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GENERAL INFORMATION I115SS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. SYMBOLS This symbol is used to get the operator’s attention on procedures or precautions to be followed in order to avoid damages to users or to the support This symbol is used to get the operator’s attention on general information.
GENERAL INFORMATION I115SS Non-respect of instructions included in this manual; Breaking and/or changes made up without FIORENTINI’s approval; Not-use of genuine spare parts; Interventions made up by unauthorised personnel; Missing maintenance; Natural calamities. FIORENTINI S.r.l., its purchasers and its suppliers have the same warranty for the electric and expendable materials that are sold by external suppliers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION I115SS 07/10/14 Rev. 001 6/49...
MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA I115SS 2. MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA 2.1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE A silver label is sticked on the protection case of the steering column and clearly shows the data referring to the “CE” marking. PICTURE Nr. 2.1 The label has never to be removed and should always be kept readable.
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MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA I115SS a series of batteries (for the battery version), a gasoil or petrol or GPL engine (for the version with engine); steering wheel group; operator’s seat. The two sweeping brushes collect the dust and the central brush, that rotates in the opposite direction of the machine, put it into the recovery tank.
MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA I115SS The machine frame is made of zinc-plated or stainless steel in order to avoid oxidation which could compromise the machine reliability. FIORENTINI Co., taking the new CE safety rules into consideration, manufactures the machine following the CE directives about safety and health.
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MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA I115SS 2.3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION DATI TECNICI – SPECIFICATIONS – CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES Alimentazione – Voltage – Alimentation Batteria a cassone 36 V (630 Amp/h) Sistema di trazione – Drive system - Systeme de traction Hydraulic rear Larghezza di lavaggio –...
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MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA I115SS The above mentioned characteristics are not binding for the manufacturer; they can be changed without any notice . ING.O.FIORENTINI Co. is always at disposal for any information (par.7.1.). MEASUREMENT UNITS CONVERSION 1 inch = 1” = 25,4 mm...
SAFETY I115SS 3. SAFETY 3.1. RIGHT USE OF THE MACHINE This machine can sweep and wash at the same time. It has been designed both for the industrial and outside cleaning. The engine version can be used on slopes not higher than 15% while the battery version on slopes not higher than 10%.
It is important to check periodically safety and warning devices (see § 5.1.). I115SS is equipped with three nylon brushes that rotate while the machine is Side brushes protection working. A steel case on each side brush avoid to reach dangerous areas.
SAFETY I115SS SAFETY DEVICES This machine is provided of the following safety systems. Socket (picture 4.5), the same socket used for the battery charger. In case of emergency, this socket must be taken away from the plug by means of its handle.
SAFETY I115SS 3.8. OTHER DANGERS FIORENTINI S.r.l. analyzes – starting from the design of the machine - all the dangers that can occur while the machine is operating in order to prevent or at least low the operator’s accidents. Thanks to a series of signals on the machine the operator can avoid many risks that can occur.
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SAFETY I115SS TURNOVER This kind of ranger can occur: during the normal operating of the machine when you exceed sloping limits as specified in the manual and you use the machine to clean disconnected surfaces or with holes and high depressions (photo 3.2)
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SAFETY I115SS 3.9. SAFETY SIGNALS Dangers’ signals are triangular with black DANGERS pictures on a yellow background Prohibitions’ signals are round with black PROHIBITIONS pictures and a red stripe What is it? This signal forbids to remove the protection of pieces in movement.
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SAFETY I115SS What is it? Crushing danger: it can be due to parts in movement of the machine. During the installation or the maintenance make sure that the ignition What to do key is not in the dashboard before removing the mobile protections.
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SAFETY I115SS Explosion danger: it may occur while recharging the batteries because What is it? of hydrogen spread. During the batteries recharge, please place the machine under a What to do suction chemney or in a ventilated area and keep it away from heat and corrosive substances.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING The machine is delivered to the purchaser in a proper package (see picture 4.1 below). A black arrow on the package indicates the barycentre. This arrow must be in the middle of the elevator or transpallet forks. The package must be carefully handled.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.2. STORAGE The machine must be stored in a closed and dry place if not immediately installed in order to keep every part safe. Relative humidity must be lower than 80% and the storage temperature must be between 3°C t + 45 °C.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.5. INSTALLATION Installation must be carried out by authorized personnel after reading this manual. 4.5.1 BATTERIES INSTALLATION (battery version) Please follow the instructions below to install the batteries: Lift the batteries cover up by means of the handle (see picture nr. 4.3 detail nr. 3);...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.5.2 BATTERY CHARGER INSTALLATION (battery version) Batteries must be recharged in a place equipped with a proper suction system of gases spread during this operation. Otherwise, batteries must be charged in a ventilated and dry place far from heat sources and corrosive substances.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.6. CONTROL DEVICES 4.6.1. DASHBOARD The dashboard is made of a series of switches that activate or disactivate all the machine functions. The function of each switch is shown by a picture. Picture 4.5. shows the dashboard of the machine and the switches function is explained in the scheme in the following page.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS Battery charge indicator Key switch Washing brushes plate translation button Parking brake Water cock lever 07/10/14 Rev. 001 25/49...
STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS SYMBOLS ON THE DASHBOARD Battery charge pilot light Filter shaker Key switch Battery charge status Flashing light Waste tank down Horn Waste tank up Squeegee suction Bucket on Parking brake Bucket off Sweeper suction on...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7. FUNCTIONING I115SS can sweep and wash the floor at the same time. Please follow the instructions below for a perfect cleaning: start the side brushes, the central brush and the sweeping brushes suction; low the squeegee;...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.1 PREPARING AND STARTING THE MACHINE If the machine is connected with the battery charger, the operator must firstly disconnect the battery charger plug from the batteries one and connect the batteries plug with the power supply plug (see picture 4.6. –...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS PICTURE Nr. 4.8 4.7.2 CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT Choosing the right detergent is very important for a perfect cleaning. A too strong detergent could damage the surface. A good quality detrgent has to produce little foam. Alternatevely, the operator can add an antifoaming additive or 50 cc of wine vinaigre in the recovery tank in order to avoid the suction motor damage.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.3 REGULATE THE DRIVING POSITION By means of the lever (see detail nr. 1 in picture nr. 4.9.) for the steering column regulation, the operator can pull backward or push onward the steering wheel in order to have a driving position which fits his/her body.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.4 RUDDER BAR FUNCTIONING The rudder bar of this machine is composed by: Accelerator pedal (see detail 3 in picture 4.10). The operator has to press the front side of the pedal for the forward gear or the back side of the pedal for the reverse gear;...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.5 DETERGENT CONTROL During the washing the operator can control the detergent quantity by means of a cock, which is at the bottom of the machine on the left inside the protection rubber (see detail nr. 5 in picture 4.10.).
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.7 WATER DISCHARGE AND WASTE TANK EMPTYING This machine is equipped with two pipes for water discharge (picture 4.13): A pipe for the recovery tank discharge (see detail nr. 1 in picture nr. 4.13);...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS Waste tank emptying The operator has to follow the instructions below in order to empty the waste tank: Stop and lift the sweeping brushes up; Close the suction lever; Close the bucket;...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.8 SWEEPING BRUSHES REPLACEMENT Central brush replacement Open the door on the right side of the machine (see detail 1 in picture nr. 4.15); Unscrew the bolt (see detail 2 in picture nr. 4.15) that hold the rubber sheet;...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS PICTURE NR. 4.18 Side brush replacement Unscrew the nuts (see detail 1 in picture nr. 4.19) and remove the brush; Replace the brush and screw the nuts again. PICTURE Nr. 4.19 07/10/14 Rev. 001...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.9 WASHING BRUSHES AND BLADES REPLACEMENT Please follow the instructions below: Remove the ignition key from the dashboard in order to avoid the accidental start of the machine after having translated the brushes plate outside.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.10 SQUEEGEE BLADES REPLACEMENT Squeegee blades must be replaced when their hedges are worn. A perfect hedge allows a perfect dry (picture 4.19). Please follow these instructions to replace the squeegee blades: Remove the squeegee from the machine and lay it on a table;...
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.11 HOW TO REPLACE THE SUCTION FILTER OF THE SWEEPING GROUP AND THE SHAKER FILTER MOTOR The filter shaker motor has to clean the filters from the dust by shaking them. The dust fall into the waste tank.
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STARTING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS I115SS 4.7.12 HYDRAULIC OIL TOPPING UP The oil level does not change, but when there are leaks from the unions or the hydraulic pipes. In this case, the operator has to top the hydraulic oil up from the cap (picture 4.24) after having lifted the batteries cover up.
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MAINTENANCE I115SS 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE A periodical maintenance is very important. Please write down in the format you find below all the interventions done on the machine. Trained personnel only can service the machine and especially electric and electromechanical parts by means of suitable tools and equipments.
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MAINTENANCE I115SS 5.2.1 HYDROMETRY In order to check the batteries hydrometry the operator has to follow the instructions below: By means of a hydrometre draw a small quantity of electrolyte so that the floater reaches the surface; Make sure that the floater inside the hydrometre is not blocked;...
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MAINTENANCE I115SS 5.2.5 BATTERY CHARGER TECHNICAL FEATURES The battery charger has to show the features listed in the scheme below: 230V, 50Hz, 5A 36V, 30A See § 2.3 TECHNICAL DATA for the batteries technical features. 5.2.6 BATTERIES DISPOSAL Old batteries are toxic wastes and they have to be thrown in a suitable and authorized place for the batteries disposal.
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MAINTENANCE I115SS SUCTION MOTOR MAINTENANCE The suction motor has to be checked up and cleaned. Every six months motor brushes have to be checked and replaced if it is necessary. To maintain the suction motor please follow the instructions below: ...
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MAINTENANCE I115SS ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT CONTROL It is very important to check the electric system up every two years. Disconnected cables or burnt cables must be immediately replaced. Interventions on the electric system must be carried out by a trained technician.
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TECHNICAL ASSISTENCE I115SS 6. TECHNICAL ASSISTENCE 6.1. SERVICE ADDRESSES Do not hesitate to contact FIORENTINI S.p.A. service for any kind of information or request. ING. O. FIORENTINI S.p.A. “T ” HE BEST IN FLOOR MACHINES FILIALI: 20132 MILANO – Fax. 02/2592779 Via Palmanova 211/a –...
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TECHNICAL ASSISTENCE I115SS Operator: Company: Operator’s name: Role: Date: Signature: Machine description: Machine: Type: I115SS Purchase date: S.N.: Warranty: Work hours: Where does the machine normally work? Fault: Code of the defected Description: component: Fault: Fault short description: ...
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Mat. n. Serial no. _____________________ Nr. de serie Data di spedizione Shipment date _____________________ Date de spedition Distributed by: ING. O. FIORENTINI S.p.A. “T ” HE BEST IN FLOOR MACHINES FILIALI: 20132 MILANO – Fax. 02/2592779 Via Palmanova 211/a – Tel. 02/27207783 - 2564810 00012 Guidonia Montecelio (ROMA) –...
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