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Operation

3.3

Operation

The scrubber-drier can be operated on 
surfaces with a gradient of 6% for 
maximally 3 minutes.

The climbing capacities 
stipulated in this manual can 
and may only be achieved with 
the battery specified in the 
Section „Technical Data“.

Adapt your driving style to the 
local conditions (floor 
characteristics, persons in the 
vicinity, obstacles etc.).

When cleaning on slopes, the 
traction may be impaired.

3.3.1

Switching the vehicle on

Please read Section 1 before 
switching the vehicle on. 

Carry out the following steps so that the 
vehicle is ready to operate:
• Disconnect the battery plug from the 

charger and connect it to the vehicle.

When connecting the battery 
plug to the vehicle, switch the 
key switch to off (lock 
position

 

0) beforehand.

• The vehicle is equipped with a safety 

shutdown via a seat contact. This 
means that it is essential for 
operating personnel to be seated in 
the driver's seat to be able to operate 
the vehicle.

• Ensure that the driving direction 

switch is in its neutral setting, refer to 
"Accelerator for driving forwards and 
backwards" in Section 3.2.1.

Fig. 25

• Actuate the service brake with your 

foot in order to prevent accidentally 
accelerating the vehicle, refer to 
"Service brake" in Section 3.2.1.

• Insert the key in the key switch 

(Fig.

 

25).

• Turn the key from lock position 0 to 

position 1. The vehicle is ready to 
operate.

Summary of Contents for Admiral 48D

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Admiral 48D 7580 45...

Page 2: ...Please pay attention that only original spare parts are used for any necessary maintenance and repair work Only original spare parts can guarantee long reliable equipment operation We reserve the rig...

Page 3: ...st be performed by authorized PowerBoss service centers and confirmed in the Maintenance Report which serves as a warranty logbook The following are excluded from the terms of warranty wear and tear t...

Page 4: ...29 3 1 5 Fresh water tank 30 3 1 6 Recovery tank 31 3 1 7 Traction drive 32 3 1 8 Brakes 32 3 1 9 Batteries and charger 33 3 1 10 Options 35 3 2 Operating and indicator elements 39 3 2 1 Operating ele...

Page 5: ...98 5 6 5 Cleaning the openings to the fresh water tank 98 5 7 Scrubbing unit 99 5 7 1 Changing the brushes 99 5 7 2 Installing new rubber deflector strips 100 5 8 Squeegee 101 5 8 1 Cleaning the squee...

Page 6: ...ion Safety information persons or property Safety information to prevent the development of hazardous situations resulting from ignoring or failing to follow instructions or prescribed work procedures...

Page 7: ...ly be operated maintained and repaired by persons trained by PowerBoss or authorized to do so by PowerBoss Particular attention should be paid to the information regarding safety Technical expertise i...

Page 8: ...n trained to operate the equipment have proven their capability to operate the vehicle to the contractor or person appointed by him and have been explicitly charged by him to operate the vehicle Befor...

Page 9: ...hen transporting the vehicle the motors must be shutdown Only open empty recovery tanks The scrubber drier may only be driven on hard surfaced sufficiently non slip ground e g asphalt concrete which i...

Page 10: ...r steam blaster Clean the recovery tank regularly to protect it from the accumulation of dirt viruses bacteria etc It is not permitted to use aggressive and corrosive cleaning agents Allow the vehicle...

Page 11: ...osive oxyhydrogen Never leave the batteries in a discharged state but recharge them as soon as possible Only refill distilled water When the cells are in good condition never refill battery acid Spill...

Page 12: ...approved batteries may be installed at the intended position To prevent creeping currents always keep the batteries clean and dry and protect from contamination e g from metal dust Never lay any metal...

Page 13: ...inhale or swallow the content of batteries Health hazard Do not allow batteries to get into the environment Risk of contaminating the soil and water In accordance with symbol with the crossed out garb...

Page 14: ...bels are attached to the vehicle where easily legible Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately Company logo Fig 1 1 Fig 2 1 Rating plate Fig 1 2 The rating plate is in the driver s cab...

