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R.P.S. Corporation

Phone: 1-800-450-9824

P.O. Box 241 Fax: 1-866-632-6961
Racine, Wisconsin 53401

MAGNUM

Operator Manual

2009 Version 2.0

Summary of Contents for MAGNUM series

Page 1: ...R P S Corporation Phone 1 800 450 9824 P O Box 241 Fax 1 866 632 6961 Racine Wisconsin 53401 MAGNUM Operator Manual 2009 Version 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...ion and function of the machine The MAINTENANCE section contains preventative maintenance to keep the machine and its components in good working condition They are listed in this general order Batteries Scrub Brushes Adjusting Squeegee Service Schedule Machine Trouble Shooting The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts illustrations and corresponding parts list The parts lists include a numbe...

Page 3: ...s Some of these exceptions are 1 Any Brooms Brushes Pads or Pad Drivers including Center Clip Retainers 2 Floor Seals Wipers Splash Curtains Squeegees or Gaskets 3 Filters Dust Collection Bags or Screens 4 The safety pins design to fail in shear which are a fail safe device 5 Belts Hoses or Tubing 6 Caster Wheels Tires or internal tire tubes 7 Vacuum motors with evidence of water foam passage or m...

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Page 6: ...LUTION FLOW CURTAINS DRAINING TANKS CLEANING RECOVERY TANK TIP TANK RAISE LOWER SQUEEGEE ADJUST DECK HEIGHT VAC MOTOR SOLUTION FILTER CHARGING BATTERIES ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGER OPTIONAL MAINTENANCE STORING MACHINE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE RECORDS LCD SCREEN MENU DISPLAY S TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 8 PAGE 9 PAGE 10 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 PAGE 13 PAGE 14 15 PAGE 16 P...

Page 7: ..._____________________________ City State Zip ______________________________________________________________ Phone Number _____________________________________________________________ This operator and parts manual should be considered a permanent part of the unit and should remain with the unit at all times This operator and parts manual covers all the Magnum series scrubbers You may find descript...

Page 8: ...ble Scrubbing Squeegee Delay Vac Timer Recovery Tank Draining and Cleaning Vac Screen Removal and Cleaning Shroud and Pad Removal Shroud Adjustment Solution Valve and Filter Operation removal and cleaning Drain Saver Feature Charging Operation Seat and Steering Wheel Adjustment LCD Screen Display Operation 3 Hour Meters keyswitch brush traction drive Tank Tilt Back Feature Parking Brake Override C...

Page 9: ...ing Standard 210 AH 210 AH Battery AH Rating Optional Up to 325 amp hour Up to 325 amp hour Battery Run Time Up to 5 hours Up to 5 hours Charger 110v 60 Hz auto 24 v 25 amp 24 v 25 amp SOLUTION SYSTEM Solution Tank Capacity 30 gallons 30 gallons Solution Flow Rate 0 0 75 gal min 0 0 75 gal min RECOVERY SYSTEM Recovery Tank Capacity 30 gallons 30 gallons Vacuum Horsepower 0 8 hp 3 stage 0 8 hp 3 st...

Page 10: ...esigned for narrow isles and may not have the same water control around tight turns as the larger squeegees EXTRA PAD DRIVER RETAINING CLIP 40 433 BRUSH REPAIR KIT 40 423 REPLACEMENT LOCATING CLIP FOR ALL DISK BRUSHES NEW STYLE CYL BRUSHES FOR MACHINE SERIAL 50000 GREATER OLD STYLE CYL BRUSHES FOR MACHINES PRIOR TO SERIAL 50000 BRUSHES SUPER GRIT TOUGH GRIT MIDI GRIT LIGHT GRIT POLY 028 NYLON 016 ...

Page 11: ...r commercial use It is designed to be used on hard floors in an indoor environment with the recommended pads or brushes 1 DO NOT OPERATE UNIT Unless trained and authorized Unless operator manual is read and understood If unit is not in proper operating condition 2 WHEN OPERATING UNIT Remove loose objects from the floor that may be projected from the revolving brushes Keep hands and feet away from ...

