts in numbered
order as shown in drawing below. (RED to
POSITIVE and BLACK to NEGATIVE)
5. Apply a coat or protective spray on the cable
connections to prevent battery corrosion.
MACHINE SET UP
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Sweep or dust mop the surface to be cleaned.
2. Check battery meter to make sure batteries are
fully charged. (see BATTERY CHARGING)
3. Check that squeegee is properly installed.
4. Check that brush / pad is properly installed.
INSTALLING PAD DRIVER OR BRUSH
1. Ensure that the machine is turned off
2. Raise the brush head assembly off the floor by
pushing on the brush lift button on the control
console.
3. Open the swing away skirts to gain access to
the brush head assembly.
4. If using a pad driver, first attach the
appropriate pad to the pad driver surface.
5. Mount the pad driver or brush to the drive
motor hub by lining up the three studs with the
three holes in the drive motor hub. Once in
the holes, rotate the driver toward the spring
clip to lock driver into place.
MOUNTING THE SQUEEGEE
1. Pull back on the squeegee lift lever to raise the
squeegee bracket up.
2. Loosen the two knobs on the squeegee and
slide the squeegee into the slots at the rear of
the squeegee bracket. (the wheels on the
squeegee point to the back)
3. Tighten the knobs securely.
4. Secure the vacuum hose on the pick-up tube of
the squeegee.
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
1. The PANTHER 20TD can be filled in two
different locations:
a. Front fill area for use with a hose or a
bucket.
b. Rear fill area for use with a hose only.
2. Determine which fill area you would like to
use to fill the machine with water.
3. Fill solution tank with up to 15 gallons of
water. (water temperature should not exceed
140° F) The clear tube in the back left of the
B A T T E R Y B R A C E
C H A R G E R P L U G
B L A C K
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machine has gallon markers to help determine
the water level in the solution tank
: If you are filling the solution tank with a
bucket, make sure the bucket is clean. This will
prevent debris from clogging the lines or solenoid.
: Do not put any flammable materials
into solution tank. This can cause an explosion or
a fire. Only use recommended cleaning chemicals.
Contact your janitorial supply distributor for
recommendations on proper chemicals.
MACHINE OPERATION
: Do not operate machine unless you
have read and understand this manual.
1. Set control housing to a comfortable operating
height by squeezing together the two thumb
levers directly underneath the housing. (see
machine components, item #16)
2. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor by
releasing the lift lever from its locked position.
(see machine components, item #19)
3. Lower the brush head assembly to the floor by
pushing on the brush lift button on the control
console. (see machine components, item #7)
4. Turn main power to “on” position. (see
machine components, item #1)
5. Turn vacuum motor switch to “on” position.
(see machine components, item #2)
6. Turn the brush motor switch to “on” position.
(see machine components, item #4)
a. Brushes will not spin until the
operating triggers are pulled.
7. Turn the solution switch to “on” position. (see
machine components, item #6)
a. Solution will not begin to flow until
the operating triggers are pulled.
8. To begin scrubbing, pull on one or both of the
red operating triggers. (see machine
components, item #21) When these triggers
are pulled, the brush will begin to spin, the
solution will begin to flow, and the machine
will propel itself.
9. This machine is self-propelled. The speed can
be controlled by a dial located on the right
side of the control housing. (see machine
components, item #9)
10. This machine has reverse. In order to activate
reverse, there is a toggle switch located on the
left side of the control housing. (see machine
components, item #18) The toggle switch
must be pulled backwards and the red
operating triggers must be pressed to activate
reverse motion.
: Do not keep the machine in the same
position with the pad / brush spinning, or you
could cause damage to the floor.
11. Adjust amount of solution flow by turning the
solution control knob. Turn to the right for
more solution, or turn left for less solution.
(see machine components, item #8)
WHILE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Occasionally look through the clear recovery
tank lid to see if there is any foam build-up. If
excessive foam is found, add defoamer to the
recovery tank.
: Foam must not enter the float shut-off
screen, or damage can occur to the vacuum motor.
