Squeegee Cleaning; Squeegee Blade Check And Replacement - Clarke Vantage 17 Battery Operator's Manual

SQUEEGEE CLEANING

NOTE
The squeegee must be clean and the blades must be
in good condition in order for the floor to dry
properly.
CAUTION
It is advisable to use protective gloves when
cleaning the squeegee because there may be cutting
debris.
1. Make sure that the switches (A and B, Fig. 24) are in the
"0" position.
2. Lower the squeegee (D, Fig. 24) by means of the lever
(C).
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose (E, Fig. 24) from the
squeegee.
4. Loosen the squeegee knobs (F, Fig. 24) and remove the
squeegee (D).
5. Wash and clean the squeegee assembly to remove dirt
and debris.
6. Check the front blade (C, Fig. 25) and the rear blade (D)
for wear, cuts and tears; if required, replace them
according to the procedure in the "Squeegee Blade
Check and Replacement" section below.
7. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT

1. Clean the squeegee according to the procedure shown in
the previous paragraph.
2. Check that the edge (E, Fig. 25) of the front blade and the
edge (F) of the rear blade lay down on the same level,
along their length; otherwise adjust their height according
to the following procedure:
– Remove the fixing springs (G, Fig. 25) and adjust the
front blade (C) and the rear blade (D).
– Reinstall the fixing springs on the properly adjusted
front and rear blades.
3. Check the front blade (C, Fig. 25) and rear blade (D) for
wear, cuts and tears. If necessary, replace them
according to the following procedure:
– Remove the spring clamp (G, Fig. 25) and replace the
blade.
NOTE: When replacing the blades, make sure that
the ribs of the front blade face the front and the ribs
of the rear blade face the rear.
– Reinstall the spring clamps (G, Fig. 25).
4. Reinstall the squeegee (D, Fig. 24) and screw down the
squeegee knobs (F).
5. Connect the vacuum hose (E, Fig. 24) to the squeegee
(D).
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