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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 4

 

ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE ............................................................................................ 7

 

INTENDED USE .................................................................................................................................. 7

 

INTRODUCTORY COMMENT ............................................................................................................ 7

 

SERIAL NUMBER PLATE .................................................................................................................. 7

 

SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ................................................................................................ 8

 

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................... 11

 

MACHINE PREPARATION ............................................................................................................... 13

 

1. HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE .................................................................................. 13 
2. HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE ................................................................................................ 14 
3. FRONT MACHINE COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 14 
4. SIDE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................. 14 
5. REAR COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE ............................................................................... 14 
6. CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS (VERSION B) .................................................................... 15 
7. CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS (VERSION BT) ................................................................. 15 
8. CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS (VERSION BB) ................................................................. 16 
9. TYPE OF BATTERY ................................................................................................................... 16 
10. BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL .......................................................................... 17 
11. HANDLING - INSERTING BATTERIES ................................................................................... 17 
12. CONNECTING THE BATTERIES AND BATTERY CONNECTOR .......................................... 19 
13. CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER (VERSIONS WITHOUT BC) ............................... 19 
14. CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER (VERSIONS WITH BC) ....................................... 21 
15. BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR (B-BT VERSIONS)................................................. 22 
16. HOUR METER (B-BT VERSIONS) .......................................................................................... 22 
17. HOUR METER (BB VERSIONS) .............................................................................................. 22 
19. FORWARD WORK SPEED (BT VERSIONS) .......................................................................... 23 
20. FORWARD WORK SPEED (B-BB VERSIONS) ...................................................................... 23 
21. FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK .............................................................................................. 23 

Summary of Contents for MTECH 70 D

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DOC 10082685 Ver AA 09 2018 PROFESSIONAL SCRUBBING MACHINES USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MTECH 70 D ...

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Page 3: ...Open book symbol with an i Indicates the need to consult the instruction manual Open book symbol Used to tell the operator to read the manual before using the machine Warning symbol Carefully read the sections marked with this symbol and observe the indications for the safety of the operator and the machine Warning symbol Indicates danger of gas exhalation and leakage of corrosive liquids Warning ...

Page 4: ...OMPONENTS VERSION B 15 7 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS VERSION BT 15 8 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS VERSION BB 16 9 TYPE OF BATTERY 16 10 BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL 17 11 HANDLING INSERTING BATTERIES 17 12 CONNECTING THE BATTERIES AND BATTERY CONNECTOR 19 13 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER VERSIONS WITHOUT BC 19 14 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER VERSIONS WITH BC 21 15 BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR B ...

Page 5: ...NS 31 33 ECO DEVICE B BT VERSIONS 31 34 OVERFLOW DEVICE B BT VERSIONS 32 35 OVERFLOW DEVICE BB VERSIONS 33 36 EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK B BT VERSIONS 33 37 EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK BB VERSIONS 33 AT THE END OF WORK 34 38 AT THE END OF WORK B BT VERSIONS 34 39 AT THE END OF WORK BB VERSIONS 36 DAILY MAINTENANCE 38 40 CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK FILTER CAP 38 41 CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK FILTER 3...

Page 6: ...EEGEE HEIGHT 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 55 THE MACHINE DOES NOT START 48 56 INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSHES 48 57 THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY 48 58 THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL 48 59 EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION 48 60 THE VACUUM CLEANER DOES NOT FUNCTION 48 61 THE BRUSH MOTOR DOES NOT WORK 48 DISPOSAL 49 CHOOSING AND USING THE BRUSHES 50 NYLON BRUSH 50 ABRASIVE BRUSH 50 THICKNESS OF THE BRIST...

Page 7: ...ficulties arise while using the machine If necessary remember that our customer assistance service organised in collaboration with our dealers is always available for advice or direct intervention Serial number plate TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION UM iMx 50B MTECH 70 D iMx 50BB Working width mm 508 508 508 Squeegee width mm 705 705 705 Working capacity up to m2 h 2032 2032 2032 Disc brush No Ø mm 1 508 1 5...

Page 8: ...nal solenoid valve Reverse drive selector symbol only for BT version Used on the control panel to indicate the button for engaging the reverse gear Proportional solenoid valve open close symbol only for BT version Used on the control panel to indicate the button that commands proportional solenoid valve delivery flow operation Symbol denoting proportional solenoid valve open only for B version Use...

Page 9: ...version Used on the control panel to indicate the button that commands the activation of the brush motor but not of the solenoid valve Symbol for vacuum motor switch ON VACUUM only for BB version Used on the control panel to indicate the button that commands vacuum motor operation Symbol for vacuum motor switch OFF VACUUM only for BB version Used on the control panel to indicate the button that co...

