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COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT
www.tomcatequip.com
1711 South Street
Racine, WI 53404 (USA)
(800) 450-9824 | (+001) 262-681-6470
© 2015 RPS Corporation
Scan With Phone for more Information
Operating Instructions (EN)
MODELS:
24'' Cylindrical
Read these Instructions before
using the machine.
Read these Safety Messages
before using the machine.
VERSION 15.167
20'' Disk
26'' Disk
28'' DIisk
24'' EDGE
28'' EDGE
RS-OP-EN

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  • Page 1 COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT Operating Instructions (EN) MODELS: 20'' Disk 26'' Disk 28'' DIisk 24'' Cylindrical 24'' EDGE 28'' EDGE Read these Instructions before using the machine. Read these Safety Messages before using the machine. Scan With Phone for more Information www.tomcatequip.com 1711 South Street Racine, WI 53404 (USA)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This manual is furnished with each new machine. This manual will allow the Operator to get the best performance out of your RPS manufactured Scrubber-Drier, Sweeper, Burnisher, or Orbital Scrubber. Read this manual thoroughly before operating or servicing the machine. This machine will provide excellent performance, but the best results will be obtained at the most minimum costs if: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Battery Charging External Battery Charging: About This Manual On-Board Charger Table of Contents On-Board Battery Charging (Optional): Description of LED Safety Messages Battery Maintenance Guide Safety Label Locations Safety: Inspection and Cleaning: Operation Controls Storage: Watering: Operation Controls Maintenance Machine Components...

  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    SAFETY MESSAGES You will see four kinds of safety reminders in this manual: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING The Batteries in this machine produce hazardous Dress safely. Do not wear rings or metal wrist watches voltage which can cause electrical shock, burns and/ when servicing this machine, as they can cause an or electrocution. Always disconnect Batteries before electrical short circuit which can cause serious burns.

  • Page 6: Safety Label Locations

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read and obey all Safety Labels on your RS Floor Scrubber. If you have questions about these labels, ask your supervi- sor. These images indicate where on the RS Safety Labels are located. If ever the labels become illegible, worn off, or torn, promptly report it to your supervisor and replace it.

  • Page 7: Operation Controls

    OPERATION CONTROLS BATTERY GAUGE / HOUR METER: Indicates the amount of battery charge remaining along with total hours used - Below 20% and machine goes into “creep” mode to save charge to allow machine to be driven back to charging station BRUSH MOTOR AMP GAUGE: Indicates amp draw of the Scrubdeck motors combined ON ( OFF (...

  • Page 8: Operation Controls

    OPERATION CONTROLS ADJUSTABLE STEERING: Four settings for operator comfort and ease of entry HORN: Sounds the horn for warning oncoming traffi c ON ( OFF ( HEADLIGHT SWITCH: Turns power of the Headlight SQUEEGEE LIFT LEVER: Raises and lowers the Squeegee Allows for complete machine shut down with EMERGENCY STOP (OPTIONAL): 1-button push...

  • Page 9: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS DRAIN SAVER / RECOVERY TANK LID: Easy visibility Recovery Tank Lid allows viewing of Drain Saver and Recovery Tank RECOVERY TANK: 23 Gallon Capacity - Tip back for easy cleaning TANK LATCHES: Permits draining of the Recovery Tank as well as access to secondary fi ll point and components in back of the machine SOLUTION FILL POINT: Fill easily with hose SOLUTION TANK: 22 Gallon Capacity...

  • Page 10: Machine Setup

    MACHINE SETUP UN-CRATING MACHINE: ATTACHING SQUEEGEE: Carefully check the crate for any signs of damage and that 1. Turn machine OFF ( ) and remove key. the batteries are in the unit. 2. Lower the Squeegee Mounting Plate by lowering the To un-crate the machine, remove banding strips from Squeegee Lift Lever (A) (SEE BELOW).

  • Page 11: Adjusting Squeegee

    ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE: REMOVING SQUEEGEE: 1. Turn machine OFF ( ) and remove key. 1. Turn machine OFF ( ) and remove key. 2. Turning adjustment knob (A) clockwise (tightening) will 2. Raise the Squeegee to the DOWN position by lowering lower tips and raise the center of the Squeegee (SEE the Squeegee Lift Lever.

  • Page 12: Installing Disk Pad Driver Or Brush

    INSTALLING DISK PAD DRIVER OR BRUSH: INSTALLING DRIVER PADS: 1. Turn ON ( ) machine power. 1. Select the correct Pads that best meet your cleaning application needs. Consult your local dealer for 2. Raise the Scrubdeck by depressing the Brush switch assistance.

