Truvox Orbis OB431500 User manual

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Userinstructions
Orbis-OB431500, OB501500
Mainspoweredfloorburnishers
03-8229-0000 Iss.1
CAUTION
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READTHESEINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGTHEMACHINE
ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS

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Contents
Diagrams...........................................................................................................................................3
1Product Information....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Important SafetyAdvice...................................................................................................4
1.2 Guidelinesforthe operator...............................................................................................4
1.3 Transporting the machine................................................................................................5
1.4 Symbols&Markings........................................................................................................5
2Preparing foruse.......................................................................................................................5
2.1Electricalconnection........................................................................................................5
3Preparing foruse.......................................................................................................................6
3.1 Fittingthe handle.............................................................................................................6
4Controls.....................................................................................................................................6
5Fitting pads................................................................................................................................6
6Adjusting thehandleheight........................................................................................................6
7Operation...................................................................................................................................6
7.1 Starting the machine........................................................................................................6
7.2 Polishing..........................................................................................................................6
8Storage......................................................................................................................................7
9Maintenance..............................................................................................................................7
10 AfterSalesService....................................................................................................................7
11 Guarantee.................................................................................................................................7
12 WasteElectrical &ElectronicEquipment (WEEE)......................................................................7
13 Technicalspecification...............................................................................................................8
14 Accessories...............................................................................................................................8
15 Faultdiagnosis...........................................................................................................................9
16 PartsLists&Diagrams.............................................................................................................10
17 Basewiring diagram................................................................................................................21
18 Handlewiring diagram.............................................................................................................22
19 Declaration ofConformity.........................................................................................................23

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Diagrams
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IMPORTANT
BEFOREUSEREADTHESEINSTRUCTIONSAND RETAINFORFUTUREREFERENCE
1ProductInformation
Thesecommercialfloortreatmentmachinesare
designed forthe high speed polishing and
burnishing ofhardfloorsinindoorareas.A
passivedustcontrol systemissupplied as
standardwitheachmodel.
Thismachine mustonlybe used forthe
manufacturer’sapproved application.Donot
use the machine whereitissuspected thatthe
carpet, floororupholstery containshealth
endangering dustordebrissuchasasbestosor
chemicalwaste.Ifthisissuspected do not
proceed,contactyoursupervisor,supplieror
TruvoxInternationalforadvice.
The following instructionscontainimportant
information aboutthe machine and safetyadvice
forthe operator.
Equipmentmustbe operated,serviced and
maintained inaccordancewiththe
manufacturer’sinstructions.Ifin doubtcontact
thesupplier ofyourmachine.
NOTE -Toprotectthe machine frompossible
damage during transit, the machine baseand
handlearepacked seperately.Ensurethatboth
itemsarepresent and followthe simpleassembly
instructionstobring the machine intoservice.
Theseinstructionsarevalidforthe following
models:
OB431500, OB501500
1.1ImportantSafetyAdvice
When using electrical equipmentbasicsafety
precautionsshouldbe followed including the
following.
•Read allinstructionscarefullybeforeuse.
•Thisapplianceissuitableforcommercialuse,
forexampleinhotels,schools,hospitals,
factories, shops, officesand rentalbusinesses.
•Thismachine isnotintended foruseby
persons(including children)withreduced
physical,sensory ormentalcapabilities,orlack
ofexperienceand knowledge,unlessthey
havebeen given supervision orinstruction
concerning useofthe machine byaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.
•Keep children and unauthorised personsaway
fromthe machinewhen inuse.
•Beforeusing the appliance,check thatthe
mainspowervoltage correspondswiththe
voltage shownon the rating plate.
•Allpartsaretobe positioned asindicated inthe
instructionsbeforeusing the machine.
•Do not operatethe machine ifitmalfunctionsor
isdamaged inanyway.Contactan authorised
serviceagent forrepairoradjustment.
•Do notoperateswitchesortouchthe mains
plug withwethandsasthismaycauseelectric
shock.
•Whenunplugging pulltheplug,notthe supply
cord.
•Do notpull orcarry bycord,usecordasa
handle,closeadooron cord,orpullaround
sharpedgesorcorners.
•Keep hair,looseclothing,fingersand allparts
of bodyawayfromopeningsand moving parts.
•Keep cordawayfromheated surfaces.
•Do not usewherehazardousdust ispresent.
•Do not useinan explosiveatmosphere.
•Do not pickup oilorotherflammablematerial.
•Do not usetopickup moistureoranyliquids.
•Do notleavethe machine connected tothe
electricitysupplywhen notinuse,always
removethe plug fromthe socket-outlet.
•Switchoffthe machine beforeremoving the
plug.
•Keep the powersupplycordclearofmoving
parts.During operation hazardmayoccur
whenrunning the machine overthe power
supplycord.
•The powersupplycordmustberegularly
inspected forsignsofdamage.Ifthe power
supplycordisdamaged,itshall onlybe
replaced bythe manufacturer,itsserviceagent
orasimilarqualified person inordertoavoida
hazard.
•Onlyreplacethe supplycordwiththe type
specified intheinstruction manual.
•Do notoperatethe machine withadamaged
supplycordorplug,orafterthe machine
malfunctionsorisdamaged inanyway.
Contactan authorised ServiceAgentforrepair
oradjustment.
•The plug ofthe powersupplycordmustbe
removed fromthe socket-outletbefore
commencing cleaning ofthe machine or
undertaking maintenanceoperations.
•Do not kinkortwist the powercord.
•Takecarewhen using amachine nearthe top
of stairstoavoidoverbalancing.
1.2Guidelines fortheoperator
WARNING
Operatorsmust be fullytrained inthe use
ofthe machine inaccordancewiththese
instructions,abletoperformusermaintenance
and the correctselectionofaccessories.
•Operatorsshouldbephysicallycapableto
manoeuvre,transportand operatethe
machine.