Page 15: ...never clean with a high pressure washer Fig 1 3 No standing on the deflectors Fig 1 4 Working width Fig 1 5 The working width of the machine is specified in millimeters and in inches on the deflector...

Page 16: ...Safety Information Drive direction selector Forwards or reverse Fig 2 6 Release parking brake Fig 2 7 Apply parking brake Fig 2 8 Maximum water temperature for water to be filled Fig 2 9 Fig 2 9 6 7 8...

Page 17: ...the hose which hangs to the left of this label Waste water drainage Fig 3 11 The waste water is drained via the hose which hangs to the right of this label No waste water drainage Fig 3 12 The flap se...

Page 18: ...must be pivoted open during the battery charging process to prevent the development of explosive oxyhydrogen Only use the original charger Pay attention that the insulation is not initially damaged an...

Page 19: ...The scrubber drier must be equipped with the brushes and pads from the accessories program according to the degree of soiling and characteristics of the floor Refer to Section 4 for the brushes availa...

Page 20: ...t console which can be opened out Both sides of the plate Fig 6 1 of the assembly tool Fig 6 4 can be used To assemble brushes the flat side of the plate Fig 6 1 without centering device Fig 6 6 must...

Page 21: ...rushes pads and paragraph Disassembling the middle brush or middle pad 3 Position the middle brush Fig 7 2 or middle pad Fig 7 5 as illustrated in Fig 7 on the assembly tool Fig 7 1 The correct side o...

Page 22: ...up until all six hooks latch in the catches Fig 8 5 In order to control whether all the hooks are in place turn the brush or pad installed once 6 Close the deflector refer to paragraph Opening and clo...

Page 23: ...h or pad refer to paragraph Disassembling the outer brushes pads 3 Insert the narrow side of the assembly tool Fig 9 1 in the guiding aid Fig 9 2 4 Slide the assembly tool Fig 9 1 as far as possible t...

Page 24: ...he squeegee is raised automatically 9 Close the rear doors Adjusting the squeegee The squeegee must be set up on a level floor according to the conditions in which it is to be used The squeegee must s...

Page 25: ...e adjusted as follows according to the driver s weight according to the angle of the seat backrest according to the longitudinal direction forward and back Adjusting to the driver s weight Adjust the...

Page 26: ...Section 3 1 5 and Section 5 5 1 Only use cleaning agents non foaming suitable for the vehicle s vendor We recommend using our clean and care products which are specially balanced for the vehicles 3 Ch...

Page 27: ...ride on machine designed for the economic cleaning of large floor areas in buildings A seat contact ensures that the vehicle can only be operated when an operator is seated on the driver s seat The m...

Page 28: ...and brush rotation are stopped automatically The deflection bars to the left and right of the disk brushes can be raised if necessary This ensures the cleaning solution is not forced to the center of...

Page 29: ...t and swing This enables it to evade obstacles in the current track and pivot back Its strong suction capacity ensures the waste water is vacuumed up fully even on uneven floors and in bends leaving t...

Page 30: ...ure it to fill the tank Fill water max 122 F and add the cleaning agent in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Lower the cap again to close it Only use cleaning agents non foaming suitable...

Page 31: ...Operating times with one tankful at 0 5 gal min approx 155 minutes at 1 1 gal min approx 77 minutes at 1 8 gal min approx 44 minutes 3 1 6 Recovery tank Fig 16 1 The recovery tank is located behind th...

Page 32: ...se of faults involving the traction drive stop the vehicle immediately and remove the key from the key switch 3 1 8 Brakes The scrubber drier is equipped with a service brake and a parking brake The s...

Page 33: ...er Battery Management System BMS It is integrated in the electronic system and set up at the factory for GiS batteries service indicator No 5 If other batteries are used the deep discharge signal tran...

Page 34: ...The vehicle includes an adapter comprised of two plugs connected by a 11 8 in long piece of cable The adapter belongs to the scope of delivery of the vehicle The battery charger is not contained in th...

Page 35: ...ion 3 1 10 Options 1 Working lights 2 Cab safety roof 3 Flashing beacon 4 Spray Vacuum tool 5 Side brush collision protection 6 Side collision protection not assembled in the illustration Fig 18 1 3 4...

