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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Admiral 48D (7580.45)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    We explicitly point out that no legal Intended use claims may be asserted based on the Dear Customer, The Admiral 48D is a scrubber-drier information contained in this manual. We are certain that the excellent vehicle conceived for wet cleaning hard...

  • Page 3: Notes On Warranty

    PowerBoss service centers and confirmed in the “Maintenance Report” which serves as a warranty logbook. The following are excluded from the terms of warranty: wear and tear...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance schedule ..77 3.2.2 Left-hand 5.3.1 PowerBoss system Starting Up ... . . 18 operating panel... 42 maintenance, customer .
  • Page 5 5.4.6 Deep discharge Squeegee ....101 PowerBoss Warranty ..116 signal transducer (BMS)..91 5.8.1 Cleaning the squeegee . . . 101 Fresh water tank.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety and warning symbols All texts related to personal safety, safety of the vehicle and environmental protection are assigned the following symbols throughout the operating manual: Symbol Risks to ... Definition Safety information persons Safety information to prevent the development of or property hazardous situations resulting from ignoring or failing to follow instructions or prescribed work procedures.

  • Page 7: General Information

    • The vehicle may only be operated, children. maintained and repaired by persons trained by PowerBoss or authorized to do so by PowerBoss. • Particular attention should be paid to the information regarding safety.

  • Page 8: Operating Information

    (non-foaming) and manual from the battery be operated by suitable personnel observe all the use, disposal and manufacturer. PowerBoss assumes who have been trained to operate warning information provided by the no liability for damage to the battery the equipment, have proven their cleaning agent manufacturer.
  • Page 9 Safety Information • Start driving immediately after snow etc. switching on the brush head drive • The vehicle may only be driven on otherwise the brush could produce gradients to a maximum of 6% for a impressions on the floor. maximum of three minutes when in •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Information

    • Operating personnel must complete pivoted up fully to prevent it PowerBoss service center. the necessary daily and weekly accidentally closing or suddenly • Observe the information in the maintenance work.
  • Page 11 Safety Information • Always wear appropriate protective clothing when handling the battery (e.g. protective gloves, finger stalls, protective goggles). • The seat console must be pivoted open during the battery charging process to prevent the development of explosive oxyhydrogen! • Never leave the batteries in a discharged state but recharge them as soon as possible.

  • Page 12: Particular Risks

    Safety Information Particular risks damage, must be rectified • Ensure there are no naked flames • The following applies when locating immediately. nearby when handling batteries, and clearing faults: Switch the particularly when checking the 1.5.2 Batteries vehicle off, remove the key from the acidity.

  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    In accordance with symbol with the crossed out garbage bin, these batteries must not be disposed of in domestic waste. Return and recycling of old batteries must be agreed on with the authorized PowerBoss dealer in accordance with national requirements.

  • Page 14: Labels On The Vehicle

    Safety Information Labels on the vehicle The following safety and warning labels are attached to the vehicle where easily legible. Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately. Company logo (Fig. 1/1) (Fig. 2/1) Rating plate (Fig. 1/2) The rating plate is in the driver's cab, at the bottom on the flap of the left-hand electrical compartment.
  • Page 15 Safety Information Read the operating manual, gradient No standing on the deflectors driving limits and never clean with a (Fig. 1/4) high-pressure washer (Fig. 1/3) Working width (Fig. 1/5) The working width of the machine is specified in millimeters and in inches on the deflectors to the left and right: The vehicle has a working width of 1230 mm or 49 in.
  • Page 16 Safety Information Drive direction selector: Forwards or reverse (Fig. 2/6) Release parking brake (Fig. 2/7) Apply parking brake (Fig. 2/8) Maximum water temperature for water to be filled (Fig. 2/9) Fig. 2...
  • Page 17 Safety Information Fresh water drainage (Fig. 3/10) The fresh water is drained via the hose which hangs to the left of this label. Waste water drainage (Fig. 3/11) The waste water is drained via the hose which hangs to the right of this label.

  • Page 18: Starting Up

    Only technicians from your local implementing the initial battery handle and pivot it forwards to open it. authorized PowerBoss dealer are charge routine. PowerBoss allowed to provide initial instruction on The seat console must be assumes no liability for the vehicle.

