Tornado BR 460 ESC, Operational Manual, Page: 4 / 16

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After use always wipe down and dry the machine. Re-
move the brushes and clean them under running water
and allow to dry.
IMPORTANT - Never store the
machine with the brushes fitted as this will damage
the brushes.
Check dust bag conditions and clean
filter as required.
Wrap supply cord around the handle ensuring that the
plug is not trailing on the floor. Store the machine in a
dry indoor area only.
WARNING - Before undertaking maintenance
operations or adjustments switch off machine and
unplug from the electricity supply.
The machine requires minimum maintenance apart
from the following checks by a trained operator
•
Supply cord - Regularly inspect sheath, plug and
cord anchorage for damage or loose connection.
Only replace the supply cord with the type specified
in these instructions.
•
Dust filter - Check filter condition when changing a
bag and clean or replace as necessary.
Should you require after sales service please contact
the supplier from whom you purchased the machine,
who will arrange service. Repairs and servicing of
Tornado products should only be performed by trained
tech.
The operating switches are located on the top of the
machine
1. Switch, vacuum motor
Used to switch vacuum motor ON and OFF
2. Switch, brush motor
Used to switch brush motor ON and OFF
NOTE - Both switches contain current overload cutouts.
If tripped they will reset automatically after a few
moments. If tripping repeatedly, refer to fault diagnosis
section.
The BR 460 ESC machine is designed to clean varying
widths of escalator and will therefore only clean part of
the width at a time. After each complete pass, move the
machine across the escalator to overlap previously
cleaned area until the full width has been cleaned.
4.1 Cleaning the escalator
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Wheel the machine to the bottom of the escalator
WARNING - Never attempt to use the machine at
the top of an escalator
•
Fully unwind the supply cord and plug in to a
convenient outlet
•
Ensure that the escalator is moving away from the
machine, reverse the direction of the escalator if
necessary
•
Position the machine on the escalator such that the
rest bar situated just in front of the wheels sits on the
non-moving comb of the escalator
•
Switch on the vacuum motor, followed by the brush
motor
•
WARNING - Never start the machine without the
brushes fitted
4.2 Stain and spot removal
For degreasing and stain removal the escalator may be
lightly hand sprayed with ‘Escaclean’ chemical.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT SOAK THE ESCALATOR
4.3 Dust bag replacement
•
Release the two locking pins and raise the top cover
•
Push the top edge of the cardboard collar of the bag
towards the rear of the machine until the bag is
released from the vacuum tubes, and carefully
remove the bag for disposal
•
Insert new bag pushing the rubber seals firmly over
the tube ends until the cardboard collar is flat against
the machine wall.
•
Close the top cover and locking pins
The dust bag should be regulary replaced, and the
hoses checked for blockages. If a bag bursts ensure
that the filter is removed and cleaned before fitting a
new bag.
IMPORTANT - The filter must be dry
before refitting.
3. Controls 5. Storage
4. Operation
6. Maintenance
7. After sales service