Page 36: ...sembly on pole without cab safety roof Area of use To improve awareness of the vehicle when in use Spray Vacuum tool Fig 18 4 Area of use Areas which are difficult to access can be cleaned manually wi...

Page 37: ...ft 7880 Suction pipe for connection to the plastic extension hose length 4 3 ft 7881 Suction nozzle with rubber lips 7883 Operation of the hand held vacuum cleaner refer to Spray Vacuum Tool page 36 S...

Page 38: ...em Fig 19 1 7564 02 The chemical dosing system adds a chemical cleaning agent to the fresh water The chemical cleaning agent is in a canister Fig 19 2 and is not part of the scope of delivery of the c...

Page 39: ...ver s cab 1 Steering wheel 2 Left hand operating panel 3 Safety catch to release the parking brake 4 Parking brake 5 Direction switch forwards reverse 6 Right hand operating panel 7 Service brake 8 Ac...

Page 40: ...brake Tread on the pedal slightly Press the catch down Release the pedal Parking brake Fig 20 4 The pedal to the left of the steering column serves to apply the parking brake to the rear wheels When t...

Page 41: ...ch Fig 20 5 to set the direction of travel forwards or reverse Forwards or reverse according to the driving direction switch setting Press the accelerator forward and down slowly Release the pedal The...

Page 42: ...on red the brake is applied 5 Alarm indicator When the control lamp is on red a functional fault has occurred 6 Operating hour counter and service indicator 7 Battery and charge control indicator 8 Bu...

Page 43: ...The individual buttons and functions are described in detail below Indicator for recovery tank maximum fill level Fig 21 2 The yellow control lamp lights up when the recovery tank has reached its maxi...

Page 44: ...her details refer to page 48 Key switch Fig 22 6 The operating hours appear after this The counter only operates when consumers are switched on e g drive or brush motor suction turbine or pre sweep va...

Page 45: ...proximately one minute remains until the entire vehicle shuts down automatically Drive back to the charger in good time Take the distance to the charger into account Button for brush pressure Fig 21 8...

Page 46: ...ed deactivated in the correct sequence of use suction turbine brush rotation fresh water supply and lowering or raising the brushes and squeegee When the vehicle is ready for use in accordance with re...

Page 47: ...m tool The water quantity previously set remains unchanged Button to increase fresh water quantity Fig 21 15 The button serves to increase the fresh water quantity supplied to the brushes The fresh wa...

Page 48: ...switch pre sweep vacuum unit on and off 5 Button has no function 6 Key switch 7 Horn 8 Buttons for chemical dosage option 9 Reduce quantity of cleaning agent 10Button to switch chemical dosage option...

Page 49: ...on an agitation process runs for approx 6 seconds in intervals press the button again to end the process prematurely Alternatively to pressing the button you can turn the key switch to position 0 and...

Page 50: ...the service technician so that the fault can be cleared quickly For an over view of the error codes refer to Sec tion 3 5 1 Example When a functional fault actually occurs an acoustic signal is also i...

Page 51: ...can only be switched on when the fresh water supply has been switched on beforehand Fig 21 14 Button for increasing the quantity of cleaning agent Fig 22 11 On pressing this button the amount of clea...

Page 52: ...esh water tank 2 Filter sieve 3 Fresh water tank filling neck 4 Lid lock 5 Cover recovery tank 6 Cover fresh water tank 7 Rear door right 8 Rear panel frame 9 Rear door left 10Fresh water draining hos...

Page 53: ...id a little and pivot the lock back a little The lid lock functions in the same way on the fresh water tank and recovery tank Rear doors Fig 23 7 9 Open the rear doors to access the draining hoses for...

Page 54: ...54 Operation 13Seat console 14Electrical compartments 15Side door Fig 24 13 14 15...

Page 55: ...14 In the driver s cab to the left and right of the steering column are two electrical compartments which must be opened by means of a special square wrench The electrical compartments are not provid...

Page 56: ...isconnect the battery plug from the charger and connect it to the vehicle When connecting the battery plug to the vehicle switch the key switch to off lock position 0 beforehand The vehicle is equippe...

