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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Admiral 40D (7580.13)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    PowerBoss dea- Based on the conception, design and ler is available to provide help at any construction of the vehicle introduced time.

  • Page 3: Notes On Warranty

    Maintenance work must together with the consignment note. be performed by authorized PowerBoss service centers and confirmed in the “Maintenance Report” which serves as a warranty logbook. The following are excluded from the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ... . . 2 Starting Up ... . . 17 Operating and indicator Preface....2 Instruction.
  • Page 5 Maintenance schedule ..73 5.5.3 Cleaning 5.9.1 Emptying the dirt hopper . . . 99 5.3.1 PowerBoss system the draining hose cap..90 5.9.2 Dust vacuum ... 100 maintenance, customer .

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety and warning symbols All texts related to personal safety, safety of the vehicle and environmental protection are assigned the following symbols throughout the operating man- ual: Symbol Risks to ... Definition Safety information persons Safety information to prevent the development of haz- or property ardous situations resulting from ignoring or failing to follow instructions or prescribed work procedures.

  • Page 7: General Information

    • If you want to shut the vehicle down, • The vehicle may only be operated, render it inoperable. It must not rep- maintained and repaired by persons resent a source of danger for chil- trained by PowerBoss or authorized dren. to do so by PowerBoss.

  • Page 8: Operating Information

    Safety Information Operating information • The scrubber drier must be subject- • If the floor is excessively wet, check • Before starting the vehicle up for the ed to an inspection in respect of its the vehicle for leaks and that the first time, the battery to be used must operationally safe condition at least sealing strips are in a good condi-...
  • Page 9 Safety Information otherwise imprints of the brush could gradients to a maximum of 6% for a be produced on the floor. maximum of five minutes when in • The machine may only be driven on work mode. Do not drive the vehicle and the equipment used on those on slopes with a gradient steeper surfaces which have been approved...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Information

    PowerBoss service center. erating manual must be adhered to. ed up fully to prevent it accidentally • Observe the information in the oper- •...
  • Page 11 Safety Information • The seat console must be pivoted open during the battery charging process to prevent the development of explosive oxyhydrogen! • Never leave the batteries in a dis- charged state but recharge them as soon as possible. • Only refill distilled water. •...

  • Page 12: Particular Risks

    Safety Information Particular risks must be rectified immediately. ticularly when checking the acidity. • The following applies when locating Risk of explosion! 1.5.2 Batteries and clearing faults: Switch the vehi- • Do not inhale battery gases. • Due to a change in the center of cle off, remove the key from the key •...

  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    Return and recycling of old batteries must be agreed on with the autho- rized PowerBoss dealer in accor- dance with national requirements.

  • Page 14: Labels On The Vehicle

    Safety Information Labels on the vehicle The following safety and warning labels are attached to the vehicle where easily legible. Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately. Company logo (Fig. 1/1) (Fig. 2/1) Read the operating manual, maximum gradient and ban on cleaning using a high- pressure washer (Fig.
  • Page 15 Safety Information Drive direction selector: Forwards or reverse (Fig. 2/4) Release parking brake (Fig. 2/5) Apply parking brake (Fig. 2/6) Maximum water temperature for water to be filled (Fig. 2/7) Fig. 2...
  • Page 16 Safety Information Fresh water drainage (Fig. 3/8) The fresh water is drained via the hose which hangs to the left of this label. Waste water drain- (Fig. 3/9) The waste water is drained via the hose which hangs to the right of this label.

  • Page 17: Starting Up

    The cable PowerBoss dealer are allowed to pro- be accepted when these units must not rub against anything. vide initial instruction on the vehicle.

  • Page 18: Prior To Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting Up Prior to starting up for the Switch off the scrubbing unit, 1. Open the deflector (Fig. 5/1): first time set the key switch to position 0 take hold of the grip (Fig. 5/3), raise The following work must be completed and remove the key.
  • Page 19 Starting Up 6. Close the lock on the brush, see Fig- Installing the drive plates with pad ure 7. 1. Turn the drive plate over and place 7. Close the deflector (Fig. 5/1): take the pad on the contact surface, press hold of the grip (Fig.

