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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.
Safety Instructions ..........................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ......................5 Procedures for Transporting Machine ......................6 Symbols Used on Encore S30/L30 ......................... 8 Machine Control Panel ............................. 10 Machine Controls and Features ........................11 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...................... 12 How to Install the Batteries ........................
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.
- all in one pass. The Encore S30 comes complete with either four - 6 volt batteries or two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either two brushes or two pad drivers, and one operator’s manual.
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...
9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. 10. Make sure the solution drain / level indicator hose is secure on the storage mount on the rear of the machine. Figure 24 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”. 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-...
0.06" (1.5mm) above the rear blade. See figure 33. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized REAR BLADE personnel only . 0.06 (1.5 mm) Figure 33 WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Clarke ® Page -22- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
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.
ENCORE S30 and L30 Section II Parts and Service Manual (70762A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -25-...
Have an authorized service person repair the The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Adjust Pressure. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Clarke ® Page -26- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
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Turn key or switch on. Check the battery connections. Batteries are unplugged. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -27-...
53562A Components Clarke P/N Description Qty. 50018A Bowl, Filter 53563A Filter, Screen 53564A Upper Body 54369A Gasket, Bowl NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -33-...
-16 Jam SS 34260B Gasket 25201B Knob 60358A Shim, Squeegee Wheel 61370A Weight 80280A Nut, Squeegee Backup NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -41-...
77091A Label, Moving Parts * Used only as required to square up linkage bar #14 to the frame. NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -45-...
NOTE: Only use spacer (ref. #2) on transaxles that have a circular step and mounting nuts protruding from end of motor. The motor that uses the spacer can be identified by the motor brush caps protruding past the outside diameter of the motor. Clarke ® Page -48- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Brush Spring 40826A Brush Assembly 55657A Lead Assembly 55656A Lead Assembly Helical Washer 50515A Thru Bolt 80501A Shaft Key 54238A B.E. Bracket Assembly (Gear Box) * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. Clarke ® Page -50- Operator's Manual -Encore S30/L30...
Clarke ® Encore S30/L30 Remote Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing and Parts List 5/06 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -53-...
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Clarke ® Encore L30 Electrical Schematic (00950A-E) 9/03 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S30/L30 Page -57-...
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Penrith 29815 John R. Cumbria CA11 9BN (810) 544-6300 +44 1768 868 995 ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg 1455 Canton Road B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald (770) 218-2116 F-67036 Strasbourg Cedex 2 +33 3 8828 8400 ALTO Nederland B.V.
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STATED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.