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Proteus 26 & 26BA 

 

Operating & Maintenance 

Instructions 

 

 

READ THIS MANUAL 

 

This operator's manual has important 
information for the use and safe operation 
of this machine. Read this manual 
carefully before starting the machine. 

 

Keep this manual and tell all operators to 
read this manual. If you do not follow the 
instructions, you can cause an injury or 
damage equipment.

 

Carefully inspect all 

components to ensure that there is no 
concealed freight damage. If damage is 
discovered, file a "CONCEALED 
DAMAGE REPORT" immediately with the 
delivering carrier.

   

The content of this 

manual are based on the latest product 
information available at the time of 
publication. 

Pacific Steamex

 reserves the 

right to make changes or improvements to 
its machines without notice. 

For new manuals write to: 
 

Pacific 

2259 S. Sheridan 

Muskegon, MI  49442-6252 

 

or download the most recent version of 

the manuals from our website:  

 

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FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, RECORD THE 
FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

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Summary of Contents for Proteus 26

Page 1: ...o ensure that there is no concealed freight damage If damage is discovered file a CONCEALED DAMAGE REPORT immediately with the delivering carrier The content of this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Pacific Steamex reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its machines without notice For new manuals write to Pacific 2259 S Sheridan...

Page 2: ...Do not turn the machine on an incline Do not stop and leave the machine on a ramp or incline 13 When the machine is parked remove the key and set the parking brake 14 During any maintenance operation disconnect the power supply from the machine 15 Lead acid batteries generate gases that can cause an explosion Read the instruction manual supplied with the battery charger Keep sparks and flames away...

Page 3: ...h Brush Base Lifting Lever Vacuum Motor Control Switch Squeegee Lift Lever Indicator Battery Charge Indicator Parking Brake Indicator Handle Bar Height Adjustment Lever OFF ON Key Switch Indicator Maximum temperature of fluid added to Solution Tank is 50 Celsius 120 Fahrenheit Water Flow Control Indicator ...

Page 4: ...off the pallet 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION a Lift the recovery tank forward b Detach the squeegee hose Item 1 Upper Image from the recovery tank c Remove the vacuum cover Item 2 Upper Image by rotating it counterclockwise d Place the batteries in the battery compartment e Connect the battery connector Item 2 Lower Image to the machine connector Item 1 Lower Image f Lower the recovery tank and reassembl...

Page 5: ...tion and maintenance operations WARNING Fire Danger Lead acid batteries generate gases that can cause an explosion Keep sparks and flames away from batteries NO SMOKING WARNING To prevent an explosion charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation WARNING Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries When charging the batteries keep the recovery tank li...

Page 6: ...You will be able run the vacuum motor and finish drying any wet areas 6 HANDLE BAR HEIGHT The handle bar is adjustable into three different positions to adjust a Release the lever 1 b Place the handle bar at the desired height c Release the lever and the handle bar will lock into place 7 SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY The squeegee is assembled as shown in the figure The squeegee lever should be in its up posit...

Page 7: ...long its entire length To increase the blade bending in the center of the squeegee tilt the squeegee body backward by turning the adjuster screw 1 in the image above counter clockwise Conversely turn the adjuster screw 1 clockwise to increase the bending at the outside edges of squeegee blade 10 RECOVERY TANK Open the lid and confirm the following connections are secure a The vacuum cover 2 is sec...

Page 8: ...tor so use only the minimum amount of detergent necessary Reassemble the cover WARNING Always use low foaming detergent Adding antifoam liquid into the recovery tank before cleaning will also help prevent foaming NEVER USE ACID 13 BRUSH INSTALLATION a Lift the brush base by lifting on the hand level at the rear of the machine b Place the brushes under the base Align the brush lugs with the holes i...

Page 9: ...Adjust the flow rate of the cleaning solution with lever 1 There should be enough solution to wet the floor uniformly but not so much that the water gets past the splash guard Remember that the correct solution quantity depends on the type of floor the dirt level and the scrubbing speed 7 Release and lower lever 2 to lower the brush base 8 Lower the squeegee using lever 3 9 Release parking park le...

Page 10: ...peeds The first forward speed is obtained by rotating level 1 forward a few degrees The second and faster speed is obtained by rotating lever 1 all the way forward WARNING Always lift the squeegee when moving backwards 11 OVER FILL PROTECTION The machine is equipped with a float that stops the vacuum exhaust air flow when the recovery tank is full When this occurs empty the recovery tank by removi...

Page 11: ...e or transport 4 Switch off the water solenoid valve switch 3 5 Switch off the brush motor switch 5 6 Switch off the vacuum motor switch 4 7 Transport the machine to the location where the recovery tank should be emptied 8 Turn off key 1 9 Set the parking brake 4 in the above image 10 Remove the hose at the front of the recovery tank 11 Unscrew and remove the drain plug and empty the recovery tank...

Page 12: ... the vacuum cover by rotating it counter clockwise 4 Remove the filter and its housing 5 Rinse the tank with clean water CLEANING THE VACUUM FILTER 6 Lift the cover 7 Take off the vacuum cover by rotating it counter clockwise 8 Remove the filter and its housing 9 Use clear water to clean the walls and the bottom of the filter 10 Remove the filter and its housing 11 Wash all components thoroughly 1...

Page 13: ...ADES Check the squeegee blades for wear and if necessary change them To replace the squeegee blades 18 Remove the squeegee vacuum hose from its port 19 Press release latch toward the center of the machine Remove the squeegee assembly 20 Remove the squeegee from its support 21 Loosen the wing nuts 1 that lock the rubber blades and take them off 22 Replace the blades 23 To reassemble the squeegee re...

Page 14: ... of the brushes to release them from the machine BATTERY COMPARTMENT CLEANING 28 Use the hose under the solution tank which is accessible from the rear of the machine to empty any liquids from the battery compartment WARNING Use gloves for protection from contact with dangerous solutions Danger of emission of corrosive liquids FIRE DANGER Do not approach with open flames ...

Page 15: ...th clean water 4 Reassemble WARNING Do not wash the hose that goes from the vacuum motor to the vacuum cover SOLUTION TANK CLEANING 5 Remove the fill cap from the solution tank 6 Rinse with clear water 7 Remove the solution tank drain hose and cap and empty the solution tank WARNING Use gloves for protection from contact with dangerous solution CHECK BRAKE Check the gap distance between the brake ...

Page 16: ...OR WELL a Check that the squeegee blades are clean b Adjust the inclination of the squeegee c Confirm the vacuum hose is correctly fitted into its port in the recovery tank d Remove the entire vacuum assembly and clean it e Replace the blades if worn f Check that the vacuum motor switch is on g Check the squeegee height adjustment see MACHINE PREPARATION section 4 EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION a Check...

Page 17: ...o the authorized dealer with shipping and delivery charges prepaid If unable to locate the Dealer you may contact Pacific at the address listed herein for the location of the nearest Pacific repair center or agent or for other instructions pertaining to your warranty difficulty 2 Upon compliance with the above warranty procedure all warranted repairs will be completed at no additional charge or co...

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