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PROFESSIONAL SWEEPING MACHINES
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
DOK. 10130339 - Ver. AA - 09-2023
The constructive elements and content of this manual, including the structure, text, diagrams, images and logo, are the exclusive property of COMAC S.P.A..
They are protected, both collectively and individually, by the current regulations regarding intellectual property (including copyright laws), and cannot be either wholly or partially copied or imitated. Any reproduction,
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  • Page 1 DOK. 10130339 - Ver. AA - 09-2023 The constructive elements and content of this manual, including the structure, text, diagrams, images and logo, are the exclusive property of COMAC S.P.A.. They are protected, both collectively and individually, by the current regulations regarding intellectual property (including copyright laws), and cannot be either wholly or partially copied or imitated. Any reproduction,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ................................3 DEFINITION OF LEVELS OF WARNING ......................5 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ........................5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..........................5 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL ........................6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ..........................6 INTENDED USE ..............................7 SAFETY ................................7 REGULATIONS ..............................7 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ...........................
  • Page 4 ADJUSTING THE CENTRAL BRUSH ....................... 41 ADJUSTING THE SIDE BRUSH ........................42 DISPOSAL ................................. 43 CHOOSING AND USING BRUSHES ........................ 43 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................45 THE MACHINE DOES NOT START ........................45 THE MACHINE DOES NOT VACUUM CORRECTLY ..................46 THE MACHINE DOES NOT MOVE ........................48 THE MACHINE DOES NOT SWEEP CORRECTLY ..................

  • Page 5: Definition Of Levels Of Warning

    DEFINITION OF LEVELS OF WARNING DANGER: indicates an imminent dangerous situation that, unless avoided, will result in death or serious injuries. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that, unless avoided, could cause death of serious injury. ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that, unless avoided, could cause slight or moderate injuries.

  • Page 6: Symbols Used In The Manual

    12V. It is designed to clean tiled, cement or tarred flooring, both indoors and outdoors. The CS500 must be used on dry surfaces, but can also work on wet surfaces if necessary as long as the vacuum is not activated.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    INTENDED USE This machine is designed and built to clean both indoor and outdoor flooring surfaces in tile, cement and asphalt. They are intended exclusively for professional use by a qualified operator in industrial, commercial and public contexts, in guaranteed safe conditions. ATTENTION: the sweeping machine is not designed to clean carpet floors or rugs.

  • Page 8: Serial Number Plate

    SERIAL NUMBER PLATE The serial number plate is located at the rear of the bonnet, and indicates the general characteristics thereof, specifically the serial number of the machine. The serial number is a very important piece of information and should always be provided together with any request for assistance or when purchasing spare parts.

  • Page 9: Main Machine Components

    MAIN MACHINE COMPONENTS STANDARD COMPONENTS Right side brush Control handle Brush carter Instrument panel locking key Front swivel wheel Instrument panel Bumper wheel Central brush carter Frame Central brush Bonnet Battery connector Rear debris hopper Vacuum motor Conveyor Page 9...
  • Page 10 Filter Battery Traction wheel Bonnet prop Rear hopper closing levers Bonnet prop retainer bracket Locking knob Timing belt Brush locking bracket Drive pulley Brush pulley Brush movement wheel Rear wheel pulley (BT version) Drive movement wheel (BT version) Page 10...

  • Page 11: Optional Components

    OPTIONAL COMPONENTS HEPA filter, padel court filter, football Battery charger pitch filter Lithium batteries filter shaker Hopper with padel court net, hopper with football pitch net LED headlights Page 11...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Hand-arm vibrations 2,15 2,15 [IEC 60335-2-72; IEC 62885-9; ISO 5349-1] Vibration measurement uncertainty ±4% ±4% N.B.: for all other technical data, contact the COMAC service centre of reference or the one closest to you, or visit the website www.comac.it. Page 12...

  • Page 13: Symbols Used On The Machine

    SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Ignition symbol 0/I: located on the top of the bonnet, to indicate the main key switch Rear hopper open/close symbol: located on the back of the rear hopper, to indicate the debris hopper fastening knobs - refer to "EMPTYING THE DEBRIS HOPPER"...