  • Page 19: Prior To Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting Up Prior to starting up for the Selecting brushes Opening and closing the deflector first time The scrubber-drier must be equipped The following work must be completed with the brushes and pads from the before starting the vehicle up for the accessories program according to the first time: degree of soiling and characteristics of...
  • Page 20 Starting Up Assembly sequence Both sides of the plate (Fig. 6/1) of the assembly tool (Fig. 6/4) can be used: Assemble the middle brush or pad first • To assemble brushes, the flat side of and then mount the outer the plate (Fig.
  • Page 21 Starting Up Assembling the middle brush or middle pad 1. Open the deflector (Fig. 5/1), refer to paragraph ”Opening and closing the deflector”. 2. If necessary, remove the brushes or pads already installed, refer to paragraph ”Disassembling the outer brushes / pads” and paragraph ”Disassembling the middle brush or middle pad”.
  • Page 22 Starting Up 5. Force the narrow end of the (Fig. 7/5) up until all six hooks latch brush head! Exerting assembly tool (Fig. 7/1) downwards. in the catches. counterpressure is the only As a result of the levering effect, the way to ensure that the brush or brush (Fig.
  • Page 23 Starting Up Disassembling the middle brush or middle pad To simplify disassembling the middle brush, a guiding aid is provided on the left-hand side. 1. Open the left-hand deflector, refer to paragraph ”Opening and closing the deflector”. 2. Disassemble the outer left brush or pad, refer to paragraph ”Disassembling the outer brushes / pads”.

  • Page 24: Installing And Adjusting The Squeegee

    Starting Up 2.3.2 Installing and adjusting 7. Insert the key in the key switch and the squeegee turn the key switch on. 8. The squeegee is raised automatically. 9. Close the rear doors. Adjusting the squeegee The squeegee must be set up on a level floor according to the conditions in which it is to be used.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Driver's Seat

    Starting Up 2.3.3 Adjusting the driver's seat Adjusting to the driver's weight Adjusting longitudinally The driver's seat (Fig. 11-13) must be Adjust the lever at the top right of the 1. Force the lever on the right of the adjusted so that the driver is seated backrest: seat outwards slightly.

  • Page 26: Before Starting Up Daily

    Starting Up Before starting up daily 3. Check the battery charge and Carry out the following checks before recharge as necessary; refer to starting the vehicle up for its daily Section 5.4.1. operation (also refer to Section 5.3.1): Before starting the vehicle for 1.

  • Page 27: Operation

    Method of operation steering can easily be maintained. The The Admiral 48D is a scrubber-drier for cylindrical brush then sweeps the dirt Fig. 14 wet cleaning hard floors (refer to forwards into the dirt hopper. The fine Fig.

  • Page 28: Scrubbing Unit

    Operation 3.1.2 Scrubbing unit (Fig. 15/5) Three disk brushes, which can be changed without the need of tools, ensure a high cleaning performance. They are each driven by a brush motor. The brush pressure can be adjusted electrically according to the floor and accumulation of dirt.

  • Page 29: Squeegee

    Operation Deflectors 3.1.3 Squeegee 3.1.4 Suction turbines (suction) (Fig. 15/6) (Fig. 16/3) (Fig. 15/5) The squeegee, which projects at the The two suction turbines are located on To the right and left of the disk brushes, sides, is fixed to the scrubber-drier so the rear panel of the fresh water tank near the floor, are two deflectors which, that it can pivot and swing.

  • Page 30: Fresh Water Tank

    Operation 3.1.5 Fresh water tank (Fig. 16/2) The fresh water tank is located behind the driver's seat on the right-hand side. The fresh water tank is a tank partitioned by a membrane panel and has a volume of approx. 81.9 gal. Open up the red tank cap and secure it to fill the tank.

  • Page 31: Recovery Tank

    Operation The development of excessive foam 3.1.6 Recovery tank impairs the vehicle's function. It (Fig. 16/1) indicates overdosage of the cleaning The recovery tank is located behind the agent; components of the cleaning driver's seat on the left-hand side. The agent which are fed back to the waste recovery tank is a tank partitioned by a water cause foaming.

  • Page 32: Traction Drive

    Operation 3.1.7 Traction drive 3.1.8 Brakes The traction drive is provided by a drive The scrubber-drier is equipped with a motor on the steerable front wheel. The service brake and a parking brake. driving speed can be continuously The service brake relates to a drum regulated via the accelerator by means brake which acts hydraulically on the of the electronic drive control (pulse...

