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TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
3101 WICHITA COURT
FORT WORTH, TX 76140
PHONE 800-VACUUMS
FAX 817-551-0719
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER
MODEL NO: 99685
Form No. L9717 EB 04/24 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
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  • Page 1 TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC 3101 WICHITA COURT FORT WORTH, TX 76140 PHONE 800-VACUUMS FAX 817-551-0719 WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM Operations & Maintenance Manual For Commercial Use Only AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER MODEL NO: 99685 Form No. L9717 EB 04/24 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved Save These Instructions...
  • Page 2 NOTES Within 30 days, to activate the warranty, go to; https://tornadovac.com/services/warranty-registration-form.aspx For warranty information go to www.tornadovac.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SUMMARY INTRODUCTORY COMMENT GENERAL RULES OF SAFETY Transfer Storage and disposal Correct use Maintenance TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LEGEND INSTRUMENT BOARD AND CONTROLS LEGEND MACHINE SYMBOLOGY ON THE MACHINE SYMBOLOGY ON THE MANUAL BEFORE USE Handling of the packed machine Unpacking of the machine Battery installation and setting of the battery type POD (Protection from Over Discharge) Battery recharger...
  • Page 4: Introductory Comment

    Your new Tornado unit is a − Children shall not play with − In case of fire, use a powder high quality, precision-made the machine. based fire-extinguisher. Do not − Children cannot carry out product. All parts used in the use water.
  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    “RECOMMENDED BRUSHES". − Do not take off the protections which require the use of tools for their removal. − Do not wash the machine with direct water, jets or with high water pressure nor with corrosive material. − Every 200 working hours have a machine check by an authorized service department.
  • Page 6: Legend Instrument Board And Controls

    INSTRUMENT BOARD AND CONTROLS 5. BRUSH MOTOR SWITCH 1. CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAY: BATTERIES/HOUR 6. BRUSH ACTIVATION LEVERS METER 7. SOLUTION VALVE LEVER 2. VISUALIZATION PUSH BUTTON: HOUR/ 8. SQUEEGEE LIFTING LEVER METER 9. BRUSH HEAD LIFTING PEDAL 3. SUCTION MOTOR SWITCH 4.
  • Page 7: Symbology On The Machine

    SYMBOLOGY ON THE MACHINE Symbol denoting the solution valve. Indication of the maximum Indicates the solution valve lever. temperature of the solution detergent. It is placed near the charging hole of the solution tank. Symbol denoting the lifting of the Symbol denoting the charge level of squeegee.
  • Page 8: Before Use

    BEFORE USE because the inversion of polarity causes the HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE damage of the electrical components. Before the machine is supplied with power, check that The machine is supplied with suitable packing foreseen for fork lift truck handling. the red cable is connected to the + pole of the The total weight is 209 lbs.
  • Page 9: Pod (Protection From Over Discharge)

    The main cable of the battery recharger has a Protection from Over Discharge maximum length of two meters and must be Notice for 99685E connected to a single-phase socket type CEE This unit is equipped with the NEXSys battery 7/7. system.
  • Page 10: Batteries Disposal

    HOUR METER The machine is equipped with an hour meter located on the same display of the battery Danger of gas exhalations and emission of charge level indicator (1). Keeping the button corrosive liquids. Fire danger: do not approach (2) pressed for more than 3 seconds, the with free flames.
  • Page 11: Adjustment Of The Squeegee Inclination

    BRUSH ASSEMBLY Note: The wheels of the squeegee support 1. Take off the electric supply to the brushes must be adjusted through the registers (5) at motor unplugging the batteries connector (1). the same height so that the squeegee works For machines equipped with key switch (see parallel to the floor.
  • Page 12: Recovery Tank

    Add the liquid detergent in the percentage and RECOVERY TANK conditions recommended by the manufacturer. To avoid excessive foam presence, which could cause problems to the suction motor, use the Check that the cover of the suction filter (1) minimum percentage of detergent. Screw down is correctly secured, after rotating the levers the plug to close the tank.
  • Page 13: Starting Of The Machine

    STARTING THE MACHINE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRUSHES PRESSURE 1. Press the brush motor switch (2). Through the register (1) placed on the internal 2. The signal lamp of the battery charge level part of the front right wheel, it is possible (1) will come on.
  • Page 14: Emptying Detergent Solution

    FORWARD MOVEMENT The traction of these machines is given by the brushes that transmit to the machine the EMPTYING DETERGENT SOLUTION forward movement. To empty the detergent solution remained in STOP the solution tank: Releasing the lever of the movement, brush 1.
  • Page 15: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE BRUSH CLEANING RECOVERY TANK CLEANING Disassemble the brush and clean it with a 1. Hold the drain hose placed in the front part water jet (for the disassembly see under of the machine. “BRUSH DISASSEMBLY”). 2. Take off the drain plug acting upon its lever and empty the recovery tank into appropriate BRUSH DISASSEMBLY containers (see under "OVERFLOW DEVICE").
  • Page 16: Squeegee Cleaning

    SQUEEGEE CLEANING Keeping the squeegee clean guarantees always the best drying action. For the cleaning it is necessary to: 1. Take off the squeegee hose (3) from its coupling. 2. Disassemble the squeegee from its support by rotating the lever (2) counterclockwise and sliding the stud bolts (1) in their slots up to their release.
  • Page 17: Cleaning Of Solution Tank And Filter

    TWO-MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER REPLACEMENT Check the wear of the squeegee rubber and eventually replace it. For the replacement it is necessary to: 1. Take off the squeegee hose (3) from its coupling. 2. Disassemble the squeegee from the support rotating the lever (2) counterclockwise and sliding the stud bolts (1) in their slots.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    THE BRUSHES MOTOR DOES NOT WORK 1. Check the charge level of the batteries. 2. Check that the battery connector is correctly plugged in. 3. Verify that the switch (5) is on. 4. Activate the levers forward movement. If the problem persists, please contact the authorized technical assistance.
  • Page 19: The Squeegee Does Not Dry Perfectly

    THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION 1. Check that the squeegee rubbers are clean. Check that low foam detergent has been used. 2. Check the height and inclination of the Eventually add small quantities of anti foam squeegee (see under “SQUEEGEE”...
  • Page 20: Recommended Brushes

    RECOMMENDED BRUSHES Brushes must be chosen depending on type of floor and dirt to be removed. The employed material and the bristles diameter are the elements that distinguish different types of brushes. MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS Good wear resistance. Maintains characteristics with hot water up to 122°F (Polypropylene) (50°C).
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