Page 57: ...in the key switch counterclockwise to lock position 0 and remove the key Press the left foot on the parking brake pedal to park the vehicle Always apply the parking brake and remove the key before ge...

Page 58: ...erating panel Various functions can be switched on or off with the following buttons according to the conditions at the location of use Fig 26 Increase brush pressure Fig 26 1 Fresh water feed on off...

Page 59: ...onding information and warning signs Press the Button for the brush drive Fig 21 9 on the left hand operating panel Various functions can be switched on or off with the following buttons according to...

Page 60: ...tips for cleaning Sweep the floor before starting wet cleaning This not only improves the cleaning effect but also reduces the vehicle s liability to wear The floor should be treated twice in the case...

Page 61: ...is indicates that the amount and mixture of solution do not match the level of dirt 3 3 5 Switching the vehicle off Apply the parking brake 1 Turn the key from position 1 to lock position 0 The vehicl...

Page 62: ...witched off and thus drain the battery 3 Empty and clean the recovery tank refer to Sections 5 6 1 and 5 6 2 Observe the applicable laws and local regulations when disposing of cleaning agents 4 Check...

Page 63: ...e brush and shaft e g tape and such Check the brushes for foreign bodies and remove them as necessary Allow the motor to cool down If the problem reoccurs determine the cause of overheating contact an...

Page 64: ...ped Foreign bodies between the squeegee and vehicle Squeegee is jammed Check the squeegee attachment for foreign bodies and remove them as necessary Free the squeegee 2 2 5 1 Cylindrical brush remains...

Page 65: ...m as necessary 2 3 6 1 The left side brush remains stopped because the anti blocking system has been tripped Foreign bodies e g tape or such block the side brush Check the side brushes for foreign bod...

Page 66: ...and pre sweep vacuum unit in 52 4 Vehicle width with side collision protection option in 54 7 Working width Brush head in 48 4 Squeegee in 49 6 Pre sweep vacuum unit in 54 3 Area coverage Theoretical...

Page 67: ...g speed forwards reverse mph 5 0 2 5 Working speed maximum forwards mph 4 4 Climbing capacity transport mode max 15 seconds 15 Climbing capacity work mode max 3 min 6 Turning circle diameter outer ft...

Page 68: ...ear left right ksi 0 129 0 128 Tightening torque of wheel nuts front rear lb ft 103 3 103 3 Brakes Service brake Hydraulic Drum brakes at rear with automatic adjustment diameter width in 7 1 1 6 Brake...

Page 69: ...ecific contact pressure normal increased psi 0 3 0 42 Suction turbines Power consumption speed W rpm 635 13867 Air flow rate ft3 h 8476 Vacuum psi mmwc 2 94 2030 Electrical installation Power supply V...

Page 70: ...normal working conditions is dB A 76 5 Inaccuracy factor KpA dB A 2 Vibration The weighted effective value of the vibration established in accordance with ISO 5349 1 to which the upper limbs hand arm...

Page 71: ...ear view mirror Order number 7582 Working lights 2 pieces Order number 7584 02 V W 2 x 24 70 Flashing beacon V 36 For installation on the cab safety roof Order number 7585 02 For installation on a pol...

Page 72: ...ng hose length 16 4 ft Order number 7766 Tool holder and attachment part Order number 7311 10 Additional tools for using the suction hose hand held vacuum cleaner Adapter to connect the following tool...

Page 73: ...Fan motor W 234 Extractor fan speed rpm 3200 Air flow rate ft3 h 11830 Vacuum in brush space mmwc 8 0 Cylindrical brush drive motor P1 P2 W 612 550 Cylindrical brush length diameter in 27 6 9 8 Cylind...

Page 74: ...y for basic cleaning and very heavy accumulation of dirt Order number 7843 SIC PA 6 12 grain 120 green for basic cleaning and extreme accumulation of dirt Order number 7845 SIC PA 6 grain 600 gray Ord...

Page 75: ...nd repair costs ensures the vehicle has a long service life The PowerBoss system maintenance describes the specific technical work necessary for the individual modules and defines the intervals for th...

