Clarke Encore S20 Operator's Manual

Clarke Encore S20 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
ENCORE
Manual
S20/L20
U.S. Patent No. 5,383,251; No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; & Patent Pending
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this
book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could
result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as
well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If operator(s) cannot read
English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke
®
, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
®
Clarke
Form No. 70659A
3/06
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ....................36 Encore L20 Frame Transaxle Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..............37 Encore S20 Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..................38 Brush Lift Assembly Drawing and Parts List ....................39 Brush Housing Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..................40 Transaxle Repair Parts ............................
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 4 Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.
  • Page 5: Introduction & Machine Specifications

    - all in one pass. The Encore S20 and L20 automatic scrubbers come complete with two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either a scrub brush or a pad driver, and one operator’s manual.
  • Page 6: Procedures For Transporting Machine

    Back the machine up the ramp. See figure 1. 9. For the S20 machine, push the machine back- wards to the top of the ramp. 10. Turn the key switch "OFF". Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 7 Procedures For Transporting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possiblity of the machine toppling over.
  • Page 8: Machine Control Panel

    To shut brush motor off, raise The hour meter indicates the number of hours the handle to top position. machine has operated. It runs only when the brush motor is on. F G H Figure 3 Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 9: Machine Controls And Features

    To engage the brake, push the pedal down (Figure 7a). To release the brake, lift pedal up (Figure 7b). CAUTION: Do not activate the brake while the machine is moving. Figure 7a Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 7b Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -9-...
  • Page 10: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    1/4" below the bottom of the tube in each cell and above the tops of the Figure 10 plates. Check the level of the electrolyte each time you charge the batteries. See figure 10. Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 11 Pull drain hose out to a container. e. Place hand behind flange and open valve. f. When empty, close valve. g. Replace hose under clip and retighten clip. h. Neutralize any acid spills. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -11-...
  • Page 12: How To Charge The Batteries

    For more information on the use of the charger, read the instruction book supplied with the charger. Figure 14 Page -12- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 13: How To Install Or Remove A Brush Or Pad Driver

    4. Open the brush motor cover and remove brush housing. See figures 15a-15c. 5. Rotate brush clockwise with a quick snapping action until brush releases. 6. Replace brush housing and close brush motor cover. Figure 15c Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -13-...
  • Page 14: How To Operate The Machine

    Machines can ignite flammable WARNING: materials and vapors. Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentrate recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 15: Operating The Machine

    Use the brush pressure meter (figure 18, Item C) to determine the best setting. The needle should stay in the green area. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -15-...
  • Page 16: How To Clean A Dirty Floor

    3. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. 4. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. 5. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 17: Section Ii - Parts And Service Manual

    ENCORE S20/L20 Section II Parts and Service Manual (70659A) U.S. Patent No. 5,383,251; No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; & Patent Pending Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -17-...
  • Page 18: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Run in float position. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 19 Turn key or switch on. Check the battery connections. Batteries are unplugged. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -19-...
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    6. Make sure brush housing and skirt are in position on the brush head. 7. Make sure the brush is in position and installed correctly 8. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 21: Procedures To Perform At The End Of Work

    NO SMOKING. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Figure 6 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -21-...
  • Page 22: Procedures To Perform Every Week

    5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the caster. See figure 6. Check the squeegee and the scrub brush or the pad driver for damage. 7. Check the squeegee and the vacuum hose for damage, leaks and obstructions. Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 23: Maintenance For The Squeegee

    The squeegee (29" or 33") is properly adjusted when it will swing all the way left or right to within 3/4" of the drive wheels without hitting them. Figure 11 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -23-...
  • Page 24: How To Clean The Solution Line

    Figure 12 personnel only . WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. Page -24- Clarke ®...
  • Page 25: Machine Variables And Accessories

