This manual is for the POWERBOSS PHOENIX 30/34 This manual provides the necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Operators must read and understand this manual before operating or servicing this machine. This machine was designed to give you excellent performance and efficiency. For best results and minimal cost, please follow the general guidelines below: Operate the machine with reasonable care.
Do not operate this machine in flammable or explosive areas. This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt and dust in an indoor environment. PowerBoss does not recommend using this machine in any other capacity. The following information below may cause a potential hazard to the operator and equipment.
INSPECTION Carefully unpack and inspect your Phoenix walk behind scrubber for shipping damage. Follow unpacking instructions on shipping pallet. Each unit has been tested and thoroughly inspected before shipment. Any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should be notified immediately. ELECTRICAL This machine is battery operated and designed to operate on 36 volts DC (6) 6-volt batteries.
THE CONTROL CONSOLE For operator ergonomics, the control console houses all the primary function buttons are grouped in a central area. The key switch, main keyboard, directional switch and off-aisle wand switch are clustered in the back area. The directional switch (forward and reverse) is located in front of the console for easy fingertip operation.
Mode Selector (J) This switch will toggle between one of the five cleaning modes available on the Phoenix 30/34 CLEANING MODES 1. REGULAR SCRUB MODE When the machine is running in this mode, the machine will perform all operations. This...
brushes. After double scrubbing, the operator should use the vacuum only mode to recover the dirty solution water from the floor. 4. VACUUM ONLY MODE When the machine is running in this mode, the machine will only lower the rear squeegee and turn on the vacuum system to recover the dirty solution from the floor.
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT HANDLE This handle is located beneath the control console off center to the right. When the red emergency handle is pulled, power will be turned off. Use this button in case of a machine emergency. To reactivate, return the handle back to its original position, correctly seated in the receptacle.
SCRUB DECK PowerBoss offers two deck types (Cylindrical and Disc) to fit your specific needs. The Phoenix design is very dynamic wherein the decks are interchangeable in a matter of minutes whenever necessary (removal of four bolts, and two quick-connects). The...
DISC SCRUB DECK Housing Access door (6) Brush skirt Brush motor Mounting bracket Flat washer (4) Lock washer (4) Bolt (4) Connector, power Connector, water SCRUB DECK INSTALLATION When installing a cylindrical scrub deck to a machine: Install brushes after the deck has been mounted to avoid flat spots on the brushes. Use a piece of cardboard underneath the deck to prevent scratches to the painted surface when sliding the deck under the machine.
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Fasten with the four (4) 711242 bolts, 711515 flat washer and 711546 lock washer. For cylindrical scrub deck only: Remove the two access doors (one each end) by removing the (3) nyloc nuts. Install the brushes by sliding through the access opening. Align the notches on the brush with the drive pins on the hub.
REAR SQUEEGEE The rear squeegee is the main element that acts as the conduit that transfers the spent solution into the recovery tank. A daily maintenance check of this component is essential to have optimum machine performance. The rear squeegee assembly is equipped with a universal front blade that allows the operator the option to use a slotted and a non-slotted side for specific applications.
REAR SQUEEGEE ADJUSTMENT Ensure that the scrubber is on a relatively flat surface. Turn on the key switch and select the Vacuum only mode. This lowers the squeegee to the floor and turns the vacuum motor on. Move the scrubber one or two feet forward slowly while someone behind the machine checks the rear squeegee blade (item A) for uniform deflection to the floor.
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OFF-AISLE WAND (optional) The Phoenix is equipped with a ready-to-use built-in telescoping off-aisle wand system for use in hard to reach areas. This integrated system eliminates attaching hose for use and detaching hoses for storage. By turning the pump switch ON (located behind the right handle of the control console) the off-aisle wand is ready to use in seconds.
The Phoenix has four available scrub head types and sizes to fit specific applications. Please contact your PowerBoss representative for specific recommendations for the correct scrub head type, size, and brush type and chemical applications.
Squeezing the Accelerator Handle turns on the Transport, Brushes, Water Flow, Vacuum and lowers the Rear Squeegee accordingly to the Mode selected. If the operator triggers the accelerator handle before, or turns the key switch “ON” at the same time, the machine will not move as a safety precaution.
the vacuum motor will turn off). Drive the machine to a service area for daily maintenance and review items that may need service. Empty the solution tank, by opening the solution hose valve into a drain. Rinse the tank with clean water to prevent any build-up of dried up chemicals that could cause clogging in the plumbing.
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