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- Page 1 SCRUBBER Operating Instructions MODELS: FLX3 FLXSP3 FLXSP3T FLX3T IPX4 Read these instructions before using the machine 980087 07/19/03...
- Page 2 Controls are logically designed for easy touch button operation, strategically laid out at the operator’s fingertips, easily reached from a comfortable seat. In addition, the four wheel stance continues the Windsor concept for operator comfort and stability. The Flex3™ was designed from the ground up for ease of maintenance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Data Log/Overview......2 GROUP PARTS LIST Table of Contents ...........3 Brake ............. 5-1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Control Panel ..........5-3 Decal.............. 5-5 How to use this Manual........1-1 Differential............5-7 Electrical ............5-9 SAFETY Floor............... 5-11 Forward/Reverse Pedal......... -
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
PUBLISHED PART NO. – column lists the part Copyright 2003 Windsor Industries, Printed in USA number for the part. QTY – column lists the quantity of the part used in that area of the machine. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using a battery powered appliance, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Use only indoors. Do not use outdoors or expose to rain. Use only as described in this manual. -
Page 6: Hazard Intensity Level
WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use Windsor approved replacement parts. WARNING Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep solution tank in raised position when charging. -
Page 7: Safety Label Location
SAFETY LABEL LOCATION NOTE: These drawings indicate the location of safety labels on the Flex3 . If, at any time, the labels become illegible, promptly replace them. SAFETY DECAL 81925 FOR SAFETY 500700 BATTERY CAUTION 80885 SAFETY DECAL 81494 LOCATED ON BACK SIDE OF FRONT BATTERY COMPARTMENT PLATE SAFETY DECAL 80814... -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DIMENSION/CAPACITY Rated Voltage 36VDC Rated Amperage 90 Amps Batteries 6 x 6 Volt 360 AH @ 20hr rate Scrub Brush Motors 2 x .75 hp (0.56 kW) Vacuum Motor 2 x .75 hp (.056 kW) @ 18,000 rpm Propelling Motor 2 hp (.745 kW) @ 2700 rpm, 27A Mass (GVW) - Page 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DIMENSION/CAPACITY Height 44.5 in (113 cm) Length with disk head 95.2 in (241.8 cm) Length with cylindrical head 95.8 in (243.3 cm) Width with standard squeegee 48.7 in (123.7 cm) Width with tight squeegee 43.0 in (109.2 cm) Width w/o squeegee 42.5 in (108.0 cm) SQUEEGEE...
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Page 10: How The Machine Works
HOW THE MACHINE WORKS The scrub plus system consists of two cylindrical The Flex3 is a battery powered, self-propelled, type brushes, motors, scrub deck skirts, hopper, lift hard floor scrubber intended for commercial use. actuator, and controls. The cylindrical scrub head is The appliance applies a cleaning solution onto a designed to eliminate debris that may be caught in hard floor, scrubs the floor with brushes, and then... -
Page 11: Components
COMPONENTS 1. Control Panel 7. Recovery Tank Cover 2. Front Bumper 8. Recovery Tank Drain Hose 3. Electrical Cover 9. Recovery Tank Drain Cap 4. Solution Tank 10. Scrub Head 5. Solution Tank 11. Solution Tank Drain Hose Cover 12. Squeegee 6. -
Page 12: Controls
CONTROLS 1. Key Switch 8. Recycle Switch (Optional) 2. Emergency Stop Button 9. Recycle Indicator Light (Optional) 3. One Touch Switch 10. Headlight Switch (Optional) 4. Brush Pressure Switch 11. Brake Pedal 5. Solution Control Switch 12. Parking Brake Knob 6. - Page 13 CONTROLS FLX3 980087 04/01/03...
- Page 14 CONTROLS 1. KEY SWITCH Controls the power for the machine functions. To turn the machine power on, rotate key clockwise. When the key is turned on the battery symbol will flash for 12 seconds while the system runs self- diagnostics and returns scrub deck and squeegee to raised position, if necessary. The controller will not respond to other commands until this routine is complete.
- Page 15 CONTROLS 3. ONE TOUCH SWITCH This switch controls the scrub brushes and vacuum all in one touch. To start scrubbing, press the one touch switch. The brush drive motors will turn on, the scrub deck will lower to the “light scrub” position, the solution will flow at “two bars”...
- Page 16 CONTROLS 5. SOLUTION CONTROL SWITCH This switch controls the amount of solution flow to the scrub deck. There are 5 different flow settings. To increase the solution flow, press the solution control switch (+). To decrease solution flow, press the top of the switch (-). If the brush motors are turned off or the direction control lever is in neutral, the flow is automatically interrupted until the motors are turned on again, or the drive pedal is moved forward or reverse.
