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CONTENTS 

 

 

 

 

1. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

 

1.1.  Symbols used.......................…….............................................…………………page 

 

1.2.  Notes…….....…..............….....................................................................................

 

 

1.3.  Consulting the manual……....….........………….……………………………………….

 

 

1.4.  Warranty.................................................................................................................

 

 

1.5.  Declaration of Conformity……................................................................................

 

 

 

 

2. 

MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL DATA 

 

 

2.1.  Identification……….................................................................................................

 

 

2.2.  Description and components...….…………….….……...........................................

 

 

2.3.  Technical data sheet……………….…….…............................................................

 

 

 

 

3. 

SAFETY 

 

 

3.1.  Recommended machine use……....……………………………………………………

 

10 

 

3.2.  Misuse……………………….…..………………………………………………………… 

10 

 

3.3.  Recommended equipment………………………………………………………………. 

10 

 

3.4.  Operator qualifications..

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11 

 

3.5.  Safety and warning devices …………….................................................................

 

11 

 

3.6.  Safety systems..........................................

.....………………………………………….

 

12 

 

3.7.  Safety diagnostic signalling ……………………………………………………………… 

12 

 

3.8.  Residual dangers …………………………………………………………………………. 

14 

 

3.9.  Safety signs………………………………………………………………………………… 

15 

 

 

 

4. 

START-UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

4.1.  

Transport and handling……...................….....................………………………………

 

18 

 

4.2.  Storage……………...................................................................................................

 

19 

 

4.3.  Machine unpacking..........................

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19 

 

4.4.  Unpacked machine handling .........………………………..…….................................

 

19 

 

4.5.  Installation…...............................................................………………..…….…...........

 

20 

 

4.5.1.  Battery installa

tion……..........……..….......…………………………………………….

 

20 

 

4.5.2.  Battery charger installation……………………………………………………………… 

20 

 

4.6.  Control and monitoring devices…………………………………………………………... 

21 

 

4.6.1.  Control panel……………………………………………………………………………... 

21 

 

4.7.    Oper

ation………………………………………………………………………………….. 

22 

 

4.7.1.  Machine preparation and start-

up……………………………………………………… 

22 

 

4.7.2.  Choosing the right detergent…………………………………..………………………. 

23 

 

4.7.3.  Control levers……………….……………………………………………………………. 

23 

 

4.7.4.  Squeegee ad

justment ………………………………………………………………….. 

24 

 

4.7.5.  Water draining……………..…………………………………………………………….. 

25 

 

4.7.6.  Brushes replacement …………………………………………………………………… 

26 

 

4.7.7.  Squeegee replacement…………………………………………………………………. 

27 

 

4.7.8   Squeegee blades replacement  (Machine with two brushes)

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29 

 

4.7.9   Brush deck belt replacement (Machine with two brushes)

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30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Congratulations on your choice! 

 

Thank  you  for  having  chosen  to  purchase  a  product  by 

FIORENTINI  S.p.A.

,  a  world-

leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial cleaning machines. 

 

Our  long-standing  experience  and  acquired  know-how  are  the  best  guarantee  of  the 
technical quality of your purchase; all our products are built from top quality materials to 
ensure maximum reliability, sturdiness and functionality and to meet the requirements of 
even  the  most  demanding  customers.  FIORENTINI  was  recently  granted  the  quality 
system certificate to certify compliance with the requirements of UNI EN ISO 9001. 

 

Feel  free  to  contact  us  with  any  technical  or  commercial  inquiry;  we  will  be  happy  to 
supply any details and information that you may need. 

Summary of Contents for ECOSMALL 55

Page 1: ...ING O FIORENTINI S p A INDUSTRIAL CLEANING MACHINES SCRUBBER MACHINE Mod ECOSMALL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... and start up 22 4 7 2 Choosing the right detergent 23 4 7 3 Control levers 23 4 7 4 Squeegee adjustment 24 4 7 5 Water draining 25 4 7 6 Brushes replacement 26 4 7 7 Squeegee replacement 27 4 7 8 Squeegee blades replacement Machine with two brushes 29 4 7 9 Brush deck belt replacement Machine with two brushes 30 Congratulations on your choice Thank you for having chosen to purchase a product by F...

