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U S E R G U I D E JVC65RBTN 26" Horizontal Autoscrubber With Traction...
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if instructions are not followed. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT JVC65RBTN - 2 - User Guide...
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All units sold by Johnny Vac have a user manual that is an integral part of the device sold. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using your device. Photos are included in this manual to help you visualize the informations.
WARNING: It is important not to touch the brushes when they are in operation. Please turn off the unit before performing any repairs. - 5 - JVC65RBTN User Guide...
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- Do not power spray or hose off the machine. Electrical malfunction may occur. - Use the parts provided or approved by Johnny Vac. - Maintenance should be performed by qualified maintenance personnel. - Never repair any part of the unit that differs from its original design.
Caution: If the brush is in motion, do not touch it. Unplug the machine before working on it. Waste recovery compartiment - 7 - JVC65RBTN User Guide...
NOTE: Do not push the machine directly without using the cargo handling apron in case of damages. NOTE: To avoid damages to the machine, fix the batteries after the machine is unloaded from the rack. JVC65RBTN - 10 - User Guide...
It is important to use brushes that are compatible with the unit to ensure better performance. Specifications of recommended brushes and pads are given as follows: Brushes : Two 26" brushes. New brushes are sold at Johnny Vac, # JVC5020BR. NOTE: Brushes engage only when they are in contact with the floor.
3. Carefully place the batteries in their slots if they are not already there. 4. Connect the battery cables as shown in (Figure 2) below: the red cable to the positive (+) anode and the black cable to the negative (-) cathode. Figure 2 JVC65RBTN - 12 - User Guide...
4. Place the fastening knob into the socket completely before tightening. Figure 4 Figure 5 5. Connect vacuum hose to the squeegee assembly as is shown below (Figure 5). 6. Check squeegee blade and make proper adjustment if necessary (in page 30). JVC65RBTN - 13 - User Guide...
3. Slide in oscillating the brush in the opening planned for that purpose on each side of the device. Assure that brushes are inserted well into their space. Close the panel and assure that this panel is firmly in place so that brushes work completely. (Figure 7) Figure 7 JVC65RBTN - 14 - User Guide...
(such as washing powder) will void the manufacturer's warranty. WARNING: Do not use inflammable liquids in case of fire or explosion. FOR SAFETY: Follow the mixing and handling instructions on detergent container . JVC65RBTN - 15 - User Guide...
- Make sure the recovery tank is empty, and that the screen filter has been installed and is clean. START THE MACHINE 1. Turn the main power switch on, adjust the forward/backward switch on the forward position. 2. Press brush motor button and adjust the proper speed (Figure 9). Figure 9 JVC65RBTN - 16 - User Guide...
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Figure 10 4. Release water valve handle and lift motor switch handle to start scrubbing (Figure 11) and be sure to vacuum on a wet floor surface. Figure 11 JVC65RBTN - 17 - User Guide...
3-5 minutes for the solution to soak before scrubbing again with squeegee down. 7. Lift the squeegee and brush, turn off all the power switches and remove the key before operator leave. JVC65RBTN - 18 - User Guide...
Contact an authorized service center for machine maintenance. Figure 15 TIMER The timer is used to count the total working hours of brush motor. Refer to this timer for the maintenance visits of your device (Figure 16). Figure 16 JVC65RBTN - 19 - User Guide...
DRAIN RECOVERY TANK 1. Carry the machine to a drainage station and turn the power off. 2. Hold the drain pipe upward, remove its cap and lower the hose down for drainage (Figure 17). Figure 17 JVC65RBTN - 20 - User Guide...
4. When cleaning the recovery tank the filter should not be soggy before reinstalling it. Let it dry completely. DRAIN THE SOLUTION TANK Simply unscrew the drain plug from the clean water tank as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 JVC65RBTN - 21 - User Guide...
4. Connect the charger's DC cable to the battery charging port on the back of the machine (Figure 21). NOTE: The machine stops working once the charger is connected to batteries. Figure 21 JVC65RBTN - 22 - User Guide...
12. Do not use batteries at insufficient voltage. Charge the batteries to full capacity before using. 13. Do not charge the machine frequently or use it at insufficient voltage for a long time. The damages to the batteries in such cases will void the manufacturer's warranty. JVC65RBTN - 23 - User Guide...
Warning! Risk of electric shock. Do not attempt to open or modify this charger in any way. No user serviceable parts inside. Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during the charging. JVC65RBTN - 24 - User Guide...
1. Drain and rinse the recovery tank (Figure 22). Figure 22 2. Ensure that the main brush can spin while lifting the front of the machine. Remove the brush for cleaning or changing if necessary (Figure 23). Figure 23 JVC65RBTN - 25 - User Guide...
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3. Cleaning squeegee blade (Figure 24). Lift the squeegee assembly to avoid damages to the blade. Figure 24 5. Check if the squeegee blade are in good condition; rotate or change blades for new ones. See Figure 25; Figure 25 JVC65RBTN - 26 - User Guide...
1. Make sure the clean water tank is empty after each use. To empty the tank, simply unscrew the clean water tank drain plug (Figure 28). 2. Remove the filter from the clean water tank (Figure 29) and clean it (Figure 30). Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 JVC65RBTN - 27 - User Guide...
100 days after the Brush motor 500 H first 500 hours of use. Checks on this engine every 100 days after the Driving motor first 500 hours of use. Check damage or abrasion Duty caster JVC65RBTN - 28 - User Guide...
1. Cleaning the squeegee: lift and remove the scraper as shown in Figure 32. 2. Remove the screws holding the blades and remove the blades (see Figure 33) Figure 32 Figure 33 PROPER ASSEMBLED SQUEEGEE Figure 34 and 35 FRONT SQUEEGEE BACK SQUEEGEE Figure 34 Figure 35 JVC65RBTN - 29 - User Guide...
Clockwise rotate the regulating nut to lift the squeegee blade; anticlockwise rotate the regulating nut to lower the squeegee blade. Adjust the squeegee blade to an optimal status according to actual demands (Figure 36). Figure 37 JVC65RBTN - 30 - User Guide...
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Adjust the squeegee blade to an optimal status according to actual demands. Be sure the blade contacts the ground well or it forms an inclined angle of 45°with the ground (Figure 40). Figure 40 JVC65RBTN - 31 - User Guide...
5. Fasten the rack of machine with ropes, then tie the ropes to the truck or trailer to prevent the machine from inclining. FOR SAFETY: A rope should be used to fix the machine to the sweep template during transportation. JVC65RBTN - 32 - User Guide...
2. Add 2 gallons (8 L) propylene glycol / recreational vehicle (RV) anti-freezing agent to the solution tank without dilution. 3. Power the machine on, operate solution flow system. When anti-freezing agent flows to scrub head, power the machine off. JVC65RBTN - 33 - User Guide...
Damaged engine Replug the switch Tank full Empty the tank Blocked tank filter Clean the filter Lack of cleaning Damaged water valve Replace the valve solution Damaged solenoid valve Replace the solenoid valve JVC65RBTN - 34 - User Guide...
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Insufficient battery voltage Recharge the batteries Battery failure Replace the batteries Time of use too Batteries need maintenance Refer to the « Battery » section short Battery charger failure Repair or replace the charger JVC65RBTN - 35 - User Guide...
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S MACHINE DIMENSION AND CAPACITY JVC65RBTN Length 1280 mm / 50" Height 1020 mm / 40’’ Width 710 mm / 28’’ Width with squeegee 960 mm /38’’ Brushes diameter 360 mm / 15’’...
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