  • Page 14: Labels Used On The Machine

    LABELS USED ON THE MACHINE Label indicating that touching the brush when it is moving is forbidden: located at the top of the side brush carter, to indicate that it is forbidden to bring your hands near the brush while it is moving Label indicating that it is forbidden to vacuum hazardous elements: located on the debris hopper, to indicate that it is strictly forbidden to vacuum incandescent particles or flammable and/or...
  • Page 15 Label warning about battery emissions: located on the inside of the machine, to warn the user that the cells may release highly flammable hydrogen gas during the recharging phase - refer to "RECHARGING THE BATTERY". Battery box charging instructions label: informs the user about the procedures to be carried out to recharge the battery box properly - refer to "RECHARGING THE BATTERY"...
  • Page 16 Instrument panel label with manual filter shaker: located on the back of the machine, to indicate the instrument panel to the user Instrument panel label with electric filter shaker: located on the back of the machine, to indicate the instrument panel to the user (optional) Page 16...

  • Page 17: Control Station

    Label warning about the risk of crushed hands: located on the left side of the machine body (in the area housing the vacuum head), to indicate the areas where there is a risk of getting your hands crushed CONTROL STATION The machine has an easy and user-friendly control station, comprised of mainly the following: Control handle with height adjustment - refer to...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL 4 5 2 The control panel is sub-divided as follows: control display - refer to "CONTROL DISPLAY" vacuum motor thermal circuit breaker switch - refer to "THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER" manual filter shaker lever (not present with electric filter shaker kit) - refer to "STARTING WORK" vacuum control lever - refer to "STARTING WORK"...

  • Page 19: How To Unpack The Machine

    To obtain the net weight of the machine and the safety percentage value required of the ramp, contact your COMAC service centre of reference or the one closest to you. Alternatively, you can send an email to com@comac.it, or visit the website www.comac.it.

  • Page 20: Securing The Machine

    11. the machine is secured to the pallet with wedges that lock the wheels; remove these wedges 12. check the parking brake on the front swivel wheel is disengaged (fig.2); if it isn't, release the lever on the wheel (for BT version) 13.
  • Page 21 ATTENTION: the following operations must be carried out by qualified personnel, as acting incorrectly may cause machine malfunctions. rotate the bonnet, lifting it from the control station side (fig.3) fasten the prop in the lower part of the retainer plate (fig.4) disconnect the battery connector from the machine's power cable by pulling the relative handle (fig.2-4) close the bonnet by releasing the catch and rotating the bonnet to its working position (fig.7) bring the side brush to its idle position by pulling the relative lever on the control panel - refer to "SIDE BRUSH"...

  • Page 22: How To Move The Machine

    TYPE OF BATTERY TO BE USED To obtain good work results, the machine must be powered at 12V. COMAC recommends using a 12V 110Ah gel battery. The dimensions of the battery-holder compartment are: 175x290x340 mm (length x height x width, according to the work direction).

  • Page 23: Battery Maintenance And Disposal

    For battery maintenance and recharging, follow the instructions contained in the document provided by the battery manufacturer. When the battery is dead, it must be disconnected by a technician from a COMAC service centre; using suitable lifting devices, remove the battery from the machine and take it to a specific disposal centre.

  • Page 24: Without Built-In Battery Charger

    WARNING: COMAC disclaims all responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons if the batteries are recharged by an unauthorised technician or anyone not correctly instructed on how to perform the task. Take the machine to the battery recharging area.

  • Page 25: With Built-In Battery Charger (Optional)

    The battery charger in the machine is programmed by the factory with the following type of charging curve: GelGeneric. To change the type of charging curve, contact your local COMAC service centre or the one closest to you. Alternatively, you can send an email to com@comac.it, or visit the website at www.comac.it N.B.: carefully read the battery charger use and maintenance manual (included in the bag that contains this...
  • Page 26 WARNING: if the LEDs in the charger display make a series of irregular flashes during the battery charging phase, stop charging and contact your local COMAC service centre or the one nearest to you. Alternatively, you can send an email to com@comac.it, or visit the website at www.comac.it...

  • Page 27: Mounting And Adjusting The Handlebars

    MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBARS The handlebars in the control station can be adjusted to 3 different heights: 1. To adjust the handlebars, proceed as follows: 2. put the machine in the safety position - refer to "SECURING THE MACHINE" 3.

