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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean User Manual Phoenix 26 PowerBoss,Inc. A member Of The Hako Group 988026UMPBA REV B 06/2022...
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PowerBoss ® Introduction Preface Valid as of: November 2011 Dear customer, It is our desire that the good characteristics of PowerBoss Inc. the Phoenix 26 should justify the confi dence you 14N845 US Route 20 demonstrated by making this purchase. Prior to the fi rst Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 operation, carefully read the chapter “Safety Information”...
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PowerBoss ® Acceptance of the machine If modifi cations to the machine are made in absence of the Upon arrival, check machine for possible manufacturer’s prior consent, PowerBoss cannot be held liable damages in transit. Follow unpacking instructions for damage resulting from such unauthorized modifi cation. on shipping pallet.
PowerBoss ® 1 Safety information 1.2 General Provisions • Apart from the provisions containedin this instruction manual, the general 1.1 Safety and Warning Symbols safety provisions and the accident All paragraphs in this manual referring prevention regulations as imposed by to your personal safety, the safety of law must be complied with.
PowerBoss ® the new owner/operator and have • It is necessary for the operator to get collecting hazardous, infl ammable or • the transfer certifi ed! acquainted with all attachments and explosive dust or substances. • • The warning and instruction controls as well as with their function •...
PowerBoss ® • Have the machine checked for equipment. Battery safety conditions in the sense • The use of aggressive detergents is • Follow the operating instructions of the of the Accident Prevention not recommended. battery manufacturer. Regulation by an expert at regular •...
PowerBoss ® 1.7 Labels On The Machine A = Read and observe the instruction manual (Fig. 1/2) The following safety and information labels B = Maximum inclination of 2 % are legibly attached to the machine. (Fig. 1/2) Replace missing or illegible labels C = Do not clean the machine by means immediately.
PowerBoss ® 2 First Operation 2.3 Before Operation Of Machine 2.4 Start Machine Perform the following inspections before Before starting the machine, set the 2.1 Instruction operation. forward/reverse level to neutral position. If Instruction is required before the fi rst 1.
PowerBoss ® Observe the legal directives 2.9 Tie Down Points Start moving machine and local regulations for disposal When transporting unit on a vehicle or immediately after lowering of detergents, see Water trailer, the scrub head,otherwise the Management Act. the machine must be protected against brushes may leave traces on 4.
PowerBoss ® 3 Operation 3.1 Method Of Operation General The E26 is a vacuum scrubbing machine for wet cleaning of hard surfaced fl oors. 3.1.1 Scrub Head Assembly Lower the scrub head assembly (Fig. 3/1) via pedal before scrubbing. The brushes will rotate and the water supply turns on automatically.
PowerBoss ® 3.1.3 Squeegee 3.1.5 Drive System The movable squeegee (Fig. The machine features a continuous drive (Fig. 3/5). 3/3) consists of the squeegee lift The electronic drive controls travel speed and direction handle, the vacuum motor and the as well as dynamic braking. squeegee blades.
PowerBoss ® 3.2 Control Panel & Operation Indicators 3.2.1 Operating Panel Display Key Switch Battery Charge Indicator LDS Indicator Symbol for Brush Drive Symbol for Vacuum Motor Hour Meter Symbol for Service Indicator Drive Direction Control (9a) with speed control knob (9b)and bail handle (9c) Page 14 Fig.4...
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PowerBoss ® Display (Fig. 4/1) LDS Indicator (Fig. 4/4) This panel allows centralized monitoring Upon switching on, the LDS indicator is of functions and status of all illuminated on the panel to show the current available operating modes. battery charge condition during operation. For additional Information see chapter on Service Indicator (Fig.
PowerBoss ® 3.2.2 At The Machine Brush deck pedal Opening of solution tank Solution control Sqeegee lever Solution tank fi lter Recovery tank drain hose Solution tank drain hose (Solution level indicator) Brush ejector Power Cord For Charger Fig.5 Page 16...
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PowerBoss ® Brush deck pedal (Fig. 5/1) Power cord for charger (Fig. 5/9) Use this pedal to lift and lower the brush deck. The pwer cord supplies the charger unit with power. Opening of solution tank (Fig.5/2) The solution tank is fi lled after folding up the opening. Solution control (Fig.
PowerBoss ® 4 Technical Data Machine length 59.5 in / 151 cm Machine height 43.7 in / 111 cm Machine width without Squeegee 26.8 in / 68 cm Machine width with squeegee 37.5 in / 95 cm Working width 25.6 in / 65 cm Squeegee width 37.5 in / 95 cm Surface performance theoretical...
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PowerBoss ® Noise emission The sound pressure level measured under maximum conditions of use (LwA) according dB(A) 82 to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: The sound pressure level measured (at the ear of the driver) under normal conditions dB(A) 67 of use (LpA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-72 amounts to: Measurement inaccuracy (KpA): dB(A) 1.6...
