Triple S Panther 18C User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use.
It is constructed for use in an indoor
environment and is not intended for any other
use. Use only with recommended
accessories.
All operators shall read, understand and
exercise the following safety precautions:
1) DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE:
•Unless trained and authorized.
•Unless you have read and
understand the operators manual.
•In flammable or explosive areas.
•If not in proper operating condition.
•In outdoor areas.
2) BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE:
•Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
3) WHEN USING MACHINE:
•Follow all safety guidelines.
•Report and fix any damage to
machine prior to operating it.
4) BEFORE LEAVING OR SERVICING
MACHINE:
•Stop machine on level ground.
•Turn machine off. Unplug cord from
outlet.
5) WHEN SERVICING MACHINE:
•Read operators manual thoroughly
prior to operating or servicing this
machine.
•Turn machine off. Unplug cord from
outlet.
•Use manufacturer supplied or
approved replacement parts.
: Flammable materials can cause an
explosion or fire. Do not use flammable
materials in tanks.
: Flammable materials or reactive
metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not
pick up.

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MACHINE SET UP & INSTALLATION
UNPACK MACHINE
Be sure and check packing carton for any
damage. Immediately report any damage to
carrier. Be careful not to let machine vibrate
while carrying, Check contents of package to
ensure that the following items are included:
Machine, squeegee assembly, pad driver.
MACHINE SET UP
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Sweep the outside of the machine.
2. Make sure the voltage of machine
conform to local voltage.
3. Check that squeegee is properly installed.
4. Check that brush / pad is properly
installed.
5. Bumper doesn’t touch the floor directly.
The gap between the bumper and the
floor surface can be adjusted by adjusting
sliding plate.
6. The forward speed of machine can be
controlled by turning the butterfly nut. Turn
the nut clockwise to speed up machine. or
turn the nut anticlockwise to slow down
machine.
7. Make sure the working surface can
support the machine weight, the gradient
of the floor can’t exceed the limit that
machine allow.
INSTALLING PAD DRIVER OR BRUSH
1. Unplug machine.
2. Tilt the machine backwards, line up the
drive pulley hub with the hole of brush or
pad driver, make sure the three blocks are
fitted into the three slots of drive pulley.
3. If a pad driver is being used, the
appropriate pad should be attached to the
pad driver first.
4. Plug power cord into a grounded outlet,
switch on the brush motor and then pull
the operating triggers gently to mount the
pad driver or brush automatically.
INSTALLING THE SQUEEGEE
1. 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)
2. Tighten the knobs securely.
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
1. The fill port is located at the rear of
machine.
2. Fill solution tank with water. (water
temperature should not exceed 140° F)
The clear tube in the back left of the
machine has gallon markers to help
determine the water level in the solution
tank
: 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. Adjust control housing to a comfortable
operating height by squeezing together
the two thumb levers directly underneath
the housing.
2. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor.
3. Turn brush motor switch to “on” position.
4. Turn vacuum motor switch to “on” position.
5. Rotate the ball valve of solution tank to
horizontal position. Solution will not begin
to flow until the operating triggers are
pulled.
6. To begin scrubbing, pull on one or both of
the red operating triggers, when these
triggers are pulled, the pad driver will
begin to spin and the solution will begin to
flow.
7. Begin scrubbing by moving the machine
forward.

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: Do not keep the machine in the same
position with the pad / brush spinning, or you
could cause damage to the floor.
8. Adjust solution flow by adjusting the
position of ball valve knob.
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.
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.
When the solution tank runs empty, turn off
the brush switch and ball valve of solution
tank. Keep the squeegee down and continue
to vacuum until all the dirty water is picked up.
TANK DRAINING
1. Turn the switches on the control panel to
“off ” position.
2. Raise the squeegee, transport machine to
approved area for draining tank(s).
DRAINING THE RECOVERY (DIRTY) TANK
: Any time 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.
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.
DRAINING THE SOLUTION (CLEAN) TANK
: Any time 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. 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.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
: Before performing any
maintenance on the machine, be sure that
the power is turned off.
: Repairs are to be completed by
Authorized Service Centers only. Any repairs
completed by unauthorized persons will void
the warranty.
1. Remove pad driver / brush and clean with
approved cleaner.
2. Drain recovery and solution tanks
completely and rinse out with clean water.
Visually check the recovery tank for debris
and clean out as necessary.