Page 12: ...r outlets May result in serious injury PAGE 6 WARNING Hazardous voltage Shock burns or electrocution can result Always disconnect the batteries before servicing machine WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen gases Explosion or fire can result Keep sparks and open flames away WARNING Charge unit in a well ventilated area and keep battery compartment open when charging Explosion or fire could result WARNIN...

Page 13: ...PAGE 7 FIGURE 1 MACHINE CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 24 31 25 29 28 23 30 26 27 32 33 34 39 35 38 40 20 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4A FIGURE 4B 21 22 36 37 41 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 19 17 18 FIGURE 2 ...

Page 14: ...achine identification 18 WARNING PLATE Detergent Water warning 19 WARNING PLATE Explosion warning SEE FIGURE 3 20 TRACTION DRIVE Propels machine forward backward 21 SOLUTION FLOW VALVE Controls solution flow rate 22 SOLUTION FILTER Filters water solution prior to scrubbing SEE FIGURE 4A 23 DRIVE BUTTON Depress to drive forward release to stop starts stops the drive motor 24 DRAIN SAVER STRAINER He...

Page 15: ...NNECTIONS 1 Turn all switches to the off position and remove key if machine is equipped with optional key switch 2 Turn on main power switch and check the battery condition meter to ensure correct installation Charge batteries if needed SEE BATTERY CHARGING WARNING Batteries are a possible environmental hazard Consult your battery supplier for safe disposal methods NOTE Orientation of batteries is...

Page 16: ...GEE BLADES FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface turn off machine and remove key 1 Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine Remove blade retainer strap and remove squeegee blade 2 Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or replace as required 3 Install blade on the locating pins of squeegee assembly 4 Install squeegee retainer strap 5 Fasten and lock knobs REMO...

Page 17: ...hes are on SEE BELOW INSTALLING DISK PAD DRIVER OR BRUSH B A C SCRUB BRUSHES There are many different types of brushes available to cover applications from cleaning heavily soiled floors to polishing A pad driver is also available to take advantage of the many cleaning pads on the market Please refer to the following to assist in selecting the proper brush or pad for the work at hand Disk 421SS 42...

Page 18: ...2 INSTALLING CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 1 Turn on machine power 2 Raise the scrub deck by depressing the brush switch O to the up and off position and turn machine power back off 3 Disconnect batteries 3 Remove side access door D on each side of scubdeck SEE BELOW 7 Brush driver shown misaligned SEE BELOW 8 Brush driver shown properly aligned SEE BELOW 9 To adjust the tension of the belts turn adjustment...

Page 19: ...3 To adjust side broom height turn adjustment screws A clock wise to raise counter clockwise to lower the brooms SEE BELOW A A 5 Brooms adjusted to low SEE BELOW 6 Brooms adjusted to high SEE BELOW 7 Brooms adjusted just right SEE BELOW PAGE 13 4 To move side broom system out of the way when not in use just pull the pin B on each side of deck and rotate side broom system to the up position and rei...

Page 20: ...p in the recovery tank If excess foam begins to develop pour a recommended foam control solution into the recovery tank Foam is usually an indication of excessive soap 3 Always operate at lower speeds when scrubbing around walls and objects You should reduce the speed to maintain control when turning 4 If squeegee starts to streak raise and wipe the blades with a clean cloth If the problem continu...

Page 21: ...CRUB ONLY SEE BELOW 1 Turn on machine power switch A make sure the speed control knob B is at it s lowest setting 2 Lower scrub head to the floor use the top half of the brush switch G 4 Turn the solution flow adjustment knob H to regulate the amount of solution flow 5 Begin scrubbing by depressing one of the green control buttons D on the handle bar Adjust the speed control knob B to the desired ...

Page 22: ...refill the solution tank while the recovery tank is draining To drain the recovery tank remove drain hose from hook at rear of tank and unscrew cap SEE BELOW NOTE LEAVE RECOVERY LID OPEN WHEN DRAINING TANK A A B A B ADJUST CURTAINS WIPERS 1 For Jaw curtains release latch A and remove pin B on front of jaws to open jaws SEE BELOW 2 Loosen curtain band screws C 3 To adjust curtain to the desired hei...

