The Power of Clean PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean USER MANUAL Admiral 36 Rider Scrubber PowerBoss,Inc. A Member Of The Hako Group Part Number 4100017 12/17/07...
It is our desire that the excellent This manual always should be kept in The appropriate Accident Prevention properties of th e Admiral 36 should the storage box located in the right- Regulations as well as applicable justify the confidence you hand side door.
Do not perform cleaning instructions travel drive is blocked. work without the covers being shut When transporting the Admiral 36 , and locked. Apart from the information contained shut down the motors of the working Machines that are not in perfect con- in this manual, the generally implements.
Other spare parts than the genuine PowerBoss spare parts must at least equal the original parts as far as the safety standards are concerned. The Admiral 36 has to be checked by an expert in regular inter-...
When being supplied to you, the commend to use the above-mentioned Admiral 36 is packed in a cardboard batteries. Batteries and charger units Useful advice for perfect work box. The floor consists of a wooden are matched;...
Battery system A Tray-type battery, 24 V/ 320 Ah 5 , PzS, Aquamatic 7450 The Admiral 36 is equipped with a automatic battery charger unit 24 V/35 A charge condition monitor to preclude characteristic line lUlola and lUloU, 230 V/AC 4003 poor battery charge con ditions.
● Mount left brace (1) and brace (5) Installation of battery including driver seat Battery system A and B ● Connect the line to seat switch. ● Close side doors and tilt the driver How to install the tray-type batteries seat downwards 24 V / 320 Ah or 24 V / 280 Ah ●...
Taking into operation, maintenance and service of batteries See enclosed leaflet 88-60-2556 ”Instructions for drive batteries” Nominal plug voltage Indication for is indicated on each side nominal socket of the hexagon voltage (letters upside down) accordingly Plug connection coding Replacing the coding plug by pressing All battery plugs at machines, batte- together the ends with pliers.
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Coding system in the charger unit for fluid-filled and dry batteries Gel batteries) Example 24V...
The pilot lamp (I/E) alights. When depressing the drive pedal a buzzer sounds. Depressing the blocking device will unlock the brake. 3 Pedal for brush/pad pressure 5 Forward drive pedal to adjust brush/pad pressure. allows modification of speed ● Slowly press pedal down until ●...
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(green) D Pilot lamp (red) for max. filling * If the Admiral 36 is not equipped with level of soiled water tank L Key for squeegee and suction the pre-sweeper option this key is in-...
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– one of the fuses is defective or one of the electronic circuit- breakers tripped – other faults A Key switch D Pilot lamp (red) Electronic circuit breakers turns the electrical system ON/OFF for max. filling level In addition to the fuses, the Admiral and protects the machine against alights if the maximum filling level in 36 is equipped with electronic...
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H Pilot lamp for battery charge Note: this key is only operable if condition 0 2 1 the Admiral 36 is equipped with Upon turning ON the key switch, all the ”additional scrubbing and Note: on factory-new machines, green pilot lamps (b to d) alight in vacuuming tool”...
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Note: this key is only operable if turns the suction turbine ON and water quantity may be reduced by the Admiral 36 is equipped with the OFF. The green lamp alights if the 7 stages from 5.5 liters to 1.0 liter ”pre-sweeper”...
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O Key for water flow raising 1 Drain hose for soiled water is used to increase the water quan- is used for draining the soiled tity supplied up to max. 5.5 liters/ water. minute. Note: When work is finished, the soiled water tank has to be drained and rinsed.
Driving with the and the squeegee lifted. Before leaving the machine, withdraw Admiral 36 If the operator sits down again, he the key and actuate the parking brake may drive again after restarting the Adjusting the driver seat on principle.
Before starting to work, the operator Working with the Please take the manufacturer’s has to check that the Admiral 36 and recommendations as a first basis. Admiral 36 its working implements are in proper Tests made by yourself in practice and safe operating condition.
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Filling level of the soiled water tank 1 Tank lid 2 Supporting bar for tank lid 3 Fresh water tank 4 Flexible pane 5 Soiled water tank 6 Soiled water inlet 7 Intake socket for suction motor...
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Actuate the following operation When work is finished: Do not allow water to get on the seat ● Stop the machine elements of the Admiral 36 console as it may be collected on the ● Lift up the brush head and the subsequently battery stored below the seat, remove ●...
