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- Page 1 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ABILA17 B ABILA20 B ABILA42 B-BT ABILA52 B-BT ED. 10-2008 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Doc. 10010019 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 ........................4 INTRODUCTORY COMMENT .............................4 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ............................4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ........................5 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS..........................6 MACHINE PREPARATION............................7 HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE ............................7 HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE ............................7 TYPE OF BATTERY ...................................8 FITTING THE BATTERIES INTO THE MACHINE........................8 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER ..........................8 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES ..............................9 BATTERY INDICATOR................................9... -
Page 4: On Consignment Of The Machine
On consignment of the machine 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. If this is the case, the carrier must ascertain the extent of the damage at once, informing our customer service office. -
Page 5: Symbols Used On The Machine
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Tap symbol Indicates the tap lever Indicates the tap indicator light ON Symbol denoting base rise/fall Indicates the base rise/fall lever Brush symbol Indicates the brush motor switch Symbol denoting suction motor Indicates the suction motor switch Symbol denoting squeegee rise/fall Indicates the squeegee lever Battery symbol... -
Page 6: General Safety Regulations
When disposing of consumption materials, observe the laws and regulations in force When your COMAC machine has reached the end of its long working life, dispose of the materials it contains (especially oils, batteries and electronic components) in an appropriate manner, and bearing in mind that the machine itself was... -
Page 7: Machine Preparation
MACHINE PREPARATION HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is contained in specific packaging with a pallet for the handling with fork trucks. It is not possible to place more than two packages on top of each other. The total weight is: -Abila 42: 136 kg -Abila 52: 138 kg -Abila 17: 136 kg... -
Page 8: Type Of Battery
The maximum weight of each of the two batteries is 20 kg. To obtain a voltage of 24V, they must be connected together in series by specialised personnel trained at the Comac Technical Assistance Centre FITTING THE BATTERIES INTO THE MACHINE The batteries must be housed in the special compartment beneath the recovery tank. -
Page 9: Recharging The Batteries
MACHINE PREPARATION RECHARGING THE BATTERIES Check the battery charger is suitable for the batteries installed, in terms of both capacity and type (lead/acid or GEL and equivalents). WARNING: never charge a GEL battery with an unsuitable battery charger. Follow the instructions given by the battery/battery charger manufacturer with the utmost attention. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Squeegee Height
MACHINE PREPARATION ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE HEIGHT The height of the squeegee must be adjusted on the basis of the state of wear and tear of the rubber. To do this, turn the wing nuts (1) anticlockwise to raise the squeegee, and clockwise to lower it. -
Page 11: Assembling The Splash Guard
MACHINE PREPARATION ASSEMBLING THE SPLASH GUARD For packaging reasons, the splash guard is supplied disassembled from the machine, and must be assembled as shown in the figure. ASSEMBLING THE BRUSHES ABILA 42-52 Raise the base by means of the appropriate pedal. 2. -
Page 12: Assembling The Brush Abila 17-20
MACHINE PREPARATION ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH ABILA 17-20 1. Raise the base by means of the appropriate pedal. 2. With the base up, position the brush in line with the coupling on the machine. 3. Lower the base by means of the pedal. 4. -
Page 13: Work
WORK PREPARING TO WORK Connect the connector (1) to the batteries. Turn the key of the main switch (only on BT machines) to position “1” (clockwise) Press the brush switch (2) press the suction switch (3) 5. By means of the tap lever (4), regulate the quantity of detergent solution - it must be sufficient to wet the floor evenly, but not so much that it leaks from the splash guard. -
Page 14: Overflow Device
WORK 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 drainage tube cap. WARNING! This operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions. -
Page 15: At The End Of The Work
AT THE END OF THE WORK At the end of the work, and before carrying out any type of maintenance: Close the tap by means of the lever (1). Raise the base by means of the pedal. raise the squeegee by means of the lever (2) Turn off the brush switch (3). -
Page 16: Daily Maintenance
DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK Grasp the recovery tank drainage tube. Remove the drainage cap and empty the tank. WARNING! This operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions. Raise the recovery tank cover. Unthread the suction cap (1) by rotating it anticlockwise. -
Page 17: Disassembling The Brushes Abila 42 52
DAILY MAINTENANCE DISASSEMBLING THE BRUSHES ABILA 42 52 1. Raise the base by means of the pedal (downwards). 2. Disconnect the brush motor from the power supply, via the switch (1) WARNING! Carrying out the brush disassembly operations with the power supply connected may cause injuries to the hands. -
Page 18: Weekly Maintenance
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 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: Unthread the tube from the sleeve on the squeegee Remove the other end from the recovery tank 3. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSHES Check that the tap (1) is turned on. Check there is water in the solution tank THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL Check the state of wear and tear of the brushes and, if necessary, replace them (the brushes must be replaced when the bristles are about 15mm long). -
Page 20: 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 21: Machine Disposal
MACHINE 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 22: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned company: COMAC S.p.A. Via Maestri del Lavoro n.13 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE mod. ABILA 17B – 20B – 42B – 52B – 42BT – 52BT comply with the requirements of the following Directives: •...
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