PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean User Manual Operation & Safety Admiral 30 Disc Scrubber PowerBoss,Inc. A member Of The Hako Group PB# 4100015 Rev A 03/10...
Preface Dear customer, It is our desire that the excellent characteristics of the Admiral 30 should justify the confidence you demonstrated by making this purchase. Our goal is to supply you with the best most dependable and efficient machine available today. Before operating this unit carefully read this manual.
Operation..........21 Grease Points At The Squeegee Mount..37 Safety Information ......5 Greasing The Gear Ring Of The Wheel Working With The Admiral 30 ......21 Safety and Warning Symbols ......5 Drive And The Steering Pinion .......37 Detergents ............21 General Safety Information ......6 Cleaning and Replacing The Water Filter Driving The Admiral 30 ........21...
If modifications to the Admiral 30 are made in absence of the Acceptance of the machine manufacturer’s prior consent, PowerBoss cannot be held liable for damage resulting from such unauthorized modification.
2. Safety Information Safety and Warning Symbols All paragraphs in this manual referring to your personal safety, the safety of your machine and the environment protection are recognized by one of the following warning symbols: Table 1 - Safety and warning symbols Symbol Hazardous for ...
• The warning and instruction plates • Before operation always check the machine for operational safety. attached to the Admiral 30 machine • Apart from the provisions contained Immediately remedy any malfunctions! contain valuable advice about safe in this instruction manual, the general operation.
This may The Admiral 30 must be checked for endangered by explosion hazards. The allow water to be collected on the battery proper and safe operation by an trained machine may be used only on hard stored below the seat.
Environment For safe use of substances inheriting a danger to health and environment specific knowledge is required. Figure 1 - PowerBoss nameplate Observe the legal directives and local regulations for disposal of detergents, see Water Management Act. Used batteries labeled as recyclable contain reusable economic goods.
Battery Types (Low Discharge Sensor) Table 2 shows the different battery system types available. The Admiral 30 is equipped with a charge status monitoring device to preclude poor battery charge conditions. Table 2 - Battery system types This monitoring device is integrated in the Battery System A: 7450.02...
3. Battery System Operation, Service and Maintenance of Batteries See enclosed leaflet 88-60-2556 Open the seat console of the Admiral 30 "Instructions for Batteries" before charging the batteries. Plug connection coding Before operation On the machine, All battery plugs, Indication for nominal...
3. Battery System Plug Connector Coding system in the charger unit for fluid-filled, dry batteries and Gel batteries Example: 24V Figure 6 - Plug Connector...
3. Battery System Changing The Batteries 3.7.1 Tray Type Batteries Disassembling Tray Type Batteries Refer to Figure 7 for items in the procedure. Turn Ignition Key To Off Position Remove control key Engage parking brake of the machine Tilt seat console (1) upwards Set safety strap (2) at position (4) Disconnect battery plug (11).
3. Battery System Assembling Compound Batteries Assembling Tray Type Batteries Proceed in reverse order for assembly of Proceed in reverse order for assembly compound batteries. of tray type batteries. Refer to Figure 7 for items in the procedure and note the following: Fasten hex.
4. Description 4.1.2 Left Hand Control Panel 4.1.3 Right Hand Control Panel Control And Display Elements The left hand controls are shown in The Right hand controls are shown in Figure Figure Figure 8 - Adjustment Driver’s Seat 4.1.1 Adjusting driver's seat Adjust the driver's seat such that the Figure 9 - Left Hand Control Panel Figure 10 - Right Hand Control Panel...
4. Description J. Switch for increasing brush pressure 4.1.4 Control and brake pedals 4.1.5 Display Elements with green indicator light Refer to Figure 11 for control and brake (A) Ignition Switch K. Switch for brush drive with green pedal location and function. indicator light L.
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4. Description (C) Direction Selector (E) Pilot Light (G) Pilot Light Selects the direction of travel Red for fault display lights in case of one Red for max. filling level in dirty water of the following faults occur ring: recovery tank lights if the max. filling level •...
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4 . Description start flashing. (M) Switch For Cleaning Heavy Soil (K) Switch For Brush Drive with Green Indicator Light Pilot lamp for Battery Charge condition Switches the program for heavy soiling Turns the brush drive ON and OFF. The and, simultaneously,brushing and green light turns on if the brush head is vacuuming with increased brush pressure...
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4 . Description (O) Switch For Solution On With Green (Q) Program Switch 1 or Brush Drive & Indicator Light Suction With Green Indicator Light Used to turn ON and OFF the solution Turns the brush drive assembly and clean water supply. When switching on the squeegee ON and OFF with a the brushes, the last saved water amount simultaneous lowering and lifting of the...
Note: On new machines, the following may appear after turning on the ignition key switch. This display is for internal control purposes only and changes after an hour max. to display of zero hours of operation while the Admiral 30 is nevertheless...
5. Service Display Codes Service Display Code Definitions Table 3 provides definitions for the service display codes. Table 3 - Service Display Codes Cause Remedy Displayed Error Code Malfunction Cord,Wire,Plastic wrap or similar debris Remove debris accumulated between brush & shaft 1.
These are perfectly and store in cable case. adapted for use in the Admiral 30. Follow The first operation of the unit should be the manufacture’s instructions for correct on a clear training ground until the driver amount of detergent.
6. Operation 6.3.2 Stopping The Unit Actuate The Following Controls For After Work : Operation Of The Admiral 30 • Stop the machine Releasing the accelerator pedal the pedal • Ignition key switch to ON will return to it’s initial position and the •...
