OPERATION
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3. When the supply hose is not in use, make sure to
connect it to the storage plug (Figure 13). This will
prevent the FaST system from drying out and
clogging up the supply hose.
FIG. 13
FILLING SOLUTION TANK
The machine is equipped with a hose fill--port at the
rear of the machine, and a bucket fill--port located at
the front of the machine (Figure 14).
Fill the solution tank to the “44 L MAX” level on the
solution tank sight gauge (Figure 14).
For Conventional Scrubbing:
Use hot water (60
°
C
maximum). Pour a recommended cleaning detergent
into the solution tank according to mixing instructions
on the container.
For FaST or
ec- H2O
Scrubbing:
Use cool clean
water only (less than 70
°
F/21
°
C). Do not add any
conventional floor cleaning detergents, system failure
may result.
FIG. 14
NOTE:
When filling the solution tank with a bucket,
make sure that the bucket is clean. Do not use the
same bucket for filling and draining the machine.
ATTENTION: For Conventional Scrubbing, only use
commercially approved cleaning detergents.
Machine damage due to improper detergent usage
will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard.
Never Use Flammable Liquids.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing
and handling instructions on chemical containers.
MACHINE OPERATION
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine, unless
operator manual is read and understood.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Never
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
PRE--OPERATION CHECKS
-
Sweep and dust-mop the floor.
-
Check the battery meter charge level (See
BATTERY METER on page 14).
-
Check the pad/brush for wear.
-
Check the squeegee blades for wear and proper
adjustment.
-
Make sure the recovery tank is empty and the float
shut--off screen is installed and clean.
-
Check the scrub head skirt for wear.
-
For FaST Scrubbing:
Check the FaST--PAK
concentrate level.
-
For FaST or
ec- H2O
Scrubbing:
Make sure the
solution tank is filled with cool clean water only.
-
For FaST or
ec- H2O
Scrubbing:
Ensure that all
conventional cleaning agents are drained and
rinsed from solution tank.
STARTING THE MACHINE
1. Release the parking brake if equipped (Figure 15).
2. Turn the main power key switch to the on ( I )
position (Figure 15).
FIG. 15
3.
FaST model:
Press the FaST system switch to the
on ( I ) position (Figure 16).
ec- H2O
model:
Press the
ec--H2O
system switch
to the on ( I ) position (Figure 16).
NOTE:
The ec--H2O system indicator light will not
turn on until the machine starts scrubbing.