  • Page 20: Installing And Adjusting The Squeegee

    Starting Up 2.3.2 Installing and adjusting squeegee. the squeegee 7. Insert the key in the key switch and turn the key switch on. 8. The squeegee is raised automatical- 9. Close the rear doors. Adjusting the squeegee The squeegee must be set up on a level floor according to the conditions in which it is to be used.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Driver's Seat

    Starting Up 2.3.3 Adjusting the driver's seat Adjusting to the driver's weight Adjusting longitudinally The driver's seat (Fig. 9-11) must be ad- Adjust the lever at the top right of the 1. Press the lever on the right of the justed so that the driver is seated com- backrest: seat outwards slightly.

  • Page 22: Before Starting Up Daily

    Starting Up Before starting up daily 3. Check the battery charge and re- Carry out the following checks before charge as necessary; refer to Sec- starting the vehicle up for its daily oper- tion 5.4.1. ation (also refer to Section 5.3.1): Before starting the vehicle for 1.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation Operation 3.1.1 Scrubbing unit (Fig. 13/2) Operating personnel must Two circular brushes, which can be read the operating manual changed without the need of tools, en- through carefully. Operating sure a high cleaning performance. They personnel should complete are each driven by a brush motor. The their initial test drive on open brush pressure can be adjusted electri- ground or a test track until they...
  • Page 24 Operation Deflectors (Fig. 13/2) To the right and left of the circular brushes, near the floor, are two deflec- tors which, when in their working posi- tion, prevent water splashing to the sides and guide the waste water to the center of the vehicle so that it can be vacuumed up better.

  • Page 25: Squeegee

    Operation Side scrubbing unit (Fig. 13/1) Check that the sealing strips are in per- 3.1.4 Pre-sweep/Vacuum unit op- fect condition. The rollers serve to sup- tion In order to complete work close to walls, port the squeegee to prevent excessive (Fig.

  • Page 26: Fresh Water Tank

    Operation 3.1.5 Fresh water tank (Fig. 14/2) The fresh water tank is located behind the driver's seat, on the right-hand side (when facing the front). The fresh water tank is a tank partitioned by a mem- brane panel and has a volume of ap- prox.

  • Page 27: Recovery Tank

    Operation The development of excessive foam im- 3.1.6 Recovery tank 3.1.7 Traction drive pairs the vehicle's function. It indicates (Fig. 14/1) The traction drive is provided by a drive overdosage of the cleaning agent; com- The recovery tank is located behind the motor on the steerable front wheel.

  • Page 28: Brakes

    Operation 3.1.8 Brakes The scrubber drier is equipped with a service brake and a parking brake. The service brake relates to a drum brake which acts hydraulically on the rear wheels. It is actuated by a foot ped- al. The parking brake is actuated me- chanically via brake cables.

  • Page 29: Batteries And Charger

    80 PzS (PzS = armor plate in- be performed at an authorized sulation). They are fit in a battery trough PowerBoss service center. (Fig. 15/2). The advantage here is the The trough battery is provided with a quick and simple removal and installa-...

  • Page 30: Options

    Operation 3.1.10 Options 1 Pre-sweep/vacuum unit 2 Working lights 3 Cab safety roof 4 Flashing beacon 5 Spraying-vacuuming tool 6 Side collision protection (here: short version because the side scrubbing unit option is installed) 6a = left-hand side 6b = right-hand side 7 Side scrubbing unit Fig.

  • Page 31: Pre-Sweep/Vacuum Unit

    Operation The basic vehicle can be supplemented • Flashing beacon The corresponding buttons are pro- by further components. The order and (Fig. 16/4) vided on the left operating panel spare parts numbers of these compo- (7585.02 Assembly on cab safety with which to operate the spray- nents are in brackets.

  • Page 32: Side Collision Protection (Here: Short Version Because The 6B Side Scrubbing Unit Option Is Installed)

    The hand-held vacuum cleaner con- the circular brushes and deflectors to catalogue in Internet under tains: protect the scrubber drier from dam- www.powerboss.com for infor- - Adapter to connect the following age cause by collisions. The side mation on accessories such as tools (7893)
  • Page 33 Operation Fig. 17...