7088 Accessories required: drive plate (pad holder) with Centerlock 7548 Brushes/pads The Admiral 36 must be equipped Only use the brush/pad types de- with brushes/pads from the scribed above. Using other brush/pad accessories kit, as required by the types may affect your safety.
Removal of brushes /drive plate Install and remove brushes/drive plate only with the brush drive being turned OFF. ● Open front and rear lock (IV/1 and 3) ● Lift cover (IV/2) slightly and remove ● Press the brush/drive plate evenly down (do not skew), unlock and remove ●...
Soiled and Squeegee fresh water tanks The A dmiral 36 is equipped with a Caution! For disposal of soiled water parabolic-shaped 110mm squeegee. The A dmiral 36 is equipped with a and lye, the legal provisions have to The squeegee holder (V/4) is fixed to soiled water tank (III/5) and a fresh be complied with.
Towing washers (V/2) ● Place suction hose ((V/1) at the If the Admiral 36 has to be towed e.g. socket of the squeegee. due to discharged batteries or faulty drive assembly, proceed as follows: Removal is performed in inverse ●...
Technical data Dimensions length with squeegee and sweeper 191/237 width without/with squeegee 93/110 height above driver seat Working width brush head squeegee Surface performance theoretical at 6km/h, up to max. 5300 Running time, up to hours Weights deadweight dry, without batteries Total weight (operational) Performance data driving speed forward/reverse, up to max.
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Technical data Tank capacities Flexible pane tank fresh and soiled water tank flow rate, max. l/min. Brush head number of brushes/diameter Qty./cm 2/46 brush speed /min brush pressure, up to max. specific brush pressure N/cm 0.25 Vacuum suction air throughput vacuum pressure mbar (mm C.W.) 162/1620...
Noise level sound pressure as per DIN 45635 part 1 under normal conditions of use at the operating area dB (A) Vibrations The frequency weighted acceleration measured according to EN 1033 which have an effect upon the upper limbs (hand-arm-system) amounts under normal working conditions not more than The frequency weighted acceleration measured according to EN 1032 which have an effect upon the body (feet and backside) amounts...
Please contact your fitted and in protective position. The Admiral 36 is equipped with a local PowerBoss service center; the As far as possible, cleaning should service display. If a malfunction...
Service display Error code Malfunction Possible cause Remedy displayed ● Cord or other matter accumulated ● Remove cord or other matter Brushes stop 1. 2. 5. 2. between brush and shaft ● Rubber protector at the external ● Adjust rubber protector brush head side loosened and and fasten (ground slipped under the brush...
service hours Maintenance work every every every daily ● Recharge the batteries according to the charger unit indications ● Empty and clean (rinse) the soiled water tank ● Check the sealing strips of squeegee for good condition ● Check the squeegee for possibly collected foreign matter and clean it, if required Check the strainer in the fresh water tank and the ring filter in the ●...
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service hours Maintenance work every every every daily ● ● ● Check the float switch for proper operation ● ● ● Check the tank lid seal; renew if required ● ● ● Check brake and pedal locking for proper operation Grease squeegee holder and all hinge points of brake ●...
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service hours Maintenance work every every every daily ● Check direction of brush rotation Remove carbon dust from electric motors; check the carbon brushes ● for easy operation and wear; renew the carbon brushes as required Remove carbon dust from travel drive motor; check the carbon ●...
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This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care. Parts not manufactured by PowerBoss are covered by and subject to the warranties and/or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Minuteman International for procedures in warranty claims against these manufacturers.
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Travel* Labor Parts Engine Extended Warranty Costs Walk behinds Battery sweepers Ninety days One year One year 2 years Parts + Labor (or 2000 Hours) IC sweepers Ninety days One year One year Through manufacturer 2 years Parts + Labor (or 2000 Hours) Battery scrubbers Ninety days Two years...
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“ The Power of Clean” PowerBoss,Inc 175 Anderson Street P.O. Box 1227- Aberdeen North Carolina 28315 Phone: 800-982-7141 - Fax: 1-800-277-7141 Local: 910-944-2105 Fax: 910-944-7409 e-mail:techsupport@powerboss.com...
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