3. Raise squeegee assembly off floor and
wipe
it down with a damp towel. Be sure to
store the squeegee in the up position.
4. Remove the float shut-off assembly and
rinse it out with clean water.
5. Clean machine with an approved cleaner
and a damp towel. Don’t spray water to
clean the outside of machine to avoid
damage to motor and wiring.
6. Unplug vacuum motor from power source
and hose cuff & remove the drain hose
from the holder prior to removing the
recovery tank when performing
maintenance.
VACUUM MOTOR MAINTENANCE
1. Contact your local Distributor for any
motor maintenance.
2. Check the vacuum motor brushes every
250 hours, Replace the brushes when
they are worn to a length of 10mm or less.
MACHINE STORAGE
1. Always store the machine indoors.
2. Always store the machine in a dry area.
3. Always take off the pad driver / brush
4. Always store the machine with the
squeegee assembly raised off the floor.
5. If storing in an area which may reach
freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all
fluids from the machine prior to storage.
Any damage caused by freezing
temperatures will not be covered by the
warranty.
6. Drain the recovery tank and remove the
clear on the top of the recovery tank so
that it can “breathe” during storage.
7. Drain the solution tank of all fluid.

BASIC TROUBLESHOUTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The wiring not connected correctly
or bad wiring Check the wiring or contact Distributor
Bad brush motor Contact Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out Contact Distributor
The wiring not connected correctly
or bad wiring Check the wiring or contact Distributor
Bad vacuum motor Contact Distributor
Carbon brushes worn out Contact Distributor
Bad ball valve Contact Distributor
Bad solution valve Contact Distributor
Ball valve position in need of
adjustment When ball valve is in horizontal position. The amount of solution flow is maximum.
Squeegee clogged Clean debris off squeegee with damp towel
Squeegee blades worn Install new squeegee blades
Squeegee not mounted correctly Confirm that the squeegee assembly is
securely fastened to the machine and not
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
l
Drain hose stopper is loose Tighten drain plug.
Vacuum motor is loose Tighten vac motor mounting screws. Do not
over tighten or damage will occur.
Recovery tank lid is loose Confirm the clear recovery tank lid is
securely in place.
Recovery tank is full Drain recovery tank
Float shut off is clogged Remove float shut off from inside recovery
tank and remove any debris
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No Power
Vacuum motor
does not run
Little or no
solution flow
Poor water
pick up

Working Width 450mm
Squeegee Width 750mm
Efficiency 1100m2/h
Brush Dia. 450mm
Brush Speed 255rpm
Max Pad Pressure 30Kg
Brush Motor 110-115V, 750W
Vacuum Motor 110-115V,650W
Solution Tank Capacity 30L
Recovery Tank Capacity 41L
Machine Weight 68Kg
Machine Length 1100mm
Machine Height 970mm
Machine Width 545mm
Cable Length 25M
Max Gradient 2%
Type of Drive Semi-Automatization
Noise Level 70dB
Working Vacuum 155mbar
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Technical Specifications:

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NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO. REQ'D
1VF80111 FILTER, CLEAR DOME 1
2VF82139 “O” RING 1
3VF80113 FILTER 1
4VV20501 SCREW, PH, SST, M5 X 14 2
5VV13654 WASHER, SST, M5 2
6VF80112 MOUNTING BASE, FILTER 1
7VF82090 CLAMP, HOSE 5
8VF80349 HOSE, INLET, FILTER 1
9VF13521 NUT, M6 12
10 VF13533 WASHER, M6 12
11 VV13607 WASHER, LOCK, M6 12
12 VF13495 SCREW, M6 X 16 12
13 VF80123B AXLE, WHEEL 2
14 VF82113 BUSHING 2
15 VF80115B WHEEL, 6" 2
16 VF14257 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M16 2
17 VF80110 CHASSIS 1
18 VF80109 CONNECTOR 1
19 VV13604 SCREW, HEX, M8 X 20 4
20 VF14313 WASHER, INTERNAL TOOTH, M8 2
,,
21 VF13514A WASHER, PLAIN, M8 5
22 VF80130 WASHER, M8 4
23 VF80132 BUSHING 4
24 VF80216U SOLUTION VALVE, 110V 1
25 VF80238 HOSE, OUTLET, VALVE 1
26 VF80119A MOUNTING FRAME, VALVE 1
27 VA13483 WASHER, PLAIN, M4 2
28 VV20291 WASHER, LOCK, M4 2
29 VA13473 SCREW, PH, M4 X 16 2
30 VF80114 OUTLET FILTER 1
31 GT13022 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M5 2
32 VF80120 MOUNTING PLATE, FILTER 1
33 VF13498 SCREW, HEX SOCKET, M6 X 20 1
34 VF80207 WASHER, PLAIN BRASS 1
35 VF80240 KEY 1
36 VF80220 DRIVING PULLEY 1
37 VF13503 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M8 5
38 YCQ35000A MOTOR, 110V 1
39 VF80241 GASKET 1
40 VF14314 WASHER, EXTERNAL TOOTH, M8 2
41 GT13018 BOLT, M8 X 30 2
42 VF13513 NUT, M8 3
43 VF80206 SUPPORTING SHELF 1
44 VF80237 SPRING 1
45 VF14114 BOLT, M8 X 55 1
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DIA
NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO. REQ'D
46 VF80222 THIN NUT 1
47 VF14315 WASHER, PLAIN, M24 1
48 VF81403 BARB, HOSE, 90° DEG 1
49 VF14255 SET SCREW, M12 X 65 1
50 VF14057A NUT, M12 1
51 VF80201 FRAME 1
52 VF80225 BOLT 1
53 VF14101 NUT, BUTTERFLY, M6 1
54 VF80203 SLIDING PLATE 1
55 VF80213 NUT, BRASS 1
56 VF13519 WASHER, LOCK, M8 2
57 VF80235 SPACER 1
58 VF80232 SPRING 1
59 VF80223 SPACER 1
60 VF999827 BEARING, 6205 2
61 VF80221 SPACER, LARGE 1
62 VV20509 SCREW, PH, M5 X 10 2
63 VV13601 WASHER, LOCK, M5 2
64 VF83131 CLAMP 1
65 VF80262 SPRING WIRE 1
66 VF80205A DRIVEN PULLEY 1
67 VF80219 SHAFT, DRIVEN PULLEY 1
68 VF80233 GASKET 1
69 GT13015 SCREW, HEX SOCKET, M6 X 30 1
70 VF80242 BELT 1
71 VF99003A BIG MOUTH 1
72 VF14400 SCREW, ST, M4.2 X 13 3
73 VF13502 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M6 3
74 VF80212 PAD HOLDER 1
75 VF80212A PAD HOLDER ASSY 1
76 VF80218 BLOCK 3
77 VF14225A SCREW, FH, M6 X 40 3
78 VF13535 WASHER, PLAIN, M8 X M20 X 2 4
79 VF999821 BEARING, 6002LU 2
80 VF80209 SPACER, SMALL 1
81 VF80215 TENSION WHEEL 1
82 VF80214 BUSHING BEARING 1
83 VF14312 WASHER, WAVE, M8 2
84 VF80208 ROD, TENSION WHEEL 1
85 GT13066 SCREW, HEX SOCKET, M8 X 55 1
86 VV13657 BOLT, M8 X 25 1
87 GT13067 SCREW, HEX SOCKET, M8 X 25 2
88 VF80111A KIT,FILTER 1
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DIA
NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO. REQ'D
1VF82010C CLEAR COVER,RECOVERY TAN
K
1
1
VF82010C
CLEAR
COVER,RECOVERY
TANK
1
2VF82010B GASKET,CLEAR DOME 1
3VF82010
A
RUBBER HINGE 1
4VF13491 SCREW, PH, M4 X 12 2
5VA13483 WASHER, PLAIN, M4 4
6VA13477 SCREW, ST, M4.2 X 16 2
7VF80343TR MODEL DECAL, RIGHT 1