  • Page 13: Leveling Disk Decks

    LEVELING DISK DECKS: ADJUST DISK SHROUD WIPERS: 1. For Shroud rubber adjustments, loosen the Nylok Nuts NOTICE (E) on the back of the Shrouds (SEE BELOW). All Scrubdeck’s should be level at time of machine delivery. If machine Scrubdeck is not level - Contact your Servicing Dealer.

  • Page 14: Installing Cylindrical Brush

    INSTALLING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH: 6. With Brushes engaged, re-attach the Side Door as well as the Side Wipers. 1. Turn ON ( ) machine power. NOTICE 2. Raise the Scrubdeck by depressing the Brush switch to the up and OFF ( ) position (Or Raise with Lever If the Brushes are not fully engaged with the Drivers, - OPTIONAL) and turn the machine power back OFF (...

  • Page 15: Leveling Cylindrical Decks

    LEVELING CYLINDRICAL DECKS: ADJUST CYLINDRICAL WIPERS BLADES: 1. For Cylindrical side Wipers, open wipers by releasing NOTICE the pin. Loosen Wiper band screws (B) (SEE BELOW). All Scrubdeck’s should be level at time of machine delivery. If machine Scrubdeck is not level - Contact your Servicing Dealer.

  • Page 16: Installing Edge Pads

    INSTALLING EDGE PADS: LEVELING EDGE DECKS: 1. Turn ON ( ) machine power. NOTICE 2. Raise the Scrubdeck by depressing the Brush switch to the UP and OFF ( ) position and turn machine All Scrubdeck’s should be level at time of machine power back OFF ( ).

  • Page 17: Adjust Edge Shroud Wipers

    ADJUST EDGE SHROUD WIPERS: 1. For Shroud rubber adjustments, loosen the Nylok Nuts (A) on the back of the Shrouds (SEE BELOW). 2. To adjust rubber to the desired height, just slide the curtain up or down in the slits and tighten screws. 3.

  • Page 18: Machine Operation

    MACHINE OPERATION PRE-CLEANING CHECKLIST: DANGER Read and understand the complete Operator’s Manual before operating the machine along with fi lling out and EXPLOSION RISK! Flammable materials can cause an sending in a Machine Installation Form. explosion or fi re. Do NOT use fl ammable materials in 1.

  • Page 19: One Pass Scrubbing

    ONE PASS SCRUBBING: ADJUST SOLUTION FLOW: 1. Turn ON ( ) machine Key Switch (A). 1. Push forward on the Solution Flow Lever (J) to 2. Ensure machine is fully charged before operation increase the solution fl ow and pull backwards on the by checking the Battery Gauge (B).

  • Page 20: Draining Recovery Tank

    DRAINING RECOVERY TANK: NOTICE Always empty Recovery Tank after every shift and when refi lling the Solution Tank. You can refi ll the Solution Tank Keep water off of Control Panel. while the Recovery Tank is draining. 1. To drain the Recovery Tank remove Drain Hose (A) by CLEAN “DRAIN SAVER”: loosening the Recovery Hose Expansion Plug (B) at the rear of the Tank (SEE BELOW).

  • Page 21: Solution Filter

    SOLUTION FILTER: SQUEEGEE UP: The solution system has an “Inline Filter” (A) to fi lter out 1. To raise the Squeegee off the fl oor, cleaning solution prior to scrubbing (SEE BELOW). manually raise the Squeegee Lift Lever (G) to the UP position (SEE BELOW). CLEANING SOLUTION FILTER: DOWN 1.

  • Page 22: Clean Vacuum Screen

    CLEAN VACUUM SCREEN: RELEASING PARKING BRAKE OVERRIDE LEVER: 1. Remove Vacuum Hose from Vacuum To release the Parking Brake, move the Parking Brake Screen Output (A) (SEE BELOW). Override Lever (E) to the UP position. To return back to Override Mode - slide to the DOWN position. 2.

  • Page 23: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING Charger Specifi cations than the plates. If needed, add enough distilled water to just slightly cover the plates. Be careful not to over fi ll. Batteries • Output voltage of 36 Volts can overfl ow during charging. Replace caps before charging. •...

  • Page 24: On-Board Charger

    ON-BOARD CHARGER Charger Specifi cations 4. Plug the Charger power cord into a grounded standard wall outlet (B). • Output voltage of 36 Volts 5. The green Indicator Light (C) will come on and the • Output current of 25 amps max Charger will automatically begin charging.

  • Page 25: Battery Maintenance Guide

    BATTERY MAINTENANCE GUIDE SAFETY: WATERING: • Add water, NEVER ACID, to cells (distilled water DANGER recommended). Explosive hydrogen gas forms when Batteries are • Do not over water charging. An open fl ame or spark can cause this gas • Before charging the Batteries, only add water if the to explode.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE: 3. Check to see if Battery cables are tightened. Tighten, if needed: 1. Remove the clean Pads or Brushes. Never use OEM Trojan WET Batteries - 100 in/lbs soiled Pads when cleaning. Replace Pads when they OEM Full River AGM Batteries - 90in/lbs become packed with residue.

