COMAC ANTEA 50 B, Use And Maintenance Manual

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CHOOSING AND USING BRUSHES
POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL)
Used on all types of floors. Good resistance to wear and tear, and hot water (no greater than 50 °C.). The polypropylene is non-hygroscopic and therefore retains its characteristics even when working in wet conditions.
ABRASIVE BRUSH
The bristles of this type of brush are charged with highly aggressive abrasives. It is used to clean very dirty floors. To avoid floor damage, work only with the pressure strictly necessary.
THICKNESS OF THE BRISTLES
Thicker bristles are more rigid and are therefore used on smooth floors or floors with small joints.
On uneven floors or those with deep joints, it is advisable to use softer bristles which can enter the gaps more easily.
Remember that when the bristles are worn and therefore too short, they will become rigid and are no longer able to penetrate and clean deep down. In this case, like with over-large bristles, the brush tends to jump.
PAD HOLDER
The pad holder is recommended for cleaning shiny surfaces.
There are two types of pad holder:
1. The traditional pad holder is fitted with a series of anchor points that allow the abrasive floor pad to be held and dragged while working.
2. the CENTRE LOCK type pad holder not only has anchor points, but also a snap-type central locking system in plastic that allows the abrasive floor pad to be perfectly centred and held without any risk of it
becoming detached. This type of pad holder is recommended above all for machines with more than one brush, where the centring of the abrasive discs is difficult.
RED PAD
Suitable for frequent use on relatively clean floors. Even cleans without water, and polishes by removing marks.
GREEN PAD
Suitable for removing surface layers of wax and for preparing the flooring for subsequent treatments. For wet use.
BLACK PAD
Suitable for wet scraping heavy layers of wax. Removes the old finish, and eliminates burrs in concrete.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
THE SQUEEGEE
DOES NOT DRY
PERFECTLY
The vacuum unit is obstructed.
Make sure the squeegee is free of obstructions (read “ CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE BODY ”).
Make sure the vacuum tube is free of obstructions (see “ CLEANING THE VACUUM TUBE ”).
Make sure that the vacuum cap filter is free of any obstructions
(see the section “ CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK'S FILTER-FLOAT ”).
The cap on the recovery tank drainage tube is not properly positioned. Check that the cap on the recovery tank drainage tube is positioned properly.
The recovery tank cover is not positioned correctly. Check that the recovery tank cover is properly positioned on the appliance.
EXCESSIVE FOAM
PRODUCTION
The detergent being used is not suitable.
Check that a low foam detergent has been used. If necessary, add a small quantity of anti-foam liquid
to the recovery tank.
The floor is not very dirty. Dilute the detergent more.
THE DEVICE DOES
NOT VACUUM
CORRECTLY
The recovery tank is full. Empty the recovery tank (see “ EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK ”).
The vacuum device is obstructed Read the section “ THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY ”.
APPLIANCE
No. OF
BRUSHES
CODE
TYPE OF
BRISTLES
Ø
BRISTLES
Ø
BRUSHES
BRUSH
LENGTH
NOTES
ANTEA 50B
ANTEA 50BT
1 404653 PPL 0.9 508 - BLACK BRUSH
1 404654 PPL 0.3 508 - BLUE BRUSH
1 405631 PPL 0.6 508 - WHITE BRUSH
1 405632 ABRASIVE 508 - BRUSH
1 405527 497 - PAD HOLDER
ANTEA 50BTS
VERSA 50BTS
1 405639 PPL 0.5 110 500 FRONT BRUSH (WHITE)
1 405641 ABRASIVE 110 500 FRONT BRUSH
1 405640 PPL 0.3 110 500 REAR BRUSH (LIGHT BLUE)
ANTEA 50BTO
1 442005 RED PAD 508X355
1 442661 GREEN PAD 508X355
1 442662 BLACK PAD 508X355
VERSA 55BT
2 427709 PPL 0,3 280 BLUE BRUSH
2 427710 PPL 0.6 280 WHITE BRUSH
2 427711 PPL 0.9 280 BLACK BRUSH
2 427712 ABRASIVE 280 ABRASIVE BRUSH
2 427713 280 PAD HOLDER WITH CENTER LOCK
VERSA 65BT
2 422189 PPL 0,3 340 BLUE BRUSH
2 422971 PPL 0.6 340 WHITE BRUSH
2 422972 PPL 0.9 340 BLACK BRUSH
2 422981 ABRASIVE 340 ABRASIVE BRUSH
2 422973 330 PAD HOLDER WITH CENTER LOCK
VERSA 65BTS
2 445729 PPL 0.6 130 610 WHITE BRUSH
2 448042 PPL 0.3 130 610 BLUE BRUSH
2 448043 ABRASIVE 130 610 BRUSH