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R-SCRUB 90 D-C SCRUBBING MACHINES USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION DOC. 10068683 - Ver. AA - 02-2017...
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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. The company reserves the right to make any technical and/or supply modifications.
CONTENTS ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE ............................. 5 INTRODUCTORY COMMENT ................................5 INTENDED USE ....................................5 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE .................................. 5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................6 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ..............................7 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ..............................12 ...
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CLEANING THE VACUUM MOTOR FILTER FLOAT ....................46 CLEANING THE DEBRIS HOPPER (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C versions) ............. 47 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ................................48 CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK ........................... 48 CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK ..........................48 ...
ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE When the machine is consigned to the customer, an immediate check The serial number plate is located at the rear of the steering column, must be performed to ensure all the material mentioned in the shipping and indicates the general characteristics of the machine, in particular the documents has been received, and also to check the machine has not serial number of the machine.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION R SCRUB 90D R SCRUB 90C Rated power 2620 3120 Working width Squeegee width 1120 1120 Work capacity, up to 6800 6960 Disk brush No. / mm 2 / 430 Disk brush rpm rpm. Disk brush motor No./(V/W)
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Label showing the machine's direction of movement. Used on the control panel to indicate the direction of the machine. ECO mode symbol. Used on the control panel to indicate the button that activates or deactivates the ECO mode of the machine. Horn symbol.
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Forward speed symbol. Used on the control display, to indicate the level of speed of the machine while moving. Battery charge level symbol. Used on the control display to indicate the state of charge of the batteries. Critical battery charge level symbol.
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ECO SCRUBBING/DRYING working program symbol (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C). Used in the control display to indicate that the “SCRUBBING-DRYING” working program is active, in this case the brush motor, the solenoid valve and the vacuum motors are operating in economy mode. EXTRA PRESSURE SCRUBBING/DRYING working program symbol (valid only for R-SCRUB 90D).
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE EXTRA PRESSURE SCRUBBING working program symbol (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C). Used in the control display to indicate that the “EXTRA PRESSURE SCRUBBING” working program is active, in this case the brush motor and the solenoid valve are operating but with additional weight exerted on the floor. ECO EXTRA PRESSURE SCRUBBING working program symbol (valid only for R-SCRUB 90D).
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Water quantity regulation symbol. Used on the steering column to indicate the knobs for adjusting the quantity of water distributed in the machine's water system. Indicates the maximum gradient. Symbol used in the solution tank to indicate the maximum temperature of the water used to fill the solution tank. Symbol used in the solution tank to indicate the position of the solution tank drainage tube.
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS The regulations below must be carefully followed in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine. WARNING: Read the labels on the machine carefully. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if they become damaged.
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Before using the machine, check that all the hatches and covers are positioned as shown in this Use and Maintenance Manual. Do not remove the guards that can only be removed with the aid of tools, except for maintenance work (see the relevant paragraphs) ...
MACHINE PREPARATION 1. HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is contained in specific packaging with a pallet for the handling with fork trucks. The packages cannot be placed on top of each other. Gross weight of machine with packaging is: R-SCRUB 90D: 430 kg (weight of unladen machine with packaging) R-SCRUB 90C: 455 kg (weight of unladen machine with packaging) WARNING: Move the packaged product with handling equipment that complies with...
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MACHINE PREPARATION 7. Connect the battery hopper connector (4) to the connector of the general system (5). WARNING: this process must be carried out by qualified personnel. 8. Grip the handle on the safety catch and turn the recovery tank until it is in the work position. 9.
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MACHINE PREPARATION 13.Pressing the drive pedal (8), the machine will begin to move. 14.Using a chute, bring the machine down from the pallet. Do not assemble the rear squeegee before unloading the machine, and avoid violently jolting the brush head. WARNING: During this operation, check there are no people or objects near the machine.
MACHINE PREPARATION HOW TO MOVE THE MACHINE Check that the solution tank and recovery tank are empty, and empty them if necessary (see the paragraph, “EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK” or read the paragraph, “EMPTYING THE SOLUTION TANK”). Using a chute, mount the machine on the pallet. Carry out this operation with the rear squeegee and the brushes detached from the machine.
