Dear customer, It is our desire that the The scrubber is for attachment to the the contents of this manual. good characteristics of the Phoenix 28/ Phoenix 28/30/33. The Phoenix 28/30/ If repair work has to be performed make 30/33 should justify the confidence you...
The maintenance work has to be per- spected before shipment. Any damage formed by an authorized PowerBoss is the responsibility of the delivery carri- service center and confirmed in the er who should be notified immediately.
Safety information Safety information Safety and Warning Symbols All paragraphs in this manual referring to your personal safety, the safety of your machine and the environment pro- tection are attributed one of the follow- ing warning symbols: Symbol Hazardous for ... Description Safety Provisions persons and goods...
• Persons being trained by qualified over obstacles (doorsteps). charging procedure and comply with PowerBoss technicians only are au- • Use only cleaning agents suitable for the operating instructions of the thorized to operate, service and re-...
Safety information Adapt driving habits to local condi- • Switch off the engine and remove mediately and have it serviced. tions. the key before inspecting the ma- • Only qualified personnel are autho- • The machine may be used only for chine or performing any mainte- rized to work on the electrical instal- operation on plane areas with a max-...
Safety information Information for Protection of Environment • For safe use of substances inheriting a danger to health and environment specific knowledge is required. • Observe the legal directives and lo- cal regulations for disposal of deter- gents. • Used batteries labelled as recyclable contain reusable economic goods.
Replace missing or illegible la- (Fig. 1/2) bels immediately. C = Do not clean the machine by means of high-pressure cleaning equipment PowerBoss nameplate (Fig. 1/1) (Fig. 1/2) Machine identification number (Fig. 1/2) Recovery tank drain hose (Fig. 1/3) Fig.1...
First Operation First Operation maintenance chapter. Operation 3. Install batteries and connect battery 1. Switch on the machine. Instruction plug, see maintenance chapter. 2. Use lever (Fig. 5/3) to lower squee- Only persons trained by qualified Pow- 4. Check battery charge and proceed gee.
First Operation Stop Machine After Work Transporting the machine Releasing the bail handle will stop the 1. Move the machine to a suitable site To move the machine to the place motion of the machine as well as the for maintenance. where it is to be used, switch it on, lift- brush deck and the solution supply.
Operation Operation Method of operation General The Phoenix 28/30/33 is a vacuum scrubbing machine for wet cleaning of hard-surfaced floors. 3.1.1 Brush Deck Lower brush deck (Fig. 3/1) via pedal before scrubbing. The brushes rotate and solution supply starts automatically when bail handle is pulled.
Operation 3.1.3 Squeegee 3.1.5 Travel Drive Accessories such as brushes, The movable squeegee (Fig. 3/3) con- The machine features a continuous rollers, pads, pad holder with sists of the squeegee lift-out, the suc- travel drive (Fig. 3/6). The electronic centerlock and sealing strips tion turbine and sealing strips.
Operation Operating and Indicating Ele- ments 3.2.1 Operating Panel 1 Display 2 Key switch 3 Battery charge indication 4 LDS indicator 5 Symbol brush drive 6 Symbol suction turbine drive 7 Hourmeter 8 Symbol Service indicator 9 free 10 Symbol Silence Kit (optional) 11 Symbol solution dosage 12 Tip-switch Silence Kit (optional) 13 Tip-switch solution dosage...
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Operation Display (Fig. 4/1) 1.1.1.1 This panel allows centralized monitor- ing of functions and detection of all LDS indicator (Fig. 4/4) Hourmeter (Fig. 4/7) available operating modes. Upon switching on, the LDS indication Upon switching on, the hourmeter brief- is output on the panel to show the cur- ly displays the software version and the rent battery charge condition during op- last error code.
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Operation Drive direction control with speed control knob/bail handle (Fig. 4/16) The drive direction control (16a) is used free (Fig. 4/9) Solution dosage tip-switch (Fig. 4/ to control the driving direction (forward or reverse). The bail handle (16c) must This tip-switch is used to regulate the be pressed in order to drive.
Operation 3.2.2 At the machine 1 Pedal brush deck 2 Opening of solution tank 3 Hand lever for squeegee lift-out 4 Solution filter 5 Recovery drain hose 6 Solution level indication 7 Brush ejector 8 Power connection charger unit 9 Pedal brush deck pressure Fig.5...
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Operation Pedal brush deck (Fig. 5/1) Power connection charger unit (Fig. Use this pedal to lift and lower the brush 5/8) deck. The power connection supplies the charger unit with power. Opening of solution tank (Fig. 5/2) The solution tank is filled after folding Pedal brush deck pressure (Fig.
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Operation Dirt hopper guiding rail (Fig. 6/1) The dirt hopper located at the cylindrical brush deck is fastened by a guiding rail. This dirt hopper may be easily removed for cleaning. Lever for cylindrical brush seating (Fig. 6/2) This lever (both sides) is used to re- lease/lock the cylindrical brush seating.