8VF80326TR "VIPER" LOGO 1
9
VF80302A
RECOVERY TANK
1
9
VF80302A
RECOVERY
TANK
1
10 VF81503 GASKET, MOTOR 1
11 ZD55000A VACUUM MOTOR, 110V 1
12 VV10116 TIE 3
13 VF80346 SPRING 1
14 VF80356 SPONGE, EXHAUST 1
15 VF80358 PLASTIC COVER 1
16 VF80357 HEAT RESISTANCE COVE
R
1
17
VF82310
BOLT
3
1
7
VF82310
BOLT
3
18 VF13533 WASHER, PLAIN, M6 7
19 VF13502 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M6 3
20 VF80301
A
SOLUTION TANK 1
21 VF14236 BOLT, M8 X 40 1
22 VF13514
A
WASHER, PLAIN, M8 4
23 VF82013 WHEEL, 3" 1
24 VF80308 SKIRT 1
25 VF80319
A
BUMPER 1
26 VV20501 SCREW, PH, M5 X 14 8
27 VV13654 WASHER, PLAIN, M5 X M9.5 X 0.8 6
28 VF80355 SCREW, SHOULDER, M10 X 16 X M8 2
29 VV50712 CLAMP 1
30 VV13607 WASHER, LOCK, M6 4
31 VF14200 SCREW, PH, M6 X 16 4
32 VF80349 HOSE
,
OUTLET
,
BALL VALVE 1
32
VF80349
HOSE
,
OUTLET
,
BALL
VALVE
1
33 VF82090 CLAMP, HOSE 4
34 VF81403 BARB, HOSE BRASS 3
35 VF80313 BARB, HOSE 3
36 VF80348 HOSE 1
37 VF80321 MOUNTING PLATE, BALL VALVE 1
38 VF13495 BOLT, M6 X 16 2
39 VF80361 BALL VALVE 1
40
VF46454
FILTER
1
40
VF46454
FILTER
1
41 VF80306 SEAL 1
42 VF80304 FILL 1
43 VV13604 BOLT, M8 X 20 2
44 VF13519 WASHER, LOCK, M8 2
45 VF80359 CLAMP, SQUEEGEE 1
46 VF80347 SOLUTION HOSE 1
47 VF45117C CORD 1
48
GV70034
CLAMP DRAIN HOSE
1
48 GV70034 CLAMP DRAIN HOSE 1
49 VF80342TR MODEL LABEL, LEFT 1
50 VA93208
A
DRAIN HOSE 1
51 VF81504 FLOAT SHUTOFF 1
52 VV67305 BEND 1
53 VF80345 SCREEN 1
54 VF80331 WARNING LABEL 1
55 VF80371 KIT,LID 1
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DIA
NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO.
REQ'D
1VF81408 ADJUSTING PLATE 2
2VF13535 WASHER, PLAIN, M8 4
3VF13519 WASHER, LOCK, M8 4
4VV13604 BOLT, M8 X 20 4
5VF81710 ADJUSTING SCREW 2
6VF80322 PIN, HANDLE LOCK 2
7VF80323 TUBE, HANDLE ADJUSTMENT 1
8VF81716 SPRING 1
9VF80317BD LEVER, SWITCH, LEFT 1
10 VV13650 SCREW, PH, M4 X 10 9
11 VF81712 SPRING 1
12 VV13652 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M3 2
13 VF13502 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M6 6
14 VF13511 WASHER, PLAIN, M3 2
15 VF14212 SCREW, PH, M3 X 25 3
16 VF80335 GASKET, REAR COVER 1
17 VF80310 REAR COVER 1
18 VF14200 SCREW, PH, M6 X 16 12
19 VF80329TR DECAL, SERIAL 1
20 VF99023 SWITCH 1
21 VF81711 SCREW, SHOULDER, M8 X 20 X M6 2
22 VF80307 MOUNTING FRAME, SWITCH 1
23 VA91346 SWITCH 1
24
VF80324A
DECAL SWITCH
1
24
VF80324A
DECAL
,
SWITCH
1
25 VF80305 SWITCH PANEL 1
26 VF80333 GASKET, PANEL 1
27 VF80303A CONTROL HOUSING 1
28 VF80318BD LEVER, SWITCH, RIGHT 1
29 VF81713 BUSHING 2
30 VF13537 WASHER, PLAIN, M10 2
31 VF14237 BOLT, M10 X 70 2
32 VF45120 CORD 1
33 VV30182 BUSHING, CORD 1
34 AS41902 PLUG PROTECTOR, FEMALE 1
35 VV13617 NUT, M3 1
36 VF51141 RECEPTACLE 1
37 GT13065 SCREW, ST, 3 X 12 1
38 VF46716 BUSHING 1
39 VF46718 SPRING 1
40 VF46715 BARB 1
41 VF46717 WASHER 1
42 VV30142 RUN CAPACITOR, 40uF / 375V 1
43 GT13027 SCREW, PH, M5 X 45 1
44 VF80365 CLAMP 1
45 VF999805 START CAPACITOR, 380--400uF / 150V 1
46 VF80369 CORD 1
47 VF99010D CIRCUIT BREAKER, BRUSH 1
48 VF99008B STRAIN RELIEF 1
49 VV67507 PIG TAIL 1
50 VV67105 CONNECTOR, CORD 1
51 VF80362TR POWER CORD 1
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NO
PART
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION NO.