    24 VDC, 8 Amp, 230V/50 Hz Battery Charger 00888A Breakdown: 00880A Encore L20 Base Machine 871377 Battery, 95 AH, Dry, 12 Volt (2) 51453D Pad Driver 40521A 24 VDC, 8 Amp, 230V/50 Hz Battery Charger ® Clarke Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -25-...
  • Page 26 Encore S20 9/02 Machine Variables and Accessories 00891A Breakdown: 00890A Encore S20 Base Machine 871334 Battery, 195 AH, Wet, 12 Volt (2) 51447D 20" Polypropylene Brush 40512A 24 VDC, 25 Amp, 115/60 Hz Battery Charger 00892A Breakdown: 00890A Encore S20 Base Machine...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Brush Meter Option 10667A Electronic Solution Module 10669A Brake Option 10635A Pads by Case Color 2000 Yellow 979199 White 976067 976068 Green 976169 Blue 976069 Brown 976070 Black 976170 Ultra H.S. 979206 Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -27-...
  • Page 28: Encore L20/S20 Final Assembly Drawing

    ® Clarke Encore S20 / L20 Final Assembly Drawing 8/04 * Recommended 12 ft. lbs torque, also apply blue loctite. Page -28- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 29: Parts List

    38720A Spacer, Battery Front 38721A Spacer, Battery Side NOTE: For battery placement and connections see page 10. NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -29-...
  • Page 30: Encore L20/S20 Recovery Drawing

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 7/02 25 26 Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    Motor, Vac 643418 Gasket 58533A Spacer 82100A Nut, Lock 81110A Nut, 10-24 ESNA 85519A Screw 692409 Chain, Cover 47202A Suppressor 699202 Wire Tie 839410 Valve Asm. (includes Item#17,19, 20, 21, 22) Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -31-...
  • Page 32: Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 8/04

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 8/04 25 26 L20 only S20 only Page -32- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 33: Parts List

    Bulk 100 ft. of hose per P/N 39335A and 39337A 50389A Plunger 50390A Spring 50391A Diaphragm 53562A Components Clarke P/N Description Qty. 50081A Bowl, Filter 53563A Filter, Screen 53564A Upper Body 54369A Gasket, Bowl Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -33-...
  • Page 34: Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing And Parts List 10/03

    69860B Pin, Bracket Weldment 34260B Gasket, Squeegee Ref. 61263A Bracket, Tube 25201A Knob, Clamping Ref. 61677A Cable, Lift, Squeegee 86408A Screw, ¼-20x1 Truss 980638 Lockwasher, LT Spring Type 81111A Nut, 3/8-16 ESNA Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 35: Squeegee Assembly Drawing And Parts List 8/04

    Clamp, Squeegee 33" 170932 Rivet, Pop 3.16 S.S. 1/8" 69059A Squeegee Weldment 29" 69672A Squeegee Weldment 33" 81207A Nut, 3/8-16 S.S. 419702 Wheel 81301A Nut, 3/8-16 Jam S. S. 25201A Knob 34260B Gasket Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -35-...
  • Page 36: Squeegee Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    Blade, Front Ribbed 39” 30066A Blade, Front Ribbed 32” 80011A Screw, -16 x 3 81301A Nut, -16 Jam SS 34260B Gasket 25201A Knob 60358A Shim, Squeegee Wheel 61370A Weight 80280A Nut, Squeegee Backup Page -36- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 37: Encore L20 Frame Transaxle Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    *69165A 52827A Motor, Transaxle 45044A 40579A Coupler, Motor Drive 52660A 50983A Gear Box and Assemlby 69189A 40577A Brush Asm., Comm End 52940A 40578A Sleeve, Elastomeric 51202A 51056A Flange, Wheel Kit 10135A Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -37-...
  • Page 38: Encore S20 Frame Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    60535A Axle,Non-Traverse 51516A Bushing 57423A Ring, Retainer 980651 Washer, Flat, Plated, 81112A Nut, ESNA Thin SS * Used on machines built after 8/26/04 starting with 85814A Screw, -18 x 1¼ serial #BHXXXX Page -38- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 39: Brush Lift Assembly Drawing And Parts List 2/04

    -18 Thin ESNA SS 920181 Nut, , ESNA 962798 Screw 10-24 x ½ 63432A Frame, Brush Lift 81110A Nut 10-24 80040A Bolt, Shoulder, 64239A Plate, Deflector 980692 Washer 608210 Spacers (optional) 962554 Screw Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -39-...
  • Page 40: Brush Housing Assembly Drawing And Parts List 7/02

    Housing, Brush 636706 980603 Washer 962798 Screw, 10-24 x ½ 84237A Screw, 10-32 x ½ 38241A Skirt, Fibers 82004A Nut, 10-32 “T” 920278 Nut, ½-20 S.S. Jam 62438A Bracket, Stop, Housing, Brush 66550A Page -40- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 41: Transaxle Repair Parts 7/02

    Push the endbell on the rest of the way until endbell casting bottoms on the motor frame. Replace the lock washers and nuts and torque the nuts 40-45 in.-lbs. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -41-...
  • Page 42: Transaxle Drawing And Parts List

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Transaxle Drawing & Parts List 2/03 52827A Page -42- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 43: Brush Motor Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    40826A Brush Assembly 55657A Lead Assembly 55656A Lead Assembly Helical Washer 50515A Thru Bolt 80501A Shaft Key 54238A B.E. Bracket Assembly (Gear Box) * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -43-...
  • Page 44: Gearbox Assembly Drawing And Parts List 7/02

    Ring, Snap 507641 Seal, Oil, Small 52050A Cap End 56668A O-Ring 51176a Bearing, Large 58316A Shaft & Gear 902605 Bearing, Small 54883A Housing 58144A Seal, Oil Large Darina EP2 Grease 4 oz. Page -44- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 45: Vacuum Motor Drawing And Parts List

    Clamp Fan, Air Seal Fan, Stationary 50618A Bracket,Commutator End 1 Fan, Rotating Bearing 672714 Disc Washer Bearing 59803A Washer, Neoprene *NOTE: Parts not available at this time. Bracket, Fan End Spacer Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -45-...
  • Page 46: Battery Charger Drawing And Parts List 7/02

    Strain Relief, D.C. Cord 747553 747553 D.C. Cord Assembly 51986A 51986A A.C. Cord Assembly 51974A 908947 Housing, Red 911470 ---------- D.C. Plug Lock Key 795020 795020 * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. Page -46- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 47: Optional Brake Assembly Drawing And Parts List

    920110 Nut, -18 ESNA 848302 Spring, Arm, Brake 81105A Nut, -16 ESNA 85811A Screw, -18 x 66212A Pad, Brake 60451A Bar, Brake 87607A Washer, Flat, Nylon, ½ 67877A Spacer 980673 Washer Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -47-...
  • Page 48: Electronic Solution Valve Kit Without Solution Shut-Off Drawing & Parts List

    ® Clarke Encore S20 Drawing & Parts List Electronic Solution Valve Kit 10669A 8/04 (this diagram is for models without Solution Shut-Off) Parts included in Kit: Ref # Qty Part No. Description 53619A Hosebarb, 3/8 x ¼ NPT (for use on models w/shut-off valve only)
  • Page 49: Electronic Solution Valve Kit With Solution Shut-Off Drawing & Parts List

    Clarke ® Encore S20 Drawing & Parts List Electronic Solution Valve Kit 10669A 8/04 (this diagram is for models with Solution Shut-Off) Parts included in Kit: Ref # Qty Part No. Description 53619A Hosebarb, 3/8 x ¼ NPT 44308A Solution Control Module...
  • Page 50: Esp Recycle System Kit

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Drawing & Parts List ESP Recycle System Kit 10663A 7/02 Tools Needed: Adjustable wrench 3/8” diameter drill bit ® Short or right angle Phillips screwdriver 7/16” diameter drill bit Wire strippers 15/32” diameter drill bit Wire terminal crimpers 7/8”...
  • Page 51: Powerwand System Drawing & Parts List

    Clarke ® Encore S20 Powerwand System Kit 10662A ® Clarke Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -51-...
  • Page 52: Brush Meter Kit Parts List

