Amano PE310AS, Operator'S Manual

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Draining & Cleaning Recovery Tank
When the recovery tank is full or at the end of every
scrubbing operation, empty the dirty water from the
recovery tank using the drain hose on the back of the
machine. Always rinse and clean the recovery tank after
each use. It is important to remove the recovery tank
clean out cap and thoroughly clean the tank at least
once a week.
Handle Adjustment
The height of the operators handle can be raised and
lowered. Locate the knob on the underside of the
operators handle and loosen. Place the operators
handle in the desired location and tighten the knob.
Maintenance
Before conducting any maintenance procedures, remove
the key from the main key switch and disconnect the
battery cable from the machine.
Squeegee Blade Replacement
The squeegee blades should be replaced when the
contact edges become worn. To replace the blades,
remove the squeegee from the machine.
Remove the wing nuts that retain the front band.
Replace the old squeegee blade with a new blade.
Reinstall the front band and retain with the wing nuts.
Loosen the clamp on the rear band and remove the
rear band from the squeegee. The rear squeegee blade
can be flipped and rotated, providing four wear edges.
If necessary, replace the old blade with a new rear
squeegee blade and retain with the band.
Battery Maintenance
The batteries are deep cycle 12 volt batteries. The
lifetime of the batteries is limited by the number of
charges the batteries receive. To get the most life from
the batteries, charge them when the battery indicator
light is red. Use only the supplied battery charger to
charge the batteries.
Periodically clean the top surface of the batteries and
the terminals, and check for loose connections. Use
a strong solution of baking soda and water. Brush the
solution sparingly over the battery tops, terminals, and
cable clamps. DO NOT ALLOW ANY BAKING SODA
SOLUTION TO ENTER THE BATTERIES! Use a wire
brush to clean the terminal posts and cable connectors.
After cleaning, apply a coating of clear battery post
protectant to the terminals and the cable connectors.
Keep the tops of the batteries clean and dry.
To prevent a possible short circuit, keep all metallic
objects off the top of the batteries. Replace any worn or
damaged wires.
Lead Acid Batteries
Never add acid to the batteries, only distilled water.
Always keep the battery caps on, except when adding
water or taking hydrometer readings. Check the
electrolyte level in each battery cell before and after
charging, and after every 50 hours of operation. Do not
charge the batteries unless the fluid is slightly above the
battery plates. If needed, add just enough distilled water
to cover the plates.
NEVER add acid to the batteries. DO NOT overfill
Measuring the specific gravity, using a hydrometer, is a
way to determine the charge level and condition of the
batteries. If one or more of the battery cells test lower
than the other battery cell (0.050 or more), the cell is
damaged, shorted, or is about to fail.
Sealed batteries no maintenance is required.
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