  • Page 34: Operating And Indicator Elements

    Operation Operating and indicator elements 3.2.1 Operating elements in the driver's cab 1 Steering wheel 2 Left-hand operating panel 3 Safety catch (to release the parking brake) 4 Parking brake 5 Direction switch (forwards/reverse) 6 Right-hand operating panel 7 Service brake 8 Accelerator to drive forwards and backwards Fig.
  • Page 35 Operation Steering wheel Safety catch Drive direction switch (Fig. 18/1) (Fig. 18/3) (forwards/reverse) • The scrubber drier is steered by the • The safety catch serves to release (Fig. 18/5) steering wheel. the parking brake when applied. • It serves to select the driving direc- •...
  • Page 36 Operation Right-hand operating panel Accelerator to drive forwards and An acoustic warning signal (buzzer) is issued should the (Fig. 18/6) backwards hydraulic motor overload. At • This operating panel contains the (Fig. 18/8) the same time, the red alarm key switch to switch the vehicle on •...

  • Page 37: Left-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.2 Left-hand operating panel (Fig. 19) 1 Indicator field 2 Recovery tank indicator: When the control lamp is on (yellow), the max- imum fill level has been reached. 3 Dirt hopper and front flap indicator of the pre-sweep/vacuum unit (option) 4 Parking brake indicator: When the control lamp is on (red), the brake is applied.
  • Page 38 Operation - Continued - Indicator field Indicator for dirt hopper (Fig. 19/1) The indicator field enables and front flap of pre- 13 Button to reduce fresh water quan- the scrubber drier to provide feedback sweep/vacuum unit tity on the operating status of the vehicle. (Fig.
  • Page 39 (refer to Sec- inform the authorized PowerBoss deal- tion 3.5.1). At the same time, the control er responsible for your vehicle. lamps flash and an acoustic, pulsating...
  • Page 40 Operation Battery and charge Button for brush pressure Button for the brush drive control indicator (Fig. 19/8) This button is (Fig. 19/9) This button used to increase the brush serves to switch the brushes (Fig. 19/7) After switch- pressure. This may be nec- and fresh water supply on ing on the key switch, all essary when the area to be...
  • Page 41 Operation Button for squeegee and Button for simultaneous Buttons con- suction turbine activation of the scrubbing trolling the (Fig. 19/10) This button unit and vacuuming func- fresh water serves to switch the suction tion supply turbine on and off with simul- (Fig.
  • Page 42 Operation Button to reduce fresh Button to increase fresh Button for simultaneous water quantity water quantity activation of pre- (Fig. 19/13) The button (Fig. 19/15) The button sweep/vacuum unit, serves to reduce the fresh serves to increase the fresh scrubbing unit and vacu- water quantity supplied to water quantity supplied to uming function...

  • Page 43: Right-Hand Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.3 Right-hand operating panel (Fig. 20) 1 Buttons for the pre-sweep/vacuum unit 2 Button for agitating device 3 Button for extractor fan 4 Button to switch pre-sweep/vacuum unit on/off 5 Button to switch side scrubbing unit option on/off 6 Key switch 7 Horn 8 Button for chemical dosage option 9 Reduce quantity of cleaning agent...
  • Page 44 Operation Button for agitating device Button for extractor fan Button for side scrubbing (Fig. 20/2) (Fig. 20/3) unit This button serves to switch This button serves to switch (Fig. 20/5) This button is an agitation process on and the extractor fan of the filter used to activate the side off, whereby the filter system system on and off.
  • Page 45 Operation Key switch 2 Error code 3 Operating hour indicator of the last fault which occurred, Continual display. (Fig. 20/6) displayed for approx. 2 seconds. Example: It serves to switch the The display serves as information electrical installations on for the service technician so that the and off and to secure the fault can be cleared quickly.
  • Page 46 Operation Horn Button for increasing the Switch for working (Fig. 20/7) quantity of cleaning agent lights An acoustic warning sig- (Fig. 20/11) (Fig. 20/13) nal is issued on actuating This switch switches the On pressing this button, the the horn knob. working lights on or off.

