Barracuda WSC26
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Running the Machine
Warning:
Fire or explosion hazard. Do not attempt to vac
up flammable or corrosive liquids, or reactive metals.
1. Overlap each cleaning pass by 3 inches.
2. Keep machine moving while scrubbing in order to avoid
abrading floors.
3. If there are drag marks on the floor behind the squee-
gee, you may need to clean or replace the squeegee (if
it is worn down) or turn off solution flow and run scrubber
over the area again with vac turned on.
4. Do not operate the machine on any slope steeper than
5% grade.
5. We strongly recommend using only low foam detergents
in the scrubber. Consult your local dealer for details. If
you are getting too much foam while cleaning, we
recommend pouring a de-foaming agent into the recov-
ery tank and using a lower concentration of cleaning
chemical in the future.
Note:
Do not let the foam enter the filter screen so as to
avoid damage to vacuum motor. The foam may cause the
switch of the filter screen to malfunction.
6. Use a double pass method for cleaning extremely dirty
floors. Lift squeegee assembly for first pass. Deposit
detergent and let sit for 3-5 min. Then lower the squee-
gee, turn on vac, and run the second pass.
7. Observe the power consumption of the battery. Normal
run time for brand new batteries is 3 ½ hours.
8. Observe the solution level through the liquid meter of
the solution tank (if equipped). Normal consumption
for 10 minutes of operation is about 1.3 gallons.
9. When the solution tank is empty, before refilling,
empty the recovery tank completely.
10. If the machine is to be left unattended, stop and place
the machine on level ground. Switch off and take out
the key.
11. After running the scrubber, carry out daily maintenance
procedures.
Battery Power Gauge
The battery power gauge will display the power level of the
battery by percentage. If the battery is 80% or less, charge
the batteries before running the scrubber. If the charge is
above 80% you batteries do not need to be charged yet. In
order to prolong the life of the batteries, do not let them run
completely down.
Battery Charging
Note: To prolong the life of the batteries and ensure the
optimum efficiency of the machine, the batteries should be
charged after the machine has been used 30 minutes or
more. Please do not let batteries run too low before
recharging. Do not leave batteries unused for long periods
of time, without recharging routinely, as they will slowly
lose their charge even when not in use. The following
charging instructions are specifically for the charger
attached to this machine. Please be sure to use the
charger of the following specification to avoid damaging
batteries.
Charger specifications:
Battery type - aluminum acid wet batteries
(standard maintenance-free)
Output voltage - 24V
Output current - 15A
Intended for deep cycle battery charging
Proper ventilation in the area where batteries are being
charged is recommended.
Charger lights indicate the following:
- Red
: Battery or charger failure. Try replacing batteries
or contact local service center for assistance.
- Yellow
: Charging is completed.
- Green
: Battery charging is in progress
Warning!
Fire or explosion hazard. The battery releases
hydrogen. Please keep away from spark or open flame.
The battery compartment should be kept open when
charging. Do not place tools, metal shavings or other metal
instruments on batteries as this could cause an electrical
arc.
1. Stop and place the machine on the level ground and
turn off power with the key.
2. Before charging, check the electrolyte level in each
battery. (If batteries are not standard maintenance-free).
3.
For safety: Please wear appropriate protective gear:
safety glasses, apron and gloves when performing
battery maintenance or wiring. Avoid contact with
battery acid.
