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All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine. For new books write to: ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764. Form No. 74839B 8/04 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A.
Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ... 32 Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ... 33 Encore S20E Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List ... 34 Brush Lift Assembly Drawing and Parts List ... 35 Brush Housing Assembly Drawing and Parts List ... 36 Optional Brake Assembly Drawing and Parts List ...
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke Technology machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
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Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke Technology parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke Technology parts for replacement.
The Encore uses one brush to scrub a path 20 inches wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The Encore S20E automatic scrubber comes complete with either a scrub brush or a pad driver, and one operator’s manual.
6. Push the machine backwards to the top of the ramp. 7. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke Technology recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards.
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7. As the machine begins to travel down the ramp, use two people to maintain a slow downward speed. 8. Replace squeegee assembly, brush housing, and brush or pad driver after machine is un- loaded and ready to use. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page...
Brush Motor Switch (See Figure 1, Item "G") To activate brush motor, lower handle. Brush Motor and solution flow will activate when the traverse buttons are pushed. To shut brush motor off, raise handle to top position. Figure 1 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
To engage the brake, push the pedal down (Figure 4a). To release the brake, lift pedal up (Figure 4b). CAUTION: Do not activate the brake while the machine is moving. Figure 4a Figure 2 Figure 4b CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page...
4. Open the brush motor cover and remove brush housing. See figures 5a-5c. 5. Rotate brush clockwise with a quick snapping action until brush releases. 6. Replace brush housing and close brush motor cover. Page -10- Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 5c CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentrate recommended by the chemical manufacturer. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Figure 6 Figure 7 Page -11-...
3. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. 4. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. 5. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
The squeegee pressure is not correctly adjusted. The gaskets on the cover of the recovery tank are damaged. The recovery tank lid is on wrong. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E ACTION Open the solution valve. Remove the obstruction from the hose and the filter.
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PROBLEM The cleaning is not even. The machine does not run. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E CAUSE The scrub brush or pad is worn. There is damage to the brush assembly, caster or the solution valve. The brush motor is not running The solution level is low.
WARNING: Attempting maintenance and or re- pairs to this machine before empty- ing the solution or recovery tank could result in machine or property damage. WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Page -16- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
5. Make sure brush housing and skirt are in position on the brush head. 6. Make sure the brush is in position and installed correctly 7. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Figure 1 Page -17-...
Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. tight. 1. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other damages. Page -18- Keep all fasteners CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5...
To increase pressure, loosen bolt and slide squeegee mount down. To decrease the pressure, loosen the bolt and slide squeegee mount up. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 7...
3. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the retainer and the screw. 4. Perform the maintenance required. 5. Close recovery tank and reinstall latch and screw. Page -20- Figure 9 REAR BLADE Figure 10 Figure 11 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
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(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser. (c). Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product.
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