Vax VCSD-04 User manual

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VCSD-04
User Guide
VCSD-04

General safety information
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Carefully read the user guide before starting, using, performing
unscheduled or routine maintenance or any other work on the machine.
WARNING: Always switch o and unplug your machine from the
mains/charger before opening, emptying or conducting maintenance
or troubleshooting checks on the machine.
1. Rigorously comply with all the instructions in this user guide and
in those for batteries and battery chargers (with particular attention
to warnings and danger notices). The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for injuries to persons or damage to property due
to non-compliance with the aforementioned instructions.
2. Before using the machine, make sure that each part is in the
correct position.
3. Do not use charger if the cable is damaged. Contact Vax Commercial
Careline: (UK) 0330 026 4275.
4. The machine should only be used by personnel who have received
appropriate training.
5. To avoid unauthorised use, keep the machine in a place that denies
access to unauthorised personnel when not being used and remove
the key from the control panel.
6. This commercial appliance should not be used by those under 13 years
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities.
The machine should not be used without the appropriate training.
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7. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed
without supervision.
8. Do not operate this machine for any other purpose except for the
use for which it was specically designed. Evaluate the type of building
where it will be used and comply with the current safety regulations
and conditions.
9. Do not use the machine in places without adequate lighting, in
explosive environments, when harmful dirt is present (dust, gas, etc.),
on roads or public passageways and in outdoor environments
in general.
10. The machine operating temperature range is +4°C to +35°C; when not
being used, store the machine in a dry and non-corrosive environment
within a temperature range of between + 10°C and +50°C. When using
the machine under any condition the humidity must range between
30% and 95%.
10. Never use or vacuum liquids, gases, dry dust, acids and solvents
(e.g. paint thinners, acetone etc.), even if diluted; never use or
vacuum inammables or explosives (e.g. petrol, fuel oil, etc.);
never vacuum aming or incandescent objects.
11. Do not use the machine on slopes or ramps steeper than 2%.
12. Never park the machine on a slope.

General safety information
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13. Never leave the machine unattended with the key in the ignition, to prevent
any accidental movements. If necessary, disconnect the electrical power
supply using the connection underneath the driver’s seat.
14. Make sure there are no other persons, children in particular, in the area
where the machine is being used.
15. Do not use the machine to transport persons/things or to tow objects.
Do not tow the machine.
16. Do not use the machine as a support surface for any weight for
any reason.
17. Do not block or cover any openings.
18. Do not remove, modify or by-pass the safety devices.
19. The appropriate Personal Protective Equipment should be worn
to operate the machinery and protect the user. This should be in
accordance with an appropriate risk assessment prior to its rst use.
20. Before starting work, remove necklaces, watches, ties and other objects
that may cause serious injuries if caught
21. Do not insert hands between moving parts.
22. Do not use detergents that dier from those recommended and follow
the instructions indicated on the chemical’s relevant safety sheets.

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23. Follow all storage, disposal and safety instructions of each individual
or group of detergents as listed on the product.
24. Make sure that the battery charger power sockets are connected to an
ecient earthing system and that they are protected by magneto
thermal and dierential circuit breakers.
25. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions and comply with safety
instructions and legal provisions. The batteries should always be
clean and dry to avoid surface leakage currents.
26. Protect the batteries against impurities, such as metallic dust.
27. Do not place tools on top of the batteries: they may cause a
short-circuit or an explosion.
28. Only clean the machine in accordance with this user guide.
29. Recovered uids contain detergents, disinfectants, water, as well
as organic and inorganic material collected during work.
30. Operations: dispose of them in accordance with current
legal provisions.
31. IMPORTANT: Remove the battery from the appliance before
recycling. For further information please contact your local
waste management centre.