  • Page 33: Batteries And Charger

    If other batteries are used, the deep discharge signal transducer must be adjusted. This adjustment work should only be performed at an authorized PowerBoss service center. The battery is provided with a connection cable with battery plug (Fig. 17/1). When the battery plug is plugged into the vehicle socket (Fig.
  • Page 34 Operation In order to charge the battery, the battery plug must be plugged into an adapter and the adapter connected to the charger. The vehicle includes an adapter comprised of two plugs connected by a 11.8 in long piece of cable. The adapter belongs to the scope of delivery of the vehicle.

  • Page 35: Options

    Operation 3.1.10 Options 1 Working lights 2 Cab safety roof 3 Flashing beacon 4 Spray/Vacuum tool 5 Side brush collision protection 6 Side collision protection (not assembled in the illustration) Fig. 18...
  • Page 36 A holder can be installed on the left- catalogue in Internet under hand side of the vehicle to fix the www.powerboss.com for Pay attention that assembly of spray/vacuum tool. Two holes are information on accessories a cab safety roof is made...
  • Page 37 Operation fresh water supply“ (Fig. 21/12). • Hand-held vacuum cleaner • Side brush collision protection - Press the squeegee and suction (Fig. 18/4) (Fig. 18/5) turbine button (Fig. 21/10) to switch Area of use: For vacuuming up water (7581.50) the suction turbine on or off. manually in areas which are difficult The collision protection for the two to access.
  • Page 38 Operation Chemical dosing system (Fig. 19/1) (7564.02) The chemical dosing system adds a chemical cleaning agent to the fresh water. The chemical cleaning agent is in a canister (Fig. 19/2) and is not part of the scope of delivery of the chemical dosing system.

  • Page 39: Operating And Indicator Elements

    Operation Operating and indicator elements 3.2.1 Operating elements in the driver's cab 1 Steering wheel 2 Left-hand operating panel 3 Safety catch (to release the parking brake) 4 Parking brake 5 Direction switch (forwards/reverse) 6 Right-hand operating panel 7 Service brake 8 Accelerator pedal for speed control of forward and reverse drive Fig.

  • Page 40: Steering Wheel

    Operation Steering wheel Safety catch Drive direction switch (Fig. 20/1) (Fig. 20/3) (forwards/reverse) • The scrubber-drier is steered by the • The safety catch serves to release (Fig. 20/5) steering wheel. the parking brake when applied. • It serves to select the driving •...

  • Page 41: Right-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation Right-hand operating panel Accelerator to drive forwards and An acoustic warning signal (buzzer) is issued should the (Fig. 20/6) backwards drive motor overload. At the • This operating panel contains the (Fig. 20/8) same time, the red alarm lamp key switch to switch the vehicle on •...

  • Page 42: Left-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.2 Left-hand operating panel (Fig. 21) 1 Indicator field 2 Recovery tank indicator: When the control lamp is on (yellow), the max- imum fill level has been reached. 3 Dirt hopper and front flap indicator of the pre-sweep/vacuum unit 4 Parking brake indicator: When the control lamp is on (red), the brake is applied.
  • Page 43 Operation - Continued - Indicator field Dirt hopper and front flap (Fig. 21/1) The indicator field enables indicator of the pre- 13 Button to reduce fresh water quan- the scrubber-drier to provide feedback sweep/vacuum unit tity on the operating status of the vehicle. (Fig.
  • Page 44 (refer to the display. note down the error code and inform the Section 3.5.1). At the same time, the authorized PowerBoss dealer control lamps flash and an acoustic responsible for your vehicle. signal is issued.
  • Page 45 Operation Battery and charge Button for brush pressure Button for the brush drive control indicator (Fig. 21/8) This button is (Fig. 21/9) This button used to increase the brush serves to switch the brushes (Fig. 21/7) After pressure. This may be and fresh water supply on switching on the key necessary when the area to...
  • Page 46 Operation Button for squeegee and Button for simultaneous Buttons suction turbine activation of the scrubbing controlling the (Fig. 21/10) This button unit and vacuuming fresh water serves to switch the suction function supply turbine on and off with (Fig. 21/11) After pressing (Fig.
  • Page 47 Operation Button to reduce fresh Button to increase fresh Button for simultaneous water quantity water quantity activation of pre- (Fig. 21/13) The button (Fig. 21/15) The button sweep/vacuum unit, serves to reduce the fresh serves to increase the fresh scrubbing unit and water quantity supplied to water quantity supplied to vacuuming function...