  • Page 28: Assembling The Central Brush

    ASSEMBLING THE CENTRAL BRUSH 1. put the machine in the safety position - refer to “SECURING THE MACHINE” 2. unscrew the knobs of the central inspection carter and central brush arm 3. remove the central brush side inspection carter 4. insert the brush in the frame tunnel N.B.: when the brush is mounted correctly, the cusps on the brush form an arrow ˄...

  • Page 29: Disassembling And Assembling The Side Brush

    To disassemble and assemble the side brush in the machine, contact a COMAC service centre technician. WARNING: COMAC disclaims all responsibility for any injury to people or damage to property if the side brush is replaced by an unauthorised technician.

  • Page 30: Starting Work

    STARTING WORK To start working, proceed as follows: carry out all the checks listed in the “WORK PREPARATION CHECKLIST” section go to the control station insert the key in the slot on the upper part of the bonnet turn the key clockwise to "I" and switch on the machine (fig.1) At the moment of ignition, the display will show a series of screens in sequence.

  • Page 31: Side Brush

    N.B.: if the results are not satisfactory, stop and refer to the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of this manual. WARNING: when using the machine, slow down on slippery or sloping surfaces. ATTENTION: slow down on ramps and slippery surfaces. WARNING: do not use the machine in areas where the ambient temperature is higher than 43°C (110°F) or lower than 10°C (50°F).

  • Page 32: Battery Charge Level Indicator

    BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR The control display is present on the control panel of the machine. The percentage of battery charge is visible in the lower part of the screen. The battery charge percentage indicator consists of two symbols, the first represented by a graphic symbol (1), the second by a battery icon (2).

  • Page 33: Emptying The Debris Hopper

    EMPTYING THE DEBRIS HOPPER If you notice the machine can no longer collect dirt from the floor while cleaning, the debris hopper in the rear part of the machine might be full. To empty the debris hopper, proceed as follows: Take the machine to the designated waste disposal area.

  • Page 34: Optional Functions

    OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS WORKING LED HEADLIGHTS Upon request, the machine can be equipped with the LED headlight kit (1). The kit increases visibility in the working direction and is automatically activated when the machine is switched on. AT THE END OF THE WORK At the end of the work, and before carrying out any type of maintenance, perform the following operations: Take the machine to the designated debris hopper emptying area.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Plan

    N.B.: A dilemma may arise during maintenance: which spare parts are best? COMAC supplies original spare parts which are exactly identical to the parts on a given machine that need replacing; these are the best choice because they are durable and long-lasting, and help to maintain the performance of the machine.
  • Page 36 dust guard rubber blades for the central brush central brush battery compartment side brush debris hopper panel vacuum filter Page 36...
  • Page 37 N.B.: "specialised operator" means someone able to handle specific tasks requiring special practical skills obtained via technical-practical preparation organised by COMAC service centre technicians. Page 37...

  • Page 38: Routine Maintenance

    N.B.: when cleaning the rubber blades, check their condition and state of wear. If they are unfit to be used, contact your COMAC service centre of reference or the one closest to you. After completing the work, refit the brush following the instructions - refer to "ASSEMBLING THE CENTRAL BRUSH".

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Central Brush

    CLEANING THE CENTRAL BRUSH A thoroughly clean central brush will ensure a cleaner floor, thereby reducing costs and increasing environmental sustainability. To clean the central brush, proceed as follows: Follow the procedure to disassemble the central brush - refer to DISASSEMBLING THE CENTRAL BRUSH". Clean the brush under a stream of running water to remove any impurities from its bristles.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Panel Filter

    CLEANING THE PANEL FILTER A thoroughly clean panel filter will ensure better machine vacuum system results, thereby reducing costs and increasing environmental sustainability. To clean the panel filter, proceed as follows: Stand at the back of the machine (with the machine switched off). Remove the debris hopper by rotating the relative retainers (1) in the direction indicated by the printed arrows (fig.1).

  • Page 41: Extraordinary Maintenance Work

    EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE WORK Before carrying out any extraordinary maintenance operations, proceed as follows: Take the machine to the maintenance area. WARNING: the place designated for this operation must comply with current regulations concerning safety at work and current environmental protection regulations. Put the machine in the safety position - refer to “SECURING THE MACHINE”.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Side Brush

    ADJUSTING THE SIDE BRUSH The side brush must be flattened to the ground by 7/8 mm in order to work properly. To adjust the side brush, proceed as follows: 1. Go to the left side of the machine. 2. Loosen the nut (1) with a spanner of a suitable size (tool not included in the package). 3.

