Draining Tanks; Maintenance - Viper FANG 18 C User Manual

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occasionally view the clear tube at the back left of the machine to check the amount of cleaning solution that is left in the machine.

If the squeegee assembly leaves streaks on the floor, raise the squeegee off the floor and wipe the blades down with a damp cloth.

when the solution tank runs empty, turn off the brush switch and ball valve of solution tank. keep the squeegee down and continue

to vacuum until all the dirty water is picked up.
CAUTION!
damage of the vacuum motor.
Foam must not enter the float shut-off screen, or damage can occur to the vacuum motor. Foam will not activate the
machines float shut-off device.
CAUTION!
risk of cuts.
Do not use your fingers to wipe or remove debris from the blades, as injury may occur.
CAUTION!
Damage to the floor.
Do not keep the machine in the same position with the pad / brush spinning, or you could cause damage to the floor.

drAINING TANkS

drAINING SOLUTION TANk
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any time scrubbing operation is completed, the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.
Pull down on the clear tube (back left of the machine) to remove it from the hose barb. This will allow the solution to flow freely into

a bucket or floor drain.
rinse the solution tank with clean water after every use. this will help prevent chemical buildup and clogging of the solution lines.

Once tank is rinsed, flushed and drained, reconnect the clear tube to the hose barb. Be sure the tube is pushed all the way up on

the hose barb.
drAINING rECOvEry TANk
CAUTION!
Machine damage.
If the recovery tank is not drained when the solution tank has been refilled, foam or water may enter the float shut-off
mechanism and cause damage to the vacuum motor
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if you are storing the machine for any period of time, always leave the clear recovery tank lid off the tank so the tank
can dry completely and smell fresh. Any time scrubbing is completed, or when refilling solution tank, the recovery tank
should be drained and cleaned.
Remove the drain hose from the holder, and place the drain hose over the floor drain. Twist off the drain hose plug to begin the

draining process.
Clean the recovery tank after every use. Use a fresh water hose to rinse out the recovery tank. be careful not to spray water into

the float shut-off mechanism.

MAINTENANCE

to keep the machine performing well for many years, please follow the following maintenance procedures.
CAUTION!
Always confirm that the machine is unplugged prior to performing any maintenance or repairs.
dAILy MAINTENANCE
remove pad driver / brush and clean with approved cleaner.

drain recovery and solution tanks completely and rinse out with clean water. visually check the recovery tank for debris and clean

out as necessary.
Raise squeegee assembly off floor and wipe it down with a damp towel. Be sure to store the squeegee in the up position.

Remove the float shut-off assembly and rinse it out with clean water.

Clean machine with an approved cleaner and a damp towel. don't spray water to clean the outside of machine to avoid damage

to motor and wiring.
Unplug vacuum motor from power source and hose cuff & remove the drain hose from the holder prior to removing the recovery

tank when performing maintenance.
vACUUM MOTOr MAINTENANCE
Contact your local viper service for any motor maintenance.

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