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MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

 SABER (QSC)  980067  11/13/02

 4-8

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Poor or no water pick-up

Debris caught on squeegee

Remove debris

Worn squeegee blades

Replace squeegee blades

Vacuum hose clogged

Clear obstruction from
hose

Vacuum hose disconnected
from squeegee or recovery
tank

Reconnect vacuum hose

Vacuum hose damaged

Replace vacuum hose

Vacuum motor inlet screen
dirty

Clean inlet screen

Recovery tank not sealed

Check vacuum motor
position. Replace
damaged seal.

Foam filling recovery tank

Empty recovery tank
Use less or different
detergent
Use defoamer

Vacuum motor does not run, or
runs slowly

Recovery tank full

Drain recovery tank

Circuit breaker tripped

Reset circuit breaker

Loose connection

Check motor wires and
connections

Faulty vacuum contractor

Replace contactor

Worn vacuum motor
brushes

Replace brushes, check
commutator

Poor scrubbing performance

Debris caught in scrub
brush

Remove debris

Worn brush or pad

Replace brush or pad

Improper detergent, brush
or pad used

Contact equipment or
application specialist

Low scrub brush down
pressure

Increase brush pressure
(traction model only)

Low battery charge

Charge batteries

Brush motor does not run, or runs
slowly

Circuit breaker tripped

Reset circuit breaker

Loose connection

Check motor wires and
connection

Faulty brush motor
contactor

Replace contactor

Worn brush motor brushes

Replace brushes, check
commutator

Summary of Contents for Saber Compact QSC20

Page 1: ...ie diese Anleitungen bevor Sie die Maschine in Gebrauch nehmen Lea las instrucciones antes de utilizar la m quina MODELS QSC20 QSCX20 QSC20T QSCX20T Operating Instructions ENG Manuel d utilisation FRE...

Page 2: ..._________ OVERVIEW The Saber Compact is a battery powered hard floor scrubber intended for commercial use The appliance applies a cleaning solution onto a hard floor scrubs the floor with a brush or p...

Page 3: ...ee Blades 4 6 Greasing Axles 4 6 Service Schedule 4 7 Machine Troubleshooting 4 8 GROUP PARTS LIST Control Handle Group Non Traction 5 1 Control Tower Group Traction 5 3 Decal Group 5 5 Electrical Pan...

Page 4: ...achine Troubleshooting The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts illustrations and corresponding parts list The parts lists include a number of columns of information REF column refers to the re...

Page 5: ...hotels schools hospitals factories shops and offices for more than normal housekeeping purposes Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel If foam or liquid comes out of machine swit...

Page 6: ...s information carefully Know when these conditions can exist Locate all safety devices on the machine Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating personnel FOR SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE...

Page 7: ...labels on the machine If at any time the labels become illegible promptly replace them SAFETY DECAL 81494 BATTERY CAUTION 80885 CAUTION Explosive Gas is Given Off By Batteries During Charge Cover Ope...

Page 8: ...ravity feed fully variable with automatic shut off in neutral Solution tank capacity 13 gal 50 l Recovery tank capacity 16 gal 60 l Scrub brush diameter 20 in 51 cm Scrub brush pressure non traction m...

Page 9: ...ted sound pressure level emitted by the appliance was measured to be 72 5 dBA This is a space averaged broad band measurement determined according to IEC 704 I This appliance contains no possible sour...

Page 10: ...or drives the brush The brush drive hub allows the scrub brush to follow irregularities and changes in the floor without loosing contact with floor The self adjusting scrub deck skirt controls the cle...

Page 11: ...l Handle 3 Recovery Tank 4 Recovery Tank Drain Hose 5 Scrub Head 6 Scrub Brush Access Cover 7 Solution Tank 8 Solution Tank Cover 9 Solution Tank Drain Hose 10 Solution Strainer 11 Solution Tank Suppo...

Page 12: ...N SABER QSC 980067 11 13 02 3 5 1 Brush Switch 2 Brush Lift Lever 3 Vacuum Switch 4 Squeegee Lift Lever 5 Solution Control Lever 6 Battery Charge Level Indicator 7 Hour Meter Optional 8 Circuit Breake...

Page 13: ...NDICATOR Indicates the charge level of the batteries The meter display is divided into 10 vertical bars Bars illuminated on the far right indicate full charge Bars flashing near the left side indicate...

Page 14: ...rush Lift Lever 4 Vacuum Switch 5 Squeegee Lift Lever 6 Key Switch 7 Propel Buttons Normally Forward 8 Reverse Propel Button 9 Speed Control Knob 10 Battery Charge Level Indicator 11 Emergency Shut Of...

Page 15: ...ered position To raise the brush lift the lever from its lowered position and lock into highest notch 4 VACUUM SWITCH Controls the vacuum motor To start vacuum motor press the top of the switch To sto...

Page 16: ...full charge if the batteries are disconnected then reconnected After a few minutes of operation the meter will give the correct charge level 11 EMERGENCY SHUT OFF SWITCH OPTIONAL Shuts off machine To...

Page 17: ...Remove solution tank cover 3 Fill the solution tank with clean water leaving enough room for the required amount of cleaning solution The solution tank capacity is 13 gallons 50 liters The water must...

Page 18: ...tivated flow will automatically resume TO STOP SCRUBBING 1 Release the directional control button s if your machine is traction model 2 Turn the scrub brush off 3 Raise the scrub brush 4 Raise the squ...

Page 19: ...eplace the drain plug and secure the drain hose in the bracket RECOVERY TANK 1 Unhook the large drain hose from the retainer Unscrew the T handle on the plug enough to loosen it then lower the hose in...

Page 20: ...cell before and after charging the batteries Never add acid to the batteries use distilled water Do not allow water level to fall below the battery plates Portions of plates exposed to air will be de...

Page 21: ...ECIFIC GRAVITY 80 F 27 C BATTERY CONDITION 1 265 100 CHARGED 1 225 75 CHARGED 1 190 50 CHARGED 1 155 25 CHARGED 1 120 DISCHARGED NOTE If the readings are taken when the battery electrolyte is any temp...

Page 22: ...leave them in place while charging 6 Unplug the battery connector from the machine FOR SAFETY When charging connect the charger to the batteries before connecting the charger to the AC wall outlet Nev...

Page 23: ...Nylon bristles are used in a variety of applications on coated or uncoated surfaces White Pads Polishing are used for dry polishing to achieve a high gloss appearance or surface washing on highly pol...

Page 24: ...squeegee blades as required 4 Install blade with ribbed surface facing out 5 Install squeegee retainer strap 6 Install all screws starting from center and working to ends DELUXE SQUEEGEE BLADES The fr...

Page 25: ...rier bracket clockwise To decrease the deflection turn the knob counterclockwise NOTE The deflection should be consistent along the length of the squeegee If the deflection varies from end to end the...

Page 26: ...allow motor to dry Store with dome off tank to allow the tank to dry Check scrub deck skirt Check batteries for corrosion cracks and evidence of overheating Check all bearings for noise Check all gas...

Page 27: ...or runs slowly Recovery tank full Drain recovery tank Circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker Loose connection Check motor wires and connections Faulty vacuum contractor Replace contactor Worn...

Page 28: ...raction model only Clean or replace No power to machine Battery disconnected Check all battery cable connections Emergency shut off activated traction model only Reset Battery connections corroded Cle...

Page 29: ...SABER QSC 980067 11 13 02 4 10 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY...

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