GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The battery charger for this appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. The battery charger for this machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug.
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Please safeguard the original receipt / invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the original receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for any warranty inquiries.
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Please pay attention to the operating manual provided with the charging unit as well as the manual from the battery manufacturer. Tornado assumes no liability for damage to the battery caused by a fault when the battery is charged for the first time.
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• Batteries may only be handled and changed by properly skilled maintenance personnel. • The machine has been set up for operation using maintenance-free batteries. If other battery types are used, the machine must be set up for use with them by an authorized Tornado service center.
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2 Starting Up 2.1 Unpacking and assembling Fig 1 Open the box, two people are required. To remove the machine from the protective wrap and place it on the floor. 1. To fix the side brush (Fig 1/1) align the drive pins on the side brush drive plate and secure with the wing bolt and washer supplied.
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2.2 Instruction Instructions to operators are required before putting the machine into service. Only technicians from your local, authorized Tornado dealer are allowed to provide initial instruction on how to use the machine. 2.3 Initial battery charge Before starting the machine up for the first time, the batteries to be used must be fully charged, properly, by implementing the initial battery charge routine.
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3.1 Method of operation The Tornado SWB 26/8 is a machine designed to sweep and clean waste from hard floors and carpets. The side brush (Fig. 4/1) sweeps the dirt from corners to a position in front of the rotary brush (Fig.
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3.2 Operating and indicator elements 3.2.1 Operating panel 1. Control lamp for rotary brush drive, side brush drive and suction turbine 2. ON/OFF button for rotary brush drive, side brush drive and suction turbine 3. Control lamp for side brush drive 4.
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Maintenance and repair work necessary on a daily and weekly basis can be carried out by an operator trained to complete the work, all other Tornado system maintenance may only be completed by personnel who are correspondingly qualified and trained.
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Activity Interval Daily Weekly Check the battery charge; recharge if necessary Empty the debris container Clean the brush space Check the filter in the dust vacuum; clean, if necessary Check the rotary brush and side brush; clean, if necessary Check the sweeping pattern; readjust, if necessary Check the sealing strips on the rotary brush for signs of wear;...
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5. Disconnect the connection cable (Fig. 7/5) from the batteries and remove the batteries. 5.2.5 Inserting the batteries Only the special batteries approved by Tornado may be installed at the prescribed position. 1. Install the two lower batteries in the battery holder in accordance with Figure 7.
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5.3.2 Setting the sweeping pattern In the case of brush wear and after changing the side brush (Fig. 8/1), readjust the sweeping pattern. 1. Switch the machine off; unscrew the locking bolt (Fig. 8/7) and open the hood (Fig. 8/4). 2.
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5.4.3 Setting the sweeping pattern In the case of brush wear, and after changing the rotary brush (Fig. 10/1), readjust the sweeping pattern. 1. Switch the machine off, unscrew the locking bolt (Fig. 10/8) and open the hood (Fig. 10/7). 2.
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5.5 Debris container 1 Debris container 2 Locking mechanism 3 Seal 4 Handle 5.5.1 Emptying the debris container Check the fill level of the debris container (Fig. 11/1) at regular intervals (max. load capacity 25 kg) and empty as necessary. 1.
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5.6.2 Changing the filter Check the filter (Fig. 12/1) every 250 operating hours for signs of wear and change it as necessary. 1. Switch the machine off and remove the debris container. 2. Unscrew the wing bolts (Fig. 12/5). Pivot the filter support frame (Fig. 12/3) downard and remove it.
Damage or defect arising from abuse, neglect or other misuse is excluded from this warranty. Other items may or may not apply based on your specific machine. If any defect occurs, and service is attempted by non-Authorized Tornado Service Centers, the warranty will be void.
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