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 Technology machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Encore Gear Box Assembly Drawing & Parts List ................... 43 Encore Vac Motor .............................. 44 Encore S28/S33/S38 Brake and Transaxle Stature & L28 "Soft Start" Transaxle Stature ......45 Encore L33/L38 Brake and Transaxle Imperial ....................46 36 Volt Battery Charger Drawing & Parts List ....................47 Encore S28/S33/S38 Electrical Schematic ......................
Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke Technology 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 Technology parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke Technology parts for replacement.
Introduction & Machine Specifications Clarke Technology’s newly designed Encore 38, 33 and 28 automatic scrubbers are efficient and superior floor cleaning machines. The Encore 38 uses two brushes or pads to scrub a path 38 inches wide. The Encore 33 uses two brushes or pads to scrub a path 33 inches wide.
9. As the machine begins to travel down the ramp, push the control handles toward the machine to maintain a slow downward speed. 10. Replace squeegee assembly, brush housings, & brushes or pad drivers after the machine is unloaded and ready to use. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 7 -...
Hour Meter (See Figure #1, Item K) The hour meter indicates the number of hours the machine has operated. It runs only when the machine is moving forward or reverse. Figure #1 Page -10- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
Hour Meter (See Figure #2, Item "J") The hour meter indicates the number of hours the machine has operated. It runs only when the machine is moving forward or reverse. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 11 -...
Page 12
Turn the key switch "on" and try again. Contact an authorized service person if the breaker trips again. Figure #2 Figure #3 Figure #4 Page -12- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
The shut-off switch for the vac motor is located in the recovery tank. It automatically turns off the vac motor when the recovery tank is full. Figure #5b Figure #6 Figure #5c Figure #7 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 13 -...
Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into batteries. CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami- nants that will damage batteries. Keep the batteries charged. Batteries must be re-filled with dis- tilled water only. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 15 -...
(3-wire) wall receptacle having the voltage, frequency, and ampere capacity specified on the nameplate of the charger. For more instruction on the use of the charger, read the instruction book supplied with the charger. Page -16- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
3. Turn the key switch "OFF". 4. Go to the front of the machine. 5. Push down on two sides of the brush or pad driver until the gimbals release. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 17 -...
Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: Clarke Technology recommends a maximum water temperature of 120°F(49°C) Figure #18 4. Replace the solution tank lid. Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
Page 19
See figure #20. 7. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side. 8. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch "OFF". Figure #20 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 19 -...
5. Leave the solution on the floor long enough for the solution to begin cleaning the floor. 6. Scrub the floor again with additional solution, picking up all the solution with the squeegee Page -20- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
7. Make sure brush housings and skirts are in position on the brush head. 8. Make sure the brushes are in position and installed correctly 9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Figure #24 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 21 -...
Page 22
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine. Figure #25d Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of this book called “How To Charge The Batteries”. Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
Page 23
5. Use a grease gun to lubricate the drive wheel and the casters. See figure #27. Figure #27 6. Check tire pressure. Tire pressure should be about 50 psi. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 23 -...
Page 24
"Y" down. To bring both ends down, tip "Y" up. Make very small adjustments and try it until a uniform flare is achieved. Changing the tilt may also require readjusting the squee- gee pressure. Page -24- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
Page 25
. WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Consult your Clarke Technology Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke Technology parts. How to Clean the Solution Line...
Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 Section II Parts and Service Manual (79049B) CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 27 -...
Check wire connection to traverse motor. Replace the fuses. Check the batteries connections. Check parking brake overide lever position (if installed) NOTE: If the motors continue to stop, consult an authorized service person. Page -28- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
5. Using the supplied jam nut, lock the brush head hall affect sensor down using loctite thread locker. 6.Reinstall the brush head actuator assembly on the machine. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 29 - - 29 -...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Squeegee/Swing Arm Assembly Drawing 11/99 Drawing # 16616A - L Drawing # 16617A - S NOTE: #51 and #52 are on top of bracket for the "S" models Apply antiseize to threads Page -30-...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Squeegee/Swing Arm Assembly Parts List 11/99 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 57275A Pulley 69673A Squeegee Base 87623A Washer, Nylon 1¼x¼x 69674A Squeegee Base 60452A Swing Arm, Front...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Traverse System Assembly Parts List 12/00 Drawing 19021A Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 66531A Swing Arm Pin 836711 Hair Pin 81104A Nut, .25-20 ESNA 69877A Swing Bracket 85811A Screw, .312-18 x .75...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Brush Head Assembly Parts List 7/00 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 82501A 782002 Clamp 63433A Main Frame Ref All 30453A Brush Hose 766780 Hair Pin...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Solution/Recovery System Assembly Parts List 5/00 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 34265A Recovery Lid Gasket 69879A Support Bracket 36204A Recovery Lid 170892 Washer, Lock .25...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Control Housing Assembly Parts List 7/00 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 55502A Knob S series 55502A Knob L series 47381B Switch, Head up & down Rocker 47383A Switch, Squeegee/Vac 3 Pos./Rocker L series 85612A Screw, 10-24 x .375 Pn.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Rear Cover Assembly Parts List 6/01 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Model 61264A Actuator, Mount Bracket L series 962139 Screw, .25-20x.62 Hex 86004A Screw, .25-20x1.50 Hex L series 57275A Cable Pulley L series 81104A Nut, .25-20 ESNA...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Gear Box #54238A 10/97 Ref # Part No. Description 57846A Ring, Snap 507641 Seal, Oil, Small 52050A Cap End 56668A O'Ring 51176A Bearing, Large 58316A Shaft & Gear, Gearbox 902605 Bearing, Small 54883A Housing...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore Stature Transaxle Parts 8/00 PN 59111A, PN 59117A, and 59117B Transaxle has Silver Motor CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 45 -...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore L33/L38 Imperial Transaxle Parts 8/00 PN 59116A Transaxle has black motor All models after SN#YH Page -46- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 36 Volt Battery Charger 10/97 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. PARTS LIST FOR BATTERY CHARGERS 40506A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 115 Volt A.C., 60 Hz 40505A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 50 Hz 40507A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 60 Hz...
Page 53
NL-4131 NJ Vianen 1355 West Oak Common Lane +31 347 324000 (770) 973-5225 ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden) Aminogatan 18 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Box 4029 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY S-431 04 Molndal A.L. COOK TECHNOLOGY +46 31 706 73 00 Customer Service Headquarters and Factory...
Page 54
Clarke Technology backs up your Polydur tanks with an eight-year guarantee. If a tank breaks or leaks under normal use within eight years of the date of purchase, it will be replaced free.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Encore S28 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers