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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL GAMMA 66 – 83II ED. 02-2010 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Doc. 10022323 Ver.
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The contained descriptions in the present publication are not binding. The company therefore reserves itself the right to bring in whatever moment possible organs changes, details or supplies of accessories, that it holds convenient for an improvement, or for any demand of constructive or commercial character.
CONTENTS ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE ............................4 INTRODUCTORY COMMENT.................................4 TECHNICAL FEATURES ................................5 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE..............................6 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MANUAL...............................8 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ..............................9 MACHINE PREPARATION ................................10 MOVING THE PACKAGED MACHINE ................................ 10 HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE ................................10 CONNECTING THE DRIVE MOTOR CABLE ..............................
On consignment of the machine When the machine is consigned to the customer, an immediate check must be performed to ensure all the material mentioned in the shipping documents has been received, and also to check the machine has not suffered damage during transportation. If this is the case, the carrier must ascertain the extent of the damage at once, informing our customer service office.
Technical features Gamma 66 Gamma 83II Working width Width of squeegee 1075 Work capacity till 2100 2700 Water consumption g/m2 Brushes ∅ mm (2) 345 (2) 430 Brush rotations Max brush pressure Max specific pressure g/cm Brush motor tension Brush motor power...
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE OFF/0 ON/1 Indicates the general switch Cock symbol Indicates the cock open signal lamp Brush base lift/lower symbol Indicates the base lift lever Squeegee lift/lower symbol Indicates the Squeegee lever Brush symbol Indicates the brush motor switch Aspiration motor symbol Indicates the aspiration motor switch Battery charge level symbol...
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Brake symbol Indicates the hand brake engaged signal lamp Used over the emergency brake lever Brake symbol Indicates the parking brake disengaged position Indicates the maximum temperature of the detergent solution Located near the solution tank inlet Open book symbol Used to tell the operator to read the manual before using the machine...
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MANUAL Warning symbol Carefully read the sections preceded by this symbol, for operator and machine safety Indicates danger of gas fumes and spillage of corrosive liquids Indicates fire danger Do not approach with open flames...
FIMAP technical assistance centre • If you need to replace any components, request the ORIGINAL spare parts from a FIMAP dealer and/or Authorised Retailer • We suggest to use only original brushes, listed in the “CHOOSING AND USING THE BRUSHES” paragraph •...
The machine is contained in specific packing with a platform so that it can be moved by a fork-lift. No more than two packing crates can be stacked on each other. The total weight is 232 kg. for Gamma 66 and 257 kg. for Gamma83II. Packing dimensions are:...
MACHINE PREPARATION PUTTING THE BATTERIES IN THE MACHINE The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank. They must be handled using special hoisting equipment with suitable grasping systems and designed to support the weight of the batteries. The batteries must also conform to the requirements given in CEI 21-5 standards.
MACHINE PREPARATION BATTERY RECHARGING Batteries, to avoid permanent harm to them, should never be totally discharged. They should be recharged within a few minutes after the battery discharged signal starts to flash. Never leave the batteries completely discharged, not even if t he machine is not being used.
MACHINE PREPARATION 9. ASSEMBLING THE SQUEEGEE The squeegee is supplied separately, dismantled from the machine, far packing reasons. It must be installed as illustrated, threading the retaining pin into the squeegee column. Put the aspiration tube into its sleeve. WARNING! Use gloves to avoid injury to the hands. 10.
MACHINE PREPARATION 11. INSTALLING THE ROTATING BRUSHES - Turn the ignition key to OFF and remove it from the panel - Lift the base completely by lowering the control lever base WARNING! Do the mounting of the brushes with the power on may cause serious injury to hands.
MACHINE PREPARATION RECOVERY TANK - Open hood (1) and block it in its high position with support (2). Check: - that plug (5) is properly anchored - that aspiration tube is inserted in its seat WARNING! Always use low foam detergent. To avoid the production of foam is recommended to introduce into the recovery tank a small amount of foam agent before starting work.
WORK Set the machine up for operation. - Connect the connector to the batteries (1) - Check that the parking brake is released (2) - Turn the main switch key (3) a quarter turn clockwise. (3). The main green signal lamp (4) will immediately come on and the digital display indicates the battery charge level ON/OFF - Press brush switch (1)
WORK WARNING! Immediately apply emergency brake (1) on the right side of the machine whenever problems arise during operation. This control stops forward movement by the machine. To start to work again, after solving the problem, just raise lever (1) and push deadman lever (2) forward.
WORK TRACTION The operator selects the optimum speed based on what happens while he works and on his own experience. To move the machine turn key (1), check the speed that is engaged (2) and then turn the deadman lever (3) on the handlebar forward (forward movement) or backward (reverse movement).
UPON COMPLETION OF WORK At the end of the work day, before performing any type of maintenance: - Close cock (3) - Raise base (1) - Raise squeegee (2) - Turn off brush switch (1) - Turn off aspiration motor switch (2) - Move the machine to the water disposal point - Turn the key (3) to turn the machine off - Engage the parking brake...
DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK - Open the hood and keep it lifted using its support - Remove the drain tube from its seat. Empty the tank through the drain tube by turning the knob a few turns and then pulling out the plug - Remove the tank cover, releasing it from retaining clips (1) - Rinse the inside of the tank thoroughly with a jet of water.
DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK FILTERS - Open the cock - Completely empty the solution tank - Unscrew the filter placed under the front right side of the machine WARNING! Use gloves to avoid injury to the hands. WARNING! Use gloves to protect themselves from contact with dangerous solutions.
DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE The squeegee must be in perfect working condition to achieve a good drying process: it must be clean and its rubbers must be in good condition. - Remove it from the machine by pulling pin (1) out from column (2). Clean the interior with a jet of water - Loosen knobs (3), remove block (4) and check that there is no dirt inside - Check the condition of thc rubbers and reverse or replace them as necessary...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE INSUFFICIENT WATER TO THE BRUSHES - Check that the cock is open (signal lamp on) - Check that there is water in the solution tank MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL - Check thc condition of the brushes and rep lace if necessary (brushes must be replaced when br istles arc 15 mm.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ASPIRATION UNIT DOES NOT OPERATE - Check that aspiration motor switch led (1) is on - Check if the recovery tank is full and eventually empty TOO MUCH FOAM IS GENERATED Check that low-foam detergent is used. Add, if necessary, a small quantity of anti-foam liquid to the recovery tank.
SCHEME FOR THE CHOICE OF BRUSHES ∅ Brushes Machine Br. No Code Bristles type ∅ Bristles Notes 405590 405591 GAMMA 66 405592 405593 ABRASIVE 405521 Center Lock Pad Pad blocking 405562 405563 GAMMA 83 414261...
FIMAP S.p.A. Via Invalidi del Lavoro no.1 37050 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the FLOOR SCRUBBER-DRYER mod. GAMMA 66 – 83II Complies with the provisions of the following directives: • 2006/42/CE: Machinery directive. •...
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