General Description; General Precautions; Before Use - Hoover ECOBRUSH User Instructions

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PRESENTATION
The machine is designed to wash and dry hard
surfaces, in an environment-friendly way, since
the mechanical action of the revolving brush allows
cleaning with the aid of water only. As the machine
moves forward, the dirt removed by the brush and
the liquid delivered to dissolve it are picked up by
the suction of the machine, which allows virtually,
instantaneous drying.
Operation with a water and detergent solution is
possible for stubborn dirt, disinfection or giving
fragrance to surfaces.
The machine must only be used for this
purpose.
It provides its best performance if used correctly
and kept in good working order. You are therefore
requested to read this instruction manual carefully
and to reread it whenever difficulties arise in use
of the machine.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. Brush operation and master ON switch
2. Detergent dispenser switch
3. Suction ON switch
4. Handle
5. Clean solution tank
6. Filter unit
7. Clean solution tank cap - release handle
8. Dirty solution tank
9. Transport locking pedal
10.Cord Storage Hook
11.Suction and dirty solution hoses
12.Brush
13.Squeegee blades
14.Rating label

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT:
There are no user servicable components
inside this appliance. ALL repairs MUST be
carried out by HOOVER authorised service
engineers.
To reduce the risks of fire, electric shock and
accidental damage caused by improper use:
- Read the instructions for use of the appliance
carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual in a safe place.
- Read the rating label on the back of the
appliance with care.
- Use indoors only.
- Do not immerse the appliance in any liquid.
- The power socket for the power lead MUST
have an earth connection to legal standards.
- Disconnect the appliance after use and before
any maintenance procedure.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended when
connected to the electrical mains or when
switched on.
- Do not pass the machine over the power lead
when in operation, do not bend the lead at an
acute angle, do not tread on it, do not apply
loads of any kind.
- Do not pull the machine by the power lead.
- Keep the power lead away from heat sources.
- Do not use the machine if the power lead is
damaged. To avoid a safety hazard, for
replacement, contact an Hoover authorised
service engineer.
- Keep the machine indoors, protected from rain
and frost.
- Use the machine only for the purposes for
which it is intended.
- Do not use the machine on surfaces on which
flammable solids or liquids are present (such
as hydrocarbons, ash, soot).
- Do not use foaming detergents. Only use
detergents recommended by Hoover
specifically for use in Scrubber-dryer type
machines.
- Do not use floor wax.
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- Do not fill the tanks with acids, solvents,
flammable substances or other liquids which
may damage the mechanical parts and
generate toxic vapours.
- Do not use detergent solutions with
temperatures above 40°C.
- Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from
the moving parts of the machine.
- Do not use the machine unless all removable
parts are firmly attached.
- Do not remove parts of the machine which
require the use of tools. For maintenance
operations, refer to the instructions provided in
this manual.
- Do not use the machine in environments where
the vapours of flammable substances, paints
or solvents persist and where flammable
powders are in suspension.
- Do not use the machine over power sockets
set into floors.
- Keep the air intakes unobstructed and clean.
- Keep children and animals away from the
machine when in operation.
- Do not wash the machine with direct jets of
water.
- Do not transport the machine when switched
on.
- Do not allow children to use the machine.
- The use of electrical power lead extensions is
not recommended. If you require to use an
extension cable, only use earthed extension
leads with safety approval marking (i. e. IMQ,
VDE, etc.) rated 16 amps (13 amps in UK).
Always fully unwind the extension lead before
use and connect via a RCD protection device.

