Columbus step 110 Operating Manual

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Operating manual
step 110
Escalator Cleaning Machine
Reed these instructions
carefully before operat-
ing the machine!
15.10.2018

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Summary of Contents for Columbus step 110

  • Page 1 Operating manual step 110 Escalator Cleaning Machine Reed these instructions carefully before operat- ing the machine! 15.10.2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    110 Table of contents Safety instructions ..................... 4 Preliminary remarks ........................ 4 Owner’s duties......................... 4 Intended and specified use ..................... 4 Who may operate the machine? ..................... 4 Safety for the operator ......................5 Modifications and changes to the machine ................5 General safety instructions .....................
  • Page 3 110 3.10.2 Programm 2: Maintenance cleaning cycle ..............17 3.10.3 Programm 3: Intensive cleaning cycle ................17 3.11 Cleaning the escalator ......................18 3.12 Subsequent cleaning ......................20 3.13 Refilling with fresh water ...................... 20 3.14 Emptying the dirty-water tanks ..................... 21 3.15...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    110 1 Safety instructions 1.1 Preliminary remarks The escalator deep cleaning machine step 100 was manufactured according to state-of-the- art technology and in compliance with all relevant regulations. This, however, does not guar- antee that some other unavoidable dangers for persons and property can occur. All person- nel working with this machine must therefore read and follow these operating instructions, and in particular the safety regulations, with great care.
  • Page 5: Safety For The Operator

    Assembly and installation of such parts could impair the safety and the per- fect functioning of the machine. Columbus expressly refuses to accept liability for any dam- age resulting from the use of non-original parts and accessories.
  • Page 6: Information On The Warning Signs

    If the machine is not used for the intended purpose, such use will be at the sole risk and responsibility of the user. Columbus will not accept any liability in such cases. 1.12 Emissions The A-assessed equivalent continuous sound level of this machine measures 78 ± 2 dB (A).
  • Page 7: Procedure In Case Of Emergency

    110 1.14 Procedure in case of emergency Lower machine, turn key switch to "0" and remove key.
  • Page 8: Describtion

    110 2 Describtion 2.1 Technical data Working width: 520 mm Min step hight.: 185 mm Max step hight.: 235 mm Basic cleaning per step: 15 s (2x) Maintenance cleaning per step: 27 s (2x) Intensive cleaning per step: 39 s (2x) Max air volume of suction.:...
  • Page 9: List Of Reference Numbers

    110 2.2 List of reference numbers Brush Pressure spindle Guide rail Fresh-water feeding Cover f brush-replacement opening Cover of dirty-water tank Opening for brush replacement Brake Key switch Trolley RAISE machine Fixing axle Touch operation of brushes Suction basin...
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  • Page 11: Operation

    110 3 Operation 3.1 Before start-up All local safety regulations and instructions must be observed for each start-up. The escalator must be inspected jointly with the party responsible for the escalator, who should also be informed of any discoloration or paint stains etc. caused by repair and renew- al work..
  • Page 12: Filling Fresh Water

     Then screw on lid (3) once more. Use only original columbus brushes: the size and shape of these have been tested and are adjusted to fit the escalator! A set of brushes consists of brush- es with different brush lengths, bristles and bristle materials.
  • Page 13: Preparations On Site

    110 Each time the fresh-water tank is being filled, the dirty-water tank (21) should also be emptied. See Chapter 3.14 Emptying the dirty water tanks. Figure 3 Fill up fresh warter 3.4 Preparations on site The cleaning date should be co-ordinated with the maintenance personnel (possibly process electrician) in charge of the escalator.
  • Page 14: Preliminary Work

    110 The machine, the transport trolley and, when available, accessories trolley are to be placed in the cordoned-off level area at the bottom of the stairs to prevent any unauthorised use. 3.6 Preliminary work All foreign bodies such as: cigarette packages, cans, etc. must always be re- moved before any work commences! Any objects jammed in the machine, such as small stones, bits of glass, etc.
  • Page 15: Setting Step Height

    110 Figure 4 Fixing the machine 3.9 Setting step height The machine is in danger of falling if the travelling supports (23) and safety supports (24) are not adjusted properly to the step height of the escalator to be cleaned.
  • Page 16 110  Start the cleaning operation. It will be possible to start the cleaning process only when the running gear has been driven to the point where the limit switch is activated at the lifting spin- dles (22) and the green light in the AUTO-START-button (9) blinks!
  • Page 17: Select Cleaning Programms

