Clarke ca30 17e auto scrubber instructions for use (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Clarke Encore S28
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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 Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Failure to read the Owner's Manual 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.
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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 parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.
Introduction & Machine Specifications Clarke’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 ® 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 ® Clarke Page -10- 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 ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 11 -...
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Turn the key switch "on" and try again. Contact an authorized service person if the breaker trips again. Figure #2 Figure #3 Figure #4 ® Clarke Page -12- 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 ® 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 ® 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. ® Clarke Page -16- 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 ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 17 -...
Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents, and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: Clarke recommends a maximum water temperature of 120°F(49°C) 4. Replace the solution tank lid. Figure #18 ® Clarke...
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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 ® 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 ® Clarke Page -20- 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 ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 21 -...
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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”. ® Clarke Page -22- Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
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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 ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 23 -...
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"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. ® Clarke Page -24- Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
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. WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. How to Clean the Solution Line Figure #32...
Division of Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 Section II Parts and Service Manual (70656A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 5,383,251; No. 6,493,896 (Deluxe Machines) and other Patents Pending Clarke ® 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. ® Clarke Page -28- Operator's Manual -Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38...
(3) complete turns. 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 ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 29 -...
® Clarke Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 Squeegee/Swing Arm Assembly Drawing 5/04 Drawing # 16616A - L Drawing # 16617A - S NOTE: #51 and #52 are on top of bracket for the "S" models Apply antiseize to threads ® Clarke...
*Used only as required to square up linkage bars #21 to the frame. **Attach to Brush Motor. ***See page 27 for installation NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 35 -...
* k l s k f j l k s d j f l k j f l k s a j f l k j f d l k s f d j 51867A Cable Clamp NOTE: indicates a change has been made 81800A Well Nut since the last publication of this manual. 77092A Label, Gases & Chem. All(NI*) Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 37 -...
Clarke ® Encore L33/L38 Imperial Transaxle Parts 12/03 PN 59116A Transaxle has black motor All models after SN#YH Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 41 -...
Clarke ® Encore S28/S33/S38 and L28/L33/L38 36 Volt Battery Charger 6/02 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...
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PAGES 44 - 51 COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES WITH A 41135C TRAVERSE CONTROLLER Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 43 -...
Hose Bracket 962957 Screw, 10-16 x ½ 962798 Screw L Series 920296 L Series 77354B Label L Series 77355B Label S Series 77194B Label, Traverse 77221A Serial Tag 83010A Rivet, Pop Clarke ® Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 47 -...
Stud, -20 Thread 85388A Screw, 10-24 x ½ L Series 40622A Harness, Traverse L Series 40623A Harness, Traverse S Series 50883A Potentiometer Retainer 42909A Fuse, 5 Amp ACG (included w/item#42) ® Clarke Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 55 -...
77354B Label L Series 77355B Label S Series 77194B Label, Traverse 77221A Serial Tag 83010A Rivet, Pop 41801A Solenoid, Brush 60552A Bracket, Solenoid Main 920722 Nut, 10 ESNA 912287 Rectifier ® Clarke Operator's Manual - Encore S28/L28/S33/L33/S38/L38 - 57 -...
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29815 John R. Gilwilly Industrial Estate (810) 544-6300 Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BN American Lincoln ® / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 +44 1768 868 995 1455 Canton Road (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald F-67036 Strasbourg...
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This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
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