  • Page 47: Operating Elements On The Vehicle

    Operation 3.2.4 Operating elements on the vehicle 1 Opening between the waste and fresh water tank. 2 Filter sieve 3 Fresh water tank filling neck 4 Lid lock 5 Cover, recovery tank 6 Cover, fresh water tank 7 Rear door, right 8 Rear panel frame 9 Rear door, left 10 Fresh water draining hose...
  • Page 48 Operation Recovery tank Lid lock Fresh water draining hose (Fig. 21/2+5) (Fig. 21/4) (Fig. 21/10) The waste water filter (Fig. 21/2) is lo- The lock prevents the lid falling shut. To The draining hose for fresh water hangs cated under the recovery tank lid lock the lid, move the bar and latch in to the left of the suction turbines.
  • Page 49 Operation 13 Seat console 14 Electrical compartments 15 Side door 16 Battery trough Fig. 22...
  • Page 50 Operation Seat console Side door (Fig. 22/13) (Fig. 22/15) The side doors are located to the left The driver's seat is mounted on the seat and right of the trough battery. The console. The seat console can be pivot- doors must be pivoted open in order to ed up using the handle in order to ac- change the battery trough, refer to Sec- cess the batteries and electric system.

  • Page 51: Operation

    Operation Operation When connecting the battery The scrubber drier can be operated on plug to the vehicle, switch the surfaces with a gradient of 6% for max- key switch to off (lock imally 5 minutes. position 0) beforehand. Adapt your driving style to the •...

  • Page 52: Accelerating

    Operation 3.3.2 Accelerating 3.3.3 Stopping and parking 3.3.4 Cleaning • Set the required driving direction • Remove your right foot from the ac- If the pre-sweep/vacuum and vacuum- with the direction switch: set the celerator to slow down. When the ing tool options are installed, a total of switch to the front to drive forward, foot is fully removed from the accel-...
  • Page 53 Operation Sweeping (option) Sweeping (option), wet scrubbing • Increase brush pressure (Fig. 24/1) • Fresh water feed on/off (Fig. 24/3) • Press the “Button for and dry vacuuming • Reduce fresh water quantity switching the pre- This program is the standard cleaning (Fig.
  • Page 54 Operation Check whether the floor is suf- Wet scrubbing (basic cleaning) Vacuuming dry ficiently dry at regular intervals, If you do not want to vacuum the floor • Press the “Button for otherwise people could slip. If dry in the same working procedure be- squeegee and suction the floor is excessively wet, cause you want the solution to soak into...
  • Page 55 • Use the manufacturer's information as an initial basis. Practical experi- ence will ensure that you quickly find out which is the right PowerBoss cleaning agent and the optimum dosage to suit your needs.

  • Page 56: Switching The Vehicle Off

    Operation 3.3.5 Switching the vehicle off 3.3.6 Loading and transporting the • Turn the key from position 1 to lock vehicle position 0. The vehicle is no longer Refer to Section 5.13. ready to operate. • Remove the key from the key switch. Apply the parking brake!

  • Page 57: After Finishing Work

    Operation After finishing work 3. Empty and clean the recovery tank, It is not permitted to clean the 1. Drive to a suitable service or parking refer to Sections 5.6.1 and 5.6.2. vehicle with a pressure washer area. or steam blaster. Observe the applicable laws An appropriate service and and local regulations when dis-...

  • Page 58: Function Faults

    • If the problem reoccurs, determine the shaft (e.g. tape and such). cause of overheating; contact an autho- rized PowerBoss service center, if nec- essary. 1.2.6.1. Brushes remain stopped Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or •...
  • Page 59 • Allow the motor to cool down. and shaft (e.g. tape and such). • If the problem reoccurs, determine the cause of overheating; contact an autho- rized PowerBoss service center, if nec- essary. 1.3.6.1. Side scrubbing brush Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or...
  • Page 60 • If the problem reoccurs, determine the tripped. cause of overheating; contact anautho- rized PowerBoss service center, if nec- essary. 2.2.6.1 Rotary brush remains Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or Check the rotary brush for foreign bodies stopped because the anti- such) block the rotary brush.

  • Page 61: Other Function Faults

    Operation Error code Fault Cause Solution 2.3.6.2 The right side brush (viewed Foreign bodies (e.g. tape or Check the side brushes for foreign bodies to the front of the vehicle) such) block the side brush. and remove them, as necessary. stops because the anti- blocking system has been tripped.

