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- Page 1 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Mx - SMx ED. 05-2011 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Doc. 10015330 Ver.
- Page 2 The descriptions contained in this document are not binding. The company therefore reserves the right to make any modifications at any time to elements, details, or accessory supply, as considered necessary for reasons of improvement or manufacturing/commercial requirements. The reproduction, even partial, of the text and drawings contained in this document is prohibited by law.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE....................................5 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ........................................5 INTRODUCTION .............................................5 INTENDED USE............................................5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION........................................6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION........................................6 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ....................................7 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS......................................8 MACHINE PREPARATION ........................................9 1. HANDLING THE PACKAGED MACHINE .................................... 9 2. HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE..................................... 9 3. - Page 4 3. STORING OF THE MACHINE ......................................27 DAILY MAINTENANCE .........................................28 1. CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK ....................................28 2. CLEANING THE SUCTION FILTER ....................................28 4.CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE......................................28 5. DISASSEMBLING THE BRUSH (MX 50 BT VERSIONS ) ..............................29 6. DISASSEMBLING THE BRUSH (BRUSH HEAD WITH DOUBLE BRUSH) ........................29 7.
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Page 5: On Consignment Of The Machine
On consignment of the machine Serial number plate When the machine is delivered to the customer, an immediate check must be performed to ensure all the material mentioned in the shipping documents has been received, and also to check the machine has not been damaged during transportation. -
Page 6: Technical Description
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Mx 50Bt Mx 50Bts Mx 55Bt Mx 65Bt Rated power 1260 1260 1260 1260 Working width Width of rear squeegee Work capacity 2250 2250 2500 2970 Brushes (diameter or length) 500 (x1) 110x500 (x2) 285 (x2) 355 (x2) ∅... -
Page 7: Symbols Used On The Machine
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Tap symbol Used to indicate water regulation changes ( FSS models) Detergent symbol Used to indicate detergent regulation changes ( FSS models ) Brush release symbol (MX 50 model ) Used to indicate the button for automatic brush release Battery charge level indicator Battery symbol Warning high voltage 110-220 Volt... -
Page 8: General Safety Regulations
When disposing of consumption materials, comply with currently effective laws and regulations. • When your FIMAP machine has reached the end of its long working life, dispose of the materials it contains in an appropriate manner, and bearing in mind that the machine itself was constructed using 100% recyclable materials. -
Page 9: Machine Preparation
MACHINE PREPARATION 1. HANDLING THE PACKAGED MACHINE The machine is contained within specific packaging. It is not possible to place more than two packages on top of each other. The total weight is 130kg (without batteries) for Mx models Total weight is 175kg for SMx models The overall dimensions of the package are: Mx VERSIONS A : 1260mm... -
Page 10: How To Move The Machine
The machine may be supplied with batteries and a built-in battery charger. If batteries other than those supplied with the machine are used, have the battery charger and battery control card configuration checked by a qualified and trained FIMAP technician. Perform a battery charging cycle before using the machine. -
Page 11: Connecting The Batteries (Mx Version)
MACHINE PREPARATION WARNING: you are advised to use airtight batteries only, to avoid the leakage of acids! ATTENTION: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands ATTENTION: You are advised to only lift and move the batteries with lifting and transportation means suitable for the specific weight and size 5. -
Page 12: Maintenance - Disposal Of The Battery