  • Page 48: Right-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.3 Right-hand operating panel (Fig. 22) 1 Operating buttons for pre- sweep/vacuum unit 2 Button for agitating device 3 Button for extractor fan 4 Button to switch pre-sweep/vacuum unit on and off 5 Button has no function 6 Key switch 7 Horn 8 Buttons for chemical dosage option 9 Reduce quantity of cleaning agent...
  • Page 49 Operation If optional accessories are not Button for extractor fan Button to switch the pre- assembled, the corresponding (Fig. 22/3) sweep/vacuum unit on and buttons have no function. This button serves to switch the extractor fan of the filter (Fig. 22/4) Button for agitating device system on and off.
  • Page 50 Operation Key switch 2 Error code 3 Operating hour indicator Indicates the error code of the last Continual display. (Fig. 22/6) fault which occurred and is dis- Example: It serves to switch the played for approx. 2 seconds. The electrical installations on display serves as information for the and off and to secure the service technician so that the fault...
  • Page 51 Operation Horn Button for reducing the Switch for working (Fig. 22/7) quantity of cleaning agent lights An acoustic warning (Fig. 22/9) (Fig. 22/13) signal is issued on This switch switches the On pressing this button, the actuating the horn knob. working lights on or off.

  • Page 52: Operating Elements On The Vehicle

    Operation 3.2.4 Operating elements on the vehicle 1 Opening between the waste and fresh water tank. 2 Filter sieve 3 Fresh water tank filling neck 4 Lid lock 5 Cover, recovery tank 6 Cover, fresh water tank 7 Rear door, right 8 Rear panel frame 9 Rear door, left 10 Fresh water draining hose...
  • Page 53 Operation Recovery tank Lid lock Fresh water draining hose (Fig. 23/2+5) (Fig. 23/4) (Fig. 23/10) The air intake filter (Fig. 23/2) is located The lock prevents the lid falling shut. To The draining hose for fresh water hangs under the recovery tank lid (Fig. 23/5) at lock the lid, move the bar and latch in to the left of the suction turbines.
  • Page 54 Operation 13 Seat console 14 Electrical compartments 15 Side door Fig. 24...
  • Page 55 Operation Seat console (Fig. 24/13) The driver's seat is mounted on the seat console. The seat console can be pivoted up using the handle in order to access the batteries and electric system. Electrical compartments (Fig. 24/14) In the driver's cab, to the left and right of the steering column, are two electrical compartments which must be opened by means of a special square wrench.

  • Page 56: Operation

    Operation Operation When connecting the battery The scrubber-drier can be operated on plug to the vehicle, switch the surfaces with a gradient of 6% for key switch to off (lock maximally 3 minutes. position 0) beforehand. The climbing capacities • The vehicle is equipped with a safety stipulated in this manual can shutdown via a seat contact.

  • Page 57: Accelerating

    Operation 3.3.2 Accelerating 3.3.3 Stopping and parking 3.3.4 Cleaning • Set the required driving direction • Remove your right foot from the If the hand-held vacuum cleaner or with the direction switch: set the accelerator to slow down. When the spray/vacuum tool option is assembled, switch to the front to drive forward, foot is fully removed from the...
  • Page 58 Operation Sweeping Sweeping, wet scrubbing and • Increase brush pressure (Fig. 26/1) • Fresh water feed on/off (Fig. 26/3) • Press the "Button for vacuuming dry • Reduce fresh water quantity switching the pre- This program is the standard cleaning (Fig.
  • Page 59 Operation Check whether the floor is Wet scrubbing (basic cleaning) Vacuuming dry sufficiently dry at regular If you do not want to vacuum the floor • Press the “Button for intervals, otherwise people dry in the same working procedure squeegee and suction could slip.
  • Page 60 • Use the manufacturer's information as an initial basis. Practical experience will ensure that you quickly find out which is the right PowerBoss cleaning agent and the optimum dosage to suit your needs.

  • Page 61: Switching The Vehicle Off

    Operation The correct dosage helps to 3.3.5 Switching the vehicle off 3.3.6 Loading and transporting the reduce costs and protect the vehicle environment. Refer to Section 5.13. Apply the parking brake! The development of excessive foam impairs the vehicle's 1. Turn the key from position 1 to lock function.