  • Page 62: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Dimensions Vehicle length (with brush head and squeegee) 84.7 Vehicle length (with brush head, squeegee and pre-sweep/vacuum unit option) 103.2 Vehicle height, without/with cab safety roof 55.1/78.7 Vehicle width, without/with squeegee 44.5/49.6 Vehicle width with pre-sweep/vacuum unit option 49.6 Vehicle width with side scrubbing unit option 49.6...
  • Page 63 Technical Data Axle loads Ready to use, front 1698 Ready to use, rear 2452 Driving performance Driving speed, forwards/reverse 5.0/2.5 Working speed, maximum, forwards Climbing capacity, drive mode (max. 1 min) Climbing capacity, work mode (max. 5 min) Outer turning circle diameter, without/with pre-sweep/vacuum unit option 11.0/13.9 Turning in aisle: Minimum aisle width, without/with pre-sweep/vacuum unit option 7.9/9.3...
  • Page 64 Technical Data Axles and wheels Wheelbase 45.3 Gauge, rear 34.7 Wheels, diameter/width 12.2/4.7 Specific wheel pressure at permissible gross total weight, front/rear 0.168/0.120 Tightening torque of wheel nuts, front/rear lb ft 103.3/103.3 Brakes Service brake: Hydraulic Drum brakes at rear, with automatic adjustment: diameter/width 7.1/1.6 Brake fluid (e.g.
  • Page 65 Technical Data Brush head No. of brushes Qty. Brush diameter 20.9 Brush speed Brush motor output (P2)/speed W/rpm 2 x 700/1750 Brush pressure, normal/increased 97/119 Specific contact pressure normal/increased 0.20/0.25 Suction turbines Power consumption/speed W/rpm 635/13867 Air flow rate 8475 Vacuum psi (mmwc) 2.94 (2030)
  • Page 66 Technical Data Noise emission value The sound pressure level (L ) measured according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 (at dB (A) the driver's ear) under normal working conditions is: Inaccuracy factor (KpA): dB (A) Vibration The weighted, effective value of the vibration, established in accordance with ISO 5349-1 to which the upper limbs (hand-arm) are exposed under normal working conditions is: <...
  • Page 67 Technical Data Special equipment: Order number 7565 Driving batteries Trough battery 18 cells, cell type 80 PzS (PzS = armor plate insulation) V/Ah 36/640 Weight 1620 Dimensions: length/width/height 37.4/24.0/18.2 Order number 7460 Battery charger Power supply Charge output 36/80 Charging time 12-14 Order number 7564.02...
  • Page 68 Technical Data Special equipment: Order number 7586.02 Side scrubbing unit Brush speed Brush motor: power consumption/speed W/rpm 260/2600 Additional scrubbing and vacuuming tools (spraying-vacuuming tool) Floor scrubbing and vacuuming tool Order number 7009 Vacuuming and spraying hose (length: 16.4 ft) Order number 7766 Tool holder and attachment part...
  • Page 69 Technical Data Order number 7581 Pre-sweep/Vacuum unit option Dirt hopper volume, theoretical/practical 13.2/5.3 Fill weight, maximum Filter surface Use category ZH 1/487 Fan motor Extractor fan, speed 3200 Air flow rate 11830 Vacuum in brush space mmwc Rotary brush drive motor (P1/P2) 612/550 Rotary brush, length/diameter 27.6/9.8...
  • Page 70 Technical Data Special equipment: Brushes Plastic PPN 0.5 (2 pieces) for light to medium accumulation of dirt Order number 7587 Plastics mix K 901 (2 pieces) for light to medium accumulation of dirt on structured floors Order number 7589 Plastic PPN 0.8 (2 pieces) for medium to heavy accumulation of dirt Order number 7588 SIC PA 6 grain 180 gray (2 pieces)

  • Page 71: Maintenance And Service

    General information Must be completed by a skilled techni- nance It is essential to pay attention cian in an authorized PowerBoss ser- PowerBoss system maintenance: to the information in Chapter vice center according to the vehicle- • ensures the PowerBoss working ve- “Safety Information”...