REQ
'
D
NO
.
NUMBER
REQ D
1VF81222 SCREW, HEX SOCKET, SHOULDER, 5/16 X 1.25" 3
2VF81219 WHEEL, 2" 3
3VF13535 WASHER, PLAIN, M8 X M20 X 2 3
4VV20203 NUT, NYLON INSERT, 5/16" 3
5VF82121 KNOB, M6 6
6
VF82118
BACK UP STRIP SQUEEGEE FRONT
1
6
VF82118
BACK
UP
STRIP
,
SQUEEGEE
,
FRONT
1
7VF82062 BLADE, SQUEEGEE, FRONT 1
8VF14236 BOLT, M8 X 40 4
9VF82116 HOUSING, SQUEEGEE 1
10 VF82013 WHEEL, 3" 2
11 VF82055 BUSHING 2
12
VF13514A
WASHER, PLAIN, M8 X M16.5 X 1
2
12
VF13514A
WASHER
,
PLAIN
,
M8
X
M16
.
5
X
1
2
13 VF82063 BLADE, SQUEEGEE, REAR 1
14 VF82120 BACK UP STRIP, SQUEEGEE, REAR 1
15 VF82908A SQUEEGEE ASSY 1
16 GT13022 NUT, NYLON INSERT, M5 1
17 VF81218 LATCH, HOOK 1
18 VF81208 RIVET, M4 X 5 2
VF81208
RIVET,
M4
X
5
19 VF81209 HOOK 1
20 VF14305 SCREW, M5 X 60 1
21 VF80422 BRACKET, SQUEEGEE, MOUNT 1
22 VF81210 KNOB, M8 2
23 VF80425 HOSE 1
24 VF83150 CLAMP, HOSE 1
,
25 VF14057A NUT, M12 1
26 VF13541 WASHER, LOCK, M12 1
27 VV20434 WASHER, PLAIN, M13 X M30 X 3 2
28 VF80109 CONNECTOR 1
29 VF80427 BUSHING 1
30 VF14094 PIN, M12 X 70 1
31 VF80426 “U” SHAPE FRAME 1
32 VF14095 PIN, M4 1
33 GT13085 BOLT, M12 X 40 1
34 VF82120A KIT,SQUEEGEE REAR BACKUP STRIP 1
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WARRANTY POLICY
The warranty terms outlined below are in lieu of any other warranties, either stated or
implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose or otherwise. Under no circumstances will seller be liable for any loss,
damage, expense or consequential damages arising in connection with the use or
inability to use this product.
This warranty does not apply to damage or defect caused by accident, misuse,
negligence, abuse, fire or to any Triple S product which has been serviced by anyone
other than a Triple S authorized service representative. Housings or parts that have
become damaged as a result of improper use of the machine are excluded from this
warranty. Refer to owner’s manual for proper machine use and maintenance. Parts
that are expected to wear from normal use and, therefore are not covered under the
parts warranty include, but are not limited to: batteries (pro-rated for one year);
bearings; belts; brushes; filters; squeegees; switches; and tires.
This warranty commences on the date of purchase of the product by the original end
user from an authorized Triple S distributor, subject to proof of purchase. If proof of
purchase date is unavailable, the warranty begins 90 days after the sale of the
product to an authorized Triple S distributor.
Subject to the conditions outlined above, the manufacturer warrants the
rotationally-molded polyethylene housings and parts on its machines to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and
service for twelve (12) years tothe original purchaser.
Under this warranty, the manufacturer guarantees the performance of
non-polyethylene parts and components on Triple S machines to be free
from defects for up to five (5) years to the original end user. Parts replaced
under this warranty are guaranteed for the remainder of the original
warranty period.
Labor charges are covered for two (2) full years from the date of purchase
for Triple S products, provided an authorized Triple S service provider is
used for repair. No travel coverage is extended for cord electric machines.
Product Exceptions & Exclusions:. Battery chargers and all accessories are
warranted for one year.
Triple S reserves the right to change the warranty policy without notice.
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