Page 10: ...indicating the position of the recovery tank drainage tube Detergent flow control symbol Used on the machine to indicate the position of the lever used to control the flow of the detergent solution present in the water system Parking brake symbol only for BT version Used on the machine to indicate the parking brake control lever Indicates the maximum gradient ...

Page 11: ...vice During the working of the machine pay attention to other people and especially to children Only use the brushes supplied with the machine or those specified in the CHOOSING AND USING BRUSHES paragraph of the instruction manual The use of other brushes could compromise safety levels WARNING The machine is not suitable for use by children and persons with reduced physical mental and sensory cap...

Page 12: ...are parts from an Authorised dealer and or Retailer Restore all electrical connections after any maintenance interventions Before using the machine check that all the hatches and covers are positioned as shown in this Use and Maintenance Manual Do not remove the guards that can only be removed with the aid of tools except for maintenance work see the relevant paragraphs Do not wash the machine wit...

Page 13: ...e only for BT versions rotate the lever 1 on the right side of the machine anti clockwise 5 Use a chute to get the machine down from the pallet pushing it backwards Do not assemble the rear squeegee before unloading the machine and avoid violently jolting the brush head To assemble the squeegee read the ASSEMBLING THE SQUEEGEE paragraph WARNING During transport operations the instrument panel may ...

Page 14: ...ront components of the machine are identified as follows 1 Direction control knob 2 Fast water filler cap 3 Water filler cap detergent dispenser 4 Recovery tank lifting handle 4 SIDE COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE The components on the left hand side of the machine are identified as follows 1 Cap solution tank filter 2 Solution tank filler level tube 3 Vacuum support cover brush squeegee body 4 Deterge...

Page 15: ...onents are identified as follows 1 Level indicator for battery hour meter 2 ECO function button 3 Vacuum motor control button 4 AUTO function button 5 Proportional solenoid valve control button increases the detergent flow 6 Proportional solenoid valve control button decreases the detergent flow 7 Brush uncoupling button 7 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS VERSION BT The control panel components are identi...

Page 16: ...m motor Position 02 Switch in OFF VACUUM position deactivates the vacuum motor 4 Brush uncoupling switch WARNING From this point on in the document the positions of the main switch 02 will be identified with I or 0 or II WARNING from this point on in the document the positions of the vacuum motor control switch 03 will be identified with Pos 01 or Pos 02 9 TYPE OF BATTERY Power to the machine must...

Page 17: ...atteries WARNING To prevent an accidental short circuit use insulated tools to connect the batteries and do not place or drop metal objects on the battery Remove rings watches and any clothing with metal parts that may come into contact with the battery terminals To insert the batteries into the compartment proceed as follows 1 Check that the recovery tank is empty if not empty it using the tube p...

Page 18: ...ng correctly WARNING Check that the characteristics of the battery that you are looking to use are appropriate for the type of work to be performed Check the battery charge and the condition of the contacts on the battery WARNING You are advised to only lift and move the batteries with lifting and transportation means suitable for the specific weight and size WARNING The lifting hooks must not dam...

Page 19: ...switching on of the discharged batteries blinking light WARNING Never leave the batteries completely discharged even if the machine is not being used Check the battery charger is suitable for the batteries installed in terms of both capacity and type To connect the battery charger you must 1 Move the machine near to the battery charger 2 Check that the recovery tank is empty if not empty it using ...

Page 20: ...tly wired cable to the external battery charger WARNING Carefully read the use and maintenance instructions of the battery charger that is used for charging WARNING Keep the recovery tank open for the duration of the battery recharging cycle to allow gas fumes to escape WARNING The room used to recharge the batteries must be adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of gases that leak from...

Page 21: ...Park the machine in an enclosed place on a flat and level surface near the machine there must be no objects that could either damage it or be damaged through contact with it 7 Remove the recovery tank drainage tube 01 and lay on the ground 8 Remove the vacuum motor tube 05 from the connector present on the recovery tank 9 Remove the squeegee vacuum hose 06 from the hole in the recovery tank 10 Rem...

Page 22: ...ssible however to move the machine to the location designated for its recharging only for BT versions 16 HOUR METER B BT VERSIONS On the machine s instrument panel there is a display 1 indicating the total machine usage time The top line shows the hours and minutes of functioning The flashing symbol Indicates that the hour meter is counting the machine functioning time 17 HOUR METER BB VERSIONS Th...