Page 23: ...ning 4 Replace the screen into the bracket 5 Replace 2 squeegee intake hose FLUSH RECOVERY TANK 1 Rinse the recovery tank after every use This will prevent heavy buildup on the bottom of the tank foul odors and clogging of the drain hose SEE BELOW 3 After rinsing reattach drain hose B on hook SEE BELOW CLEAN VAC SCREEN WITH RECOVERY LID OPEN TANK FULLY DRAINED 1 Remove vac screen retaining clip A ...

Page 24: ...k carefully until supported by strap strap not shown SEE BELOW SQUEEGEE UP 1 To raise the squeegee off the floor rotate squeege lift lever A counter clock wise all the way to the left SEE BELOW SQUEEGEE DOWN 1 To lower the squeegee to the floor rotate squeegee lift lever B clockwise all the way to the right Vac motor will turn on automatically Use with remote vac wand SEE BELOW A A B ...

Page 25: ...system has a INLINE FILTER A to filter out cleaning solution prior to scrubbing SEE BELOW CLEANING SOLUTION FILTER SEE BELOW 1 To clean the SOLUTION FILTER Unscrew the clear cap A from housing B and remove the STAINLESS STEEL screen C 2 Rinse any debris from the screen with clean water 3 Reinstall screen and screw cap back on tightly PAGE 19 B C A A A B D C 1 To adjust deck height for brush cleara...

Page 26: ...heck the water level through pro eye window in each battery SEE TOP PICTURE Do not charge the machine unless the water is slightly higher than the plates If needed add enough distilled water to just slightly cover the plates Be careful not to over fill Batteries can overflow during charging Replace caps before charging 5 With the red 50 charger plug connected to the machine FIRST SEE MIDDLE PICTUR...

Page 27: ...See section 5 Red on When both the yellow and the red LED s are on it is charging at the absorption rate Stage 2 During this second charging stage the Yellow on charger holds the battery voltage at approximately 29 VDC and gradually reduces the amount of current delivered to the battery Green 1 off If an excessive amount of time is taken to complete this stage the charger will time out and present...

Page 28: ...st the batteries and replace if necessary 3 The AC Present Green 2 1 No AC power available at the 1 Connect AC power or reset the AC LED does not turn on when charger breaker on the main panel AC power is applied 2 Component failure 2 Return charger to R P S Corp 4 The yellow LED is 1 Charge cycle has timed out charging 1 See fault codes below blinking continuously process took an excessive amount...

Page 29: ...ROLS see figure behind the cover 1 Three digit display symbol 1 to view A the charging current U the battery voltage h the charging time C the charging ampere hours AH E the energy used KWh 2 Button for the Selection of the display mode 2 A U h C E After about 10 seconds the display returns to the visualization of the charging current 3 Red control indicator 3 when it is on the charging cycle has ...

Page 30: ...om the starting of the charging cycle and the display shows E03 Check the battery for possible faulty components The message E01 is displayed This means that the maximum voltage admissible by the battery has been exceeded The charging is interrupted If the battery charger is provided with a safety thermostat and the message E02 is displayed This means that the maximum temperature has been exceeded...

Page 31: ...mote EZlamp 3 LED charge state indicator located on the side of the central command to show charge cycle information as well as diagnostic codes OPERATION The 2425S is initially switched on by plugging the unit into the wall The EZlamp charge state indicator then displays whether the unit is set for flooded lead or AGM type batteries by flashing the corresponding LEDs For flooded lead batteries th...

Page 32: ...power on assure that the plug for the charger is placed firmly in the wall receptacle and that that the circuit breaker for that receptacle is not blown Watch the EZlamp indicator to see if any LEDs illuminate when it is plugged in If no LEDs light try a different power cord If this does not fix the problem the charger needs to be replaced EZlamp Fault Codes Problem Solution Continuous flashing RE...