Machine overview VCSD-04
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1. Dirty water tank
2. Dirty water tank cover
3. Clean water tank
4. Front opening
1. Clean water lling point
2. Dirty water tank release handle (hidden)
5. Bumper wheel
6. Brush plate
7. Brush head
8. Squeegee
9. Power lever
10. Ignition key
11. Battery security connector
12. Brush lever
13. Squeegee height lever
14. Water ow control
15. Battery security connector
16. Dirty water tank drain hose
17. Suction hose
18. Clean water tank
drain (underneath)
19. Squeegee assembly
20. Squeegee
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21. Brush power button
22. Vacuum power button
23. Battery level indicator
24. Fuse access point
25. Bumper wheel
26. Squeegee blades replacement nodule
27. Suction hose
28. Suction hose/squeegee connection
29. Squeegee fast xing nodule
30. Squeegee blade
31. Squeegee wheels
32. Squeegee pressure xing nodule
Technical Specication
Vacuum motor: 480 watt
Brush motor: 250 watt
Brush speed: 150rpm
Clean water capacity: 44L
Dirty water capacity: 55L
Weight (unladen): 139.5kg
Power: 2 x 12V batteries
Battery
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Preparation
Charging the machine:
Charger
Battery
• If the machine is used regularly: Always keep the batteries connected to the battery charger when the machine
is not being used.
• If the machine is not used for extended periods: Charge the battery during the night after the last work period, then
disconnect the battery from the battery charger. Charge the battery during the night before using the machine again.
• Intermediate or incomplete charging while working should be avoided.
The batteries for this machine are located underneath the dirty water tank.
• While the machine is in transit, the batteries should be disconnected.
• If the machine needs to be transported at any other time, other than when it is in use, the battery should always
be disconnected.
• Intermediate or incomplete charging while working should be avoided.
PLEASE READ ‘GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION’ BEFORE USE
The battery pack on
the machine is situated
underneath the dirty
water tank.
Lift the dirty water tank,
by pulling release handle
and then recline back.
Battery charger cable. Insert the charger connector into
battery pack. Plug into the mains.
WARNING: This machine has been congured for use only with the battery type and specication included
with the machine.
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Preparation
Attaching the brush
Detaching the brush
Place the brush on oor.
Place the brush on oor.
Turn the ignition key and
switch the machine on.
Press the brush power
button on control panel.
Line up and centre
the brush with the
brush plate.
Line up and centre
the brush with the
brush plate.
Lift the power lever, press down on the front of the
machine to engage brushes.
Lower the brush by
releasing the brush
height lever.
Lower the brush by releasing
the brush height lever.
Battery
Battery
IMPORTANT: Never use the machine without brushes or if brushes are incorrectly tted.
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Operation
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Squeegee frame
Attaching squeegee
Lower the squeegee lever. The squeegee support
bracket will lower.
Slide the squeegee into the
support bracket inserts
and tighten the fast
xing nodules.
Loosen the squeegee fast
xing nodules and line
up with the inserts on
squeegee support bracket.
IMPORTANT: Check squeegee blades are clean and not worn before tting squeegee to the machine.
A. Bumper wheel
B. Squeegee blades replacement nodule
C. Suction hose
D. Suction hose/squeegee connection
E. Squeegee fast xing nodule
F. Squeegee blade
G. Squeegee wheels
H. Squeegee pressure xing nodule
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Line up and centre
the brush with the
brush plate.
Lower the brush by releasing
the brush height lever.

Operation
Adjust the squeegee pressure xing nodule (H) to adjust the pressure
of the squeegee with oor.
When perfectly adjusted the squeegee will form a 45⁰ angle with
the oor, sliding easily as it moves and bending in at all points.
WARNING: Do not handle the squeegee with bare hands, wear gloves and any
appropriate safety clothing needed to carry out the operation.
Never use the machine without the brush or if the brush is incorrectly tted.
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Adjusting the squeegee
Filling the clean water tank Adding detergent to clean water tank
Push the suction hose onto
suction hose entry port.
IMPORTANT: Only use Vax Commercial recommended detergents. The use of other chemical products may
not allow the machine to perform at its optimum capabilities.
• Fill the clean water
tank using a hose or
similar tool.
• Pour directly through
the sponge lter of the
clean water tank lling
point into the tank.
• Remove the sponge
lter from the clean water
lling point.
• Fill with the correct amount
of Vax Commercial scrubber
drier detergent per litre as
indicated on the label.
• Ensure sponge is replaced
before starting machine.