Foam will not activate the machines float shut-off
device.
2. Occasionally view the clear tube at the back
left of the machine to check the amount of
cleaning solution that is left in the machine.
3. Occasionally check the battery level meter.
(see machine components, item #3) When
meter is in the red, recharge the batteries.
: When battery meter is in the red, do
not continue to operate the machine. Battery
damage may result.
4. If the squeegee assembly leaves streaks on the
floor, raise the squeegee off the floor and wipe
the blades down with a damp cloth.
: Do not use your fingers to wipe or
remove debris from the blades, as injury may
occur.
5. When the solution tank runs empty, turn off
the brush switch, solution switch and raise the
brush head. Keep the squeegee down and
continue to vacuum until all the dirty water is
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picked up. (see TANK DRAINING section to
learn how to drain recovery and solution tanks)
: The brush motors are circuit breaker
protected to protect them from damage. If a
breaker trips, it can’t be reset immediately. You
must first determine what caused the breaker to
trip, and allow the motor to cool down before you
can reset the breaker. The breakers are located on
the back panel of the control housing.
TANK DRAINING
1. Turn the power off on the machine
2. With the squeegee and brush head in their “up”
position, transport machine to approved area
for draining tank(s).
DRAINING THE RECOVERY (DIRTY) TANK
: Anytime scrubbing is completed, or when
refilling solution tank, the recovery tank should be
drained and cleaned.
: If the recovery tank is not drained
when the solution tank has been refilled, foam or
water may enter the float shut-off mechanism and
cause damage to the vacuum motor.
1. Remove the drain hose from the holder, and
place the drain hose over the floor drain.
Twist off the drain hose plug to begin the
draining process. In order to completely empty
the recovery tank, hinge open the recovery
tank and let it rest on the support stand.
2. Clean the recovery tank after every use. Use a
fresh water hose to rinse out the recovery tank.
Be careful not to spray water into the float
shut-off mechanism.
: If you are storing the machine for any
period of time, always leave the clear recovery
tank lid off the tank so the tank can dry
completely and smell fresh.
3. Replace the drain hose plug tightly as soon as
you are done draining the tank.
DRAINING THE SOLUTION (CLEAN) TANK
: Anytime scrubbing operation is completed,
the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.
1. Pull down on the clear tube (back left of the
machine) to remove it from the hose barb.
This will allow the solution to flow freely into
a bucket or floor drain.
2. Rinse the solution tank with clean water after
every use. This will help prevent chemical
buildup and clogging of the solution lines.
3. With clean water in solution tank, turn
machine power on, solution switch “on” and
pull the operating triggers. This will allow the
clean water to flush through and clean the
solution plumbing.
4. Once tank is rinsed, flushed and drained,
reconnect the clear tube to the hose barb. Be
sure the tube is pushed all the way up on the
hose barb.
BATTERY CHARGING
: Use only approved chargers with the
following specifications:
•Automatic shut off circuit
•Deep cycle charging
•Output current of 10 – 20 amps
•Output voltage of 24 volts
: For the best machine performance, keep
batteries charged at all times. Do not let them sit
in a discharged condition.
: Batteries are dangerous! Batteries emit
hydrogen gas and an explosion or fire can result.
Keep sparks and fire away from batteries at all
times. When charging the machine, make sure the
battery compartment is left open.
1. Place charger and machine in a well ventilated
area.