Page 3: ...ries 32 5 2 5 Battery charger technical features 32 5 2 6 Battery disposal 33 5 3 Motor maintenance 33 5 3 1 Suction motor maintenance 33 5 3 2 Brush motor maintenance 35 5 3 3 Drive motor maintenance 36 5 4 Wiring system checks 37 5 5 Inspection summary table 37 5 6 Maintenance log 38 6 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 6 1 Technical assistance contact information 39 6 2 Claim report 39 ...

Page 4: ...esigned and built for trouble free use over several years However if any malfunctioning is observed during the warranty period FIORENTINI undertakes to repair or replace free of charge any parts showing breaks and early wear due to faulty materials working defects or incorrect assembly The manufacturer warranty will not cover any parts whose early breaking or wear and tear are caused by FIORENTINI...

Page 5: ...iliary personnel and cover travelling and accommodation expenses and meals PRODUCT RETURNS In case of parts to be returned for replacement or repairs under the warranty a written authorisation must be obtained in advance from FIORENTINI s Technical Assistance Department All defective parts must be carefully repacked in order to avoid damages during transport Products must be returned on a free on ...

Page 6: ...GENERAL INFORMATION Ecosmall Rev 000 29 11 2017 6 41 ...

Page 7: ...rive system is equipped with a set of batteries supplying power to the brushes motor and to the suction motor The machine can be equipped with either two brushes or one brush which can be operated to scrub the floor with water and detergent When the machine moves forwards the squeegee or back brush in contact with the floor takes up any water by suction for its subsequent delivery to the recovery ...

Page 8: ...e floor wiping unit Two front drive wheels with an electric motor with integrated differential Two rear idle pivoting wheels In consideration of recent EU concerns regarding product safety FIORENTINI designed and built this machine in compliance with the safety and health requirements provided by applicable Directives The high quality of the materials used the applied advanced technology and FIORE...

Page 9: ...d speed 0 5 Km h ENGINE MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Drive motor 200W 48V differential gearmotor Suction motor 48V 500W Brush motor One 400W 48V 130rpm DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Length 1200 mm Width 790 mm 890 mm Height 1100 mm Weight without load 110 kg 120 kg Battery weight 4 x 20Kg Drive Walk behind operator Max gradient at full load 10 Noise level 73 dB The above mentioned specifications are not binding ...

Page 10: ... be used as a means of transport for people or other vehicles altering or tampering with safety devices charging batteries at not sufficiently ventilated locations failure to comply with applicable safety standards currently in force fitting equipment devices likely to interfere with machine operation introducing changes or alterations not authorised by FIORENTINI using acid solutions likely to da...

Page 11: ...the machine should be specifically trained particularly in regard to safety issues machine operators must have read and become familiar with this manual FIORENTINI declines all responsibility for accidents involving persons or property caused by not adequately skilled unauthorised operators 3 5 SAFETY AND WARNING DEVICES It is strictly forbidden to tamper with remove or deactivate safety and warni...

Page 12: ...go off when the battery charge goes below a certain value preventing the battery from going fully flat and preserving its long term life 3 7 SAFETY DIAGNOSTIC SIGNALLING The scrubbing machine is equipped with a system that ensures that all the errors detected by the machine function control electronic board are signalled by a flashing LED Each error can be identified by counting the number of flas...

Page 13: ... the maximum motor current 8 flashes Motor already running at machine start Example controller switching on when going down from a slope 9 flashes Software anomaly Only for machine with Energy control card when the direction selector is released with the machine going backward the scrubber goes a little bit forward in order to avoid any risk of crushing In order to limit the likelihood of electron...

Page 14: ...attery charging the operator must keep all body parts out of the battery compartment DANGER OF CRUSHING AND SHEARING Crushing and shearing risks are possible during squeegee adjustment During squeegee adjustment ensure that no one close to the machine could operate the device up and down stroke controls DANGER OF OVERTURNING Machine overturning is possible during normal machine operation when goin...

Page 15: ...ground and a red stripe If any signs become damaged the purchaser must replace them with identical signage It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with these signs What is it This sign warns that it is forbidden to remove safety guards from around moving parts What to do During installation maintenance before removing guards always ensure that the starter key is not in its slot in the control...

Page 16: ... tamper with these signs What is it This sign shows that there is a risk of fire caused by the presence of batteries What to do Be extremely careful during battery charging or tank filling What is it This sign indicates a general danger What to do Be extremely careful during battery charging or tank filling and do not place any body parts below the lifted tank ...