  • Page 72: Maintenance Report

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance report Handover PowerBoss PowerBoss PowerBoss System Maintenance I System Maintenance II System Maintenance I Upgrading 250 operating hours 500 operating hours 750 operating hours Test drive Handover to customer Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Instruction...

  • Page 73: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance schedule 5.3.1 PowerBoss system mainte- nance, customer The following maintenance work must be completed by the customer at the in- tervals stipulated. It relates to the daily and weekly main- tenance work. Interval Activity Daily Directly prior to starting operation:...
  • Page 74 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Daily After the end of operation: Empty the recovery tank Clean the recovery tank Clean the air intake filter (waste water filter) Clean the fresh water filter Check the battery charge; recharge as necessary...
  • Page 75 Maintenance and Service Before completing the weekly maintenance work described below, subject all the operating elements to a function test in order to check whether the ve- hicle is ready for operation. Interval Activity Weekly Check the acid level of the battery and refill distilled water as necessary Check the electrical system (including working lights) and repair any defects Brush head: Check the deflectors on the right and left and complete any repairs or order spare parts and replace them as necessary...

  • Page 76: Powerboss System Maintenance I

    Maintenance and Service 5.3.2 PowerBoss system mainte- nance I The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Power- Boss service center. Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the battery in terms of acid level, acid density and voltage per cell; clear up any defects as...
  • Page 77 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the torque of the wheel nuts; adjust as necessary Check the scrubbing unit and service as necessary: brushes, water retaining ring, brush catches, parallel alignment of holding attachment Check the deflectors on the scrubbing unit and replace them as necessary (left and right) Grease the scrubbing unit joints and connecting rods Check the side scrubbing unit: check correct function of water retaining ring, fan belt, side scrub- bing brush functions and correct adjustment;...
  • Page 78 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the knurled nuts on the squeegee; change as necessary Grease the joints and connection rods of the waste water vacuuming system Adjust the support rollers on the squeegee Check the vacuum at the suction hose; clear any defects Check the electrical safety functions: parking brake, recovery tank float switch Pre-sweep/vacuum unit: Check the tension and properties of the rotary brush drive fan belt;...
  • Page 79 Maintenance and Service Interval Activity Every 250 operating hours Check the vehicle's condition visually: color, corrosion and presence of all signs and labels Check the vehicle is clean; clean it, if necessary Test drive and test all function and safety-relevant components including brake tests Inspection label Logbook On request against separate account: driver training...

  • Page 80: Powerboss System Maintenance Ii

    Boss service center. Interval Activity Every 500 operating hours Complete all activities in PowerBoss system maintenance I, refer to Section 5.3.2 In addition: Check the service brake brake linings for wear; readjust the service brake or change the brake linings as necessary Check the output of the hydraulic motor (forwards, reverse);...

  • Page 81: Powerboss System Maintenance Iii/S (Safety Check)

    Interval Activity Every 1000 operating hours Complete all activities in PowerBoss system maintenance I and II, refer to Section 5.3.2 and Section 5.3.3 In addition: Check the brake linings on the rear wheels; change as necessary Change the brake fluid in the service brake (Note: brake fluid must be changed every 2 years!) Check the parking brake including pedal lock and control lamp;...

  • Page 82: Battery System

    Maintenance and Service Battery system The scrubber drier is operated by means of a low-maintenance trough battery, refer to Sections 3.1.9 and 4. The battery is comprised of 18 individu- al cells in a parallel circuit. 1 Battery and charge control indicator (including TSG indicator) in left operating panel 2 Battery connection cable...

  • Page 83: Charging Batteries

    Maintenance and Service General information on handling 5.4.1 Charging batteries Only use the original charger! Before starting the vehicle up Pay attention that the insula- batteries for the first time, the batteries tion is not initially damaged Pay attention to the safety in- to be used must be properly and not damaged during the formation in Section 1.4 and...

  • Page 84: Servicing The Driving Batteries

    Pivot the seat console The battery cells are provided with fill scope of PowerBoss system mainte- (Fig. 26/1) open from the right- level indicators (Fig. 25/6) which ensure nance by an authorized service center.
  • Page 85 Maintenance and Service The battery may only be disas- sembled using lifting gear by properly trained personnel. If the scrubber drier is equipped with a cab safety roof, lift the trough battery out on the left-hand side of the bat- tery.