2. Turn machine off.
3. Open recovery tank up, exposing battery
compartment
4. Check fluid level in each battery cell. Do not
charge batteries unless fluid is slightly
covering the battery plates. Do not overfill the
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power Bad batteries Replace batteries
Key not in "ON" position Turn key "ON"
Main circuit breaker tripped Contact Distributor
Batteries need to be charged Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Loose battery cable Tighten loose cable(s)
Batteries not connected properly Follow battery installation instructions
Brush motor does
not run
Bad brush switch Contact Distributor
Brush circuit breaker has tripped Check brush motor for obstructions and reset breaker
Bad wiring Contact Distributor
Bad brush motor Contact Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out Contact Distributor
Bad solenoid Contact Distributor
Bad vacuum switch Contact Distributor
Vacuum motor
does not run
Bad wiring Contact Distributor
Bad vacuum motor Contact Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out Contact Distributor
Batteries need to be charged Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Short run time Batteries need maintenance See Battery Maintenance in this manual
Bad cell in battery(s) Replace batteries
Bad charger Replace charger
Bad solution switch Contact Distributor
Little or no solution
flow
Clogged solution solenoid Contact Distributor
Clogged solution filter Remove filter and clean
Solution line obstructed Remove solution line and clean
Solution flow adjustment knob in need
of adjustment
Increase flow by twisting solution adjustment knob to the
right. Decrease flow by twisting solution adjustment knob
to the left.
Squeegee clogged Clean debris off squeegee with damp towel
Poor water pick up Squeegee blades worn Install new squeegee blades
Squeegee not mounted correctly
Confirm that the squeegee assembly is securely fastened
to the machine and not loose fitting.
Vacuum hoses have a hole or are loose Check hose connections and make sure they are firm.
Replace hose if damaged.
Vacuum hose may be clogged Check hose for debris and remove any clog.
Drain hose stopper is loose Tighten drain plug.
Batteries need to be charged Charge batteries (see Battery Charging)
Vacuum motor is loose Tighten vac motor mounting screws. Do not overtighten
or damage will occur.
Recovery tank lid is loose Confirm the clear recovery tank lid is securely in place.
Recovery tank inlet hole is clogged Drain recovery tank and tilt tank on side. Check the inlet
hole for debris and remove debris.
Recovery tank is full Drain recovery tank.
Float shut off is clogged Remove float shut off from inside recovery tank and
remove any debris.
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
