TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................2 DELIVERY OF THE MACHINE .........................3 INTRODUCTION ..............................3 TECHNICAL DATA............................4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE.......................5 PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE .........................6 MOVING THE MACHINE WHEN PACKED............. 6 UNPACKING THE MACHINE............... 6 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER ............7 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES ..............
Delivery of the machine When the machine is delivered, please check immediately that all materials match the delivery documents and that the machine has not been damaged during transport. If so, ask your shipping agent to assess the extent of the damage and inform our customer care service at once.
TECHNICAL DATA ST360 TECHNICAL DATA UNIT Working width Inches 21" Squeegee width Inches 25.5" Working capacity Sq feet/h 31,500 Brushes Inches 1 x 21" Brush rpm Brush pressure Brush motor Volts Brush motor Watts Traction speed 0 - 4.5 Max grade capability Suction motor Volts Suction motor Watts Solution tank...
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Symbol for brush head up/down. It indicates the brush head up/down pedal. Symbol for battery charge level. Symbol for squeegee up/down. It indicates the up/down pedal of the squeegee. Symbol for water flow. Symbol for the horn button. Symbol for on/off switch.
PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE MOVING THE MACHINE WHEN PACKED The machine comes in special packaging which includes a platform for fork-lift transport. Do not place skids one on top of the other. The overall weight is 540Lbs. Packing size is: A : 60"...
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER The connectors are fitted on the battery compartment. Plug the connector of the battery charger cables into the socket on battery compartment. The battery connector is delivered inside the bag where you found this instruction booklet. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The battery level indicator is operated by a microprocessor.
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17 ¾” TO MACHINE REAR OF BATTERY BOX NOTE: Battery box will accept Trojan T125 Batteries (10 3/8” L x 7 3/8” W)
PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE SQUEEGEE The squeegee is supplied already assembled on the machine and with the adjustments made during machine testing. When operating the machine, the rear rubber should be slightly tilted back 5mm all along its length. you can use the squeegee on all 4 edges before replacing it with a new one.
PREPARING THE MACHINE FITTING THE DISC BRUSH 1. With the brush head lifted, centre the brush under the brush deck 2. When lowering the brush head, the brush will lock automatically. DETERGENT SOLUTION Fill up the solution tank with fresh water at a temperature not exceeding 50°C and add the liquid detergent according to the concentrations and instructions that are provided by the manufacturer.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Keep to the following rules in order to prevent any operator injury or machine damage. r Read thoroughly the labels on the machine, do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if they are damaged r The machine should be operated only by authorised and trained personnel r When operating the machine, beware of other people and especially to children r Do not mix different types of detergent in order to prevent formation of harmful gases...
CONTROLS MAIN CONTROLS 1. Horn 2. Digital hourmeter 3. Battery level indicator 4. On/Off key switch 5. Forward/reverse switch 6. Forward/reverse levers 7. Solution lever 8. Squeegee control pedal: the squeegee is working when the pedal is lifted. 9. Pedal for right wheel directional lock.
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OPERATING Follow the operations as instructed under PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE Plug in the battery connector Sit on the seat Turn the key switch on. Drop the brush deck down and the vacuum motor will start automatically. Open the tap by turning the knob counter clock-wise. Water only flows when the brush motor is on.
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OPERATING OPERATING THE DRIVE LEVERS Each lever is directly connected to the corresponding traction wheel (right lever with right wheel and vice-versa). Operating in forward gear: Press the forward switch on the instrument board Push both levers forwards simultaneously To turn right, move the left lever forwards and the right one backwards.
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To turn right, move the left lever forwards and the right one backwards. To turn left, move the right lever forwards and the left one backwards. These pedals are meant to lock the direction of the front wheels to ensure straight drive when operating in forward or reverse gear. NOTE: the machine is fitted with a deadman microswitch.
OPERATING SUCTION The vacuum motor starts automatically as the squeegee is lowered. The motor does not switch off automatically when the squeegee is lifted to prevent any water leaking from the suction hose. Wait a few seconds and press the button (1) on the vacuum unit. HORN The machine is fitted with a horn switch.
UPON COMPLETION OF WORK Upon completion of work and prior to any type of maintenance procedure, carry out the following operations: 1. Close the water valve 2. Lift the brush head 3. Lift the squeegee 4. Switch the suction motor off 5 .
DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK Empty the tank through the drain hose. Turn the knob a few turns to unscrew it and remove the plug. CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE Clean the squeegee with a hose. Check for rubber blade wear conditions and, if necessary, turn or replace them.
DAILY MAINTENANCE REPLACING SQUEEGEE RUBBER BARS If the squeegee blades are worn out and do not dry properly, change the drying side as follows: Pull the squeegee assembly out as illustrated under “PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE” Unlock the clamp (1) between the two rear blades Pull out the blades (2/3) and the rubber bar (4) Flip the rubber blade or, if necessary, replace it Adjust squeegee height as illustrated under “HEIGHT...
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SUCTION HOSE 1. In case of poor suction, make sure the suction hose is not clogged. Clean it with a garden hose from where the hose is connected to the tank. CLEANING THE SUCTION MOTOR FILTER 1.
OPERATION CONTROL NOT ENOUGH WATER ON THE BRUSH 1. Make sure the tap is open 2. Make sure there is water in the solution tank 3. Clean the solution filter MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN EFFECTIVELY 1. Check for brush wear and, if necessary, replace it (the brush should be replaced as the bristles are about 15 mm long).
OPERATION CONTROL SUCTION DOES NOT WORK 1. Make sure the connector of the suction unit is properly connected. 2. Make sure that thermal protection has not been activated (see under THERMAL PROTE CTION). BRUSH MOTOR DOES NOT WORK 1. Make sure the brush head was lowered. 2.
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ST360 LOADING AND UNLOADING USING A RAMP When going down a ramp with the ST360, always go down the ramp forwards. Note: If you must unload the machine in reverse, stand in front of the machine and pull the drive levers towards you. Push the machine down the ramp in reverse while continuing to hold the drive...
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ST360 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS When transporting the ST360, to prevent any damage to the machine follow these guidelines: 1. Make sure that both the solution and recovery tanks are empty. 2. Ensure the machine is strapped down and well secured inside the trailer. 3.
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