    Clarke ® Encore S20 Parts List Brush Meter Kit 10667A Parts included in Kit: 40218A Brush Meter 79045A Instruction Sheet 49775A Brush Meter Harness 699202 Cable Ties ® Clarke Encore S20 Parts List Hour Meter Kit 10656A Kit includes: Part No.
  • Page 53: Low Voltage Cut-Off Kit

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Low Voltage Cut-Off Kit 14097A Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -53-...
  • Page 54 NOTES Page -54- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 55 PAGES 56-62 COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES WITH A 41150B TRAVERSE CONTROLLER Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -55-...
  • Page 56: For Machines With A 41150B Traverse Controller

    ® Clarke Encore S20/L20 Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 7/02 (for machines with a 41150B traverse controller) 9 10 7 17 16 18 Harness/red wires Page -56- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 57: Parts List

    Handle, Lift, Brush 85391A Screw, ¼-20 x 85395A Screw, ¼-20 x ½ 77093A Label 77092A Label 70302A Label, Battery Install 77233A Label, CE 81217A Nut, ¼-20 x .218H Nylock 70078A Label, Traverse Troubleshooter Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -57-...
  • Page 58: Electrical Cover Assembly Drawing And Parts List 7/02

    Breaker, 30 Amp, Vac 85518A Screw, ¼-20 x 83010A Rivet 70080A Plate (models without brake) 70079A Plate (models with brake) 85388A Screw 10-24 x ½ TP-F 47708A ¼ F.I.M.Q.D 47700A ¼ F.I.F.Q.D Page -58- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 59: Encore L20 Electrical Schematic

    ® Clarke Encore L20 Electrical Schematic (00880A-E) 7/02 (for machines with a 41150B traverse controller) Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -59-...
  • Page 60: Encore L20 Connection Diagram

    ® Clarke Encore L20 Connection Diagram (00880A-W) 7/02 (for machines with a 41150B traverse controller) Page -60- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 61: Encore S20 Electrical Schematic

    Clarke ® Encore S20 Electrical Schematic (00890A-E) 7/02 (for machines with a 41150B traverse controller) Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -61-...
  • Page 62: Encore S20 Connection Diagram

    ® Clarke Encore S20 Connection Diagram (00890A - W) 7/02 (for machines with a 41150B traverse controller) Page -62- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 63 PAGES 64-68 COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES WITH A 41150C TRAVERSE CONTROLLER Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -63-...
  • Page 64: For Machines With A 41150C Traverse Controller

    Clarke ® Encore L20 Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 2/03 (for machines with a 41150C traverse controller) 25 15 23 25 16 18 ® Page -64- Clarke Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 65: Parts List

    Washer, Lock, ¼ 69858A Latch, Tank, Recovery 81110A Nut, 10-24 ESNA 64498A Handle, Lift, Brush 85391A Screw, ¼-20 x 81217A Nut, ¼-20 x .218H Nylock 77093A Label 77092A Label 70302A Label, Battery Install Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -65-...
  • Page 66: Electrical Cover Assembly Drawing And Parts List 2/03

    41422B Breaker, 25 Amp, Traverse 41448B Breaker, 30 Amp, Vac 85518A Screw, ¼-20 x 83010A Rivet 70080A Plate (models without brake) 70079A Plate (models with brake) 47708A ¼ F.I.M.Q.D 47712A ¼ F.I.F.Q.D Page -66- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 67: Encore L20 Electrical Schematic

    ® Clarke Encore L20 Electrical Schematic (00880A-E) 4/03 (for machines with a 41150C traverse controller) Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S20/L20 Page -67-...
  • Page 68: Encore L20 Connection Diagram

    ® Clarke Encore L20 Connection Diagram (00880A-W) 2/04 (for machines with a 41150C traverse controller) Page -68- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20/L20...
  • Page 69 ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith (810) 544-6300 Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 Cumbria CA11 9BN 1455 Canton Road +44 1768 868 995 (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald...
  • Page 70 (c). Clarke will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product. Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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