    Figure 7 Control panel The machine is provided with 3 cleaning programmes, which have been tested and opti- mised by columbus.. An ideal cleaning performance is achieved with a minimum use of wa- ter. 3.10.1 Programm 1: Quick cleaning cycle (Duration of the cleaning cycle 15 seconds) ...
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Escalator

    110  Choose program „3“ with the mode switch (14).  Press Automatic ON (10).  Switch from program 3 to program 2 during the cleaning cyrcle: Same process as program 3.  Switch from program 2 to program 3 during the cleaning cyrcle: Same process as program 2.
  • Page 19 110 The pre-selected programme can now be started. When the cleaning cycle has been com- pleted, the machine is raised (Fig. 9: Raising the machine). When raising the machine, the operator must ensure that the glide rails do not hang on the inside walls of the escalator.
  • Page 20: Subsequent Cleaning

    The cleaning process can then be started for the right side and take place as described above. 3.12 Subsequent cleaning Manual cleaning equipment has been developed by columbus by means of comprehensive practical tests. With this equipment, any subsequent cleaning that may become necessary, such as major soiling on the edges and the joining areas between two steps, can be carried out easily.
  • Page 21: Emptying The Dirty-Water Tanks

    110 3.14 Emptying the dirty-water tanks (see Fig. 12 Remove dirty water tank and Fig. 13: Insert dirty water tank)  Set key switch (5) to "0" position.  Draw the dirty-water tank (21) forward and set down onto the side plate (19).
  • Page 22: Ending The Cleaning Process

    110 Figure 13 Insert dirty water tank 3.15 Ending the cleaning process  Move machine as described in Chapter 3.11 with the escalator to the lowest com- pletely extended step.  The machine is then raised over the lifting spindle drive (22).
  • Page 23: Use Of Transport Trolley

    110 Figure 14 Removal of machine from escalator 3.16 Use of transport trolley 3.16.1 Preparation for transport For transport, the machine is removed from the transport trolley with the shaft in front after the fixing axle (31) has been removed and driven into the shaft (see Fig. 15: Moving into transport position).
  • Page 24: Use Of Transport Trolley For Maintenance

    110 After the fixing axle (31) has been inserted and secured, the travelling mechanism can be drawn in and the machine thus placed on the transport trolley. The fixing axle (31) must be secured against slipping out by means of the...
  • Page 25 110 Before the travelling gear is drawn in, the roller of the transport trolley must always be secured with the brakes! After the fixing axle (31) has been inserted and secured again, the travelling gear can be drawn in to about a third its length and the machine then swung into the maintenance posi- tion on the trolley.
  • Page 26: Maintenance / Care

    110 4 Maintenance / Care 4.1 Safety measures during cleaning and maintenance of the machine  Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, the machine must be sepa- rated from the mains with the main switch being set to "0“ and the mains plug discon- nected.
  • Page 27: Maintenance After 100 Service Hours

    110  Remove suction basin (32) and stripping brush (33) and rinse (Fig. 18: Seal strip)  Check chains (35) for correct tension and, if necessary, tighten with chain adjuster 44) (see Chapter 4.6.1 Tightening the chain and Fig. 20: Chain drive /Spraying noz- zle).
  • Page 28: Anumal Maintenance

    110  The brushes (1) must be dismantled and inspected (Fig. 1: Brush assembly). New brushes must be fitted when necessary.  Clean collecting container (39) under the suction device (38).  Check all electrical components. 4.6 Anumal maintenance An electrically driven machine must be examined every year in accordance with VDE 702 or some comparable international standards.
  • Page 29: Cleaning And Replacing Fresh Water Nozzles

    110 Figure 22 Wear measurement chain drive Figure 23 Tightening the chains 4.6.2 Cleaning and replacing fresh water nozzles (see Fig. 21: Chain drive / spray nozzle)  Screw off coupling ring (16).  Remove pressure spring (41), spray nozzle (36) and ball (40).
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting And Remedy

    (21) does not close tight If the fault in the machine cannot be remedied according to the procedures described in the table above, the customer service of columbus should be no- tified and the necessary repair work carried out by its staff.
  • Page 31 110 5 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Directive on Machines 2006/42/EC 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 di- rective –...
  • Page 32: Notizen

    110 7 Notizen...
  • Page 36 G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Mercedesstr.15 D - 70372 STUTTGART Telefon +49(0)711 / 9544-950 Telefax +49(0)711 / 9544-941 info@columbus-clean.com www.columbus-clean.com...

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