  • Page 43: Disposal

    DISPOSAL COMAC is committed to creating its products by respecting the environment, investing in the development of sustainable solutions and technologies, seeking materials that can easily be recycled, and ensuring that the entire production process has a low environmental impact.
  • Page 44 Legend: Ø = external bristle diameter; L = maximum brush width (bristle reference); TYPE OF CYLINDRICAL BRUSH Ø EXTER- TYPE OF Ø CODE NOTES BRISTLE BRISTLES 458832 TAMPICO CYLINDRICAL BRUSH Ø 265 L 500 mm 458831 STEEL MIX CYLINDRICAL BRUSH Ø 265 L 500 mm 457411...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Read the section Is the battery Run a complete «RECHARGING charge level battery charging THE BATTERIES» suitable for the job cycle to be done? Contact your COMAC service centre of reference, or the one closest to you Page 45...

  • Page 46: The Machine Does Not Vacuum Correctly

    THE MACHINE DOES NOT VACUUM CORRECTLY START Read the section «THE MACHINE DOES NOT START» Is the machine Does the Start the machine switched on? machine start? Read the section Is the debris «EMPTYING THE Empty the hopper hopper full? DEBRIS HOPPER»...
  • Page 47 Does the Contact your COMAC service vacuum motor centre of reference, or the one work? closest to you Contact your COMAC service Is the hopper seal centre of reference, or the one damaged? closest to you Page 47...

  • Page 48: The Machine Does Not Move

    CHARGED» recharged? Read the section Are the «THE BATTERIES batteries ARE NOT WORKING working PROPERLY» properly? Is the parking Disengage the brake parking brake disengaged? Contact your COMAC service centre of reference, or the one closest to Page 48...

  • Page 49: The Machine Does Not Sweep Correctly

    Press the thermal circuit «thermal circuit in the off breaker lever breaker» position? Does the Contact your COMAC service vacuum motor centre of reference, or the one work? closest to you Read the section Is the central Insert the brush correctly in brush correctly «ASSEMBLING...
  • Page 50 Adjust the central brush CENTRAL BRUSH» right height from the ground? Are the dust Contact your COMAC service guard rubber centre of reference, or the one blades worn? closest to you Contact your COMAC service centre of reference, or the one...

  • Page 51: Very Low Working Autonomy

    VERY LOW WORKING AUTONOMY START Read the section «THE Have the BATTERIES ARE NOT batteries been FULLY CHARGED» correctly recharged? Read the section «THE Are the BATTERIES ARE NOT batteries WORKING PROPERLY» working properly? Have the batteries Contact your FIMAP already service centre of undergone a lot...

  • Page 52: The Batteries Do Not Work Properly

    Contact your Is the battery COMAC service jumper cable centre of reference, or the one closest to damaged? Is the cable connecting the Contact your batteries to the...
  • Page 53 Is the charger maintenance manual working of the charger you are using properly? Contact your Is the battery COMAC service charger external centre of reference, to the machine? or the one closest to Contact your battery charger service centre of reference,...

  • Page 54: The Battery Is Not Fully Charged

    BATTERIES» connected to batteries the batteries? Does the Contact your battery charger Is the battery COMAC service have one light charger external centre of reference, or more flashing to the machine? or the one closest to continuously? Contact your battery...
  • Page 55 Does the To program the battery type set charger, contact your Is the battery in the charger COMAC service charger external correspond to centre of reference, to the machine? the battery or the one closest to...

  • Page 56: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    COMAC S.p.A. Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B, CS500 BT comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. •...
  • Page 57 Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B CB, CS500 BT CB comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive.
  • Page 58 COMAC S.p.A. Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B, CS500 BT comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. •...
  • Page 59 Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B CB, CS500 BT CB comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive.

  • Page 60: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B, CS500 BT comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended).
  • Page 61 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B CB, CS500 BT CB comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended).
  • Page 62 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B, CS500 BT comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended).
  • Page 63 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products SWEEPING MACHINES mod. CS500 B CB, CS500 BT CB comply with the requirements of the following Directives: • S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (as amended).
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  • Page 68 COMAC S.p.A. Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 - 37059 Santa Maria di Zevio - Verona - ITALY Tel. 045 8774222 - Fax 045 8750303 - www.comac.it - com@comac.it...

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