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DIA
NO
PART
NUMBER
NO
REQ'D
1 VF81405BD 1
2 VA13477 3
3 VV13664 1
4 VV13604 6
5 VF13519 6
6 VF82154 1
7 VF13535 8
8 VF81406 1
9 VF81404 1
10 VF82029A 1
11 VF82032 1
12 VF82030 1
13 VF82031A 1
14 VF82070-20TD 1
15 VF81306 2
16 VF81747 1
17 VF82123 1
18 VF13633 2
19 VV13607 8
20 GT13032 6
21 VF81748 1
22 VF13495 4
23 VF81715 2
24 VF82067 1
25 VF14232 2
26 VF82078 1
27 VF13543 2
28 VF13544 6
29 VA13483 7
30 VF82081 1
31 VF82079 1
32 VF82801 1
33 VF82071-20TD 1
34 VF99001 2
35 VF83129 2
36 VF13514A 2
37 VF13635 2
38 BAT195I 2
39 VF83111 2
40 VF83140 1
41 VF82072A 1
42 VF13634 8
SOLUTION TANK
CASTER, 4"
TRAY,BATTERY
SPACER,BATTERY
SCREW, M10 X 30
BRACKET
SOLUTION TANK ASSEMBLY
SCREW, M8 X 50
BATTERY,12V,215AMP HOUR
LABEL,RIGHT
WHEEL, 4"
BUSHING
WASHER,PLAIN, M8 X M16.5 X 1
WASHER,PLAIN, M4 X M9 X 0.8
COVER,FILL SCREEN
CONNECTOR, 175A
WIRE, #6 X 750
SCREW, M6 X 10
SCREEN,FILL
SCREW, SELF-TAPPING, ST, M4 X 16
SCREW, SELF-TAPPING, ST, M4 X 10
DECAL
SCREW, M6 X 35
STANDOFF
SCREW, M6 X 16
PLUG,EXPANSION
WASHER,PLAIN, M8 X M20 X 2
BUSHING
SUPPORT,RECOVERY TANK
BRACKET,VAC TUBE
PLUG,FILL SCREEN
SPRING
ADAPTER,TUBE
GASKET,TUBE ADAPTER
LABEL,LEFT
DESCRIPTION
WASHER,LOCK, M6
WASHER,PLAIN, M6 X M16 X 1.5
WIRE, #6 X 750
GRIP,HANDLE
SCREW, SELF-TAPPING, ST, M4 X 16
WASHER,PLAIN, M4 X M12 X 1
SCREW, M8 X 20
WASHER,LOCK, M5 X M11 X 28
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DIA
NO
PART
NUMBER
NO
REQ'D
SOLUTION TANK ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
43 VF82403 1
VF81724 2
VF81724R 2
45 CHRGR18 1
46 VF13537 8
47 VF13518 8
48 VF14234 2
49 VF13513 2
50 VF81408 2
51 VF81416 2
52 VF82161 1
53 VF81123 1
54 VF82306A 1
55 VF14230 3
56 VV13601 3
57 VF13532 3
58 VF81202 1
59 VF14235 1
60 VF48216 1
61 VF83124 1
62 VF82050A 1
63 VF14248 1
64 VA13516 1
WASHER,PLAIN, M10 X M30 X 1.5
SCREW, M5 X 15
WASHER,LOCK, M5
SCREW, M8 X 100
SCREW, M8 X 35
WASHER,LOCK, M12.7
HANDLE,SQGE,LIFT
BUSHING
WASHER,PLAIN, M5 X M11 X 2
PLATE,SQGE,LOCK
HOSE BARB
CLAMP (16-25)
TUBING
KIT,LABEL,MARKERS
WASHER,LOCK, M10
CABLE,BATTERY
CAPS,BATTERY,BLACK
CAPS,BATTERY,RED
PLATE,LOCK
WASHER,PLAIN, M10 X M26 X 2
SCREW, M8 X 16
NUT, M8
CHARGER,24V,18AMP
44
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DIA
NO
PART
NUMBER
NO
REQ'D
1 VF82010 1
2 VF82083 1
3 VF82009 1
4 VV13607 13
5 VF13533 7
6 VF14233 4
7 VF81504 1
8 VF82802 1
9 VF13528 2
10 VF13495 2
11 VF82028 1
12 VF81509 1
13 VF81510-9 1
14 VF81510-2 1
15 VF81510A 1
16 VV10113 2
17 VF83154 1
18 ZD54000 1
19 VF13502 3
20 VF81508 3
21 VF13521 3
22 VF81503 1
23 VF14200 9
24 GT13032 9
25 VF82011 1
26 VF82082TR 1
27 VA13477 4
28 VV13664 4
29 VF82010A 1
30 VF82010B 1
31 VF82010X 1
WASHER,PLAIN, M6 X M16 X 2
SCREW, M6 X 20
FLOAT
RECOVERY TANK
WASHER,TEETH,LOCK, M6
SCREW, M6 X 16
CABLE
