3.11 Cleaning the Escalator
Now you have decided on the most suitable
cleaning program for your escalator, we can
proceed with the cleaning process.
3.11.1 Shimmying the machine sideways
First make sure the machine is positioned
fully to the right (or the left) of the escalator.
This can be achieved by
shimmying
the
machine sideways.
This is essentially just the action of lifting
and pushing on the Rotomatic handle to
allow lateral (sideways) movement on the
step.
1 -
To do this, raise the Rotomatic up so the
green gliders are about 5cm above the step.
Fig. 12
2 -
Then, push down firmly on the Rotomatic
handle whilst simultaneously pivoting the
front end of the machine in the desired
direction you wish to move it. Fig. 13
3. Operation
22/11/2019
Written and illustrated by Ben Sprules
Rosemor International Ltd 2019 ©
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Automatic Escalator Deep Cleaning Machine – Rotomatic v1.0
3 -
Once you have achieved some diagonal
movement on the step. Lift the handle and pivot
the rear end of the machine in the same
direction. Fig.14
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have reached
your desired position on the escalator. Fig.15
Before you lower the machine down to
commence cleaning, briefly press the ‘brush’ jog
button on the touchscreen to draw the brush
bristles back inside the machine to prevent them
from being trapped. Fig. 16
Never start shimmying the
machine until you have
raised it 5cm above the
steps. Serious damage to
green gliders will occur if
not careful!
5cm
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15