  • Page 62: After Finishing Work

    Operation After finishing work 3. Empty and clean the recovery tank, It is not permitted to clean the 1. Drive to a suitable service or parking refer to Sections 5.6.1 and 5.6.2. vehicle with a pressure washer area. or steam blaster. Observe the applicable laws An appropriate service and and local regulations when...

  • Page 63: Function Faults

    • If the problem reoccurs, determine the shaft (e.g. tape and such). cause of overheating; contact an authorized PowerBoss service center, if necessary. 1.2.5.5. Brushes remain stopped The motor has overheated;...
  • Page 64 • If the problem reoccurs, determine the been tripped. cylindrical brush. cause of overheating; contact an authorized PowerBoss service center, if necessary. 2.2.6.1 Cylindrical brush remains Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or Check the cylindrical brush for foreign stopped because the anti- such) block the cylindrical brush.

  • Page 65: Other Function Faults

    Operation Error code Fault Cause Solution 2.2.6.2 Cylindrical brush holding Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or Check the cylindrical brush holding attachment has been such) between the cylindrical attachment for foreign bodies, remove switched off because the brush and machine. them as necessary. anti-blocking system has been tripped.

  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Dimensions Vehicle length (with brush head, squeegee and pre-sweep/vacuum unit) 103.1 Vehicle height, without/with cab safety roof 55.1/78.7 Vehicle width with squeegee and pre-sweep/vacuum unit 52.4 Vehicle width with side collision protection option 54.7 Working width Brush head 48.4 Squeegee...
  • Page 67 Technical Data Axle loads Ready to use, front (fresh water tank full, including cab safety roof) 1852 Ready to use, rear (fresh water tank full, including cab safety roof) 1808 Driving performance Driving speed, forwards/reverse 5.0/2.5 Working speed, maximum, forwards Climbing capacity, transport mode (max.
  • Page 68 Technical Data Axles and wheels Wheelbase 45.3 Gauge, rear 34.6 Wheels, diameter/width 12.2/4.7 Specific wheel pressure at permissible gross total weight, front 0.178 Specific wheel pressure at permissible gross total weight, rear (left/right) 0.129/0.128 Tightening torque of wheel nuts, front/rear lb ft 103.3/103.3 Brakes...
  • Page 69 Technical Data Brush head No. of brushes Qty. Brush diameter 16.9 Brush speed Brush motor power output (P2) 3 x 710 Brush pressure, normal/increased 150/205 Specific contact pressure normal/increased 0.3/0.42 Suction turbines Power consumption/speed W/rpm 635/13867 Air flow rate 8476 Vacuum psi (mmwc) 2.94 (2030)
  • Page 70 Technical Data Noise emission value The sound power level (L ) measured according to EN 60335-2-72 under dB (A) normal under working conditions is: The sound pressure level (L ) measured according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 (at dB (A) 76.5 the driver's ear) under normal working conditions is: Inaccuracy factor (KpA): dB (A)
  • Page 71 Technical Data Special equipment: Driving batteries Block battery V/Ah 6 x 6/320 (CR395) Weight (including battery tray) Order number 7564.02 Chemical dosing system Order number 7582 Cab safety roof (including rear-view mirror) Order number 7584.02 Working lights, 2 pieces 2 x 24/70 Flashing beacon For installation on the cab safety roof Order number...
  • Page 72 Technical Data Special equipment: Additional scrubbing and vacuuming tools (spraying-vacuuming tool) Floor scrubbing tool Order number 7009 Vacuuming and spraying hose (length: 16.4 ft) Order number 7766 Tool holder and attachment part Order number 7311.10 Additional tools for using the suction hose (hand-held vacuum cleaner) Adapter to connect the following tools Order number 7893...
  • Page 73 Technical Data Order number 7581 Pre-sweep/Vacuum unit Dirt hopper volume, theoretical/practical 13.2/5.3 Fill weight, maximum Filter surface Use category ZH 1/487 Fan motor Extractor fan, speed 3200 Air flow rate 11830 Vacuum in brush space mmwc Cylindrical brush drive motor (P1/P2) 612/550 Cylindrical brush, length/diameter 27.6/9.8...
  • Page 74 Technical Data Special equipment: Brushes (total of 3 are necessary) 5-component brush Order number 7685 Plastic PPN 0.5 for light to medium accumulations of dirt Order number 7806 Plastics mix K 901 for light to medium accumulation of dirt on structured floors Order number 7816 Plastic PPN 0.8 for light to heavy accumulations of dirt...