MACHINE PREPARATION 11. Selector button for the percentage of detergent in the water system (only CDS system). 12. “RELEASE BRUSH” function button, only valid for R-SCRUB 90D versions. 13. Selector button for the level of the forward and reverse speed. 5.
MACHINE PREPARATION Optional rapid water refill kit, with automatic dispensing stop. Vacuum cap. Optional blinking light kit. REAR COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE The rear components of the machine are identified as follows: Recovery tank drainage tube. Vacuum cap cover support. Solution tank drain pipe.
MACHINE PREPARATION FRONT MACHINE COMPONENTS The components at the front of the machine are identified as follows: Headlights. Detergent solution filter position. MACHINE SAFETY To ensure that work is carried out in the best safety conditions, proceed as follows: Check that the recovery tank is empty; if not, empty it using the tube provided for this purpose (1) positioned at the rear of the machine (read the section "EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK").
MACHINE PREPARATION 12. TYPE OF BATTERY To power the machine it is necessary to use: liquidelectrolyte lead traction batteries hopper liquidelectrolyte lead traction batteries; OTHER TYPES MUST NOT BE USED. The batteries must meet the requirements laid out in the norms: CEI EN 60254-1:2005-12 (CEI 21-5) + CEI EN 60254-2:2008-06 (CEI 21-7) The battery compartment can hold a battery hopper with twelve 2V elements or four 6V batteries.
MACHINE PREPARATION WARNING: Before installing the battery hopper, clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth. Check that the connectors on the cables supplied are functioning correctly. WARNING: Check that the characteristics of the battery hopper that you are looking to use are appropriate for the type of work to be performed.
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MACHINE PREPARATION To connect the battery charger you must: Move the machine near to the battery charger. WARNING: Park the machine in an place protected from the weather and with suitable ventilation, and on a flat and level surface. There must be no objects near the machine that could either damage it, or be damaged through contact with it.
MACHINE PREPARATION 17. HOUR COUNTER The control display is on the machine's control panel, the third screen after the machine has been started allows you to observe: In the first part of the display you can display the work voltage that has been set and the type of battery.
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MACHINE PREPARATION Make sure the machine is in a safe condition (read “MACHINE SAFETY”). Check that the solution tank discharge plug (1) has been tightened, if not turn it in a clockwise direction. Check that the cap of the water system filter (2) on the front left of the machine, has been tightened, if not turn it in a clockwise direction.
MACHINE PREPARATION Fill with clean water, at a temperature not higher than 50C and not lower than 10°C. The amount inside the tank can be seen by means of the level tube (6) on the front left of the seat. DETERGENT SOLUTION After filling the solution tank with clean water add the liquid detergent to the tank in the concentration and manner indicated on the detergent manufacturer's label.
MACHINE PREPARATION Repeat the same operation also for the left pin. Then tighten the handwheels (4) to lock the squeegee in place. Finally insert the vacuum hose (5) of the squeegee into the relative coupling (6) of the vacuum nozzle. WARNING: The squeegee has already been regulated, however if it needs adjusting, read the section “REGULATING THE...
MACHINE PREPARATION FRONT HEADLIGHTS The machine is equipped with front headlights. By turning the main switch (1) to position "I" in the control panel, the headlights turn on in headlights in position mode. By pressing the button (2) in the control panel, the front headlights will switch to working headlights mode, with a greater intensity.
PREPARING TO WORK PREPARING TO WORK Before beginning to work, it is necessary to: 1. Make sure the recovery tank is empty, otherwise empty it completely (read “EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK”). 2. Verify that the quantity of detergent solution in the solution tank is suitable for the type of work you wish to carry out, otherwise fill the solution tank (see the paragraph “FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK”).
PREPARING TO WORK WATER SYSTEM ENGAGEMENT Before starting to work for the first time, or after a long period of machine inactivity, it is necessary to proceed as follows: Make sure that the tap is fully open, the lever (1) should be completely down. Turn the main machine switch to "I", turn the key (2) a quarter rotation to the right.
WORK STARTING WORK To start working, do as follows: Perform all the checks in the chapter “PREPARING TO WORK (only for version without CDS) PREPARING TO WORK (only for system with CDS)”. Sit on the driver’s seat. Turn the main machine switch to "I", turn the key a quarter rotation to the right. The control display on the control panel will immediately comes on.
