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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Admiral 28/30...
  • Page 2: Preface

    We explicitly point out that no legal Intended use claims may be asserted based on the Dear customer, The Admiral 28/30 is a scrubber dryer information contained in this manual. We are certain that the excellent quali- for the wet cleaning of hard floors. Any...
  • Page 3: Notes On Warranty

    Maintenance work must be completed by an autho- rized PowerBoss service center and Used batteries with the recycling sym- confirmed in the “maintenance log- bol contain reusable commodities. The book”;...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Disposal ....3 tank....21 PowerBoss system 2.3.4 Filling the clean water tank. . 22 maintenance.
  • Page 5 Squeegee ....63 5.9.1 Cleaning the squeegee ..64 5.9.2 Changing the sealing strips . 64 5.9.3 Adjusting the sealing strips. . 65 PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty......68 PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty......
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety and warning labels All information related to personal safe- ty, safety of the vehicle and environ- mental protection are assigned the following symbols throughout the oper- ating manual: Symbol Hazardous for... Definition Danger persons Safety information to prevent the development of haz- or property ardous situations resulting from ignoring or failing to follow instructions or prescribed work procedures.
  • Page 7: General Information

    • Check the operational safety of the trained by PowerBoss technical ex- machine each time before starting it perts. up! Clear any faults immediately. • This vehicle is not intended to be •...
  • Page 8: Maintenance Information

    • Remove the key to prevent unau- your nearest authorized PowerBoss service center. impression marks on the floor. Al- thorized use of the vehicle. ways raise the brush head before •...
  • Page 9: Particular Risks

    Safety Information • Always disconnect the battery plug Particular risks Batteries before starting any work on the elec- Electronics • Observe the information in the oper- trical installation. • In the case of defects in the electrical ating manual provided by the battery •...
  • Page 10: Environmental Protection

    Section power cable when your hands are "Disposal". dry. • Never operate the Admiral 28/30 • Never insert the power plug in the without the cover being closed and socket if the base is wet or damp.
  • Page 11: Labels On The Vehicle

    Read and observe the operating manu- al (Fig. 2/10) XXX/XX Machine model (Fig. 1/2) Label: Do not step on deflectors! Admiral 28 / 30 (Fig. 1/7) Rating plate (Fig. 1/3) Label: Water temperature, max. 50° (Fig. 2/11) Label: Water overflow! (Fig. 2/8)
  • Page 12 Safety Information Fig.1...
  • Page 13 Safety Information Fig.2...
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Operation Unpacking Remove the packaging and take the Admiral 28/30 from the pallet after loos- ening the tightening straps. Prior to starting up for the first time 2.2.1 Instruction Operators must receive instruction be- fore the vehicle is put into service. Only...
  • Page 15: Battery Type

    Operation 2.2.3 Battery type Only batteries approved by PowerBoss may be used. The settings can only be made at an authorized PowerBoss ser- vice center! 2.2.4 Installing the trough battery 1. Switch off the vehicle with the key switch. 2. Open the seat console (Fig. 4/1).
  • Page 16: Installing The Driving/Block

    Operation 2.2.5 Installing the driving/block battery 1. Switch off the vehicle with the key switch. 2. Open the seat console (Fig. 5/1). 3. Position the batteries in the battery tray in accordance with the figure. Replacing/Installing is only possible with the aid of appro- priate lifting gear.
  • Page 17: Checking The Battery Plugs

    Operation 2.2.6 Checking the battery plugs Connector coding 2.2.7 Initial battery charge The battery plugs (Fig. 6/1 and 2) on Socket housing of the battery: Before starting the vehicle up the vehicle, batteries and stationary • Gray for wet batteries for the first time, the batteries chargers must be coded with the col- •...
  • Page 18: Cleaning Operation

    Operation Cleaning operation 6. Lock the side deflector. The clean water quantity is set. 7. Switch on the vehicle with the key Read and follow the safety in- switch and set the required driving formation in Chapter 1 before direction using the driving direction 11.If necessary, press the button for operating the vehicle.
  • Page 19: Check The Battery Charge

    Operation 2.3.1 Check the battery charge The batteries are charged using the in- tegrated battery charger (Fig. 7/1). The batteries can be charged as soon as the first field in the charge status indicator (Fig. 7/2) goes out, at the latest, how- ever, after the cleaning functions have switched off (all fields go out).
  • Page 20 Operation Checking the charging process You can monitor the charging process by means of the LED on the integrated charger. When the charging process is started (by connecting the power plug or battery connection), the green LED flashes (according to the characteristic curve set).
  • Page 21: Emptying The Waste Water

    Operation 2.3.3 Emptying the waste water tank Empty the waste water tank (Fig. 9/1) daily, as necessary or following the acoustic warning and indicator in the display. 1. Drive to an appropriate disposal point. 2. Park the vehicle so that the draining hose (Fig.
  • Page 22: Filling The Clean Water Tank

