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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
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Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.
Introduction & Machine Specifications Introduction & Machine Specifications Clarke’s newly designed Encore S30 and L30 automatic scrubbers are efficient and superior floor cleaning machines. The Encore uses two brushes to scrub a path 30 inches wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass.
2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly, brush housing and brush or pad driver before loading. Clarke recommends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading.
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Procedures For Transpoting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the machine toppling over.
The hour meter indicates the number of hours the to clear vacuum hose. machine has operated. It runs only when the brush motor is on. F G H I J Figure 3 Clarke ® Page -10- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Figure 5 "S" Model - The brake is located to the left hand rear of the machine. Press pedal to activate brake and release pedal to disengage brake. Figure 7 Figure 6 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -11-...
See figure 9. 7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and then slowly lowering the tank. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 9 Figure 8C Clarke ® Page -12- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Do not allow ammonia or bicar- g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bonate of soda to get into batteries. bicarbonate of soda. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -13-...
See figure 13B. To release the latch arm, tip the recovery tank up slightly while pushing down on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank. Clarke ® Page -14- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully Figure 17 before operation. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -15-...
2. Fill the solution tank with water. When filling machine in the front with a hose, position hose Figure 20 inside the fill screen as shown in figure 20A. Clarke ® Page -16- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Figure 20B WARNING: Clarke recommends a maximum water temperature of 120 F (49 Operating The Machine NOTE: Put the machine in the lowest traverse speed setting.
Do not lower the squeegee. This will keep the vacuum motor off. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Clarke ® Page -18- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
10. Make sure the solution drain / level indicator hose is secure on the storage mount on the rear of the machine. Figure 24 IVIE Enterprises – Website: www.ivie-ent.com - Order Parts Online Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -19-...
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Figure 28 Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”. IVIE Enterprises – Website: www.ivie-ent.com - Order Parts Online Clarke ® Page -20- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Turn the connector to the right to connect the hose. See figure 34 e. Open the solution flow valve. See figure 34. 5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the dual casters. See figure Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -21-...
Maintenance cont. Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on the Encore 30 should be adjusted as far to the left side of the machine as possible.