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WORK By selecting the "DRYING” program, the display screen shown on the side will appear. The brush head is raised from the floor and is not operating. The squeegee will position itself in contact with the floor as soon as the drive pedal is pressed, in that moment the vacuum motor will start working. WARNING: this program should only be used to collect the dirty solution after a pre- wash, and should never be used for the work of vacuuming liquids.
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WORK By selecting the "SCRUBBING” program, the display screen will appear as in the adjacent figure. The squeegee is raised from the floor and is not operating. The brush head will position itself in contact with the floor as soon as the drive pedal is pressed, in that moment the vacuum motor will start working. Also the solenoid valve will start to dispense detergent solution onto the brushes.
WORK Select "forward", move the selector (7) to the desired direction. Pressing the drive pedal (8), the machine will begin to move. If the program selected is “SCRUBBING– DRYING” the squeegee and the brush head lower until they touch the ground. As soon as the drive pedal is pushed the brush head motor and the vacuum motor will start working, and as a result also the solenoid valve will start its work and detergent solution will be dispensed onto the brushes.
WORK DETERGENT ADJUSTMENT To regulate the amount of detergent solution on the brushes, proceed as follows: 1. Fully open the flow coming from the tap on the front of the machine by moving the lever (1) on the rear of the steering column down. 2.
WORK REGULATING THE FORWARD MOVEMENT WORK SPEED This machine allows you to choose from three different forward speeds using the button (1) on the instrument panel. The selection is continuous cycle, by pressing the button you pass from one level to another.
WORK BRUSH HEAD UNIT EXTRA PRESSURE This machine allows you to choose from three different brush pressures by pressing the button (1) on the control panel. The selection is continuous cycle, by pressing the button you pass from one level to another.
WORK FRONT HEADLIGHTS The machine is equipped with front headlights. By turning the main switch (1) to position "I" in the control panel, the headlights turn on in headlights in position mode. If you need brighter lighting, just press the button (2) in the control panel, the front headlights will switch to higher intensity mode (they will have a greater light intensity than before).
AT THE END OF WORK At the end of work, and before carrying out any type of maintenance, perform the following operations: Take the machine to the designated place for draining off the dirty water. Bring the main machine switch to "0" by turning the key on the control panel a quarter rotation to the left.
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AT THE END OF WORK Remove the water system filter and clean it of any dirt (read the section “CLEANING THE WATER SYSTEM FILTER”). Bring the main machine switch to "I" by turning the key on the control panel a quarter rotation to the right.
DAILY MAINTENANCE PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS IN SEQUENCE EMPTYING THE RECOVERY TANK Proceed as follows to empty the recovery tank: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT” program (A). Make sure the machine is in a safe condition (read “MACHINE SAFETY”).
DAILY MAINTENANCE EMPTYING THE DEBRIS HOPPER (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C versions) To empty the debris hopper on the brush head, proceed as follows: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT”...
DAILY MAINTENANCE First with a jet of water and then with a damp cloth, thoroughly clean the front rubber blade (5) of the squeegee body. Check the wear of the front rubber blade (5) on the squeegee body; if the edge of the rubber in contact with the floor is worn proceed with replacement, reading the paragraph "REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE UNIT RUBBER...
DAILY MAINTENANCE Clean the brushes under a jet of water and remove any dirt in the brush bristles. Check the bristles are not worn; in the event of excessive wear, replace the brushes (the bristles should be at least 10mm long). See paragraph “REPLACING DISK BRUSHES (valid only for Optima 85-100 B versions)”...
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DAILY MAINTENANCE Remove the right side pre-assembly (6) from the brush head unit by pressing it slightly downwards and then moving it out of the machine. Remove the front brush (8) and the rear brush (7) from right side pre-assembly. 10.
DAILY MAINTENANCE 14. Secure the right side pre-assembly on the brush head unit using the hinges (5) positioned in the right side pre-assembly. 15. Secure the right side splash guard (3) rubber pre-assembly on the brush head unit. Fit the front part first, taking care to insert the guide pin in the right side splash guard (3) rubber pre-assembly correctly into the slot in the brush head unit.
DAILY MAINTENANCE Remove the float cover (2) by turning it anticlockwise. Remove the vacuum filter (3). Clean the filter and float body with a jet of water. Repeat the operations in reverse to reassemble. WARNING: The place this operation is carried out should comply with current environmental protection regulations.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK The careful cleaning of the recovery tank guarantees a longer machine life. Proceed as follows to clean the recovery tank: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT”...