  • Page 27: Rs Pm Records

    RS PM RECORDS CUSTOMER INFORMATION CUSTOMER EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE CONTACT MACHINE INFORMATION MODEL #: SERIAL #: WORK ORDER#: HOUR METER (Key): CHASSIS HOUR METER: HOUR METER (Traction): RECHARGE NUMBER: HOUR METER (Scrub): ISOLATOR HOUR METER: HOUR METER (Vac): NOTE: Isolators need to be replaced on Scrubber Machines at 1000 Hours or Annually BATTERY CONDITION CELL 1...
  • Page 28 VACUUM MOTOR PERFORMANCE SQUEEGEE LIFT LEVER SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT PITCH AND HEIGHT SQUEEGEE BLADES DRAIN HOSE AND PLUG SPRAY JET PUMP, HOSE & NOZZLE (OPTIONAL) BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION & FUNCTION PITCH OF SCRUBDECK (MUST BE LEVEL) FOOTPEDAL PARKING BRAKE (MUST HOLD AUTOMATICALLY) BACK UP ALARM (REVERSE ONLY) CLEAN AND / OR LUBRICATE IN SPEC...

  • Page 29: Rs Wiring Guide

    RS WIRING GUIDE RS-OP-EN - 29 -...

  • Page 30: Trouble-Shooting

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION NO POWER - NOTHING OPERATES FAULTY POWER SWITCH CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER BATTERIES NEED CHARGING SEE CHARGING BATTERIES FAULTY BATTERIES REPLACE BATTERY LOOSE BATTERY CABLE TIGHTEN LOOSE CABLE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT SCRUBMOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE FOOT PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED...
  • Page 31 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION POOR WATER RECOVERY ON TURNS WIPERS WORN REPLACE WIPER MATERIAL WIPERS CHATTER TIGHTEN PIVOT POINTS SQUEEGEE SWING IS BINDING CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER INCORRECT SQUEEGEE SIZE CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER POOR TRACTION EXCESSIVE BRUSH PRESSURE REDUCE PRESSURE WITH SWITCH WORN DRIVE TIRE REPLACE TIRES HEAVY SOAP CONCRENTRATION...

  • Page 32: Machine Specs

    MACHINE SPECS BODY CONSTRUCTION/DIMENSIONS Tank Material: Poly ( ⁄ '') (0.9525 cm) Chassis Construction: ⁄ '' Steel (.3 cm) Rear Wheels: (2×) 12'' × 3'' [(2×) 30.5 × 7.6 cm] Size (L × W × H): 48'' × 24'' × 55'' (122 × 61 × 140 cm) Weight (without Batteries): 550 lb (249 kg) Weight (with standard Batteries):...

  • Page 33: Common Wear Parts

    COMMON WEAR PARTS ROUND DISK BRUSHES: ROUND DISK PADS: NOTICE NOTICE The ## in Disk Column Denotes Desk Pad Size: 13'', 14'' The ## in Disk Column Denotes Desk Pad Size: 13'', 14'' or 20'' or 20'' DISK PADS DISK LEVEL COLOR BRUSHES...
  • Page 34 SQUEEGEE BLADE KITS & COMPLETE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLIES: SQUEEGEE 20'' DISK 24'' 26'' DISK 28'' 28'' DISK SIZE DECKS EDGE DECKS EDGE DECKS DECKS DECKS 26'' Squeegee Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional 30'' Squeegee Standard Optional Optional Optional Optional 34'' Squeegee Optional Standard Standard Standard Standard...

  • Page 35: Soap Choices

    STANDARD WARRANTY POLICY RPS Corporation warrants its Machines and Original Equipment Accessories to be free of manufacturer’s defects in materials or workmanship for the periods specifi ed below. Warranty will be granted at the sole discretion of RPS Corporation and is subject to fi nal claim and parts review by RPS Corporation and its vendors. This policy is effective January 1, 2014 and is subject to change on production units at a future date.

  • Page 36: Machine Install / Warranty Registration

    MACHINE INSTALL / WARRANTY REGISTRATION Installing Dealer: Installed By: Location: (City, State): Install Date: End-User Company Name: End-User Contact: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Model: Serial #: Hour Meter: BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN PROPER OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTROLS AND FEATURES: SCRUBBERS: - Filling solution tank, Solution tank sight tube, Solution drain hose or valve for fl...
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  • Page 38 COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT 1711 South Street Racine, WI 53404 www.tomcatequip.com Tel. US: 800-450-9824 Tel. Int: (001) 262-681-6470 © RPS Corporation 2015...

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