Clarke Encore S28 Operator's Manual page 22

MAINTENANCE
Do These Procedures When You End Your Work
1. Drain the solution tank (Figure #25a) and the recovery
tank (Figure #25b). To drain the tanks , follow this
procedure:
2. Drain the solution tank (Figure #25a) and the recovery
tank (Figure #25b). To drain the tanks , follow this
procedure:
a. Turn the key switch "OFF".
b. Remove the drain hose from the back of the
machine.
c. Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket.
d. Turn the valve handle to the left. Pull the handle
out to open the drain. (Figure #25c)
NOTE: Have the opening in the side of the valve away
from you when you open the valve.
e. To open the valve completely, turn the handle
to the right. Pull the handle out of valve.
(Figure #25d)
2. Flush the tanks. To flush the tanks, put clean water in
the tank through the opening on top of the tank.
3. If a tank or drain hose has an obstruction, use a high
pressure water hose to flush the tank or hose. Put the
water hose into the drain hose.
4. Leave the tanks and the drain valves open to dry in the
air.
5. Check the squeegee blade. Use a cloth to clean the
squeegee blade. If the squeegee blade is damaged or
worn, turn or replace the blade.
6. Check and clean the solution lid gasket. Use a mild
cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water.
Check the batteries and add distilled water as needed.
The correct level is within 1/4 inch of the bottom of the tube
in each cell.
CAUTION: Tap water may contain contami-
nants that will damage batteries.
Batteries must be re-filled with
distilled water only.
WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate
gases which can cause an explo-
sion. NO SMOKING. Always wear
eye protection and protective
clothing when working near
batteries.
Use a clean cloth and wipe the surface of the machine.
Charge the batteries. See the instruction in the section of
this book called "How To Charge The Batteries".
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Figure #25a
Figure #25b
Figure #25c
Figure #25d