BEFORE USE

- UNPACKING THE MACHINE
The machine is sold with all parts already
assembled except for back hoses. After
removing the machine from the packaging make
sure that it is intact. If in doubt do not use it
and contact your dealer or an Authorised
Service Centre.
Insert back hoses as per drawing (fig.17).
Read the rating label (no. 14 - fig.2) carefully,
and make sure that the machine is electrically
compatible with the mains to which it is to be
connected.
Disposal of packaging must be in accordance
with local laws, taking care not to leave
hazardous parts in reach of children (e.g. plastic
bags and small parts).
- OPERATION OF THE PEDAL no. 9 (fig. 2)
USE POSITION: To use the machine simply
release the pedal by pressing it and tilt the
steering handle (fig.3).
TRANSPORT POSITION: For transfer from
one room to another, the machine MUST be
switched off and the brush and squeegee blades
must be raised above the ground (fig.4). To
secure the handle in the upright position, push
the handle forward until the pedal locks,
engaging the catch (fig.5).
- PUSH-BUTTON LAYOUT
The machine is equipped with 2 Push-Buttons
and a Trigger (fig.1) with the following functions:
1. Washing Brush ON/OFF
2. Shampoo dispensing Trigger
3. Suction Motor ON/OFF
NOTE: To obtain suction, the Washing Brush
switch must be in the ON position.
- TOP TANK no. 5 (fig. 1)
This has a capacity of approximately 2.8 litres
max. and is designed to contain the clean
detergent liquid. The machine needs at least
one litre of solution in the tank to be able
to start delivery. To avoid making the machine
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heavier than necessary, only the amount of
liquid strictly necessary to clean the surface
should be placed in the top liquid tank.
TOP TANK REMOVAL:
Simply turn the cap-knob anti-clockwise until
the retainer is released (fig.6) and separate
the tank from the handle (fig.7). To open the
filler inlet, remove the cap-knob by pulling it
towards you.
- FILTER UNIT no. 6 (fig.1)
This conveys the dirty liquid sucked up at the
squeegee blades to the bottom tank.
FILTER TANK REMOVAL:
Lift it off the bottom tank by taking hold of it at
the sides and disconnect it from the support
provided (fig.8).
It is important not to bend the dirty liquid hoses
at an acute angle (fig.18).
- BOTTOM TANK no. 8 (fig.1)
This collects the dirty liquid sucked up during
drying.
BOTTOM TANK REMOVAL:
This can only be removed after taking off the
top tank and filter unit. IT MUST BE EMPTIED
WHENEVER THE MACHINE IS FILLED UP
WITH CLEAN DETERGENT LIQUID.
To remove it, take hold of it in the gripping zone,
lift it slightly until it disengages from the back
of the handle and extract it (fig.8).
- DETERGENT LIQUID
The detergent liquid may consist of pure water
or water to which a small amount of non-foaming
detergent has been added. It is important to
comply with the dosage recommended to avoid
the production of foam, which may damage the
suction circuit.
BEFORE FITTING THE TANK FILLED WITH
THE CLEAN SOLUTION ON THE MACHINE,
MAKE SURE THAT THE COLLECTION TANK
HAS BEEN EMPTIED.
CLEANING HARD FLOOR SURFACES
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS:
- Fill the machine with water and floor detergent.
- Prepare the surface for cleaning by using a
brush or vacuum cleaner to remove crumbs,
hairs, soil, lumps of dust, etc. The machine will
give its best performance on surfaces which
have first been brushed, so they are ready for
washing and drying.
- Connect the power lead plug to the mains
socket.
- Press the handle release pedal (fig.3).
WASHING TECHNIQUE:
- Press button 1 (fig.1) to start the brush rotating.
- Press trigger 2 (fig.1) to deliver the detergent
liquid, at a flow rate to suit the floor surface
and the type of dirt. Take care not to wet the
floor more than necessary.
- Press button 3 (fig.1) to suck up the detergent
applied to the floor.
- Move the machine slowly forward and back,
following a washing pattern as shown in figure
9 if possible.
- Keep using the rotating brush in the most difficult
points to remove the most stubborn dirt.
WARNINGS
- Before starting to wash the floor, users are
advised to try out the machine on a small area
to check whether the detergent about to be
used is suitable for the surface to be cleaned
and to perfect the method of use.
- Do not leave the machine stationary with the
rotating brush on. This might damage the floor.
- The detergent solution dosage must ensure
that the squeegee blades do not work dry.