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Castex GTC-170 Operator's Manual

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Model No.:
608245
CASTEX INCORPORATED
12875 RANSOM STREET
HOLLAND MI 49424 U.S.A.
A TENNANT COMPANY
1–800-522–7839
616-786–2330
FAX: 1–800–678–4240
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1–800-964–9644
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GTC-170
Electric Grout Scrubber
Operator and Parts Manual
Rev. 00 (07-99)
608247

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  • Page 1 GTC-170 Electric Grout Scrubber Operator and Parts Manual Model No.: 608245 CASTEX INCORPORATED 12875 RANSOM STREET HOLLAND MI 49424 U.S.A. A TENNANT COMPANY 1–800-522–7839 616-786–2330 608247 FAX: 1–800–678–4240 Rev. 00 (07-99) CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1–800-964–9644 Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..OPTIONS ....... GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Do not unplug by pulling on cord. GROUNDING PIN – Do not stretch cord. – Do not handle plug with wet hands. – Keep cord away from heated surfaces. – Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Empty solution tank – 48 kg (107 lb) Full solution tank – 73.9 kg (163 lb) SYSTEM REFILL FLUID CAPACITIES Shipping Weight – 51.7 kg (114 lb) Combined Solution/Recovery tank – 30.3 L (8 gal) GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 5: Machine Components

    G. Brush Down Pressure Knob B. Solution Tank Cover H. Control Panel C. Power Cord Machine Handle D. Drain Hose J. Squeegee Height Adjustment Ring E. Rear Caster K. Double Scrub Latch F. Scrub Head Lift Lever GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 6 Press the bottom (I) of the switch to turn on the scrub brush pressure, turn the knob to the right. vacuum fan. Press the top ( ) of the switch to turn off the vacuum fan. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 7: Transporting Machine

    Powdered detergents are not recommended. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in solution tank. RAISING THE SCRUB HEAD A. Scrub Head Lift Lever GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 8: Machine Operation

    5. Pull up on both or one of the switch levers and SQUEEGEE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT RING proceed to scrub. The machine can be pushed and pulled like a vacuum cleaner. A. Scrub Head B. Squeegee Height Adjustment Ring GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 9 11. When finished scrubbing, turn off the vacuum fan BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB switch and raise the scrub head by stepping on the scrub head lift lever. A. Scrub Head Lift Lever B. Brush Down Pressure Knob GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 10: Draining The Solution Tank

    A. Solution Tank WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Shock or B. Screen Filter electrocution can result. Unplug machine before servicing. 2. Pull the drain hose from the retaining clip on the back of the machine. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 11: Machine Maintenance

    1. Lubricate brush housing pivot pins/bearings with Push the machine to an area to be kept until it is light oil. needed again. Be sure the scrub head is raised. 2. Check and tighten all fasteners/hardware. GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 12 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. DISCONNECT VACUUM PICK UP HOSE WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Shock or electrocution can result. Unplug machine before A. Vacuum Pick Up Hose servicing. B. Solution Tank GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 13 1. Unplug the machine and raise the scrub head by stepping on the scrub head lift lever with your foot. WARNING: Hazardous voltage. Shock or REMOVING BRUSH electrocution can result. Unplug machine before servicing. A. Brush B. Scrub Head GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 14 B. Female Quick-disconnect Release the sleeve and make sure the hose is properly connected by pulling lightly on it. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 15 9. Push the side links back onto both sides of the that the pivot pins and bearings be lubricated at the scrub head. Every 3 months, lubricate pins and same time. bearings with light oil. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 16: Storing Machine

    2. Move machine over floor drain and plug the power 5. If all the squeegees need to be replaced, remove cord into an outlet. the scrub head assembly from the machine. GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 17: Attachment Options

    4. Set the MODE switch to the WAND position. Turn the VAC switch to ON. CONNECTING SOLUTION FEED HOSE 5. To disconnect the attachment, reverse the above A. Male Quick-Disconnect steps. B. Female Quick-Disconnect GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 18 ADJUSTING ROLLER WHEELS A. Adjustment Knob B. Roller Wheels HARD FLOOR WAND The wheels are properly adjusted when the squeegee blades deflect slightly while the tool is pushed back A. Cleaning Tool and forth. B. Brush GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    Excessive or improper chemical used Drain tank and refill with proper and/or foam exits motor dilution louvers. Solution level too high Reduce solution level below chain Air leak in cover gasket Repair or replace GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Motor Frame Group Tank GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 21 PARTS LIST Motor Frame Group PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 09740 Assembly Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 22 PARTS LIST Tank Group GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST Tank Group PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. Washer, Lock Nut, Lock, M5X.8 Assembly Clip Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–99) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST Transport System Frame GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST Transport System DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST Squeegee Head Group Frame GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST Squeegee Head Group DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST Electrical Panel GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST Electrical Panel DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. Pump Motor DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST Vacuum Motor PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly Brush Motor DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 31: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

  • Page 32: Options

    OPTIONS Hard Floor Wand GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 33 OPTIONS Hard Floor Wand PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly Detergents PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..
  • Page 34 OPTIONS Hose Assembly DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. PART # QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly Upholstery Tool PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. Assembly Included in Assembly GTC-170 (07–98) Home Find... Go To..

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