Page 76: ...urs PowerBoss System Maintenance I 1250 operating hours Workshop Stamp completed on at _________________ operating hours PowerBoss System Maintenance II 1500 operating hours Workshop Stamp completed o...

Page 77: ...agent fill fresh water o Before or after operation Check the properties of the deflectors to the right and left and repair them or replace the deflector rubber left and right as necessary o Check the...

Page 78: ...ank o Clean the air intake filter in the recovery tank o Clean the fresh water filter o Empty the dirt hopper on the pre sweep vacuum unit several times a day if necessary o Clean the dirt hopper of t...

Page 79: ...tors on the right and left and complete any repairs or order spare parts and replace them as necessary o Check the squeegee particularly the rear sealing strip is clean and for signs of damage and wea...

Page 80: ...e the rotary joint o Check the service brake for leaks check the main brake cylinder and actuating rods clear any defects o Check the brake fluid in the service brake top up as necessary bleed Note br...

Page 81: ...t and right o Grease the scrubbing unit joints and connecting rods o Check the recovery tank particularly the lid sealing quality and filter sieve o Change the O rings in the draining hose and dosing...

Page 82: ...of wear and foreign bodies e g tape wire etc replace cylindrical brush if necessary o Pre sweep vacuum unit Check the brush swings smoothly o Pre sweep vacuum unit Check the sweeping pattern o Pre sw...

Page 83: ...e of all signs and labels o Check the vehicle is clean clean it if necessary o Test drive and test all function and safety relevant component including brake tests o Inspection label o Logbook o On re...

Page 84: ...linings of the service brake for wear readjust the service brake or change the brake linings as necessary o Check the output of the drive motor forwards reverse clear defects as necessary o Check the...

Page 85: ...y o Change the brake fluid in the service brake Note brake fluid must be changed every 2 years o Check the parking brake including pedal lock and control lamp clear any defects o Grease the rotary joi...

Page 86: ...y is comprised of 6 individual cells monobloc batteries in a serial circuit 1 Battery and charge control indicator including BMS indicator in left operating panel 2 Wiring diagram 3 Battery connection...

Page 87: ...harged for the first time There must be sufficient ventilation in the charging area risk of explosion The seat console Fig 27 6 must be open during the battery charging process to prevent the developm...

Page 88: ...of each cell These points must be checked and corrected at regular intervals within the scope of PowerBoss system maintenance by an authorized service center Also refer to the information in the supp...

Page 89: ...el If the scrubber drier is equipped with a cab safety roof lift the batteries out on the left hand side of the battery The cab safety roof has a recess for the lifting gear rope 5 Lift the batteries...

Page 90: ...icle the cab safety roof is provided with a recess for the lifting gear rope When installing the battery use appropriate lifting gear The battery may only be installed using lifting gear by properly t...

Page 91: ...es The deep discharge signal transducer BMS is integrated in the electronic system and setup at the factory for battery type GiS digit in the service indicator No 5 If other batteries are used the dee...

Page 92: ...ance and Service 5 5 Fresh water tank 1 Lid seal 2 Lid 3 Opening to recovery tank airing and venting 4 Fresh water tank 5 Fresh water filter 6 Ball cock 7 Lock 8 Fresh water draining hose Fig 29 4 1 2...

Page 93: ...uidelines provided by the water supply company The vehicle must not be connected directly to a public drinking water supply to prevent chemicals getting into the drinking water supply A brief connecti...

Page 94: ...ch the fresh water draining hose Fig 29 8 and lower it slowly 5 Unscrew the cap Fig 29 7 to open it The quantity drained can be regulated by turning the screw cap and pivoting the cap open fully if ne...

Page 95: ...95 Maintenance and Service 5 6 Recovery tank 1 Lid 2 Lid seal 3 Recovery tank 4 Air intake filter 5 Lock 6 Waste water draining hose 7 Cleaning flap Fig 31 6 4 7 3 1 2 5...

Page 96: ...d can be regulated by turning the cap and pivoting the cap open fully if necessary 6 When the recovery tank has been completely emptied screw the cap shut again and attach the draining hose again If t...