    3. Mix the cleaning agent in accor- dance with the manufacturer's in- structions. Only use cleaning agents ap- proved by PowerBoss for their vendors (non-foaming). These products meet the require- ments stipulated in the wash- ing and cleaning agent direc- tive (WRMG - Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelgesetzes).
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Driver's Seat

    Operation 2.3.5 Adjusting the driver's seat The driver's seat (Fig. 11/1) can be ad- justed with the lever (Fig. 11/2) so that the driver can sit comfortably with all the operating elements within easy reach. The vehicle is equipped with an electronically monitored seat contact switch.
  • Page 24: Switching The Vehicle On

    Operation 2.3.6 Switching the vehicle on For safety reasons, the driver's seat is equipped with a seat contact switch. The vehicle can only be started when the oper- ator is sitting on the driver's seat. The drive can only be started when the accelerator pedal is not being actuated.
  • Page 25: Driving And Braking Behavior

    Operation 2.3.7 Driving and braking behavior 2.3.8 Pushing the vehicle The vehicle can only be pushed when To switch off all functions im- the Unlocking button (Fig. 2.3.9/1) of mediately, turn the key switch the brake is pressed in. to '0'. •...
  • Page 26: Charge Status Indicator

    Operation 2.3.9 Charge status indicator If the vehicle is switched on, an The charge status indicator (Fig. 14/1) acoustic warning signal contin- provides information on the current ues to be issued. When the battery charging process has charge status of the batteries up to the total discharge limit.
  • Page 27: Switching The Vehicle Off

    Operation 2.3.10 Switching the vehicle off 1. Release the accelerator (Fig. 15/1) slowly to its zero position. The vehi- cle slows until it eventually stops. You can decelerate more quickly by applying the vehicle's brake (Fig. 15/3). 2. Move the driving direction selector switch (Fig.
  • Page 28: After Completing Cleaning

    Operation 2.3.11 After completing cleaning 1. Drive to an appropriate maintenance area. 2. Stop the vehicle, raise the brush head and squeegee and remove the key. 3. Empty the waste water tank and flush it. Observe the applicable laws and local regulations when dis- posing of cleaning agents.
  • Page 29: Service Code Table

    Operation Service code table code and inform your authorized In the case of system errors, a four-digit PowerBoss dealer. error code appears in the operating When the cause is cleared, the error must finally be acknowledged by turn- panel in addition to the service indicator (wrench symbol).
  • Page 30: Loading And Transporting

    Operation Loading and transporting When the vehicle is loaded for transport or driven to its point of use, the squeegee and brush head must be raised. Loading Take the weight of the vehicle into ac- count when loading it, refer to Section "Technical Data".
  • Page 31: Special Equipment And Accessories

    Only the special equipment and accessory parts listed here may be used. Please contact the authorized PowerBoss dealer responsible for you. Special equipment for Admiral 28/30 Order no. Warning equipment with flashing light and acoustic signal 7091 Working lights 7092...
  • Page 32 Operation Accessories for disk brushes Pcs. TB 650 TB 750 TB 900 Light to medium soiling - PPN 0.5 7513 7514 7544 Light to medium soiling, structured floors - K901 7517 7518 7547 Light to medium soiling, structured floors - SIC PA 600 7317 Medium to heavy soiling - PPN 0.8 7515...
  • Page 33: Operation

    Operation Operation Method of operation The Admiral 28/30 is a scrubber-drier for the wet cleaning of hard floors. The vehicle can be supplied fit- ted with a disk brush head or cylindrical brush head. This manual contains illustrations of both versions.
  • Page 34: Operating And Indicator Elements