Page 17: ...it Explosion risk during battery charging due to the released hydrogen What to do During battery charging ensure that the machine is under a suction hood or in a ventilated area and keep it away from heat sources and corrosive substances What is it Danger of crushing caused by suction tank overturning What to do During battery charging or tank filling ensure that accidental impacts are avoided ...

Page 18: ...hine has not been damaged during transport and that all the material listed in the shipping documentation has been received otherwise the forwarders and manufacturer should be promptly informed Unless otherwise agreed purchased goods will travel at the purchaser s own risk Handling should be carried out with suitable lifting equipment as shown in the following table Always ensure that the forks of...

Page 19: ...y location to ensure the perfect efficiency of all its parts Relative humidity must be below 80 and the storage temperature must be between 3 C and 45 C 4 3 MACHINE UNPACKING Cut the straps bearing in mind that they might spring back Remove the staples fixing the carton to the pallet If the crate is made of plywood remove the staples from each side and the base of each panel Cut the straps that se...

Page 20: ...4 4 and make sure that there are no cracks in the battery cases Never add distilled water after charging the batteries Clean the surfaces for connection Handles are provided on the top surface to make battery handling easier 4 5 2 BATTERY CHARGER INSTALLATION The battery charging area must be provided with an efficient suction system for the gases released during charging Alternatively batteries m...

Page 21: ...cator It indicates the level of battery charge 4 Suction switch If set to its top position indicated by the symbol it activates the squeegee liquid suction function If set to OFF the suction function is turned off 5 Scrubbing brush switch If set to its top position indicated by the symbol it activates the scrubbing brush rotation during machine forward movement when the machine stops the brushes w...

Page 22: ...ol the machine forward movement with the special lever figure 4 8 detail 1 during work the forward movement speed is lower with respect to the idle phase however it is possible to adjust the machine forward movement speed via the special potentiometer figure 4 6 detail 1 After scrubbing completion before drying completion turn the water tap off with the special lever figure 4 8 detail 3 4 7 1 MACH...

Page 23: ...n be adjusted from the control panel figure 4 6 Squeegee lifting lever detail 2 fig 4 8 by moving down the lever the squeegee will be lowered by moving up the lever the squeegee will be lifted off the floor Solution tap adjustment lever detail 3 fig 4 8 to adjust the water flow set the lever to your required position with the lever all the way forwards the tap will be turned off with the lever all...

Page 24: ...e steps here below Remove the key from the control panel to prevent unwanted machine starts Adjust the squeegee angle by working the adjustment knob detail 1 figure 4 9 The right pressure is achieved when the edge of the blade touches the floor with an inclination of 45 60 to the ground To adjust the height of the blades turn the knobs on the two guiding wheels tightening or loosening them detail ...

Page 25: ...lution tank drain pipe detail 2 figure 4 10 Solution tank draining and or inspection plug detail 3 figure 4 10 Squeegee hose detail 4 figure 4 10 To drain water from the tanks position the machine over a sewer hole disconnect the hose from the tank to drain and remove the rubber plug at the end of the hose To clean the recovery tank lift the top cover and clean the inside of the tank fig 4 11 FIGU...

Page 26: ...gure 4 12 Remove the key from the control panel to prevent unwanted ignition Release the brush by turning it clockwise fig 4 12 detail 1 and then remove it fig 4 12 detail 2 To insert a new brush position it under the flange fig 4 12 detail 3 and then lift it until it is inserted in the flange and rotate it clockwise FIGURE N 4 12 FIGURE N 4 11 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ...queegee from the machine by loosening the two knobs fixing it to the support fig 4 13 photo 1 detail 2 Release the clip as shown in the figure fig 4 13 photo 2 and remove the strip and rear blade fig 4 13 photo 3 Unscrew the 4 wing nuts fig 4 13 photo 4 and remove the strip and front blade fig 4 13 photo 5 Insert the new blades and proceed by reversing the order of the operations If worn out chang...

Page 28: ...START UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Ecosmall Rev 000 29 11 2017 28 41 FIGURE N 4 13 3 4 5 ...

