Recovery System
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Service Manual – Focus II / Scrubtec R6 Rider Autoscrubber
Recovery System
Functional Description
The recovery system extracts wastewater from the
floor and deposits it into the on-board recovery tank.
The floor squeegee is wider than the swath of the
scrub deck to ensure collection of all wastewater from
the perimeter of the scrubbing area. The squeegee
also pivots to the side to permit operation near walls
and to keep the squeegee within the scrubbing path
while turning the machine.
Vacuum Motor and Recovery Tank
The vacuum motor generates airflow through the
recovery tank and suction hose to the squeegee. The
high velocity air at the squeegee pulls the wastewater
off the floor and up through the suction hose. As the
mixture of air and water enters the recovery tank, the
airflow slows down due to the larger space, and the
water drops out of the airflow and into the tank.
The airflow passes through an inlet screen to prevent
debris from entering the impeller of the vacuum
motor. The exhaust air is expelled inside the machine
so it can be dispersed without blowing directly on the
operator or the work environment.
To prevent wastewater from entering the vacuum
motor, a float ball blocks the vacuum inlet when the
recovery tank is full.
Wastewater
Airflow
