Columbus ARA 66 BM 100 Operating Manual

Columbus ARA 66 BM 100 Operating Manual

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ARA 66BM 100
ARA 80BM 100
Read these instructions
carefully before operating
the machine!
Operating Manual for
Automatic Scrubber and Accessories
This machine is intended for
industrial and professional use
only!

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual for ARA 66BM 100 Automatic Scrubber and Accessories ARA 80BM 100 This machine is intended for industrial and professional use only! Read these instructions carefully before operating the machine!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 6.5 Squeegee adjustment ........... 14 1 Introduction ..............3 6.6 Cleaning tool attach/remove ........14 1.1 About the operating manual........3 7 Operation ..............16 1.2 Manufacturer ............3 7.1 Tasks before starting cleaning ......16 1.3 Liability and warranty ..........
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Special attention should be given to the notes relating to safety instructions. 1.2 Manufacturer Address: Contact: G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG Tel: +49 (0)711/95 44-950 columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Fax: +49 (0)711/95 44 -941 P.O. Box 50 09 60 e-mail: info@columbus-clean.com D-70 339 Stuttgart Internet: www.columbus-clean.com...
  • Page 4: Spare Parts

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 WARNING! Danger of electric shock! This symbol draws attention to the danger of an electric shock. By non-observance of these safety instructions there is a danger of injury or death. Such work may only be carried out by a properly trained electrician.
  • Page 5: Safety

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 2 Safety This chapter contains an overview of all important safety aspects. In addition, the individual sections contain specific safety instructions on how danger can be avoided, indicated with appropriate symbols. Furthermore, the pictograms, signs and instructions on the appliance must be observed and kept in readable condition.
  • Page 6: Proper Use

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 2.3 Proper use The operational safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when the equipment is used according to the instructions contained in the operating manual. The automatic scrubber is only designed for cleaning waterproof and abrasion resistant floor coverings inside buildings.
  • Page 7 Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 ATTENTION! Improper use can cause considerable damage to the appliance, floor covering as well as other objects. When using the appliance, never run over thresholds, steps, carpets or objects which could get caught up, such as cables.
  • Page 8: Operating Personnel

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 WARNING! Risk of injury through slipping! When working with the appliance always wear non-skid safety shoes and ensure that cleaning fluid which has leaked out is cleaned up completely. When cleaning floors with the appliance, cleaning agents can be used. WARNING! Cleaning agents can be hazardous to health.
  • Page 9: Design Overview And Features

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 3 Design overview and features 3.1 Design overview 1. Recovery tank cover 2. Control panel 3. Driver's seat 2 3 4 4. Nozzle lifting lever 5. Emergency OFF / Charger plug 6.
  • Page 10: Appliance Description/Functions

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 3.3 Appliance description/functions Sitting on the driver's seat, the operator has to push the appliance forward by the handle over the floor area to be cleaned. The rotary action of the brush cleans the floor and, at the same time, aids the forward motion of the appliance.
  • Page 11: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 5 Transport, packaging and storage 5.1 Safety advice WARNING! Risk of injury! During transportation or during loading and unloading there is a risk of injury from falling parts. The appliance may be damaged or ruined if transported in the wrong way. For this reason the following safety advice should be observed: –...
  • Page 12: Assembly

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 6 Assembly WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
  • Page 13 Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 Opening the battery compartment: 1. Push the driver's seat completely to the back (see Chap. "Driver's seat adjustment“). 2. Click the driver’s seat to the front and fix it. 3. Pivote the empty dirty water tank completely to the side. Installing/removing batteries: 4.
  • Page 14: Squeegee Attach/Remove

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 6.4 Squeegee attach/remove Attach squeegee: Lower the squeegee holder (2) using lever (1). Place the squeegee (3) behind the automatic scrubber in such a way that the support rollers (4) are at the back. Turn the quick clamping levers (5) counterclockwise through several turns, but don't unscrew completely.
  • Page 15 Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 Removing the cleaning tool: Switch the automatic scrubber off completely and raise the brush unit using the foot pedal (See Chapter "Operation"). Turn the cleaning tool by hand sharply backwards in the direction indicated until it is released;...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7 Operation WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
  • Page 17: Filling With Cleaning Solution

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.1.4 Filling with cleaning solution Turn off the automatic scrubber completely. ATTENTION! The wrong cleaning solution or filling may ruin the appliance. Pay attention to the following when filling with solution: •...
  • Page 18: Operation During Cleaning Work

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7.2 Operation during cleaning work 7.2.1 Squeegee tool lower/raise – Suction device switch On/Off ATTENTION! The suction device is only switched on when the squeegee is lowered. Lower squeegee to the working position: Lift lever (1) a little, slightly pull it to the right and lower.
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Maximum Speed

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.2.5 Adjusting the maximum speed Adjust the maximum speed using the rotary knob (2). Turn left – to reduce the speed Turn right – to increase the speed Setting the forward and reverse gear The toggle switch (3) is used to select the forward and reverse gear.
  • Page 20: Tasks After Finishing Cleaning

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 • When cleaning floors with the appliance, never go over thresholds, steps or carpets or objects which could get caught, such as e.g. cables. Max. floor gradient 8%. • Never leave the scrubber unattended. Keep unauthorized persons away from the appliance. •...
  • Page 21: Air Filter Insert Clean/Change

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.4.2 Air filter insert clean/change Switch the automatic scrubber off completely. Open the recovery tank cover (1) as far as it will go. Open the air filter cap (2) and remove the air filter insert (3) from the filter unit. Carefully clean the air filter insert (3) by hand with clean water and then allow to dry completely, or replace with a new air filter insert (3).
  • Page 22: Recharging The Batteries

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7.5 Recharging the batteries WARNING! Risk of injury! Before charging the batteries, every operator must first have read the operating manuals of the automatic scrubber, the battery charger and the manual/instructions of the battery manufacturer – especially all safety instructions –...
  • Page 23: Recharging The Batteries With Internal Charger (Optional)

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.5.1 Recharging the batteries with internal charger (Optional) 1. Switch the automatic scrubber off completely, Opening the battery compartment (see Sec. "Opening the battery compartment"). 2. Remove the mains plug from the holders (2) and pull out the mains cable completely.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 8 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 – The maintenance frequency and the work carried out must be in accordance with the operating manual/instructions of the battery manufacturer. Maintenance work: – Maintain the batteries in accordance with the operating manual/instructions. –...
  • Page 26: Accessories

    Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 10 Accessories The following accessories can be obtained from the manufacturer: • Scrubbrushes of different brush strengths • Pad holders for pads • Silent version • Drive batteries • Maintenance free drive batteries •...
  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    11 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Directive on Machines 2006/42/EC Manufacturer G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Mercedesstraße 15 D-70372 Stuttgart hereby declares that the following product conforms to the regulations of the above mentioned directive –...
  • Page 28 G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Postfach 50 09 60 70339 Stutgart. Germany. Tel:. +49 (0)711 / 9544-950 70103100 Fax: +49 (0)711 / 9544-94 info@columbus-clean.com www.columbus-clean.com...

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