Page 29: ...egee from the machine by loosening the two knobs fixing it to the support fig 4 14 photo 1 Loose the knobs and remove the old blade both at the front and at the rear part fig 4 14 photo 2 Insert the new blades and proceed by reversing the order of the operations If worn out change the bumper wheels by removing the hex head screw fig 4 14 photo 2 1 FIGURE N 4 14 2 3 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...e with two brushes To replace the brush deck belt proceed as follows Remove the screws that secure the brush cover figure 4 15 Release the spring from the pin with a screwdriver figure 4 16 Replace the worn belt Proceed by reversing the order of the operations FIGURE N 4 15 FIGURE N 4 16 ...

Page 31: ...rised water jets Check the cleanness of the suction pipes and squeegee Weekly Checks Check the condition of the squeegee rubber suction blades Check the battery water level Every 2 weeks Check the clean water tank filter Monthly Check and adjust the braking system Every 3 months Check battery cable connections Every 6 months Check the brushes of each motor Yearly Check the safety devices Check the...

Page 32: ...C If the electrolyte temperature is 10 12 C higher than the environment temperature the batteries could overcharge regardless of the actually reached temperature 5 2 4 STANDBY OR INACTIVE BATTERIES Inactive batteries will lose their charge spontaneously self discharge If a battery inactivity period is expected carry out the following operations Charge the batteries once a month by selecting a char...

Page 33: ... as to prevent rainwater seeping into the storage containers 5 3 MOTOR MAINTENANCE 5 3 1 MAINTENANCE OF THE SUCTION MOTOR The suction motor must be checked and cleaned Every six months the brushes should be checked and replaced too if necessary Suction motor maintenance should be carried out as follows Remove the key from the control panel to prevent unwanted ignition Disconnect the squeegee hose ...

Page 34: ...MAINTENANCE Ecosmall Rev 000 29 11 2017 34 41 FIGURE N 5 1 3 4 5 3 4 ...

Page 35: ...tion Disconnect the squeegee hose from the recovery tank and lift it detail 1 figure 5 1 Remove the spring from the motor by screwing out the screw fig 5 2 detail 1 and unplug the power connector fig 5 2 detail 2 Remove the two screws fixing the brush plate and remove it from the machine fig 5 2 detail 3 Remove the motor cover unscrewing the two screws Release the spring fixing the brushes and rem...

Page 36: ... maintenance should be carried out as follows Remove the key from the control panel to prevent unwanted ignition Drain all machine tanks and rest the machine on one side Remove the motor cover and the bracket fixed to it by unscrewing the two screws fig 5 3 detail 1 Release the spring fixing the motor brushes and remove them from their housing fig 5 3 detail 2 To re assemble all the parts perform ...

Page 37: ...TION SUMMARY TABLE FREQUENCY REQUIRED TECHNICIAN INSPECTIONS Safety devices 2 years Skilled technician Electrical wiring system 2 years FIORENTINI technician Braking system 3 months Skilled technician Complete overhauling 5 years FIORENTINI technician MAINTENANCE Recovery tank cleaning Daily operator Suction motor filter Daily operator Clean water tank filter Monthly operator Suction pipe lines cl...

Page 38: ...MAINTENANCE Ecosmall Rev 000 29 11 2017 38 41 5 6 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR TYPE OF SERVICE NOTES SIGNED BY ...

Page 39: ...184 378827 PRODUCTION FACTORY 50033 PIANCALDOLI FI Fax 39 055 817144 Via Piancaldoli 1896 Tel 39 055 8173610 Most technical problems can be sorted with minor services Before contacting our Technical Assistance Dept we therefore advise to carefully read this manual If specialist service is required please clearly specify the type and circumstances of the observed defect to help us find the best sol...

Page 40: ...orked hours Machine work environment Fault Description Code of the faulty component Component name Fault type Short fault description Faulty Mechanical component Faulty operation Wiring system failure Motor Engine failure Missing component Excessively noisy operation Water leak Other Customer remarks Please write below your comments and suggestions regarding the products and services supplied by I...

Page 41: ...d expédition ING O FIORENTINI S p A THE BEST IN FLOOR MACHINES BRANCH OFFICES 20132 MILAN Fax 39 02 2592779 Via Palmanova 211 a Tel 39 02 27207783 2564810 00012 Guidonia Montecelio ROME Fax 39 0774 353419 353314 Via B Pontecorvo 20 Tel 39 0774 357184 353015 PRODUCTION FACTORY 50033 PIANCALDOLI FI Fax 39 055 817144 Via Piancaldoli 1896 Tel 39 055 8173610 Distributed by ...

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