OPERATION
Falcon
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Ultra B (07--05)
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7. Inspect brush for entangled debris.
8. Recharge the batteries after a total of 30 minutes
of use or more (Figure 24).
FIG. 24
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 80 hours of use)
1. Clean the battery tops to prevent corrosion (See
BATTERY MAINTENANCE).
2. Check for loose battery cable connections.
3. Flush out tanks and solution lines:
a. Pull out the vacuum/drive circuit breaker
button, located at rear of control console.
b. Pour 750 ml (24 oz) of an acetic acid solution
with 11.3 L (3 gal) of hot water into solution
tank; do not exceed 60
_
C (140
_
F).
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow
mixing and handling instructions on chemical
containers.
c. Turn on the main and pump switches.
d. Over a floor drain, rotate control grips and
hold for one to two minutes.
e. Shut off power and let machine set overnight
to allow acetic acid solution to breakdown
alkaline buildup.
f.
Next day, operate pump to disperse remaining
acetic acid solution.
g. Then rinse out solution tank and solution lines
with clean water.
h. Reset drive circuit breaker button when
completed.
4. Remove detachable spray bar from brush base.
Remove twist-out spray tips from spray bar and
soak in 118 ml (4 oz) acetic acid solution for up to
6 hours. After soaking tips, use a small brush to
remove excess alkaline and rinse thoroughly. DO
NOT use pointed objects to unplug spray tips
(Figure 25).
FIG. 25
5. Lubricate caster grease fittings with a water
resistant grease.
6. Lubricate all linkage pivot points with silicone
spray, then coat with a water resistant grease to
maintain a smooth operation.
7. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts.
8. Check the machine for leaks.
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE
Every 250 hours, check the drive transaxle motor, the
vacuum motor and the brush motor for carbon brush
wear. Replace carbon brushes when worn to a length
of 10 mm (.375 in) or less.
Contact an Authorized Service Center for
machine repairs.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, all repairs
must be performed by a qualified service person.
WARNING: Electrical Hazard. Disconnect
Battery Cables Before Servicing Machine.