  • Page 75: Maintenance And Service

    PowerBoss maintenance tasks. Individual parts PowerBoss system maintenance system maintenance may only be...

  • Page 76: Maintenance Report

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance report Handover PowerBoss PowerBoss PowerBoss System Maintenance I System Maintenance II System Maintenance I Upgrading 250 operating hours 500 operating hours 750 operating hours Test drive Handover to customer Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Instruction...

  • Page 77: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance schedule The following maintenance work must It relates to the daily and weekly be completed by the customer at the maintenance work. 5.3.1 PowerBoss system intervals stipulated. maintenance, customer Interval Activity Daily Directly prior to starting operation:...

  • Page 78: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Daily After the end of operation: Empty the recovery tank Clean the recovery tank Clean the air intake filter in the recovery tank Clean the fresh water filter Empty the dirt hopper on the pre-sweep/vacuum unit (several times a day, if necessary) Clean the dirt hopper of the pre-sweep/vacuum unit Check the battery charge;...
  • Page 79 Maintenance and Service Before completing the weekly subject all the operating elements to a maintenance work described function test in order to check whether below, the vehicle is ready for operation. Interval Activity Weekly Check the acid level of the battery and refill distilled water as necessary Check the electrical system (including working lights) and repair any defects Brush head: Check the deflectors on the right and left and complete any repairs or order spare parts and replace them as necessary...

  • Page 80: Powerboss System Maintenance I

    Maintenance and Service 5.3.2 PowerBoss system The following maintenance work must maintenance I be completed by an authorized PowerBoss service center. Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the battery in terms of acid level, acid density and voltage per cell; clear up any defects as...
  • Page 81 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the torque of the wheel nuts; adjust as necessary Check the scrubbing unit and service as necessary: brushes, water retaining ring, brush catches, parallel alignment of holding attachment Check the deflectors on the scrubbing unit and replace them as necessary (left and right) Grease the scrubbing unit joints and connecting rods Check the recovery tank, particularly the lid sealing quality and filter sieve Change the O-rings in the draining hose and dosing valves...
  • Page 82 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the knurled nuts on the squeegee; change as necessary Grease the joints and connection rods of the waste water vacuuming system Adjust the support rollers on the squeegee Check the vacuum at the suction hose; clear any defects Check the electrical safety functions: parking brake, recovery tank float switch Pre-sweep/vacuum unit: Check the tension and properties of the cylindrical brush drive fan belt;...
  • Page 83 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the vehicle's condition visually: color, corrosion and presence of all signs and labels Check the vehicle is clean; clean it, if necessary Test drive and test all function and safety-relevant component including brake tests Inspection label Logbook On request against separate account: driver training...

  • Page 84: Powerboss System Maintenance Ii

    Interval Activity Every 500 operating hours Complete all activities in PowerBoss system maintenance I, see paragraph 5.3.2 In addition: Check the brake linings of the service brake for wear; readjust the service brake or change the brake linings as necessary Check the output of the drive motor (forwards, reverse);...

  • Page 85: Powerboss System

    Interval Activity Every 1000 operating hours Complete all activities in PowerBoss system maintenance I and II, see paragraph 5.3.2 and paragraph 5.3.3 In addition: Check the brake linings on the rear wheels; change as necessary Change the brake fluid in the service brake (Note: brake fluid must be changed every 2 years!) Check the parking brake including pedal lock and control lamp;...

  • Page 86: Battery System

    Maintenance and Service Battery system The scrubber-drier is operated by means of a low-maintenance tray battery, refer to Sections 3.1.9 and 4. The battery is comprised of 6 individual cells (monobloc batteries) in a serial circuit. 1 Battery and charge control indicator (including BMS indicator) in left operating panel 2 Wiring diagram...

  • Page 87: Charging Batteries

    Section 2.2. maintenance in the battery batteries during the charging process. PowerBoss assumes no documents. liability for damage to the 1. Connect the battery plug (Fig. 27/4) Also refer to the information in battery caused by a fault when to the adapter supplied.

