CONTENTS
The descriptions contained in this document are not binding. The company therefore reserves the
right to make any modifications at any time to elements, details, or accessory supply, as considered
necessary for reasons of improvement or manufacturing/commercial requirements. The reproduction,
even partial, of the text and drawings contained in this document is prohibited by law.
The company reserves the right to make any technical and/or supply modifications. The images
are shown as reference only and are not binding as to the actual design and/or equipment.
2. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL
The aim of this manual is to provide customers with all the information needed to use the appliance in
the safest, most appropriate and most autonomous way. It includes information concerning technical
aspects, safety, operation, appliance downtime, maintenance, spare parts and scrapping. Operators
and qualified technicians must read the instructions in this manual carefully before carrying out any
3. TARGET GROUP
This manual is aimed at operators and qualified technicians responsible for appliance maintenance.
Operators must not perform operations that should be carried out by qualified technicians.
FIMAP SpA cannot be held liable for damages resulting from failure to comply with this prohibition.
4. STORAGE OF THE MANUAL
The Use and Maintenance Manual must be stored in its special pouch close to the appliance, protected
from liquids and anything else that could compromise its legibility.
5. ON DELIVERY OF THE APPLIANCE
When the machine is delivered to the customer, an immediate check must be performed to ensure all
the material mentioned in the shipping documents has been received, in addition to verifying that the
equipment has not been damaged during transportation. If this is the case, the carrier must ascertain
the extent of the damage at once, informing our customer service office. It is only by prompt action
of this type that the missing material can be obtained, and compensation for damage successfully
claimed.
6. INTRODUCTORY COMMENT
Any type of equipment can only work properly and effectively if used correctly and kept in full working
order by performing the maintenance operations described in the attached documentation. You should
therefore read this instruction manual carefully, consulting it again if difficulties should arise while using
the machine. If necessary, remember that our assistance service (organised in collaboration with our
dealers) is always available for advice or direct intervention.
7. IDENTIFICATION DATA
For technical assistance or to request replacement parts, always give the model, the version and the
serial number (written on the relevant plate).
8. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
This appliance has been built for the professional cleaning of indoor hard vinyl floors, to be carried out
by following the instructions.
The appliance must only be used for this purpose.
9. INTENDED USE
This appliance was designed and built to be used by a qualified operator to clean smooth, compact
flooring in the commercial, residential and industrial sectors, in proven safety conditions. The machine
is designed to clean carpets or fabric flooring, if used with the specific accessories. The appliance is
only suitable for use in indoor - or at least covered - areas.
ATTENTION:
the appliance is not suitable for use in the rain, or under jets of water.
10. SAFETY
Operator cooperation is paramount for accident prevention. No accident prevention programme can be
effective without the full co-operation of the operator who is directly responsible for machine operation.
The majority of occupational accidents that happen both in the workplace or whilst moving are caused
by failure to respect the most basic safety rules. An attentive, careful operator is most effective
guarantee against accidents and is fundamental in order to implement any prevention programme.
11. SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
The serial number plate is located at the rear of the handlebar, and
indicates the general characteristics of the appliance, in particular the
appliance's serial number. The serial number is a very important piece of
information and should always be provided together with any request for
assistance or when purchasing spare parts.
operation on the appliance. If in doubt about the correct interpretation of instructions, contact your
nearest Customer Service Centre to obtain the necessary clarifications.
1. SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL .....................................13
2. PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL ....................13
3. TARGET GROUP ...................................................................13
4. STORAGE OF THE MANUAL ...............................................13
5. ON DELIVERY OF THE APPLIANCE ...................................13
6. INTRODUCTORY COMMENT ...............................................13
7. IDENTIFICATION DATA .........................................................13
8. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .................................................13
9. INTENDED USE .....................................................................13
10. SAFETY ...............................................................................13
11. SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ...................................................13
12. TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................13
13. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ..................................14
14. SYMBOLS USED ON THE APPLIANCE ............................18
15. GETTING TO KNOW THE APPLIANCE .............................18
16. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE ...........................................18
16.1. HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE APPLIANCE ....................................18
16.2. PUTTING IN THE DETERGENT SOLUTION .............................19
17. WORK ..................................................................................20
18. AT THE END OF THE WORK ..............................................20
19. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................21
19.1. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ....................21
19.2. CHECKING AND CLEANING THE PAD HOLDER .....................21
19.3. CHECKING AND CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK ................21
19.4. CHECKING AND CLEANING THE SOLUTION SPRAYER
NOZZLE ...............................................................................................22
20. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..............................22
21. TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................22
22. DISPOSAL ...........................................................................22
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Warning symbol:
Carefully read the sections preceded by this symbol meticulously following the instructions
indicated for the safety of the operator and the device.
Covered place symbol:
the operations preceded by this symbol must always be carried out in a dry, covered area.
Disposal symbol:
Carefully read the sections marked with this symbol for disposing of the appliance.
Recycling symbol:
Tells the operator to carry out the operations in compliance with environmental regulations
in force in the place where the appliance is being used.
Open book symbol with an "i":
Indicates the need to consult the instruction manual.
Open book symbol:
Tells the operator to read the manual before using the appliance.
Symbol indicating the compulsory use of protective gloves:
Indicates that the operator should always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious
injury to his hands from sharp objects.
1. SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL
Information symbol:
Indicates additional information for the operator, to improve the use of the device.
Design by FIMAP Verona (Italy)
Assembled in FIMAP Verona (Italy)
Via Invalidi del Lavoro, 1 S. Maria di Zevio - Verona - Italy
12. TECHNICAL DATA
Unit of
Measurement
FM43 ORB.
EX. SP.
Working width
mm
430
Pad holder diameter
mm
420
Number of pad holder revs
rpm
1400
Brush head motor rated power
W
1100
Brush head motor nominal voltage
V
230
Brush head motor frequency
Hz
60
Maximum gradient with full load
%
2
Solution tank capacity (optional)
l
15
Dimensions of the appliance (Length - Height - Width)
mm
700 - 1220
- 495
Height of the appliance to the shaft
mm
1220
Appliance service weight (without solution tank)
kg
48
Length of power supply cable (optional)
m
15
Sound pressure level (ISO 11201) - L pA
dB (A)
62
Uncertainty KpA
dB (A)
-
Hand vibration level (ISO 5349)
m/s2
2.71
Vibration measurement uncertainty
1.5%
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