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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 ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ..............................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ............................ 5 Symbols Used on Scrubtec ..............................6 Display Screens for Scrubtec ..............................7 Machine Control Panel ................................8 Machine Controls and Features .............................. 9 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ........................... 10 How to Handle the Packed Machine ........................
Failure to read the Operator’s Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO 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.
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Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine ALTO parts are used on your machine. Always use ALTO parts for replacement. CAUTION: This machine contains lead acid batteries.
During its forward movement, it picks up the removed dirt and the detergent solution which has not been absorbed by the floor. Model SCRUBTEC R 571 SCRUBTEC R 586 SCRUBTEC R 571 C SCRUBTEC BOOST R Part Number Cleaning Swath 28” (71.1 cm) 34”...
Symbols Used On Scrubtec R Forward / Brush Up/Down Reverse Squeegee Up/Down Horn Solution Flow Switch On/Off Switch Battery Meter Recovery / Solution LED LCD Display Button One Touch Button CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering SCRUBTEC R Manual Steering...
Display Screens For Scrubtec R Position arrow indicating current position Traverse speed indicator of squeegee (up or down) 1 = low 0-3 KPH 2 = med 0-5 KPH 3 = high 0-6.4 KPH Indicators are on, showing current settings. SCREEN 1 Water “droplets”...
Machine Control Panel On/Off Key Switch (See figure 1, Item D) E, F The key switch turns “ON” the power to the control panel. “O” is the “OFF” and “I” is the “ON”. Brush Up/Down Switch (See figure 1, Item A) To lower brush head, push the brush switch in the down (+) position.
Machine Controls and Features Recovery Tank Float The Scrubtec R is equipped with a float that shuts the vacuum off when the recovery tank is full. The squeegee will no longer pick up water. If this should happen, raise the squeegee and empty the recovery tank. The Traverse The Scrubtec R is equipped with an electronically controlled traverse system with variable speeds in...
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Handle the Packed Machine The machine is packed in a specific package provided on a pallet so that it can be moved with a forklift. BATTERY CONNECTIONS WARNING: The packages cannot be placed on top of each other.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative maintenance. Correct Fill WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How to Charge the Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Install the Squeegee To install the squeegee onto the machine, follow this procedure: The squeegee assembly has a break away feature that is also used for mounting the squeegee. Loosen the knobs on the squeegee (figure 8). Slide the stud into the slotted hole in the support frame on the machine.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Change or Rotate Brushes on Cylindrical Brush Head To install or rotate brushes on the cylindrical brush head: 1. Raise the brush deck and turn the key switch “OFF”. 2. Raise the brush skirt and pull out to remove. See figure 11.
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How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Install The Brush Or Pad on the BOOST machine To install the brush or pad on the BOOST machine, follow this procedure: 1. Turn the key switch "ON". 2. Put the brush switch in the "UP" position. 3.
How To Operate The Machine How to Return One Touch to Factory Default Settings To restore the factory settings, follow the procedures below: Press and hold the green one touch button (figure 17, B) until you hear a double beep from the machine. NOTE: The time required for this will be approximately 15 seconds.
How To Operate the Machine SCREEN 1 How to Read the Battery Meter (see figure 21, A) The battery meter is an indicator on the LCD display. This indicator is on the LCD display on the front of the machine. It has 10 bars with 10 bars visible indicating a full charge.
How To Operate the Machine How to Operate the Squeegee and the Vacuum Motor The squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor. To operate the squeegee, follow this procedure: 1. To lower the squeegee and start the vacuum motor, press the squeegee up/down switch to the down position (figure 24).
Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: ALTO recommends a maximum water temperature of 120°F (49°C). Operating the Machine NOTE: Before scrubbing with the machine, become familiar with the operations and handling of the machine. Run the machine at the lowest traverse speed.
How To Operate the Machine (cont.) To traverse the machine follow this procedure: 1. Sit on the driver seat. NOTE: The machine will not traverse if the operator is not properly seated. 2. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position. 3.
How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Floor WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas on the floor surface. These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the area you are cleaning.
How To Operate the Machine How to Clean a Very Dirty Floor To clean a very dirty floor, follow this procedure: Apply solution to the floor. Do not lower the squeegee. This will keep the vacuum motor off. Lower the brush or pad and scrub the floor. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee.
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How To Operate the Machine 11. Rinse the tank. Put clean water in the tank through the opening at the top. Be careful not to allow water into the vacuum intake tube (with screen). 12. If the tank or recovery hose has an obstruction, use water pressure to flush them.
Maintenance Maintenance To Be Done Every Week WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries.
Maintenance 5. Clean the hose fitting in the recovery tank and spray water down the squeegee hose to clean out debris. 6. Reattach the squeegee hose. Cleaning the Solution Tank and Filter 1. Move the machine so that the solution tank filter assembly is located directly over a floor drain.
Maintenance Rear Squeegee Blade Replacement If the rear squeegee blade is worn and does not dry the floor well, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. 2. Remove the squeegee blade and inspect it. 3. Rotate the squeegee blade to obtain a new cleaning edge.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The solution flow is not set Make sure the solution flow is set. Insufficient water onto the brushes There is no water in the solution tank. Fill the solution tank. The solution filter is dirty.
Scrubtec R Common Error Codes ERROR CAUSE ACTION CODE 1500 Make sure manual override is not Check brake and wiring for 1501 short circuit. engaged. 1507 1600 Poor or corroded connection to the High battery voltage. battery. 3100 Probable short circuit of Check the traction, brush and vac motor 3101 connections on the trio and check wiring...
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GREAT BRITAIN CZECH REPUBLIC CZECH REPUBLIC CZECH REPUBLIC CZECH REPUBLIC CZECH REPUBLIC GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN GREAT BRITAIN ALTO Ceskà republika s.r.o. ALTO Zateckých 9 Division of Nilfisk-Advance Ltd. Bowerbank Way 14000 Praha 4 CORPO Gilwilly Industrial Estate Czech Republic Penrith Cumbria CA 11 9BQ Tel.
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U S A NORWAY NORWAY NORWAY U S A U S A U S A Nilfisk-ATLO ALTO U.S. Inc. ALTO Norge AS Division of Nilfisk-Advance S.A. 2100 Highway 265 Bjørnerudveien 24 Torre D'Ara Springdale 1266 Oslo Paseo del Rengle, 5 Pl. 10...
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ALTO, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764. ALTO reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its machine without notice. Always use genuine ALTO Parts for repair.
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