  • Page 86: Installing The Trough Battery

    Connect the battery plug (Fig. 26/6) and thorized PowerBoss dealer in accor- sole and cab safety roof. vehicle socket (Fig. 26/5) to each other. dance with national requirements.

  • Page 87: Total Discharge Signal Transducer (Tsg)

    Maintenance and Service 5.4.6 Total discharge signal trans- ducer (TSG) The scrubber drier is equipped with a charge control for protection against to- tal discharge of the batteries. The total discharge signal transducer (TSG) is in- tegrated in the electronic system and setup at the factory for battery type PzS (armor plate insulation) (digit in the ser- vice indicator: No.

  • Page 88: Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service Fresh water tank 1 Lid seal 2 Cap 3 Opening to recovery tank (airing and venting) 4 Fresh water tank 5 Fresh water filter 6 Ball cock 7 Screw cap 8 Fresh water draining hose Fig. 27...

  • Page 89: Filling The Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5.5.1 Filling the fresh water tank Filling the fresh water tank via the Fill the fresh water tank (Fig. 27/4) with automatic filling device fresh water and cleaning agent before Please observe the guidelines starting with the work, also refer to Sec- provided by the water supply tion 3.1.5.

  • Page 90: The Fresh Water Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5. Open the water tap on site. 5.5.2 Emptying the fresh water tank When disposing of the waste If the vehicle is to be left unused for a water containing the cleaning Only fill water at maximally longer period, the fresh water tank agent, observe all applicable 122 °F!

  • Page 91: Recovery Tank

    Maintenance and Service Recovery tank 1 Cap 2 Lid seal 3 Recovery tank 4 Air intake filter 5 Screw cap 6 Waste water draining hose 7 Cleaning flap Fig. 29...

  • Page 92: Emptying The Recovery Tank

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.1 Emptying the recovery tank 5. Unscrew the screw cap (Fig. 29/5). 5.6.2 Cleaning the recovery tank The quantity drained can be regulat- Clean the recovery tank (Fig. 29/3) ev- The recovery tank (Fig. 29/3) ed by turning the cap and pivoting ery day or as necessary.

  • Page 93: The Draining Hose Cap

    Maintenance and Service 7. Open the recovery tank cap 9. After finishing cleaning the tank, 5.6.3 Cleaning the draining hose (Fig. 29/1). close the flap and push the run-off 8. Flush the recovery tank with water plate back in place. •...

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Air Intake Filter

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.4 Cleaning the air intake filter 1. Pull the filter sieve from the suction 5.6.5 Cleaning the openings to the The filter sieve (Fig. 31/1) is located in pipe and clean with water. fresh water tank the recovery tank above the maximum The openings between the recovery Remove the filter sieve com- water level on the suction pipe.

  • Page 95: Changing The Brushes

    Section 2.3.1. Please refer to Chapter 4 or our spare parts catalogue on our internet site at www.powerboss.com for brushes etc. 5.7.1 Changing the brushes • Check the brushes on the brush head weekly for signs of wear.

  • Page 96: Installing New Rubber

    Maintenance and Service 5.7.2 Installing new rubber deflec- The deflector (Fig. 33/1) must tor strips be fixed in its service position (refer to Section 2.3.1, Point 1). 1. Loosen the wing nut (Fig. 33/5) at the end of the deflector. 2.

  • Page 97: Cleaning The Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service Squeegee 1 Squeegee holding attachment 2 Wing nuts 3 Connection nozzle 4 Sealing strip (rear) 5 Support strip (rear) 6 Clamping rail (rear) 7 Support roller 8 Knurled nut The squeegee is also equipped with front sealing and support strips and clamping rail (Fig.

  • Page 98: Installing The Squeegee

    Maintenance and Service 5.8.3 Installing the squeegee 5. Tighten the knurled nuts (Fig. 34/8) 7. After changing the sealing strips, Refer to Section 2.3.2. evenly, starting from the center and check that the squeegee stands ver- working on alternate sides. tically on the floor.