They must be connected together in series, to obtain a 24V voltage on the clamps. The electrical connection operations must be carried out by expert personnel, trained at the FIMAP technical assistance centre. 8. MAINTENANCE – DISPOSAL OF THE BATTERY For maintenance and recharging, respect the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. -
Page 13: Charging The Batteries With A Built-In Battery Charger
MACHINE PREPARATION 8. Disconnect the electrical system connector from the battery connector (2) 9. Connect the battery charger connector to the electrical system connector The coupling connector of the battery charger is consigned inside the bag containing this instruction booklet, and must be assembled on the cables of the battery charger as indicated in the instructions. ATTENTION: this process must be carried out by qualified personnel. -
Page 14: Battery Indicator
MACHINE PREPARATION 8. Open the battery charger casing, rotating it towards you (1) 9. Insert the battery charger cable into the socket (2) on the machine 10. Plug the power supply cable of the charger into the mains socket. ATTENTION: For the correct use of the battery charger, follow the instructions in the enclosed booklet. -
Page 15: Instrument Panel Components
MACHINE PREPARATION 13. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS The instrument panel components are identified as follows: 1. Levers to activate brushes/traction (located beneath the grip) 2. Water outlet adjustment switch (FSS Versions) 3. Detergent outlet adjustment switch (FSS Versions) 4. Automatic brush release button (Mx 50 Bt Versions) 5. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Squeegee Inclination
MACHINE PREPARATION ATTENTION: these operations must be carried out using protective gloves to avoid any possible contact with the edges or tips of metal objects 17. ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE INCLINATION When moving, the rear rubber should be slightly tilted back in a uniform manner at an angle of about 45 degrees to the floor along its entire length of about 5mm. -
Page 17: Solution Tank
MACHINE PREPARATION 20. SOLUTION TANK The recovery tank must be completely empty each time the solution tank is filled. Remove the front inlet cap and check the solution filter is correctly fitted. Check the filter cover (beneath the tank) is correctly closed. 21. -
Page 18: Brush Assembly (Brush Head With Single Disc Brush)
MACHINE PREPARATION Fill the tank (1) in the internal compartment behind the battery with liquid detergent according to the directions on the label. Be sure to close the screw cap correctly, to avoid any liquid leaking out during normal machine usage. WARNING: always use low foam detergent. -
Page 19: Assembly Of Single Disc Brush Head Splash Guard Rubber
MACHINE PREPARATION 5. Using the "man present" lever (2), the brush is automatically hooked up. ATTENTION: during this operation, check there are no people or objects near the brush. ATTENTION: Check the brush is correctly inserted. If this is not the case, the machine could move in an irregular, sudden manner. -
Page 20: Assembly Of Disc Bi-Brush Head Splash Guard
MACHINE PREPARATION 5. You are advised to invert the right and left-hand brushes every day. If the brushes are not new however, and have deformed bristles, it is better to reassemble them in the same position (the right- hand one on the right, and the left-hand one on the left), to prevent the different inclination of the bristles producing an overload on the brush motor as well as excessive vibrations. -
Page 21: Assembling The Brush (Brush Heads With Cylindrical Brushes) Sx 60S
MACHINE PREPARATION Take care not to mix up the brushes, the blue brush should always be placed in the rear idle hub. Take care how the brushes are mounted, the assembly is correct if the direction of the bristles form an X looking from above. -
Page 22: Regulating The Detergent In Models With Fss
To resolve any anomalies in the FSS system contact the FIMAP assistance service ATTENTION: By positioning the tap lever in this way, the FSS dosing system is excluded and the detergent solution is expelled onto the brushes. -
Page 23: Reverse Function
MACHINE PREPARATION 32. REVERSE FUNCTION To activate the reverse direction, just push the command levers (1) downwards. WARNING: When moving backwards even for brief moments, check that squeegee is raised, and check the brush head is also raised when the machine is not working. PRIMING OF DETERGENT PUMP (VERSIONS WITH FSS) The detergent pump must be primed before starting work;... -
Page 24: Work
WORK 1. PREPARING TO WORK 1. Make sure that the recovery tank is empty 2. Make sure that the key switch is in the “0” position 3. Connect the battery connector (1) to the machine connector (see related chapter) Go directly to section 3 for models with built-in battery charger ATTENTION: this process must be carried out by qualified personnel. -
