Victor V-SD 40 User manual

V-SD 40
SCRUBBER DRIER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DOWDING & PLUMMER LTD. CALTHORPE
HOUSE, STOCKFIELD ROAD,
BIRMINGHAM B27 6AP
Tel: [phone] Fax [phone]
Website: www.victorfloorcare.com Email: [email protected]
These instructions contain important safety and operating information.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE BEFORE READING THE INSTRUCTIONS.
The machine should be used in accordance with these instructions. If you are unsure on any point covered in this leaflet please contact the supplier or Dowding & Plummer Ltd.
This appliance is suitable for use in schools, hospitals, office buildings and any other safe hardfloor area.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Any person intending to use this machine must read and understand all of the information contained in this
document prior to use.
2.CAUTION: This machine is NOT suitable for picking up hazardous dust or flammable materials.
Before starting this machine it is important to remember:
A) This machine should only be used by trained operators.
B) Do not use this machine unless it is in a safe condition.
Check the cable and plug for damage before use, and if necessary, replace with a new cable pack.
NOTE: Only use “Victor” approved cable from our agents or direct.
C) Always keep the cable away from the brush. Hazard may occur in machine runs over power supply cord.
D) Always work within the cable length to avoid cable stress or damage.
E) When using a solution tank ,always empty the tank after use in a safe, suitable approved location.
F) Never use dirty brushes or allow brush to become over soiled before changing.
G) This machine has been designed for use with brushes supplied by the manufacturer. The fitting of other
brushes may affect its safety.
H) Check that the voltage on the serial number plate is suitable for the supply available.
I) DO NOT remove the supply cable from the cable harness / cable clamp
J) This appliance must be earthed. The wires in the mains lead are as follows:
Blue: - Neutral. This is connected to the terminal N
Brown: - Live. This is connected to the terminal L
Yellow / Green: - Earth. This is connected to terminal E
K) Always remove plug from the mains socket outlet before carrying out any routine
Maintenance, cleaning, brush or drive board attaching/removal and power cable replacement.
Products bearing this symbol should not be disposed of in your general waste. Dowding and
Plummer Ltd. Is a registered producer under the WEEE Directive (number WEEE/ABOO435Y/PRO)
and has procedures in place for dealing with end of life treatment and disposal of obligated
equipment. Please contact the company or visit our website for more details.
The Floor Care People
ISS13 -Nov 2008
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
VOLTAGE: 220/240V
BRUSH DIAMETER: 500mm
BRUSH SPEED: 175 rpm
WORKING DOWN FORCE 35 KG
SOLUTION TANK: 40 Litres
RECOVERY TANK: 40 Litres
DRYING WIDTH: 750mm
CABLE LENGTH: 24M
VAC MOTOR: 1150W
BRUSH MOTOR 1000W
HEIGHT: 1100mm
WIDTH: 570mm
LENGTH: 1000mm
WEIGHT(EMPTY): 73Kgs
WARRANTY POLICY
With the exception of Distributors, this warranty applies to the original
purchaser of the product from Dowding & Plummer Ltd.,(The Company) for
the following periods:
Vacuum Cleaners – Motors 2 Years, all other components 1 Year
Rotary Floor Machines – Motors 2 Years, all other components 1 Year
Scrubber Driers – Control Unit and Tanks 2 Years, all other components 1
Year
Carpet Extractors – 1Year
Battery Burnishers – 1Year
Specialist Machines – 1 Year
This warranty excludes normal maintenance parts and consumables such
as hoses, filters, drive belts, floor tools, cables, capacitors, relays, skirts and
pads etc. that are considered replaceable during the normal working life of
the machine. This list is not exhaustive.
The warranty period commences from the date the goods are
purchased by the user.
All warranty claims must be processed through the Distributor from
whom the equipment was purchased.
The Distributor will be responsible for the service, maintenance and
repairs during the warranty period.
The Distributor will co-operate with the purchaser throughout the
warranty claims procedure and will arrange any necessary repairs
using genuine Victor parts.
If the original Distributor is no longer available to fulfil his obligations,
or if you did not make your original purchase through a distributor, the
Company should be contacted and given details of proof of purchase
and full details of the claim in order that the claim may be processed
without delay.
Any warranty claim can only relate to the specific part that is proven
to be at fault and for which a replacement will be supplied but cannot
be extended to constitute a claim against the complete appliance.
The Company will supply the Distributor with any warranty parts
required subject to the claim being validated after return of the faulty
items in accordance with the Company's Conditions of Sale.
All replacement parts are guaranteed for a period of 6 months.
Claims will not be accepted if they are the result of fair wear and tear,
misuse or abuse of any kind, acts of God, damage in transit other than
original product delivery, failure due to lack of proper care or
maintenance or failure to comply with safety guidance.
No replacement will be given unless the appropriate evidence of the
validity of the claim has been provided to the satisfaction of the
Company.
The Company reserves the right to charge for any unnecessary work
carried out as a result of an invalid claim.