6. Operation (7) Floater in dirty water recovery tank Note: Empty the dirty water recovery tank Dirty Water Recovery And Fresh and rinse tank using a water hose after Water Solution Tanks (8) Maintenance opening work shift. Clean the float assembly as (9) Visible gauge for fresh water tank well.
6. Operation Disc Type Scrub Head Assembly Lower scrub head assembly Switch unit off by key in ignition switch 6.5.1 Removing Disc Type Scrub and remove key Head Assembly Engage parking brake Open seat assembly and disconnect battery plug. Unlatch locking hook (7/1) @ right-hand side squeegee, the squeegee will lower itself onto the surface.
6. Operation 6.5.2 Installing Disc Type Scrub Head 6.5.4 Removing Disc Type Brushes Assembly Mount plate brush head according to Lift scrub head up and switch unit off by (Fig. 8) key in ignition switch before mounting or dismounting the disc brushes. Connect water hose (8/2) and solenoid valve Connect plug for electric lines and...
6. Operation Squeegee 6.6.1 Installing Squeegee Tool Refer to Figure 15 for items in the procedure: Lower squeegee mount (1) Switch unit off by ignition switch Engage parking brake Fasten squeegee tool (4) to squeegee mount (1) according to (Figure Attach suction hose (5) to squeegee tool.
7. Brush Types Brushes and Pads Brushes/pads The Admiral 30 should be equipped with brushes and pads from the accessory kit Table 4 - Disc Type Brushes as required by the degree of soiling and Application Brush Type the kind of surface to be cleaned.
8. Technical Data Technical Specification Refer to Tables 5, 6 and 7 for the technical specification for the Admiral 30. Table 6 - Technical Specification Length with Squeegee 166 cm 65.0” Dimensions Width w/o Squeegee 80 cm 31.5” Height Above Tank Lid Top 144 cm 57.0”...
8. Technical Data Table 7 - Technical Specification (Continued) Solution Tank (Clean Water) 116 L 30.0 gal Tank Capacities Recovery Tank (Dirty Water) 116 L 30.0 gal Quantity of Brushes 2 Pieces 2 Qty Brush Speed 200 1/min 200 rpm Scrub Head Brush Pressure - min./max.
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8. Technical Data Table 8 - Technical Specifications Built-in charger unit Protection class (I) DIN EN 60335-2-72 Sound pressure as per DIN EN ISO 111201, part 1 under normal Noise level conditions of use measured at the operating area 63 dba The frequency weighted acceleration which has an effect upon the upper limbs (hand-arm-system) measured according to EN 1033 under normal condition does not exceed...
PowerBoss service center; your the battery plug and the main plug of the than (6 bar) 87 psi max. pressure. Clean PowerBoss dealer will be glad to perform integrated charger unit. from top to bottom. Do not direct the water the work for you.
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Legal provisions and the local regulations for disposal of detergents must be observed. The Admiral 30 is equipped with a service display. If a malfunction occurs during operation, i.e. a defective fuse, a 4-digit number appears in the hour meter display with 4 dots flashing and a buzzer sounding.
9. Maintenance and Service Scheduled Maintenance Refer to Tables 8, 9 and 10 for scheduled maintenance items. Table 9 - Maintenance Table Service Hours Schedule Maintenance Item Daily Recharge batteries according to charger unit instructions ● Empty and clean (rinse) recovery water tank ●...
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9. Maintenance and Service Table 10 - Maintenance Table Service Hours Schedule Maintenance Item Daily ● Check front wheel fasteners. Retorque if required to 25 foot pounds (34Nm) Check rotation direction of brushes ● Check function of brake and brake pedal locking device ●...
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9. Maintenance and Service Table 11 - Maintenance Table Service Hours Schedule Maintenance Item Daily Clean electric motors from carbon dust. Check ● carbon brushes for smooth running and wear. Replace if required Grease steering pinion and gear ring ● Check joints at squeegee mount.
9. Maintenance and Service Grease Points At The Squeegee Greasing The Gear Ring Of The Cleaning and Replacing The Water Mount Wheel Drive And The Steering Filter for Fresh Water Supply To Pinion Scrub Brushes Figure 19 - Side View of the Squeegee Figure 20 - Front View of the Machine Figure 21 - Fresh Water Filter Mount...
9. Maintenance and Service Tank stabilizer How To Mount The Stabilizer Refer to Figure 22 for items in the procedure: Before fitting stabilizer plate to measure @ X adjust mount to (20 mm) .75” Mount complete stabilizer (6) in the tank and fasten hand tight by items 1&2 of (Figure Fasten plate (5) hand-tight at tank wall and determine X...
9. Maintenance and Service Replacing Side Squeegee Blade Note: Hinge the locking latch (18/4) when changing the blade. Figure 23 - Side Squeegee Blade (1) Wing Nut (2) Clamping Strip (3) Wiper Rubber (4) Locking Latch Loosen wing nut (18/1) Push clamping strip (18/2) until the hooks are free and the clamping strip can be removed.
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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misuse or abuse of the equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of income due to malfunctions of the product. If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. 10.
175 Anderson Street Aberdeen, North Carolina 28315 Declare under our sole responsibility, that the product: Admiral 30 Type 7090 To which this declaration corresponds to the relevant basic safety and health requirement of the Directive 89/392/EEC, and to the requirements of...
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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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