  • Page 99: Adjusting The Support Rollers

    Maintenance and Service 5.8.5 Adjusting the support rollers Pre-sweep/vacuum unit The squeegee stands with the sealing (option) strips (Fig. 34/4) and support rollers Set the key switch to position 0 (Fig. 34/7) on the ground. To increase for all maintenance and repair the squeegee contact surface of the work to prevent starting up the sealing strips (Fig.

  • Page 100: Dust Vacuum

    Maintenance and Service 2. Take hold of the dirt hopper Installing the dirt hopper 5.9.2 Dust vacuum (Fig. 36/2) in both hands using the The filter system of the dust vacuum 1. Take hold of the dirt hopper grips located at the sides of the dirt (use category “U”) is located in the filter (Fig.
  • Page 101 Maintenance and Service Disassembling the panel air filter 4. Remove the panel air filter Installing the panel air filter (Fig. 37/2). The panel air filter (Fig. 37/2) must be installed in the reverse sequence to dis- Cleaning the panel air filter assembly, refer to Section “Disassem- thoroughly bling the panel air filter”.

  • Page 102: Side Brushes

    Maintenance and Service 5.9.3 Side brushes 5. Slide the side brush including the de- Installing the side brush flector plate down slightly on the 1. Refer to Section “Adjusting the side Side brush angle brush shaft. brush contact”, Point 1-4 The correct angle of the side brush is 2.

  • Page 103: Rotary Brush

    Maintenance and Service 5.9.4 Rotary brush Sweeping pattern is correct: Setting the sweeping pattern If the rotary brush is setup correctly, the 1. Sit on the driver's seat, insert the key Checking the sweeping pattern swept area on the floor forms a rectan- in the key switch and turn to To prevent excessive bristle wear under gle whose side edges are parallel.
  • Page 104 Maintenance and Service 10.Pivot the left and right-hand side flaps down. Disassembling the rotary brush The rotary brush can only be accessed from the right-hand side of the machine, viewing to the front. 1. Sit on the driver's seat, insert the key in the key switch and turn to position 1.

  • Page 105: Wheels

    Maintenance and Service 5.10 Wheels 5.10.1 Changing the rear wheels The wheel nuts on the wheels 1. Jack up the scrubber drier on the left (Fig. 40/1) must be subjected to their or right side: The contact points for first check after 100 operating hours the jack (lifting power: 2.0 t) are on and subsequently every 200 hours.

  • Page 106: Electrical Installation

    Maintenance and Service 5.11 Electrical installation Safety fuses are installed in: • the working lights and flashing bea- • the main fuse (200A high current con, automatic filling device, key 5.11.1 Red control lamps fuse (F50)) switch and horn (10A plug-in fuse Refer to Section 3.2.2.

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Vehicle

    Maintenance and Service 5.12 Cleaning the vehicle • It is not permitted to use aggressive • Clean the vehicle on a weekly basis, and corrosive cleaning agents. refer to Section 5.3.1. • Allow the vehicle to dry after clean- • Park the vehicle in an appropriate ing.

  • Page 108: Transporting And Towing

    Maintenance and Service 5.13 Transporting and towing Loading Observe the operating infor- mation on transportation! Check the load bearing capac- ity of the loading platform prior to loading. • Dead weight of the scrubber drier without battery, without options and without driver: 1559 lbs •...
  • Page 109 Maintenance and Service Transporting the vehicle Towing the vehicle • In the case of transport drives to the If it should become necessary to tow point of use, the squeegee, scrub- the scrubber drier, only do it on a level bing unit, side scrubbing unit and floor and at a maximum towing speed of side brush and rotary brush of the...

  • Page 110: Warranty

    PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty PowerBoss Made Simple Special warning to purchaser of non-compatible chemicals, or dama- ge to property, or loss of income due to Commercial Limited Warranty Use of replacement filters and/or prefil- malfunctions of the product.
  • Page 111 PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty Cord Electric Group Battery Operated Group • Three years parts, • Three years parts, • two years labor, • two years labor, • ninety days travel • ninety days travel (not to exceed two hours)
  • Page 112 Excellence Meets Clean · · PowerBoss Inc. 175 Anderson Street Aberdeen, NC 28315 U.S.A. · Telephone: (910) 944-2105 Fax: (910) 944-740...

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