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Remove the filling cap (1) and the filter (2) on the left side of the machine. Clean the filter (2) with a jet of water and remove any dirt. Clean the inside of the solution tank with a jet of water. Repeat the operations in the reverse order to reassemble everything.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE VACUUM HOSE (valid only for R-SCRUB 90D versions) Careful cleaning of the vacuum hose guarantees better cleaning of the floor as well as a longer vacuum motor life. Proceed as follows to clean the vacuum hose: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT”...
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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Remove the vacuum hose (1) from the vacuum nozzle (2) on the squeegee body. WARNING: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. Disconnect the debris hopper vacuum hose (3). Using the handle (4) on the debris hopper, slide it out of the brush head pre-assembly.
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS Careful cleaning of the squeegee rubber guarantees better cleaning of the floor as well as a longer vacuum motor life. To change the squeegee rubbers with metal squeegee body, proceed as follows: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT”...
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the vacuum hose (1) from the vacuum nozzle (2) on the squeegee body. WARNING: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. 4. Loosen the knobs (3) in the squeegee body pre-assembly. 5.
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE By pressing the forward movement pedal (2) the brushes and the vacuum motor start and the machine starts to move. WARNING: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. If you need to increase the inclination of the rubber blade in the centre, it is necessary to tighten the screw (3), while to decrease it just turn the screw (3) in the opposite direction.
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C versions) The good condition of the brushes guarantees better cleaning of the floor as well as a longer brush motor life. To replace the brushes, proceed as follows: Take the machine to the maintenance area, using the switch on the control panel, select the "TRANSPORT”...
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EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE 10. Replace the old brushes with new ones. 11. Position the rear brush (7) inside the brush head unit, taking care to insert the brush correctly with the hub in the brush head unit. WARNING: The rear brush is fitted correctly when the cusp shape on it forms the letter “V”...
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE 15. Secure the right side splash guard (3) rubber pre-assembly on the brush head unit. Fit the front part first, taking care to insert the guide pin in the right side splash guard (3) rubber pre-assembly correctly into the slot in the brush head unit. 16.
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EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE Using the specific tool, remove the screws (5) securing the side rubber-pressing blade (6) to the side splash guard rubber pre-assembly (3). Remove the rubber-pressing blade (6) and the side splash guard rubber (7) from the side splash guard rubber pre-assembly (3).
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE 6. ADJUSTING THE SPLASHGUARD BLADES (valid only for R-SCRUB 90C versions) Careful adjustment of the height between the side splash guard blades on the brush head unit and the floor ensures better drying and cleaning of the floor as well as a longer vacuum motor life. To regulate the squeegee rubber proceed as follows: Using the switch on the control panel, select the program “SCRUBBING - DRYING"...
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. AN ALARM MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE CONTROL DISPLAY If, when starting or using the machine, an alarm message appears on the control display, immediately stop the machine and contact the technician at the specialist technical assistance centre. 2. THE MACHINE DOES NOT START Check that the main key switch (1) is on "I".
TROUBLESHOOTING 4. THE MACHINE HAS A VERY LOW WORK AUTONOMY Check that there is water in the solution tank, the amount inside the tank can be seen by means of the level tube (1) on the front left of the seat. Check the battery charge level, check the symbol (2) on the control display.
TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Check that the water flow in the water system is not at zero, and with the machine on press the button (3) once to view the delivery level. 4. Check that the detergent flow in the water system is not at zero, and with the machine on press the button (4) once to view the delivery level.
TROUBLESHOOTING 8. THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY Make sure that the squeegee is clean (read paragraph “CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE BODY”). Check the squeegee adjustments (read the section “SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT”). Clean the entire vacuum unit (refer to paragraphs “CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE BODY”, “CLEANING THE VACUUM HOSE (valid only for Optima 85-100 B versions)”...
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: ...
CHOOSING AND USING THE BRUSHES POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL) Used on all types of floor, it has good resistance to wear and tear and hot water (no greater than 60°C). PPL is non-hygroscopic and therefore retains its characteristics even when working in wet conditions. NYLON BRUSH Used on all types of floors.