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•Operatorsshouldbe abletorecogniseunusual
operation ofthe machine and reportany
problems.
•Onlyusethe machine onfirmlevelsurfaces.
•Wearsuitablefootweartoavoidslipping.
•Wearsuitableclothingtokeep dryand warm.
•Wherepossibleimplementjob rotation and
adequaterestperiodstoavoidcontinuoususe
of the samemuscles.
•Do not leavemachine running unattended
•Do not smokewhen using the machine.
•Do notputanyobjectsintoopenings.Do not
usewithanyopening blocked:keep free of
dust, debris,hair,oranything thatmayreduce
airflow.
WARNING Thismachine isfordry use
only.
CAUTION -Thismachine isforindoor
useonlyand shouldnotbe used or
stored outdoorsorinwet conditions.
CAUTION -Ifit issuspected thatthereis
hazardousdustorflammablematerials
stop cleaning the area immediatelyand
consult yoursuperior.
WARNING Onlyuseaccessoriesand
sparepartsprovided withthe machine or
thoseapproved bythe manufacturer.
The useofotheraccessoriesmayimpair
the safetyofthe machine.
•Ensurethe machine isswitched off before
adding orchanging accessories.
1.3Transportingthemachine
CAUTION –Incorrectlifting techniques
mayresultinpersonalinjury,where
applicabledo notliftlarge and heavy
machineswithout assistance. Weadvisethat the
manual handling regulationsarefollowed.
Pleaserefertothe technicaltablefordetailson
weight ofmachine.
When transporting the machine ensurethatall
components,tanksand removablepartsare
securelyfastened,and thatthe supplycordand
plug arenot trailing. Detachhoseand wandfrom
machine whereapplicable.
Takeextremecarewhen moving the machine up
ordownstepsorstairs.
1.4Symbols&Markings
WARNING
WARNING –READTHESE
INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE
USINGMACHINE
Earth symbol
2Preparing foruse
2.1Electrical connection
Beforeconnecting the machine tothe power
supply,check thatyoursupplyvoltage
correspondswiththatmarked on the ratinglabel.
The powersupplycordplusanyextension leads
shouldnotexceed 30mintotal,otherwiseyou
mayexperienceproblemsstarting up the
machine.The cross-section ofanyextension
cablewiring must be atleast 2,5mm².
Shouldan extension cordbe used,ensurecord
rating isadequateforthe equipment.Do notuse
extension cordincoiled condition asthiscould
result inoverheating of the cord.
UK only
The supplycordfor230vmodelsisfitted witha
plug containing a13 ampfuse.Shouldthe fuse
requirereplacementit must onlybe replaced bya
13 ampfuseconforming toBS1362,and the fuse
covermust be refitted. Ifthe fusecoverislost the
plug mustnotbe useduntil the correct
replacement coverisfitted.
IMPORTANT -Ifthe supplycordisdamaged,it
must onlybe replaced byaspecialcordavailable
fromthe manufactureroran authorised service
agent.
WARNING –THISAPPLIANCEMUST BE
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3Preparing foruse
3.1Fitting thehandle
1. Carefullyremovethe machine baseand
handlefromtheirrespectivepackaging.
2. Check thatthe following itemsarepresent with
the base:-
-Vacuumskirt
-Dust bag
-M8x70 Bolt(3)
-NylocHex.nut (3)
-Plainwasher(6)
-Spanner(2)
3.Takehandleand removetiefromthe knuckle
pivot,ensuring thattoothed geardoesnotfall
out ofhousing when tieisremoved.
4. Withthe handleheldverticallyand cable
windertotherear,lowerpivotbetween the
raised flangeson the machine base.
5. Align holesinpivotwiththoseon the baseand
fitthethree M8bolts,washersand nuts,and
tighten using the spannerand Allen key
supplied (Fig.1).
6. Connectsupplylead fromhandletosocketon
side ofmotorhousing.
4Controls
The operating controlsforallmodelsarelocated
on the handle(Fig2).
1-Switch trigger,lefthand
Used toswitchmotorONand OFF. Can only
be operated withhandleinworking position,
and ifleft hand interlock button (2)has
previouslybeen depressed
2-Interlock button,lefthand
Thismustbe depressed initiallytoenableleft
hand switchtriggertoswitchmotoron.
3-Switch trigger,righthand
Used toswitchmotorONand OFF. Can only
be operated withhandleinworking position,
and ifrighthand interlock button (4)has
previouslybeen depressed.
4-Interlock button,righthand
Thismustbe depressed initiallytoenable
right hand switchtriggertoswitchmotoron.
5-Handleadjustmentlever
Usedtoadjusthandletocomfortableworking
height. Note: Forsafetyreasonsthe machine
cannotbe operated unlessthe handleis
moved toaworking height.
Cablewinder
Used toholdsupplycordinplaceon handle
whenmachine isnot inuse.
Neon indicator (on handle)
•Lightswhenthe machine isconnected tothe
powersupply.
5Fittingpads
WARNING-Thisappliance has been
designedforuse withthepads
specifiedbythemanufacturer.The
fittingofother padsmay affectits
performance and safety.
Alwaysensuremachine isunplugged before
fitting orremoving parts.
•Raisecleaning head bypulling handle
backwardstorest on the floor.
•Unscrewcentralpad lock and removewith
washer.
•Presscleaning pad ontodrivedisc,refit
washerand pad lock and tighten(Fig4).
•Returnmachine toupright position.
•IMPORTANT-Never allowthecleaning
head to restonthepadwhennotinuse.
6Adjusting thehandleheight
Selectthe mostcomfortablehandleheightusing
the adjustmentleveraspreviouslydescribed (see
Controls)and lockinposition.
7Operation
7.1Starting themachine
•Fullyunwind the supplycordfromthe handle
and plug intoaconvenientsocketoutlet. The
neon indicatoron thehandleshouldlight
showing that powerisavailable.
•Withthe handlesetataconvenientworking
height and withbothleftand right handson the
handle,depressbothinterlock buttonswiththe
thumbsand squeezebothswitchtriggersto
start the machine (Fig3).
•WARNING-Never startthemachine
withoutpadsfitted.
•Oncethe machine hasstarted the push
buttonsshouldbereleased.The machine will
operatewitheitherorbothofthe switch
triggersheld.
•Tostop the machine releasebothswitch
triggers.
•Normalmovementofthe machine isina
forwardandbackward direction.
7.2Polishing
•Fitpadssuitableforthe speed ofthe machine
and the surfacetobe polished.
•Applypolishtothe floorinaccordancewiththe
manufacturersinstructions.
•Donotkeepthemachinerotating on one
spotformore than5-10 seconds,as this
couldcause overheatinganddamagethe
floorsurface.