- Page 17 CONTROLS 7. DISPLAY TOGGLE SWITCH The display toggle switch allows you to change the information display screen. Two screens are available. • INFORMATION DISPLAY –SCREEN 1 • INFORMATION DISPLAY –SCREEN 2 • The hour meter is viewed on screen 2 of the information display. Hours are displayed for key ON time, brush run time, and traction motor time.
- Page 18 CONTROLS • Icon appears if throttle is depressed when the key is turned on. To correct, lift foot off of throttle. If this does not clear the icon, the throttle may be damaged and should be checked by a qualified service technician.
- Page 19 CONTROLS 8. RECYCLE SWITCH (OPTIONAL) This switch controls the solution recycle pump. To start recycle pump, press the switch. A green light above the circuit breakers will indicate that pump is on. The solution control switch will control the speed of the pump and therefore the amount of solution flow to the scrub deck.
- Page 20 CONTROLS 11. BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located on the floor to the left side of the steering column pedestal. The pedal operates the disc brakes on the drive wheels. To slow or stop the vehicle, apply pressure to the brake pedal.
- Page 21 CONTROLS 14. HORN BUTTON The horn button is located on the control panel at the left side of the steering wheel. The horn is activated by pushing the button. 15. STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel articulates the machine to turn in the direction desired by the operator. 16.
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Page 22: Machine Operation
MACHINE OPERATION PRE-RUN MACHINE INSPECTION FILLING THE MACHINE Do a pre-run inspection to find possible problems FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing that could cause poor performance or lost time from machine; stop on level surface, set parking breakdown. Follow the same procedure each time to brake, turn off machine and remove key. -
Page 23: Scrubbing
MACHINE OPERATION SCRUBBING TO BEGIN SCRUBBING Plan the scrubbing pattern in advance. The longest CAUTION track is around the perimeter of the area to be cleaned. For efficient operation, the runs should be When operating the machine around people, pay the longest possible without turning, stopping, or close attention for unexpected movement. -
Page 24: Double Scrub
MACHINE OPERATION TO STOP SCRUBBING DOUBLE SCRUB 1. Press the one-touch switch (#1) on the control Floors which are heavily soiled or have thick panel. The brush motors will stop and the scrub accumulation of floor finish may not clean sufficiently deck will raise to the park position. -
Page 25: Emptying & Cleaning Tanks
MACHINE OPERATION SOLUTION TANK EMPTYING AND CLEANING TANKS 1. Park the machine next to a floor drain. Drain RECOVERY TANK hose is on right side at middle. 1. Touch the scrub deck switch (#1) on the console 2. Turn off the key switch and set the machine’s to raise the scrub deck, stop the motors, raise parking brake. -
Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. Batteries 7. Solution Strainers 2. Squeegee Assembly 8. Float Switch 3. Scrub Head (Disk Shown) 9. Vacuum Motors 4. Drive Chains 10. Brush Motors 5. Brakes 11. Fuse 6. Tires and Wheels 12. Circuit Breakers FLX3 980087 04/01/03... -
Page 27: Batteries
MAINTENANCE 4. Wipe off the top of the batteries at least once a 1. BATTERIES week. The batteries provide the power to operate the 5. Test battery condition with a hydrometer at least machine. The batteries require regular maintenance once a week. to keep them operating at peak efficiency. - Page 28 MAINTENANCE TO CHARGE BATTERIES FOR SAFETY: When charging, connect the charger to the batteries before connecting the charger to the AC wall outlet. Never connect the When servicing machine, WARNING charger to the AC first. Hazardous sparks may avoid contact with acid. result.