    Operation Operating and indicator elements 3.2.1 Left-hand operating panel 1 Key switch 2 Horn button 3 Driving direction selection switch 4 Switch for working lights or hazard warning system (option) 5 Scrubbing-vacuum tool (option) Fig.18...
  • Page 35 Operation Scrubbing-vacuum tool (option) Key switch (Fig. 18/1) Driving direction selection switch It serves to switch the electrical system (Fig. 18/3) (Fig. 18/5) on and off and to secure the vehicle It serves to select the driving direction: This serves to activate the manual floor against unauthorized use.
  • Page 36: Right-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.2 Right-hand operating panel 1 Indicator field 2 Button, silence kit 3 Button, chemical dosage (option) 4 Button, squeegee and suction turbine 5 Button, brush drive 6 Button, brush pressure adjustment 7 Button, clean water dosing 8 Button, clean water supply 9 Button, boost function 10 Button, brush head and squeegee (Automatic button)
  • Page 37 Operation Indicator field (Fig. 19/1) The indicator field provides a central function monitoring facility and indi- Button for squeegee and suction Button for clean water dosage cates all operating states. turbine (Fig. 19/4) (Fig. 19/7) The button is used to lower/raise the This button is used to regulate the squeegee and switch the suction tur- quantity of clean water.
  • Page 38 Operation Button for boost function Button for brush head and squeegee (Fig. 19/9) (Automatic button) (Fig. 19/10) The boost function only works in combi- The Automatic button serves to switch nation with the Automatic button. The the brush drive and suction turbine maximum water supply and full brush on/off with simultaneous lowering/rais- pressure are activated as long as the...
  • Page 39 Operation Indicator field 1 Icon, silent kit 2 Icon, clean water dosage 3 Icon, waste water tank full 4 Icon, service indicator 5 Icon, charge status indicator (TSG) 6 Icon, chemical dosage (option) 7 Icon, scrubbing-vacuum tool (option) 8 Icon, suction turbine drive 9 Icon, operating hour counter 10 Icon, scrubbing 11 Icon, brush pressure adjustment...
  • Page 40 Section hour counter. 2.3.7. Please note down the service code and notify the authorized PowerBoss dealer Icon, clean water dosage (Fig. 20/2) responsible for you. The icon appears when the clean water supply button has been actuated and the brush head is lowered.
  • Page 41 Operation 1.1.1.1 Icon, scrubbing-vacuum tool Icon, operating hour counter Icon, brush pressure adjustment (option) (Fig. 20/7) (Fig. 20/9) (Fig. 20/11) The icon appears when the scrubbing- After switching the machine on, the The icon appears when brush pressure vacuum tool button (A) has been software version and last service code adjustment has been switched on.
  • Page 42: On The Vehicle

    Operation 3.2.3 On the vehicle 1 Accelerator 2 Brake 3 Clean water tank filling neck 4 Water filter 5 Waste water draining hose 6 Clean water draining hose (with water level indicator) Fig.21...
  • Page 43 Operation Accelerator pedal (Fig. 21/1) Clean water draining hose (Fig. 21/6) The draining hose is used to drain the When the vehicle has been switched on, the accelerator is used to control the clean water tank. driving speed in a continuously variable adjustment.
  • Page 44 Operation Lever for cylindrical brush support (Fig. 22/1) This lever is used to lock/unlock the cy- lindrical brush support. The cylindrical brushes can be disassembled quickly, without the need for tools. Dirt hopper, cylindrical brush head (Fig. 22/2) The cylindrical brush head is provided with a dirt hopper equipped with a lock.
  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Unit TB 650 TB 750 TB 900 WZB 700 WZB 850 Dimensions Vehicle length, with squeegee inch 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4 65.4 Vehicle width, with squeegee inch 34.1 37.8 44.1 37.8 44.1 Vehicle height inch 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7...
  • Page 46 Technical Data Unit TB 650 TB 750 TB 900 WZB 700 WZB 850 Tank volume Clean water tank 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 Waste water tank 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 Brush head No. of brushes Pieces Brush speed Suction Air flow rate Vacuum mbar...
  • Page 47 Technical Data Noise emission value The sound power level (LwAd) measured according to EN 60335-2-72 under nor- mal under working conditions is: dB (A) The sound pressure level (LpA) measured according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 (at the driver's ear) under normal working conditions is: dB (A) Measurement inaccuracy (KpA): dB (A)
  • Page 48: Maintenance And Service

    Service The PowerBoss system maintenance: Completed by technical experts from an General information • ensures that the PowerBoss vehicle authorized PowerBoss service center in It is essential to pay attention is always ready for operation (pre- accordance with the specific vehicle...
  • Page 49: Proof Of Maintenance

    Maintenance and Service Proof of Maintenance Handover PowerBoss System Mainte- PowerBoss System Mainte- PowerBoss System Mainte- nance I nance II nance I Upgrading 250 operating hours 500 operating hours 750 operating hours Test drive Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp...
  • Page 50: Maintenance Plan

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance Plan The following maintenance work must PowerBoss system maintenance, be completed by the customer at the in- tervals stipulated. customer Interval Activity Daily Weekly Empty and clean the waste water tank Check the lid seal of the waste water tank; clean, if necessary Check the battery charge;...
  • Page 51 Maintenance and Service PowerBoss system maintenance I The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Power- Boss service center. Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the battery acid level and acid density; top up distilled water (PzS version), if...
  • Page 52 Interval Activity Every 500 operating hours All maintenance work in accordance with PowerBoss system maintenance I Read out the error memory and evaluate the error messages Check the electric power (hydraulic motor, brush motor and suction turbine) Change the backup battery and set the real-time clock...
  • Page 53 Activity Every 1000 operating hours All maintenance work in accordance with PowerBoss system maintenance II Clean carbon dust from the brush motors and check the carbon brushes move easily and for signs of wear; change the carbon brushes, if necessary...
  • Page 54: Battery System