Operation
Operating the machine
Insert the battery
security connector.
Insert the ignition key
and turn on switch on
the machine.
Activate the brush motor
and suction motor.
Lift the power lever.
Battery
IMPORTANT:
• When moving in reverse, lift the squeegee using the squeegee lever.
• After changing direction (into a forward direction), lower squeegee and the suction will automatically return
to the previous position.
• For best results maintain straight directional lines.
NOTE:
• The oat will rise and suction will stop when the dirty water tank is full.
• Empty the dirty water tank – Go to ‘Draining the dirty water tank’.
Lower the squeegee lever.
Direct machine forward in
single passes.
WARNING: To disable during operation, pull the battery security connector to disconnect all power to machine.
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Draining the dirty water tank
Cleaning the dirty water tank
Park machine near a sewer drain or suitable location to comply with the national regulations for waste water disposal.
Switch o the machine
and remove the ignition key.
Pull the battery security
connector to disconnect.
Detach the drain hose
from the hook. Holding
hose high, unclip end cap.
Using a hose or similar tool
to rinse dirt and debris in
dirty water tank.
Replace diry water tank
cover, hooking the locking
clip securely into place.
The hood must be
airtight to avoid loss of
pressure and reduction
in drying eciency.
Lift to remove diry water
tank cover, to clean through
inspection hole.
Re-t the drain hose end
cap and attach the hose
onto the hook behind
the machine.
Maintenance
Lower the drain hose over
the drain point.
WARNING: Before carrying out any type of maintenance, remove ignition key and disconnect the machine
battery connector.
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WARNING: To disable during operation, pull the battery security connector to disconnect all power to machine.
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NOTE:
• The machine should be emptied and cleaned after each use.
• Do not leave the machine with dirty water in the tank as can cause blockages and potentially create bad odours.