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Page 29: Low-Battery Shut-Down
MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE BATTERIES LOW BATTERY SHUT-DOWN The electronic system is equipped with battery 1. Refer to diagram. Place batteries in battery voltage sensors. When the batteries are exhausted compartment. to a preset level, the scrubbing system will shut 2. Connect all jumper cables positive to negative to down to protect the batteries from damage, and the the six batteries. -
Page 30: Squeegee Adjustment
MAINTENANCE 5. Again check the deflection of the squeegee 2. SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY blades. Repeat steps 1 through 4 until the deflection is equal across the entire rear The steering geometry and the design of the squeegee blade. squeegee assembly allows the squeegee assembly to follow the track of the scrub head even in hard TO ADJUST SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION turns. -
Page 31: To Remove Squeegee Assembly
MAINTENANCE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY 1. With the squeegee in the up position, turn off the key switch and set the parking brake. 2. To remove squeegee tool to work on bench, raise the recovery tank and raise the support arm to lock in place. -
Page 32: Scrub Head-Disk
MAINTENANCE 3. SCRUB HEAD-DISK Blue Pads (Scrubbing) are used for heavy-duty scrubbing and light stripping. The blue pads remove The scrub head consists of two rotary type scrub less finish than brown stripping pads, yet will remove brushes, drive motors, and splash skits. The black marks, stains and dirt. -
Page 33: Scrub Head-Cylindrical
MAINTENANCE SCRUB HEAD-CYLINDRICAL SCRUB BRUSH REPLACEMENT The dual cylindrical scrub head is designed to eliminate debris that may be caught in the squeegee 1. Observe location of drive hub lugs. It is usually while scrubbing. Water is applied to the first easier to position the lugs to the 12 o’clock-6 scrubbing brush turning in a clockwise rotation when o’clock position (vertical) or 9 o’clock-3 o’clock... -
Page 34: Belt Replacement
MAINTENANCE DUMPING HOPPER TESTING, ADJUSTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL BRUSHES The removable hopper is located behind the rear scrub brush. If the hopper becomes full, it will not 1. Move the machine to an unfinished area of floor accept any more debris. Remove the hopper by to avoid marking finish. -
Page 35: Differential Drive Chain
MAINTENANCE 4. DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE CHAIN DRIVE WHEEL CHAIN The drive wheel chains transfer power from the The differential drive chain transfers power from the differential shaft to the drive wheels. Check chain drive motor to the differential. Check the chain condition and tension every 200 hours of operation. -
Page 36: Brakes
MAINTENANCE 5. BRAKES 7. SOLUTION STRAINERS The brake pedal and the parking brake operate the The solution strainers are located behind each front two self-centering rear axle disc brakes. With the wheel of the FlexCat3. The solution strainers protect parking brake set, the brakes should hold machine the solenoid valve from debris. -
Page 37: Vacuum Motors
MAINTENANCE 9. VACUUM MOTORS VACUUM MOTOR CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT WARNING Do not use a pressure washer to clean around Vac Motor Carbon Brushes Replacement the vacuum motors. Use tap pressure only. Care End Cap must be taken so that water is not directed into vacuum motor air intakes. -
Page 38: Brush Motors
MAINTENANCE 10. BRUSH MOTORS BRUSH MOTOR CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT WARNING Do not use a pressure washer to clean around 1. Scribe alignment marks on motor barrel to motor the brush motors. Use tap pressure only. cap and motor barrel to motor frame. 2. -
Page 39: Electrical
MAINTENANCE 11. FUSE The fuse is a one-time circuit protection device designed to stop the flow of electrical current in the event of an electrical overload. If fuse is blown, it must be replaced. The fuse is located inside the electrical compartment, under the seat. -
Page 40: Towing Or Pushing
TRANSPORTING MACHINE PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORTING TOWING OR PUSHING MACHINE 1. Remove squeegee tool to eliminate interference The machine may be towed for short distances at with tie-downs. speeds not to exceed 5 m.p.h.. Be careful to avoid 2. Scrub head must be in the up position before damaging machine. -
Page 41: Machine Jacking
JACKING MACHINE MACHINE JACKING MACHINE STORAGE The machine may be jacked up for service or If the machine is to be stored for extended periods of inspection by using the specified jack locations. time, the following steps must be taken to minimize Always block the tires when jacking up the machine. -
Page 42: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH AFTER EACH WORK PERIOD WORK PERIOD Check water level of batteries after charging; add distilled water if necessary Check that recovery tank cover seals tightly Visually check for damaged or worn tires Check brushes or pads for proper installation Check vacuum hose connections Check that squeegee is securely attached and properly adjusted... -
Page 43: Machine Troubleshooting
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION CODE No power to machine Battery disconnected Check connections of all battery cable connections Emergency shut-off Reset activated Battery cables corroded Clean connections Main fuse blown Replace fuse Faulty key switch Replace switch Little or no propel Low battery charge Charge batteries Machine turned on with... -
Page 44: Floor
MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE ERROR SOLUTION CODE Vacuum motors do not run, or Recovery tank full Drain recovery tank run slowly Recovery tank float Clean float switch switch dirty Loose motor connection 7700 Check motor wires and connections Worn vacuum motor Replace brushes, check brushes commutator... - Page 45 MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTROLLER FAULT CODES ERROR PROBLEM SOLUTION CODE None LCD display on, but incomplete Disconnect batteries and wait 1 minute before re-applying power. 0A01 Power down error Disconnect batteries and wait 1 minute before re-applying power. 0204 Memory corrupt Replace controller.