PowerBoss ® delivery of the machine. MachineNameplate. 5 Maintenance and Care PowerBoss System Maintenance I : 5.1 PowerBoss System Maintenance (every 125 hours of operation) 5.1 General The PowerBoss System Maintenance: To be performed by qualifi ed personnel Before performing •...
PowerBoss ® 5.2 Maintenance Document Handing over System Maintenance II System Maintenance I System Maintenance I 250 operating hours 125 operating hours 375 operating hours Upgrade Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Workshop stamp Test drive Handing over to the customer Insttuction carried out on: carried out on: carried out on:...
PowerBoss ® 5.3 Maintenance Schedule System Maintenance K (performed by the Customer) The daily and weekly maintenance intervals are to be performed by the customer / operator. Interval To Be Performed Daily Weekly Fill solution tank and proceed to chemical agent dosage Charge batteries Check scrub head and clean if required Check squeegee and clean if required...
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PowerBoss ® System Maintenance I The following maintenance works are to be performed by an authorized PowerBoss 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 mechanism Check wheel fi...
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PowerBoss ® System Maintenance II The following maintenance works are to be performed by an authorized PowerBoss Service workshop. Interval To Be Performed Every 250 hours of operation Perform maintenance according to System Maintenance I Inspect steering rollers for tread damage and bearing slackness and replace if required Check drain hose from the recovery tank and replace if required Check roller bumper of the brush deck and replace if required Check suction hose for a tight fi...
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PowerBoss ® System Maintenance S (Safety check) The following maintenance works are to be performed by an authorized PowerBoss Service workshop at least once yearly. Interval To be Performed Every 500 hours of operation Perform maintenance work according to System Maintenance II Clean drive motor from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth operation and wear and replace carbon brushes if required Clean brush motors from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth operation and wear and...
PowerBoss ® 5.4 Battery Systems LDS Display Charger Indicator Charger AC Power Cord for Charger Battery Connector Batteries Recovery Tank Support Wiring Diagram The handling and changing of batteries by qualifi ed persons only! Fig.7 Page 26...
PowerBoss ® 5.4.1 Charging The Batteries 5.4.2 Low Discharge Signal Sender (LDS) 5.4.4 Installing Batteries Use the integrated battery charger The machine has been equipped with a (Fig.7/3) to charge batteries. Proceed charge indicator to prevent the batteries Do not make changes to the center to connect the charger to an AC outlet from low discharge.
PowerBoss ® 5.5.1 Filling the Solution Tank 5.5.3 Cleaning Clear Water Filter Fill solution tank (Fig. 8/1) before operation or as required. Check clean water fi lter (Fig. 8/4) at weekly intervals. Clean Park vehicle on level ground. Open tank lid (Fig. 8/5) or replace if required.
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PowerBoss ® 5.6 Dirty Water Recovery Tank 1 Dirty Water Recovery Tank 2 Recovery Tank Drain Hose 3 Suction Filter 4 Recovery Tank Lid Fig.9 Page 30...
PowerBoss ® 5.6.1 Empty Recovery Tank 5.6.2 Cleaning the Recovery Tank Clean recovery tank (Fig. 9/1) at daily intervals, as required Clean the recovery tank (Fig. 9/1) at daily intervals or as or upon acoustic signal (increased suction motor speed). required.
PowerBoss ® 5.7 Scrub Head 5.7.1 Cleaning Brushes 5.7.2 Changing Brushes 1 Pedal for Scrub Head Lift Clean scrub brushes (Fig.10/2) at daily intervals Check brushes for wear at weekly intervals. 2 Scrub Head or as required. Replace brushes if bristles are worn down to a 3 Brush Ejectors length of 1.5 cm.
PowerBoss ® 5.8 Squeegee 5.8.1 Cleaning the Squeegee 5.8.2 Changing the Squeegee Blades Check the squeegee (Fig. 11/1) daily Check the inner and outer squeegee 1 Squeegee and clean as necessary. blades on the squeegee (Fig. 11/1) weekly 2 Star-shaped knob To clean it lift the squeegee out, pull for signs of wear.
PowerBoss ® 5.8.3 Adjusting the Blades Angle Adjustment The angle adjustment is the decisive factor in ensuring that the squeegee blades on the squeegee lie evenly on the fl oor. Park the machine on a level surface and lower the squeegee. Loosen the counternut on the adjusting screw (Fig.
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PowerBoss ® Height Adjustment The height adjustment is set to 3mm at the factory. If streaks are produced, despite an optimum angle adjustment, the clearance between the casters and fl oor must be adjusted by changing the number of washers on the holder.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean “The Power of Clean” PowerBoss is a Full Line Manufacturer of Sweepers and Scrubbers, for Industrial Facilities. PowerBoss,Inc. A member Of The Hako Group 988026UMPBA REV B 06/2022...
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