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8Storage
•Alwaysunplug the machine afteruse.
•Wrap the supplycordaround the handlebar
and cablewinderensuring thatthe plug isnot
trailing on the floor.
•The machine shouldnormallybe stored with
the handleinthe fullyuprightposition.
•Neverstorethe machine withapad fitted as
thiscausesdistortion,and resultsininstability
during operation.
•Storethe machine inadry indoorarea only.
9Maintenance
WARNING-Before undertaking
maintenance operationsor
adjustmentsswitchoff machineand
unplugfromtheelectricitysupply.
The machine requiresminimummaintenance
apartfromthe following checksbyatrained
operator.
•Supplycord -Regularlyinspectsheath,plug
and cordanchorage fordamage orloose
connection.Onlyreplacethe supplycordwith
the type specified intheseinstructions.
•Passive vacuumunit -Alldustbagsmustbe
changed regularly,and hosechecked for
blockage toavoidunsatisfactoryresults.
10 After Sales Service
Truvoxmachinesarehigh qualitymachinesthat
havebeen tested forsafetybyauthorised
technicians. Itisalwaysapparent that afterlonger
working periods,electricaland mechanical
componentswillshowsignsofwearand tearor
ageing.
Underextremeorspecialised conditionsand/or
insufficient maintenance, shortermaintenance
intervalsarenecessary. UseonlyoriginalTruvox
spareparts. Use ofother spare partswill
invalidateall warrantyand liabilityclaims.
Shouldyou requireaftersalesserviceplease
contactthe supplierfromwhomyou purchased
the machine,who will arrange service. Repairs
and servicing of Truvoxproductsshouldonlybe
performedbytrained staff. Improperrepairscan
causeconsiderabledangerstothe user.
11 Guarantee
Yourproductisguaranteed for two yearfromthe
dateoforiginalpurchase,orhirepurchase,
againstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
during manufacture.Withinthe guarantee period
weundertakeatourdiscretion,torepairor
replacefreeofcharge tothe purchaser,anypart
found tobe defective,subjecttothe following
conditions.
CONDITIONS
1.Claimsmade underthe termsofthe
guarantee mustbe supported bytheoriginal
invoice/billofsaleissuedatthe timeofsale,
orthe machine Serial Number.
2.Forclaimsunderthisguarantee contactthe
supplierfromwhomyou purchased the
productwhowillarrange the appropriate
action.Do notinitiallyreturnthe productas
thiscouldresultintransit damage.
3.NeitherTruvoxnoritsdistributorsshall be
liableforanyincidental orconsequentialloss.
4.Thisguarantee isgoverned bythe lawsof
England.Thisguarantee doesnotcoverany
ofthe following:Periodicmaintenance,and
repairorreplacementofpartsdue tonormal
wearand tear.
5.Thisguarantee isgoverned bythe lawsof
England.Thisguarantee doesnotcoverany
ofthe following:Periodicmaintenance,and
repairorreplacementofpartsdue tonormal
wearand tear.
•Damage caused byaccident, misuseor
neglect, orthe fitting ofotherthan genuine
Truvoxparts.
•Defectsinotherthan genuine Truvox
parts,orrepairs,modificationsor
adjustmentsperformed byotherthan a
Truvoxserviceengineerorauthorised
serviceagent.
•Costsand risksof transportrelating directlyor
indirectlytothe guarantee of thisproduct.
•Consumableitemsand wearpartssuchas
drivebelts.
Thisguarantee doesnotaffectyourstatutory
rights,noryourrightsagainstthe supplierarising
fromtheirsalesorpurchasecontract.
12 WasteElectrical &ElectronicEquipment
(WEEE) Do not disposeofthisdevice
withunsorted waste. Improper
disposalmaybe harmful tothe
environment and human health.
Pleaserefertoyourlocal waste
authorityforinformation on
returnand collection systemsin
yourarea.