  • Page 88: Servicing The Driving Batteries

    Turn the key switch to position by the customer on a weekly basis and scope of PowerBoss system 0 and remove the key. distilled water must be topped up, if maintenance by an authorized service necessary;...
  • Page 89 Maintenance and Service The battery may only be disassembled using lifting gear by properly trained personnel. If the scrubber-drier is equipped with a cab safety roof, lift the batteries out on the left-hand side of the battery. The cab safety roof has a recess for the lifting gear rope.

  • Page 90: Installing The Battery

    (Fig. 28/4) to each other. of old batteries must be agreed on with crushed between the seat Ensure they are connected firmly. the authorized PowerBoss dealer in console and cab safety roof. accordance with national requirements. Install the 6 monobloc batteries into the...

  • Page 91: Deep Discharge Signal Transducer (Bms)

    GiS (digit in the service indicator: No. 5). If other batteries are used, the deep discharge signal transducer must be adjusted. The deep discharge signal transducer may only be adjusted by an authorized PowerBoss service center. Also refer to Section 3.1.9.

  • Page 92: Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service Fresh water tank 1 Lid seal 2 Lid 3 Opening to recovery tank (airing and venting) 4 Fresh water tank 5 Fresh water filter 6 Ball cock 7 Lock 8 Fresh water draining hose Fig. 29...

  • Page 93: Filling The Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5.5.1 Filling the fresh water tank Filling the fresh water tank via the Fill the fresh water tank (Fig. 29/4) with automatic filling device fresh water and cleaning agent before Please observe the guidelines starting with the work, also refer to provided by the water supply Section 3.1.5.

  • Page 94: Emptying The Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5. Open the water tap on site. 5.5.2 Emptying the fresh water tank When disposing of the waste If the vehicle is to be left unused for a water containing the cleaning Only fill water at maximally longer period, the fresh water tank agent, observe all applicable 122 °F!

  • Page 95: Recovery Tank

    Maintenance and Service Recovery tank 1 Lid 2 Lid seal 3 Recovery tank 4 Air intake filter 5 Lock 6 Waste water draining hose 7 Cleaning flap Fig. 31...

  • Page 96: The Recovery Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.1 Emptying the recovery tank 5. Unscrew the cap (Fig. 31/5) to open 5.6.2 Cleaning the recovery tank it. The quantity drained can be Clean the recovery tank (Fig. 31/3) The recovery tank (Fig. 31/3) regulated by turning the cap and every day or as necessary.

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Draining Hose Cap

    Maintenance and Service 7. Open the recovery tank lid 9. After finishing cleaning the tank, 5.6.3 Cleaning the draining hose (Fig. 31/1). close the flap and push the run-off 8. Flush the recovery tank with water plate back in place. •...

  • Page 98: Cleaning The Air Intake Filter

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.4 Cleaning the air intake filter 1. Pull the filter sieve from the suction 5.6.5 Cleaning the openings to the The filter sieve (Fig. 33/1) is located in pipe and clean with water. fresh water tank the recovery tank above the maximum The openings between the recovery Remove the filter sieve water level on the suction pipe.

  • Page 99: Scrubbing Unit

    Section 2.3.1. Please refer to Chapter 4 or our spare parts catalogue on our internet site at www.powerboss.com for brushes etc. 5.7.1 Changing the brushes • Check the brushes on the brush head weekly for signs of wear.

  • Page 100: Installing New Rubber Deflector Strips

    Maintenance and Service 5.7.2 Installing new rubber The deflector (Fig. 35/1) must deflector strips be fixed in its service position (refer to Section 2.3.1, Point 1). 1. Unscrew the wing nut (Fig. 35/5) at the end of the deflector. 2. Slide the clamping rail (Fig. 35/3) in the vehicle's driving direction (forwards) until the clamping rail hooks (Fig.

  • Page 101: Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service Squeegee 1 Squeegee holding attachment 2 Wing nuts 3 Connection nozzle 4 Sealing strip (rear) 5 Support strip (rear) 6 Clamping rail (rear) 7 Support roller 8 Knurled nut The squeegee is also equipped with front sealing and support strips and clamping rail (Fig.