DESCRIPTION
HINGE,RECOVERY TANK
PLUG,EXPANSION
CLAMP, 2"
WASHER,PLAIN, M4 X M12 X 1
SCREW, SELF-TAPPING, ST, M4 X 16
CLEAR COVER,RECOVERY TANK
ELBOW ADAPTOR,FLOAT
WASHER,LOCK, M6
GASKET
NUT,LOCK, M6
STUD(24")
SEAT
SCREW, M6 X 16
NUT,M6
LOGO (20")
RECOVERY TANK ASSEMBLY
KIT,LID
DECAL WARNING BATTERY
STRAP,DRAINHOSE
DRAIN HOSE ASSEMBLY
SLEEVE,DRAINHOSE
WASHER,PLAIN, M6 X M16 X 1.5
MOTOR,VAC 3 STAGE,24VDC
DECAL,BATTERY INSTALLATION
RUBBER HINGE
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DIA
NO
PART
NUMBER
NO
REQ'D
1 VF82080 2
2 VF81106 2
VF81600 1
ZD72000A 1
4 VF81102 2
5 VF13537 6
6 VF13518 6
7 VF13636 4
8 VF13634 2
9 VF13502 8
10 VF13533 8
11 VF81103 4
12 VF82016A 2
13 VF13538 4
14 VF82803 1
15 VF83139 2
16 VF14084 2
17 VF81301 1
18 VF13519 4
19 VV13604 4
20 VF13535 4
21 VF83126 1
22 VF83135 1
23 VF83115 1
24 VF14247 2
25 VF81101A 1
26 VF13501 2
PIN, M10 X 30
PIN,COTTER, M3.2 X 24
PLATE
3
TRANSAXLE MOTOR, 24VDC
BRUSH LIFT/DRIVE ASSEMBLY
SCREW, M10 X 45
SCREW, M10 X 30
NUT,LOCK, M6
WASHER,PLAIN, M6 X M16 X 2
NUT,LOCK, M12
WASHER,PLAIN, M8 X M20 X 2
BRACKET,CABLE GUIDE
BRACKET,ACTUATOR
SCREW, M12 X 25
WASHER,PLAIN, M12 X M22 X 2
BRACKET,LIFT MOTOR
ACTUATOR
WASHER,LOCK, M8
PLATE,BASE TRANSAXLE
DESCRIPTION
HUB,CAPS
WHEEL, 8"
TRANSAXLE, 24"
SCREW, M8 X 20
SPACER
BUSHING
BRACKET,TRANSAXLE MOUNT
WASHER,PLAIN, M10 X M26 X 2
WASHER,LOCK, M10
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DIA
NO
PART
NUMBER
NO
REQ'D
1 VF83112A 1
2 VA13400 4
3 GT13022
NUT,LOCK, M5 4
4 VF14234
SCREW, M8 X 16 1
5 VF13519 5
6 VF13542
WASHER,PLAIN, M8 X M26 X 2 1
7 VV20274B 1
8 VF83116A 1
9 VF13535
WASHER,PLAIN, M8 X M20 X 2 4
10 VV13604 4
11 VF13538 10
12 VF82805 1
13 VF14247 2
14 VF82016A
BUSHING 6
15 VF83117
SPRING 1
16 VF14238 2
17 VF82804 1
18 VF14225A
SCREW,M6X40 3
19 VF83133 3
20 VF82057
PAD DRIVER, 19" 1
21 VF13502
NUT,LOCK, M6 3
22 VF83118
SPACER 1
23 VF99003A
BIG MOUTH 1
24 VA13484
SCREW,SELF-TAPPING,ST, M4 X 12 3
25 MF-VF002-4A
SCREW,SELF-TAPPING, 1/4" - 1" 3
26 VF14241
SCREW, 5/16" - 1" 1
27 VV20298
WASHER,LOCK, 5/16" 1
28 VF82058
WASHER 1
29 VF83130A 1
30 VF83130
PLATE,DRIVE 1
31 VF83134
STOP,DRIVE RELEASE 1
32 VF83132
SPRING 1
33 VF83131
CLAMP,BRUSH PLATE 1
34 VV13601
WASHER,LOCK, M5 4
35 VF13545
SCREW,SELF-TAPPING,ST,M5 X 10 4
36 VF14242
SCREW, 3/8" - 1" 4
37 VV13620
WASHER,LOCK, 3/8" 4
38 VF13537
WASHER,PLAIN,M10 X M26 X 2 4
39 VF13501
NUT,LOCK,M12 2
40 ZD45407 KEY, 6.35 X 25 1
41 ZD45000 1
42 VF14230 4
WASHER,LOCK, M8
SUPPORT PLATE,SKIRT
BRACKET,MOTOR MOUNT
STUD
WASHER,PLAIN,M12XM22X2
BRACKET,SPRING
SCREW,M12X25
BLOCK,GUIDE
BRUSH/PAD DRIVE ASSEMBLY
SCREW, M5 X 15
PLATE, DRIVE, ASSY
DESCRIPTION
SCREW,M8X20
SCREW,M12X30
WASHER,PLAIN, M5 X M11 X 1
WASHER,PLAIN, M13 X M39 X 2
BRUSH MOTOR,24VDC, .75HP
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