Page 33: ... in each cell of the batteries and fill as needed Always use distilled water to refill batteries Batteries should be filled approximately 3 4 to 1 above the plates Overfilling will cause the batteries to leak during charging The charging process creates gas bubbles inside the battery which effectively increases the volume of the electrolyte 2 Clean battery tops to prevent corrosion 3 Rotate brushe...

Page 34: ...k Battery Cable and Terminal Condition NOTES BRUSH CONDITION Scrub Brush Fiber Length Rotated Brushes Brush Drive Sockets Good Worn Needs Replacement Drive Hubs Good Worn Needs Replacement CHECK OPERATION AND CONDITION OF IN SPEC REPAIR PROBLEM Main Power Switch or Key Switch Handle Bar Switches Speed Potentiometer Reverse Switch LCD Display Page Switch Brush Pressure Switch Brush Pressure Manager...

Page 35: ...ueegee Knob Threads Squeegee Pivot Points Brush Head Pivot Points VISUALLY INSPECT IN SPEC REPAIR PROBLEM Solution Tank Condition Recovery Tank Lid Condition Drain Saver Vacuum Float Vacuum Motor Brushes Vacuum Hoses Vacuum Filter Solution Hoses Squeegee Tool and Throat Squeegee Blades Blade retainers Hardware Squeegee Wheels Brush Skirts Brush Motor Brushes Brush or Pad Driver Condition Drive Whe...

Page 36: ...ansport hour meter Tells you the total hours the drive system has been used 8 Error warning symbol Indicates when there has been a diagnostic code error 9 Diagnostic code When the machine has detected an error it will display the warning symbol and a diagnostic code which tells you what s wrong 10 Water on Indicates the solution flow is on 11 Solution level Indicates the gallons per minute G P M 0...

Page 37: ...g below the dashboard This switch will turn off the traction drive and brushes as a safety feature while the charger is plugged in The switch may be stuck or the plug twisted at an angle engaging the switch This code will also flash if the wiring becomes very wet In this case either wait until the wiring dries out or call a technician 2 7601 AND 7602 ERROR Pads or brushes current over load This ca...

Page 38: ...OTTLE ERROR You pressed the drive button before turning on the key Turn off the key release the drive button and try again 7 2C00 AND 2C01 ERROR Low voltage warning Voltage has dropped down below the minimum required to operate the machine If you wait a few minutes the batteries may coast up a bit in voltage allowing you to drive very slowly to the recharge station 8 7802 ERROR The traction motor ...

Page 39: ...e notes for 1311 1322 Aux 2 Squeegee Actuator Over current 2 Occurred Squeegee actuator exceeded 12 amps for less than 0 1 sec See notes for 1312 1400 Bridge Fault 1 Brush or traction motor not in correct voltage range Possible short between B and the high amperage outputs 1401 Bridge Fault 2 Voltage difference on traction bridge too great 1402 Brush Bridge Fault Battery Brush bridge voltage diffe...

Page 40: ...r Fault No 1 Check traction motor wiring and connectors Include connector at steering pivot under floor cover 7801 Traction Motor Over current Error Too much current due to bad motor or wiring to motor 7802 Soft Traction Motor in Fold back State Traction motor being overloaded or ramp climbing that took longer than 60 seconds Fold back means normal low amp setting to motor There is one minute ramp...

Page 41: ...K LOW FLOW KNOB TURNED DOWN SOLUTION FILTER CLOGGED SOLUTION LINE CLOGGED SOLUTION VALVE CLOGGED SOLUTION CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER SEE CHARGING BATTERIES REPLACE BATTERY TIGHTEN LOOSE CABLE WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT DEPRESS BUTTON ON HANDLE BAR RESET REDUCE PRESSURE DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER REPLA...

Page 42: ...ERIES STILL DOWN BATTERIES LOW ON WATER BATTERIES OVER CYCLED SOLUTION FILL SOLUTION TANK TURN SOLUTION SWITCH ON REMOVE AND CLEAN SCREEN CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER EMPTY RECOVERY TANK REMOVE SCREEN AND CLEAN REMOVE DEBRIS REMOVE DEBRIS ROTATE OR REPLACE BLADES CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER TIGHTEN PL...

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