No variation to this warranty may be made or implied by any member
of the Company, its Distributors or representatives unless such
variation is in writing and authorised by the Company.

1.1 Handle.
1.2 Grab & Go Bar.
1.3 Brush Hook.
1.4 Hitchable Skirt.
1.5 Solution Tank.
1.6 Recovery Tank
1.7 Clear Dome.
1.8 Cable Restraint.
1.9 Control Panel. (See Below)
1.10 Cable Hook.
1.11 Reset Button.
1.12 Quick Change Power Cable.
1.13 Squeegee Assembly
FEATURES OF THE V-SD 40
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fill the solution tank (Fig 3) with the required amount of clean water (at a maximum of 60º C).
Add your recommended dosage of cleaning solution ensuring not to exceed a total mixture volume of
40 litres
Remove the brush or drive board from the hook at the front of the machine and lift the skirt to its
raised position (Fig 4)
Tip the machine backwards to rest on the rear supports
Locate the centre of the board onto the grey locator ball and rotate the board clockwise to lock into
position. (fig 5) If at start of Brush activation, the machine appears to be unbalanced , check to en-
sure that the brush/board has been correctly fitted.
Lower the machine down (the drive board will not fully lock until the brush motor is turned on).
Lower the skirt back to the floor to act as a splash guard.
Remove the squeegee assembly from its housed position by raising and pulling backwards on the
the toe loop (Fig 6).
Adjust the squeegee pressure by tightening or loosening the knob on top of the kick bar.
Ensure that the recovery tank splash foam is inserted the correct way up (as indicated on the foam)
and is changed at a minimum of 3 monthly periods. Non-compliance can cause machine
failure and will invalidate any warranty claims made as a consequence. (Fig 12)
Plug machine into the appropriate power supply.
Switch the machine to the ON position using the Key Provided. Input required setting onto control
Panel. (See Fig 2)To operate the machine, hold onto the handle and clasp the Grab and Go bar,
pulling it upwards towards the handle. (Fig 7)
If during normal operation , the machine stops or cuts out , press and hold the reset
button for a few seconds (fig 8). The machine should the be restated in the normal manner. If the
problem persists , firstly check the brush or pad for wear or oversoiling and replace if necessary. If
the problem still persists , contact your Victor service agent
If foam appears in the clear cover of the recovery tank, drain the tank (See 18) and refill. If after
refilling , foaming continues to occur , add a defoaming agent to the recovery tank.
If prior or during operation, damage is detected on the power cable ,remove plug from the mains. The
cable can be removed from the machine by removing the attaching screw and replaced with a new
cable pack (fig 9) Also see safety information.
Monitor the Squeegee for normal wear and tear. (Fig 10)
Once a cleaning task has been completed, the following is recommended:
• The recovery and solution tanks should be drained. (See 17)
• The recovery tank should be cleaned to prevent any build up of dirt or odour. (See 18)
• The Squeegee assembly should be replaced in the park position
• The brush /board removed and placed onto its hanging hook
• The cable placed neatly onto its hook
Drain the Recovery or Solution tanks by removing the appropriate dump hose from its restraining clip
and the ball stops from the dump hose end.
NOTE:Only deposit soiled water or solution into safe, suitable , Approved locations
To assist in cleaning the Recovery Tank, (first drain it as described above and ensure there is liquid
in the Solution Tank) remove the hose from the squeegee assembly , remove the Solution Tank dump
hose from its restraining clip, remove the ball stop and attach the open ends of each hose together.
Turn vacuum on. This will suck the clean liquid from the Solution Tank and force it into the Recovery
Tank. When completed, drain the Recovery Tank. (fig 11)
Always leave the clear cover off the machine when not in use. This allows the filter to dry out and stop
moisture building up in the motor (fig 12).
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The Control Panel (once turned on) is touch sensitive and allows the operator to select the
required operation by following the pictograms
2.1. Key Switch. - Machine power On/Off.
2.2. Vacuum On/Off Activation Pad and associated indicator Light -Depress once for
vacuum on and again for off. The indicator light will glow amber if machine is on but
Vacuum option is not in use and will go Green when option is activated.
2.3. Brush On/Off Activation Pad and associated indicator Light. - Depress once for
brush on and again for off. The indicator light will glow amber If machine is on but
brush option is not in use and will go Green when option is activated
2.4. Tank Full Light. - Indicates that the recovery tank is full and needs emptying.
2.5. Water Control. - Increase the waterflow by pressing the arrow on the right of the
panel . The waterflow will increase by one increment each time the arrow is pressed
until maximum flow is achieved. The lights beneath the water droplet pictogram will
come on to indicate waterflow levels.
2.6. Power On Indicator Light. - Indicates that , once key switched on, that power is
going to the machine.
NOTE: The vacuum motor will continue for eight seconds after the Grab and Go bar is released
to remove any excess water deposited and to prevent water travelling back through the hose
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