Page 23: ...m the instrument panel Check that the machine s main switch at the back of the machine is in the 0 position if not turn to 0 for BB version only 4 Engage the parking brake by means of the lever on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 5 Check that the solution filter cap 02 located on the left side of the machine is properly closed The solution tank can be filled in two different ways...

Page 24: ...contact with the ground if not lower it 2 Turn the machine main switch 01 to the 0 position and remove the key from the instrument panel B BT versions Turn the machine main switch on the rear of the machine to position 0 for BB version only 3 Engage the parking brake by means of the lever 02 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 4 Lower the squeegee body by means of the lever 03 on...

Page 25: ...ceed as follows 1 Raise the brush head from the ground using the control handlebar 2 Check that the squeegee is raised from the ground if not lift using the lever 01 3 Set the main machine switch 02 to the 0 position WARNING During this operation check there are no people or objects near the brush 4 Position the brush on the floor near the machine brush head unit 5 Lower the brush head unit positi...

Page 26: ...eens are displayed on the monitor The first screen shows the name of the machine model The second screen shows the total operation time on the top line and the programme release is shown on the bottom line The third and last screen shows the total operation time on the top line and the battery charge percentage on the bottom line When the batteries supplied are fully charged the bottom line contai...

Page 27: ...d the O symbol will appear Once the scrubbing cycle is complete press the button 08 to go back over and dry the scrubbed surface If during the scrubbing operation the dead man s lever is released the traction motor BT version will stop working the brush motor and the solenoid valve will cease to function On the control display the O symbol will remain visible WARNING In order to recommence work si...

Page 28: ... switch 01 is in the 0 position if not position it to 0 4 Connect the electric system connector 02 to the battery connector 5 Check that the detergent solution tap is fully open if not turn the lever 03 on the rear of the machine 6 Place the main switch 01 in position I The battery and hour meter display will activate immediately 7 Turn the vacuum motor control switch 04 to Pos 01 The motor will s...

Page 29: ...Press the dead man s lever under the control handlebar 7 During the first few metres of work press the button 02 which controls the proportional solenoid valve in order to increase the flow of detergent supplied to the brush press the button 03 to decrease the flow On pressing the detergent solution flow regulation buttons on the control display a horizontal line will appear composed of five posit...

Page 30: ...hemical action of water and detergent solution is not necessary For each press of the button 02 the quantity of solution released will increase by one level The quantity of solution released can be set to five different levels Once the maximum level is reached status shown in the right hand display pressing the button 02 again will return the flow to level 0 no supply WARNING Passing from one step...

Page 31: ...achine out of reverse function press the button 02 on the instrument control panel again 33 ECO DEVICE B BT VERSIONS By activating ECO mode using the dedicated button 09 the energy used by the machine is reduced decreasing the power of the brush motor and the vacuum motor In this mode the amount of detergent solution released is reduced to the lowest level The indicator on the display will continu...

Page 32: ...ded in ECO MODE simply press the button 06 on the control panel and the brush motor the vacuum motor and the solenoid valve will stop working immediately the vacuum motor will effectively cease to function after approximately fifteen seconds On pressing the button 08 the vacuum motor will start up again and the machine can be used in drying mode On the display the O symbol will disappear and the t...

Page 33: ... solution tank to empty the recovery tank through the special drainage hose 04 36 EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK B BT VERSIONS To regulate the detergent proceed as follows 1 First take the machine to the designated place for draining off the dirty water 2 Check that the brush head and the squeegee are raised off the ground if not ensure that this is done before proceeding 3 Turn the key operated main ...

Page 34: ...e key to position 0 6 Disconnect the electrical connector 05 from the battery connector WARNING Before performing any maintenance remove the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector of the machine 7 Disconnect the recovery tank drainage tube 06 from its housing unscrew the drainage cap and empty the recovery tank On completion of the operation tighten the cap and position the tube ...

Page 35: ...s of the lever 03 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 20 Switch off the power supply to the machine s electrical system using the main switch 04 located on the rear of the machine turning the key to position 0 21 Disconnect the electrical connector 05 from the battery connector 22 Put the machine in rest mode Using the control handlebar 01 pushing downwards lift the rear part of ...

Page 36: ...move the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector of the machine 6 Disconnect the recovery tank drainage tube 5 from its housing unscrew the drainage cap and empty the recovery tank On completion of the operation tighten the cap and position the tube 05 in its seat WARNING This operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions WARNING ...