Page 97: ...dirt viruses bacteria etc when cleaning the container 9 After finishing cleaning the tank close the flap and push the run off plate back in place 10 Unhook the waste water draining hose Fig 31 6 lower...

Page 98: ...clean with water Remove the filter sieve completely to clean it During cleaning and operation pay attention that no water and no particles of dirt get into the suction pipe and into the suction turbi...

Page 99: ...sh head Fig 34 2 according to the instructions refer to Section 2 3 1 Please refer to Chapter 4 or our spare parts catalogue on our internet site at www powerboss com for brushes etc 5 7 1 Changing th...

Page 100: ...il Fig 35 3 in the vehicle s driving direction forwards until the clamping rail hooks Fig 35 4 are freed and the clamping rail Fig 35 3 can be removed away from the vehicle 3 Remove the old rubber def...

Page 101: ...squeegee 1 Insert the key in the key switch and turn the key switch on 2 Lower the squeegee Press the button for the squeegee and suction turbine so that the green control lamp lights up Fig 36 3 Swit...

Page 102: ...new or reversed sealing strips in the reverse working sequence Pay attention that both sealing strips front and rear touch the floor when mounted 5 Tighten the knurled nuts Fig 36 8 evenly starting f...

Page 103: ...e sealing strips Fig 36 4 the support rollers Fig 36 7 must be set higher 1 Position the squeegee of a level solid surface 2 Loosen the counternuts in each support roller 3 Adjust the support rollers...

Page 104: ...Fig 38 1 Lock 2 Dirt hopper The top picture in Figure 38 illustrates the position of the left hand lock when the front hood is open Removing the dirt hopper Only remove the hopper in the direct vicin...

Page 105: ...er case above the dirt hopper Fig 38 2 The filter case is movable the movement linked to that of the dirt hopper Fig 38 2 in order to be able to shake the filter element panel air filter when the agit...

Page 106: ...ot insert the panel air filter Fig 39 2 the wrong way round Pay attention to the arrow on the frame of the panel air filter Fig 39 2 The arrow must point upwards 5 9 3 Side brushes Side brush angle Th...

Page 107: ...ding deflector plate from below on the brush shaft 4 Adjust the side brush contact surface correctly refer to paragraph Adjusting the side brush contact 5 9 4 Cylindrical brush Checking the sweeping p...

Page 108: ...both sides of the vehicle 1 Sit on the driver s seat insert the key in the key switch and turn to position 1 2 Press the Button to switch the pre sweep vacuum unit on and off Fig 22 4 to lower the si...

Page 109: ...cuum unit on and off Fig 22 4 to lower the side brush and cylindrical brush 3 Turn the key switch to position 0 and remove the key The cylindrical brush and side brush remain lowered 4 Unscrew the knu...

Page 110: ...1 of the belt is fixed by two screws Fig 42 2 1 Remove the screws Fig 42 2 2 Remove the belt cover Fig 42 1 Fig 43 3 Remove the belt Fig 43 1 from the pulleys Fig 43 2 3 4 Place a new belt in positio...

Page 111: ...ct points for the jack lifting power 2 0 t are on the frame in front of the rear wheels 2 Remove the wheel nuts Fig 44 1 3 Pull off the wheel Fig 44 2 4 Fit a wheel Fig 44 2 5 Screw on and tighten the...

Page 112: ...ses blow the vehicle is out of operation This is not indicated by an alarm signal on the operating panel the suction turbines 35A high current fuse the water pump and relief valve for the water supply...

Page 113: ...ey 4 The vehicle may only be cleaned using a water hose operating pressure approx 72 51 to 87 01 psi and only from top to bottom It is not permitted to clean the vehicle with a pressure washer or stea...

Page 114: ...ier without battery without options and without driver 2061 lbs Total weight of the scrubber drier with battery and full fresh water tank without driver 3549 lbs When loading onto a truck or something...

Page 115: ...weep vacuum unit must be raised When the vehicle is to be transported on another vehicle or trailer it must be secured against rolling away Lash the vehicle down securely The vehicle is provided with...

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