    Maintenance and Service Battery system 1 Seat console 2 Battery plug 3 Water filling system 4 Charger 5 Charge status indicator Handling and changing the batteries, refer to Section 2.2. Fig.23...
  • Page 55: Water Filling System

    (green LED indicator on crossed out bin, these batteries must the charger) not be disposed of in domestic waste. Return and recycling must be agreed on with an authorized PowerBoss deal- er in accordance with § 6 and 8 BattG (Battery Law)!
  • Page 56: Waste Water And Clean Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service Waste water and clean water tank 1 Tank lid 2 Maintenance opening, clean water tank 3 Filling neck, clean water tank 4 Draining hose, clean water tank 5 Draining hose, waste water tank 6 Filter sieve 7 Float switch, waste water tank 8 Cleaning opening, sieve 9 Fill level indicator, clean water tank 10 Clean water sieve with holding band...
  • Page 57: Filter

    Maintenance and Service 5.5.1 Cleaning the clean water tank 5.5.3 Cleaning the waste water tank Park the vehicle so that the draining Clean the waste water tank (Fig. 24/13) hose (Fig. 24/4) is above a drain in the every day or as necessary. 1.
  • Page 58: Disk Brush Head

    Maintenance and Service Disk brush head 1 Brush head 2 Brushes 3 Brush ejectors Fig.25...
  • Page 59: Cleaning The Brushes

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.1 Cleaning the brushes Clean the brushes (Fig. 25/2) on the brush head (Fig. 25/1) daily or as nec- essary. 1. Raise the brush head. 2. Press the brush ejectors (Fig. 25/3) downward and remove the brushes to clean them.
  • Page 60: Cylindrical Brush Head

    Maintenance and Service Cylindrical brush head 1 Cylindrical brush head 2 Locking lever 3 Brushes 4 Dirt hopper 5 Brush holder Fig.26...
  • Page 61: Emptying The Dirt Hopper

    Maintenance and Service 5.7.1 Emptying the dirt hopper 5.7.3 Installing the brushes Remove and empty the dirt hopper 1. Slide the brush in the cylindrical (Fig. 26/5) daily or as necessary. brush head (toothing X must point outwards) and allow to snap into 5.7.2 Disassembling the brushes place on the oppositely facing catch- Check the brushes (Fig.
  • Page 62: Deflector

    Maintenance and Service Deflector 1 Deflector 2 Wing nut 3 Clamping rail 4 Rubber deflector strips 5 Locking hooks 5.8.1 Pivoting the deflector away 1. Open the locking hooks (Fig. 27/1). 2. Pivot the deflector away to the side. 5.8.2 Changing the deflector rubber Check the deflector rubber (Fig.
  • Page 63: Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service Squeegee 1 Squeegee 2 Star-shaped knob 3 Screw for angle adjustment 4 Suction hose 5 Fastening device 6 Washers for height adjustment Fig.28...
  • Page 64: Cleaning The Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service 5.9.1 Cleaning the squeegee Check the squeegee (Fig. 28/1) daily and clean as necessary. To clean the squeegee, raise it, discon- nect the suction hose (Fig. 28/4), loos- en the two star-shaped knobs (Fig. 28/2) and remove the squeegee. 5.9.2 Changing the sealing strips Check the inner and outer sealing strips on the squeegee (Fig.
  • Page 65: Adjusting The Sealing Strips

    Maintenance and Service 5.9.3 Adjusting the sealing strips Angle adjustment The angle adjustment is the decisive factor in ensuring the squeegee's seal- ing strips lie evenly on the floor. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the squeegee. 2.
  • Page 66 Maintenance and Service Height adjustment The height adjustment is set to 3 mm at the factory. If, despite an optimum an- gle adjustment, streaks are produced, the distance between the rollers and floor must be adjusted by altering the number of washers (Fig. 28/6) on the 3 mm holder.
  • Page 67 Maintenance and Service...
  • Page 68: Powerboss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty

    PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty PowerBoss Made Simple Special warning to purchaser of non-compatible chemicals, or dama- ge to property, or loss of income due to Commercial Limited Warranty Use of replacement filters and/or prefil- malfunctions of the product.
  • Page 69: Powerboss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty

    PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty Cord Electric Group Battery Operated Group • Three years parts, • Three years parts, • two years labor, • two years labor, • ninety days travel • ninety days travel (not to exceed two hours)
  • Page 70 The Power of Clean · · PowerBoss Inc. 175 Anderson Street Aberdeen, NC 28315 U.S.A · Telephone: (910) 944 - 2105 FAX: (910) 944 - 740...

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