Maintenance
Cleaning of the suction motor lter and oat
Lift to remove the dirty water
tank cover.
Remove the suction lter
and rubber casing.
Separate the lter and casing
and rinse under water.
Remove any dirt/debris, rinse
and under water DO NOT
ALLOW WATER TO ENTER
THE MOTOR FUNNEL.
Leave to dry for 24 hours or
until fully dry before placing
back into the machine.
Use an allen key to undo
screw and remove the oat.
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Maintenance
Unscrew the clean water
tank drain plug.
The ow tap/water lter is
situated below dirty
water tank.
Remove any dirt/debris,
rinse under water.
Rinse the inlet lter and
clean water tank, using
a hose or similar tool.
Twist the ow tap
anticlockwise to remove.
Push and ret the water lter.
Twist ow tap clockwise to ret.
Wait until the tank has
completely emptied before
tightening and closing
the valve.
Pull to remove the water
lter from the ow tap.
Park the machine near
a sewer drain or suitable
location that complies with
the national regulations
for waste water disposal.
Emptying the clean water tank
Cleaning the water lter
IMPORTANT: Make sure the clean water tank is empty.
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Maintenance
IMPORTANT: All work on the electrical system as well as all maintenance and repair operations (especially those
not explicitly described in this user guide) should be carried out only by Vax authorised technical personnel who
are experts in the sector and in the pertinent safety regulations.
Loosen the squeegee fast
xing nodule.
Pull to remove the suction hose from
the squeegee assembly.
Slide the squeegee out of the
support bracket.
Clean squeegee under running water
using a sponge or a brush. Check the
eciency and the wear on the blades
in contact with the oor.
Cleaning the squeegee
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Maintenance
Rotate the brush to ‘dead point’
releasing tabs on the brush guard
and brushes.
Press rmly down on top of the
brush to release brush plate.
Squeegees are designed to pick up dirty liquid from hard oors.
Regular cleaning tends to round or deteriorate the sharp edge of the blade, which reduces pick up and therefore
drying eciency.
This force tends to round or to deteriorate the sharp edge of the blade, reducing drying eciency.
This is why the squeegee blades must be replaced.
Cleaning the brush
Clean the brushes under running
water. To avoid damaging the oor
and the machine, carefully check
if debris, such as metallic parts,
screws, chips, cords or similar items,
have become lodged in the brushes.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the suction hose
Cleaning the machine body
• This will prevent blockages aecting the machines performance and will reduce odour build up.
• It is recommended that the suction hose is cleaned at regular intervals (weekly) or whenever performance is reduced.
• Detach the suction hose from the squeegee.
• Remove the suction hose from the machine via the connection hole in the dirty water tank.
• Wash the hose and remove any blockages.
• After cleaning, securely attach the suction hose to the machine and squeegee.
• Use a sponge or a soft cloth to clean the exterior of the machine and if necessary, a soft brush to remove tough dirt.
• Steam cleaner can be used but not use a high pressure cleaner to clean the body of the machine.
• Important: Running water hotter than 50°C, a high-pressure cleaner or powerful spray may damage the tanks
and the machine.
• Warning: Never direct cleaning water jets towards the machine electrics.
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• This will prevent blockages aecting the machines performance and will reduce odour build up.
• It is recommended that the suction hose is cleaned at regular intervals (weekly) or whenever performance is reduced.
• Detach the suction hose from the squeegee.
• Remove the suction hose from the machine via the connection hole in the dirty water tank.
• Wash the hose and remove any blockages.
• After cleaning, securely attach the suction hose to the machine and squeegee.
FAQs
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The machine has no power?
• The ignition key is not inserted or incorrectly turns.
Insert ignition key and turn clockwise to ‘ON.’
• The battery connector is disconnected or poorly attached to the battery security connector.
Firmly connect the battery security connector into the port.
• The machine is not charging before use.
• The batteries are discharged.
Charge the batteries.
• The machine has over heated.
Check what may have caused the malfunction (high slope, brush or squeegee blockage). Wait 30 minutes
and try to avoid the same incorrect process. If the problem persists, contact Vax Commercial Careline:
(UK) 0330 0264275.
The machine doesn’t move forward?
• The power lever is not pressed.
Press the lever.
• The oor slope is too steep.
Manually push the machine to the new level.
• The batteries are dead.
Charge the batteries.
• The power lever was pressed when the machine was turned on.
Release the power lever turn o and restart the machine.
The brushes don’t rotate?
• The brush motor switch is not selected.
Press the button to activate the brushes.
• The machine is not moving forward and the brush control has tripped to avoid damaging the oor.
The brushes will only spin when the power lever is pressed and the machine is moving forward.
Press power lever.
No suction?
• The suction hose is not connected to the squeegee.
Connect it correctly.
• The suction hose and entry point, the squeegees or the inspection compartment are clogged.
Clean out and remove any obstructions.
• The suction motor is turned o.
Turn on suction motor on the control panel.
• The dirty water tank is full.
Empty it.
Insucient suction?
• The dirty water tank cover was not correctly tted.
Ret by hooking the locking clip securely into place.
• The dirty water tank drain hose cap is not tightly closed.
Tighten the cap.
• The suction hose and entry point, the squeegees or the inspection compartment are clogged.
Clean out and remove any blockages.

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directly supplied by the manufacturer.
The squeegee does not clean or dry eciently?
• The squeegee blades are worn or are dragging solid dirt.
Replace or clean the squeegee blades.
• The squeegee adjustment is not correct.
The assembly must be exactly perpendicular to the running direction. Adjust the squeegee.
• The suction hose and entry point, the squeegees or the inspection compartment are clogged.
Clean out and remove any blockages.
The battery charger doesn’t work?
• Check that the battery charger is connected to the battery and correctly plugged into the mains.
• Check there is no damage to the battery charger cable.
If damaged do not use. Contact Vax Commercial Careline:(UK) 0330 026 4275 for more assistance.
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