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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20
These Maintenance Procedures Must Be Done Every
Week:
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be
done by authorized personnel only.
Always empty the solution tank and
the recovery tank before doing any
maintenance. Keep all fasteners
tight.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and pro-
tective clothing when working near
batteries. Do not put tools or other
metal objects across the battery ter-
minals or the tops of the batteries.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the machine,
and discharge across the tops of the
batteries, do not fill the batteries
above the bottom of the tube in each
cell. Wipe any acid from the ma-
chine or the tops of the batteries. Do
not add acid to battery after installa-
tion.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and pro-
tective clothing when working near
batteries. NO SMOKING!
1. To inspect batteries, tip up recovery tank and latch the
stop to hold the tank up. See Figure 7.
2. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution
of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe the top of the
batteries. Clean the battery terminals. Reconnect the
batteries.
3. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other
damages.
4. Check and clean the filter screen in the solution hose.
To clean the screen, follow this procedure: (See figures
13 and 14 page 24)
a. Turn the connector to the left.
b. Remove and clean the filter screen.
c. Install the filter screen in the hose. Turn the
connector to the right to connect the hose.
5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the caster. See figure
8.
6. Check the squeegee and the scrub brush or the pad
driver for damage.
7. Check the squeegee and the vacuum hose for damage,
leaks and obstructions.
MAINTENANCE
Figure 7
Figure 8