VLX 3814SR, Operator'S Manual

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6.2. Mounting and adjusting the squeegee
The squeegee (fig. E) is responsible for the first phase of drying.
To mount the squeegee on the machine, proceed as follows:
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make sure the squeegee mount (fig. E, ref. 1) is raised;
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insert the sleeve of the suction hose (fig. E, ref. 2) fully into the squeegee;
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slacken the two knobs (fig. E, ref. 3) at the centre of the squeegee;
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insert the two threaded pins into the slots on the support;
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fix the squeegee by tightening the two knobs (fig. E, ref. 3).
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The squeegee blades scrape the film of water and detergent from the floor and
prepare the way for perfect drying. With time, the constant rubbing makes the edge
of the blade in contact with the floor rounded and cracked, reducing the drying
efficiency and requiring it to be replaced. The state of wear should be checked
frequently.
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For perfect drying, the squeegee must be adjusted in such a way that the edge of the
rear blade bends during operation by about 45° with respect to the floor at every point.
The angle of the blades can be adjusted during work by turning the knob (fig. E, ref.
5) on the squeegee mount. The height of the squeegee can be adjusted by adjusting
the height of the wheels on the squeegee mount (fig. E, ref. 4).
6.3. Moving the machine when not in operation
To move the machine, proceed as follows:
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raise the squeegee;
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raise the head;
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use the selector (fig. B, ref. 12) to set the direction of movement;
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operate the accelerator pedal (fig. D, ref. 2).
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the machine unattended or parked with the key inserted in the main
switch and the parking brake off.
6.4. Mounting and changing the brush/drive disks
IMPORTANT
Never work without the brushes and drive disks correctly installed.
Automatic brush attachment : with the head raised and the machine off, lift the side
flaps on both sides (fig. F, ref. 1) and place the brushes under the head, making sure they
rest against the centring devices to align them with the attachment assembly. Start the
machine by turning the main switch and press the brush attachment/release button (fig. B,
ref. 16). The machine first performs a release operation (LED flashing), then immediately
afterwards enables the attachment operation (LED flashing). The machine is now ready
for attachment of the brushes, performed by pressing the brush attachment/release
button (fig. B, ref. 16) again. When the button is pressed, the LED flashes until the
attachment operation is complete.
Automatic brush release:
stop brush rotation and turn the suction motor off, then press the brush
attachment/release button (fig. B, ref. 16). The machine performs the release operation
(LED flashing).
Attaching the roller brushes CT160 , with the head raised and the machine off:
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open the side flap plate (fig. S, ref. 1) by unhooking the spring (fig. S, ref. 2);
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remove the brush compartment cover (fig. S, ref. 3) by pulling the release lever (fig. S,
ref. 4);