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.
SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT BRUSH CLEANING CLEANING OF TANK AND VACUUM GRID WITH FLOAT SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING MACHINE SPEED ADJUSTMENT Vantage 17 Cable ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE Parts List Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children. WARNING: Use only as described in this Manual. Use only Clarke recommended accessories. WARNING: Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewerly and loose clothing from being caught in the machine moving parts or vacuuming parts of this machine.
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If parts must be replaced, require GENUINE spare parts from a Dealer or Authorized Retailer. WARNING: Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets, or with corrosive substances. WARNING: Do not work under the machine without supporting it with safety stands. Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
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WARNING: Use the brushes and the pads supplied with the machine and those specified in the Operator's Manual. Using other brushes or pads could reduce safety. Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
INTRODUCTION The Vantage 17 Cable model of the Clarke scrubber-dryer ensures a highly effective floor cleaning performance. The Vantage 17 Cable model uses a single rotary brush to clean an area of 17.0 in (430 mm) in width. The rear squeegee performs the floor cleaning and the vacuum system recovers the washing water in a single pass.
Law in force. Extension Use the extension supplied with the machine or an extension of identical electrical characteristics. Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
How to Fasten the Machine Inside the Vehicle Clarke recommends tying down machine when transporting. SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MACHINE WARNING: Carefully read all instructions before performing any procedure. WARNING: Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets. Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
W1. Transport/parking device activated K. Squeegee W2. Transport/parking device deactivated Squeegee knobs X. Transport/parking device positioning pin M. Front squeegee blade Y. Recovery water tank N. Rear squeegee blade Z. Solution tank Figure 2 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
D. Recovery tank M. Pad-holder E. Solution tank N. Pad F. Suction grid with automatic shut-off float O. Vent hole G. Recovery water drain hole P. Terminal board box H. Vacuum motor Figure 3 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
When one or both the activation switches are pressed, the brush/pad rotation is activated. The switches are active only if the brush/pad rotation switch (A, Fig. 4) is turned to the “I” position. Figure 4 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Lift the brush cover (G, Fig. 5) by prying the handlebar (H). Place the brush (B, Fig. 6) or the pad-holder (C) with pad (D) under the cover. Lower the cover (G, Fig. 5) by means of the handlebar (H). Figure 6 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
10. Lift the squeegee by pushing the lever (B, Fig. 8) completely upwards. 11. Lift the brush/pad by activating (B, Fig. 9) the transport/parking device (A) after inserting the relevant pin (C). Figure 9 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Grasp the handlebar (A, Fig. 11) and slightly lower it until the rear wheel (B) comes into contact with the floor, as shown in the figure. While holding the machine in this position, push it to the transport/parking area. Figure 11 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
4. Perform the daily maintenance operations (see the Maintenance chapter). 5. Store the machine in a clean and dry place, with the brush/pad and the squeegee lifted or removed. Figure 13 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Perform the operations described in the paragraph After using the machine. Store the machine in a clean and dry place, with the brush/pad and the squeegee lifted or removed. Figure 14 Figure 15 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Vacuum Motor Carbon Brush Check or Replacement (1): and after the first 8 working hours (2): for these maintenance operations, contact an authorized Clarke Service Center INTEGRITY CHECK OF POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND EXTENSION Carefully check if the power supply cable, the extension and the plugs are worn or damaged.
– Reinstall the spring clamp (G, Fig. 17). Reinstall the squeegee (B, Fig. 16) and screw down the squeegee knobs (E). Connect the vacuum hose (D, Fig. 16) to the squeegee (B). Figure 17 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
The hole (L, Fig. 19) compensates the air in the cover interspaces, thus allowing the creation of vacuum in the recovery tank. 8. Remove the cover stand (B, Fig. 19) and close the cover (A). Figure 19 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Install the recovery tank as shown in the Use chapter. With the machine ready to operate, carry out hands-on tests of the machine speed and, if other adjustments are necessary, repeat steps 1 to 4. Figure 20 Figure 21 Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Insufficient solution flow to the brushes Clogged recovery tank output hole Clean the hole Debris under the squeegee blades Remove the debris The squeegee leaves streaks on the floor Worn, chipped or torn squeegee blades Replace the blades Operator’s Manual - Vantage 17 Cable...
Vantage 17 Cable, 115V Vantage 17 Cable, 230V Parts List [] = Not shown * = optional # = Modified item No. or New item No. xxxxx = Contained in a Kit Form No. 909 6773 000 - 05/2006 Printed in Italy...
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