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Operation
Operating the Machine
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The operator must be able to use the brake so the machine can be positioned accurately for the best cleaning result
and avoiding accidental bumping against the steps.
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The treads on the escalator must be moving toward the escalator cleaner. Do not operate the machine with the treads
moving away from the machine.
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The machine must be attended all the time while it is in operation.
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While the machine is operating, monitor for leaks and unusual noise. The machine must be stopped immediately when
a malfunction occurs during operation
1.
Correctly positioning the machine. It should be as close as possible to the edge of the tread, without contacting the
stationary wall of the escalator. For best cleaning results, it is recommended to temporarily remove the skirt brushes on
both sides of the escalator landing. See Cleaning Tips on next page.
2.
With the deck above the moving treads fully past the edge of comb plate, set the brakes firmly. Confirm that the front edge
of the deck is not above the tread section that is not yet level with the landing.
3.
Push On/Off button to turn on the vacuum.
4.
Push the Cleaning Mode button up or down to chose the ideal cleaning mode. Regular and Deep Clean use the same
amount of vacuum suction and solution spray, but Deep Clean uses more brush
down pressure and is intended for cleaning heavy soils.
5.
Check that when the brushes make contact with the tread that they rest smoothly
while scrubbing. If an excessive vibration or chatter is observed, press Cleaning
Mode button to the center position raising the deck and then carefully release the
brake to adjust the machine position.
6.
Press the Pump On/Off button to begin spraying cleaning solution.
7.
In case of cleaning the escalator with heavily built up dirt and soil, it’s strongly
recommended to clean up the brush deck in every 5 minutes after the machine
was being operated to avoid the possible clogging and brush motor overloading.
8.
Turn off all the switches before moving the machine from its cleaning position.
9.
When finished cleaning, press the Pump on/off button to turn off solution spray and continue to operate the machine for 5
minutes to remove excess solution residue from the treads
10. When the solution tank runs empty, stop the machine and rinse the brushes to avoid messy drips off the deck while trans-
porting the machine to dump the recovery tank and refill the solution tank.
Post-operation Maintenance
1.
Using the cleaning tray filled with clean water, lower the brush deck into the cleaning tray 2-3 times to remove debris from
the bristles.
2.
Remove the debris tray below the vacuum shoe. Wipe off any large debris and rinse the debris tray in clean water. Reinstall
the debris tray.
3.
Empty the recovery tank using the drain hose. Rinse the recovery tank using clean water, and drain again using the drain
hose.
4.
Empty the solution tank by removing the drain cap at the bottom of the machine. Reinstall the drain cap. Remove the fill
cap, fill with fresh water, and drain again by removing the drain cap.
5.
Remove the nozzles from the front of the machine and rinse in clean water. Inspect to ensure no blockages or debris build-
up.
After 100 hours in Service
Check for:
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loose components;
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dirt/soil built up inside the recovery tank;
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dirt/soil built up in the tray underneath the vac-shoe;
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dirt/soil built up inside the brush deck housing;
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clogged hoses;
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necessary brake adjustment for the braking effectiveness.
8.645-788.0 Manual Operator Escalator Cleaner