  • Page 102: Installing The Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service 5.8.3 Installing the squeegee 5. Tighten the knurled nuts (Fig. 36/8) 7. After changing the sealing strips, Refer to Section 2.3.2. evenly, starting from the center and check that the squeegee stands working on alternate sides. vertically on the floor. Otherwise, 5.8.4 Changing the sealing strips readjust the support rollers.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Support Rollers

    Maintenance and Service 5.8.5 Adjusting the support rollers The squeegee stands with the sealing strips (Fig. 36/4) and support rollers (Fig. 36/7) on the ground. To increase the squeegee contact surface of the sealing strips (Fig. 36/4) on the floor, e.g.

  • Page 104: Pre-Sweep/Vacuum Unit

    Maintenance and Service Pre-sweep/Vacuum unit Removing the dirt hopper Set the key switch to position 0 Only remove the hopper in the for all maintenance and repair direct vicinity of the refuse work to prevent starting up the dump/collection container. vehicle inadvertently! 1.

  • Page 105: Dust Vacuum

    Maintenance and Service Emptying the dirt hopper 5.9.2 Dust vacuum Disassembling the panel air filter The filter system of the dust vacuum Observe the applicable laws (use category "U") is located in the filter and local regulations in respect case above the dirt hopper (Fig. 38/2). of disposal! The filter case is movable, the movement linked to that of the dirt...

  • Page 106: Side Brushes

    Maintenance and Service 4. Remove the panel air filter Installing the panel air filter 5.9.3 Side brushes (Fig. 39/2). The panel air filter (Fig. 39/2) must be Side brush angle installed in the reverse sequence to The correct angle of the side brush is Cleaning the panel air filter disassembly, refer to paragraph approx.

  • Page 107: Cylindrical Brush

    Maintenance and Service 5. Slide the side brush including the Installing the side brush 5.9.4 Cylindrical brush deflector plate down slightly on the 1. Refer to paragraph ”Adjusting the Checking the sweeping pattern brush shaft. side brush contact”, Points 1-4 To prevent excessive bristle wear under 2.
  • Page 108 Maintenance and Service Sweeping pattern is correct: 2. Press the “Button to switch the pre- 4. Loosen the counternuts (Fig. 40/2) If the cylindrical brush is setup correctly, sweep/vacuum unit on and off” on both sides of the vehicle. the swept area on the floor forms a (Fig.
  • Page 109 Maintenance and Service Disassembling the cylindrical brush 1. Sit on the driver's seat, insert the key Installing the cylindrical brush in the key switch and turn to The cylindrical brush must be installed The cylindrical brush can only be position 1. in the reverse sequence to accessed from the right-hand side of 2.
  • Page 110 Maintenance and Service Changing the belt for the cylindrical brush The cylindrical brush is driven by a belt on the left-hand side. Fig. 43 3. Remove the belt (Fig. 43/1) from the pulleys (Fig. 43/2+3). 4. Place a new belt in position. Fig.

  • Page 111: Wheels

    Maintenance and Service 5.10 Wheels 5.10.1 Changing the rear wheels The wheel nuts on the wheels 1. Jack up the scrubber-drier on the left (Fig. 44/1) must be subjected to their or right side: The contact points for first check after 100 operating hours the jack (lifting power: 2.0 t) are on and subsequently every 200 hours.

  • Page 112: Electrical Installation

    Maintenance and Service 5.11 Electrical installation Safety fuses are installed in: • the working lights and flashing • the main fuse beacon, automatic filling device, key 5.11.1 Red control lamps (200A high current fuse (F50)) switch and horn (10A plug-in fuse Refer to Section 3.2.2.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Vehicle

    Maintenance and Service 5.12 Cleaning the vehicle 1. Clean the vehicle on a weekly basis, refer to Section 5.3.1. 2. Park the vehicle in an appropriate washing area. Observe the applicable laws and local regulations when disposing of water containing cleaning agents and dirt! 3.

  • Page 114: Transport And Towing

    Maintenance and Service 5.13 Transport and towing Loading Observe the operating information on transportation! Check the load bearing capacity of the loading platform prior to loading. • Dead weight of the scrubber-drier without battery, without options and without driver: 2061 lbs •...
  • Page 115 Maintenance and Service • Squeegee, brush head and side Transport Towing the vehicle brush and cylindrical brush of the • When driving the vehicle (transport If it should become necessary to tow pre-sweep/vacuum unit must be mode) to the site of use, the the scrubber-drier, only do it on level raised.
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