Page 37: ...em connector 04 to the battery connector 15 Take the machine to the designated machine storage place 16 Disconnect the electrical connector 04 from the battery connector 17 Put the machine in rest mode Using the control handlebar 11 pushing downwards lift the rear part of the machine so that the rear wheel 12 rests on the floor WARNING Park the machine in an enclosed place on a flat and level surf...

Page 38: ...ans of the lever 03 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 4 Loosen the solution tank filter cap 04 5 Rinse the cap filter carefully under running water 6 Remove any impurities present in the moulded threaded bushing in the solution tank 7 Reassemble all the elements WARNING This operation must be carried out using gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions 41 CLEANI...

Page 39: ...s 1 Make sure the recovery tank is empty otherwise empty it completely 2 Check that the squeegee body is raised above the ground if not lift using the lever 01 on the rear of the machine 3 Engage the parking brake by means of the lever 02 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 4 Put the machine in rest mode Using the control handlebar pushing downwards lift the front part of the mac...

Page 40: ...RNING During this operation check there are no people or objects near the brush 6 Rinse the brush carefully under running water 7 Read the paragraph ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH BB versions for assembling everything WARNING This operation must be carried out using gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions 44 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE BODY The careful cleaning of the whole vacuum unit ensures ...

Page 41: ... of water and then with a damp cloth thoroughly clean the rear rubber blade 09 of the squeegee body 12 Check the wear of the rear rubber blade 09 on the squeegee body if the edge of the rubber in contact with the floor is worn the rubber can be turned onto another of its 4 edges 13 To remove the rear rubber blade 09 turn the wing nuts 10 to horizontal position remove the rubber pressing blades 11 ...

Page 42: ...lectrical connector 02 from the battery connector 4 Engage the parking brake by means of the lever 03 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 5 Remove the squeegee vacuum hose 04 from the hole in the recovery tank 6 Remove the vacuum hose 04 from the vacuum nozzle 05 on the squeegee body 7 Clean the vacuum hose 04 under a jet of running water 8 Reassemble all the elements WARNING Thi...

Page 43: ...r BT versions 5 Remove the squeegee body vacuum hose 04 from the hole in the recovery tank WARNING This operation must be carried out using gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions 6 Disconnect the vacuum motor hose 05 from the squeegee nozzle on the recovery tank 7 Remove the recovery tank drainage hose 06 from the support and lay on the ground 8 Remove the vacuum cover 07 and p...

Page 44: ...witch 01 located on the rear of the machine turning the key to position 0 valid for versions BB 1 Switch off the power supply to the machine s electrical system using the main switch 01 located on the rear of the machine turning the key to position 0 valid for versions B BT 2 Make sure the recovery tank is empty otherwise empty it completely 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 02 from the batter...

Page 45: ...ody is raised above the ground if not lift using the lever 01 on the rear of the machine 3 Engage the parking brake by means of the lever 02 on the right side of the machine only for BT versions 4 Put the machine in rest mode Using the control handlebar pushing downwards lift the front part of the machine so that the rear wheel rests on the floor 5 Press the brush release button 03 on the instrume...

Page 46: ...f the machine tends to veer to the right the knob must be turned clockwise whilst if the machine tends to veer to the left the know should be turned anticlockwise WARNING Directional operation of the machine should be carried out with the brush mounted and with a light flow of solution in order to avoid damage to the floor 52 REPLACING SQUEEGEE BODY RUBBERS The careful cleaning of the whole vacuum...

Page 47: ...SQUEEGEE INCLINATION During working operation the rear rubber blade is slightly tilted backwards by about 5mm in a uniform way for its whole length If you need to increase the bend of the rubber in the central part you must tilt the squeegee unit To do this proceed as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 01 2 Turn the screw 02 clockwise to increase the bend of the rubber in the central part of the squeege...

Page 48: ...sions in the chapter EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE Working with an over worn brush may cause damage to the floor 2 Use a different kind of brush to the one fitted as standard For cleaning floors where the dirt is particularly resistant we recommend the use of special brushes supplied upon request and according to needs see chapter SELECTION AND USE OF THE BRUSH 59 EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION Check that a lo...

Page 49: ...separate the following materials and send them to the appropriate collection centres in accordance with the environmental hygiene regulations currently in force brushes felt electric and electronic parts batteries plastic parts tanks and handlebars metal parts levers and frame In particular to scrap the electric and electronic parts contact your area distributor ...

Page 50: ...les 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 also because 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...

Page 51: ...r residential commercial and light industrial environments EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 2 Limits Limits for harmonic current emissions Equipment with input current 16 A per phase EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 3 Limits Restriction of voltage variations and flicker in low voltage power supply systems for devices with a rated current 16 A EN 55014 1 El...

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