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13 Technical specification
Allmodels: Class I construction.EnclosuretoIPX0. Fitted with20msupplycordtype H05VV-
F 3x1.0mm² (10A), and non rewireableplug.
ModelOB431500 OB501500
Working widthcm43 50
Pad diametercm43 50
Pad pressuregm/cm²5.54
Voltage a.c.-50HzV230 230
Voltage d.c.-50/60HzV ••
Motorspeed rpm1500 1500
Motorrating W1100 1100
Handleheightcm125 125
Weightkg34 34.5
Noiselevel(Passivevacuum) (see note1) dB(A) 65 65
Handlevibration (see note2) m/s² <2.5 <2.5
Vacuumbag capacityltr11
1 Noiselevelsmeasured at adistanceof 0.25 metrefrommachine and 1,5metresabove
floor,when scrubbing ahardfloor.Measurementsrecorded using ahand heldmeter.
2 Handlevibration doesnot exceed 2,5m/s², when operating on anysurfacewithbrushor
pads.
Measurementsrecorded byan independent testlaboratory
14 Accessories
Item PartNo. OB431500 PartNo. OB501500 PartNo. OB502000
Vacuumskirt05-3766-0000 05-3767-0000 05-3767-0000
Paperbag (5pack) (passivesystem) 06-0207-0000
Microfilterclothbag (passivesystem)03-6703-0000
Dust collectionbox03-6705-0000
IMPORTANT:Genuine accessoriesareonlyavailablefromauthorised ServiceAgentsor
TruvoxCustomerServiceDeptartment.

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15 Faultdiagnosis
WARNING -Before undertakingmaintenanceoperationsoradjustmentsswitch
off machineandunplugfromtheelectricitysupply.
The following simplechecksmaybeperformed bythe operator.
TroubleReason Remedy
Machine not working,neon
indicatornotlit. -Lack ofvoltage/electrical supply.-Check fuse*, supplycord, plug and socket outlet.
Machine not working,neon
indicatorlit. -Switchinterlockincorrectly operated.
-Looseconnection tomotor.
-Check operating procedurein
instructions.
-Check motorlead connectoris
fullyinserted intomotor
socket.
Machine wobblesor
vibratesexcessively. -Pad wornordamaged.
-Pad dirty.
-Pad loose.
-Renewpad.
-Clean the pad.
-Tighten pad lock.
*Ifthe fuseblowsseveral times, themachineshouldbe checked byan authorised Service
Agent.

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