Page 25: Overflow Device
WORK 2. OVERFLOW DEVICE The machine is fitted with a float which intervenes when the recovery tank is full, causing the suction tube to close. In this case, it is necessary to empty the recovery tank, removing the cap of the rear drainage hose. -
Page 26: At The End Of The Work
AT THE END OF THE WORK 1. AT THE END OF THE WORK At the end of the work, and before carrying out any type of maintenance: 1. Close the tap with lever (1) (versions without FSS) 2. raise the brush head by means of the pedal (2) 3. -
Page 27: Emptying The Smx Hopper
AT THE END OF THE WORK 3. EMPTYING THE SMX HOPPER Empty the hopper after work and before performing any type of maintenance, to do so proceed as follows: 1. Remove the hopper from the brush head and clean it thoroughly 2. -
Page 28: Daily Maintenance
DAILY MAINTENANCE PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS IN SEQUENCE CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK Disconnect the tube (1) from its seat, unscrew the drainage cap and empty the recovery tank. ATTENTION: Before performing any maintenance, remove the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector of the machine. WARNING: this operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions. -
Page 29: Disassembling The Brush (Mx 50 Bt Versions )
DAILY MAINTENANCE 5. DISASSEMBLING THE BRUSH (MX 50 BT VERSIONS ) These models feature an automatic brush release system so that the operator does not need to perform awkward operations. Proceed as follows: 1. keep the brush head slightly up, using the lever (1) 2. -
Page 30: Disassembling The Brush (Brush Heads With Cylindrical Brushes - Smx Machines)
DAILY MAINTENANCE 3. Loosen the wing nut (1) 4. Rotate the side splash guard (2). 5. Remove the splash guard (3) 6. Remove the idle hubs 7. remove the brushes and clean them WARNING: this operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions. -
Page 31: Weekly Maintenance
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 1. CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE TUBE Every week, or whenever suction seems to be unsatisfactory, check the squeegee tube is not obstructed. To clean it, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the tube from the sleeve of the squeegee 2. Remove the intake pipe filter from its housing (see Daily maintenance). 3. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Solution Tank
2. unthread the splash guard rubber and rotate it by 180° in order to replace the worn part with a new one. If the splash guards are worn on both sides, replace them with new rubbers (contact the FIMAP assistance centre) 3. -
Page 33: Replacing The Front Squeegee Rubber
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER Suction will be poor and the machine will not dry perfectly if the front squeegee rubber is worn. Proceed as follows to replace: 1. Check that the main switch of the machine is set to “Off – 0” 2. -
Page 34: Extraordinary Maintenance
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE 1. CLEANING THE DOSING SYSTEM (VERSIONS WITH FSS) The dosing system should be cleaned if the machine is not used for a long period (more than 48 hours), proceed as follows to do so: 1. Check that the main switch of the machine is set to “Off – 0” 2. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSH 1. Check the tap – located beneath the symbol – (1) is turned on. 2. Check there is water in the solution tank. 3. Check that the solution tank filter cartridge is clean THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL 1. -
Page 36: Disposal
DISPOSAL To dispose of the machine, take it to a demolition centre or an authorised collection centre. Before scrapping the machine it is necessary to remove and separate the following materials and send them to the appropriate collection centres in accordance with the environmental hygiene regulations currently in force: •... -
Page 37: Choosing And Using The Brushes
CHOOSING AND USING THE BRUSHES POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL) Used on all types of floors. Good resistance to wear and tear, and hot water (no greater than 60°C). The Polypropylene brush is non-hygroscopic and therefore retains its characteristics even when working in wet conditions. NYLON BRUSH Used on all types of floors. -
Page 38: Ec Declaration Of Compliance
37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) - ITALY Santa Maria di Zevio, 01/07/2010 FIMAP S.p.A. Legal representative Giancarlo Ruffo FIMAP spa Via Invalidi del Lavoro, 1 - 37050 S.Maria di Zevio (Verona) Italy Tel. +39 045 6060411 r.a. - Fax +39 045 6060417 - E-mail:fimap@fimap.com - www.fimap.com...
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