Technical Data Technical Data Measure Disc Brush 30‘‘ Disc Brush 33‘‘ Cylindr. Brush 28‘‘ Machine length Machine height Machine width without Squeegee 31,5 Machine width with Squeegee Working width Squeegee width Surface performance theoretical ft²/h 32300 36600 30150 Service voltage Nominal power drive motor Nominal power suction motor Nominal power brush motor...
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Technical Data Noise emission The sound pressure level measured under maximum conditions of use (LwA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: dB (A) The sound pressure level measured (at the ear of the driver) under normal condi- tions of use (LpA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: dB (A) Measurement inaccuracy (KpA): dB (A)
The PowerBoss System Maintenance: To be performed by qualified personnel Before proceeding to mainte- • guarantees reliable operability of the of authorized PowerBoss Service Cen- nance and care work you are PowerBoss machines (preventive tre in accordance with the machine-...
Maintenance and Care Maintenance Document Handing over System Maintenance I System Maintenance II System Maintenance I 125 operating hours 250 operating hours 375 operating hours Upgrade Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Test drive Handing over to the customer Instruction carried out on: carried out on: carried out on:...
Maintenance and Care Maintenance Schedule System Maintenance Customer The daily and weekly maintenance in- tervals must be performed by the cus- tomer/operator. Interval To be performed daily weekly Fill solution tank and proceed to chemical agent dosage Charge batteries Check brush deck and clean if required Check squeegee and clean if required Clean tank lid seal of the recovery tank Empty recovery tank.
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance I The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Power- Boss Service workshop. Interval To be performed every 125 hours of operation Check battery charger Check tank lid seal of the recovery tank and replace if required Check drain hose of the recovery tank and replace if required Grease joints at the brush lift-out Check wheel fixing screws and tighten (24 lb ft) if required...
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance II The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Power- Boss Service workshop. Interval To be performed every 250 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance I Inspect steering rollers for tread damages and bearing slackness and replace if required Check drain hose of the recovery tank and replace if required Check deflector roller of the brush deck and replace if required...
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Maintenance and Care System Maintenance S (Safety check) The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Power- Boss Service workshop at least once a year. Interval To be performed every 500 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance II Clean travel drive motor from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth operation and wearing and replace carbon brushes if required Clean brush motors from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth opera-...
Maintenance and Care Battery Systems 1 LDS display 2 Charger indicator 3 Charger 4 Mains cable charger 5 Battery connector 6 Batteries 7 Recovery tank 8 Support 9 Wiring diagram Handling and changes of the batteries may take place only by maintenance staff.
Used batteries labelled by the recycling before starting the machine for batteries. sign contain re-usable substances. the first time. PowerBoss can- Such batteries must not be added to not be held liable for battery 5.4.4 Remove Batteries normal household waste. Obtain local damage resulting from failure 1.
Maintenance and Care 5.5.1 Fill Solution Tank 5.5.3 Clean Solution Filter Fill solution tank (Fig. 8/1) before work Check solution filter (Fig. 8/4) at weekly or as required. Park vehicle on level intervals and clean or replace if re- ground. Open tank lid (Fig. 8/5) and fill quired.
Maintenance and Care 5.6.1 Empty Recovery Tank 5.6.2 Clean Recovery Tank Clean recovery tank (Fig. 9/1) at daily Clean recovery tank (Fig. 9/1) at daily intervals, as required or upon acoustic intervals or as required. signal (increased suction turbine 1. Empty recovery tank, refer to Sec- speed).
Maintenance and Care Disc brush deck 5.7.1 Clean Brushes 5.7.2 Change Brushes Clean brushes of the brush deck (Fig. Check brushes of the brush deck for 1 Toggle-type fastener 10/2) at daily intervals or as required. wearing at weekly intervals. Replace 2 Brush deck Press brush ejectors (Fig.
Maintenance and Care Squeegee 5.9.1 Cleaning the Squeegee 5.9.2 Changing the Sealing Strips Check the squeegee (Fig. 12/1) daily Check the inner and outer sealing strips 1 Squeegee and clean as necessary. on the squeegee (Fig. 12/1) weekly for 2 Star-shaped knob To clean it lift the squeegee out, pull off signs of wear.
Maintenance and Care 5.9.3 Adjusting the Sealing Strips Angle Adjustment The angle adjustment is the decisive factor in ensuring that the sealing strips on the squeegee lie evenly on the floor. 1. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the squeegee. 2.
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Maintenance and Care Height Adjustment The height adjustment is set to 3 mm at the factory. If streaks are produced, de- spite an optimum angle adjustment, the clearance between the rollers and floor must be adjusted by changing the num- ber of washers on the holder.
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PowerBoss, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use. PowerBoss will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals.
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If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
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