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ENCORE
Operator's
L26 Cylindrical
Manual
U.S. Patent No. 6,760,947; No. 6,105,192; No. 5,383,251; No. 6,557,207
READ THIS BOOK
CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance.
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. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If operator(s) cannot read
this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
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For new books write to: Clarke
2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
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Clarke
Form No. 70422A 10/06
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • 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 machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions ..........................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ......................5 Procedures for Transporting Machine ......................6 Symbols Used on Encore L26 Cylindrical ......................8 Machine Control Panel ............................. 10 Machine Controls and Features ........................11 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ...................... 12 How to Install the Batteries ........................
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    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.
  • 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 parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.
  • Page 5: Introduction & Machine Specifications

    - all in one pass. The Encore L26 Cylindrical comes complete with four - 6 volt batteries, one battery charger, two brushes and one operator’s manual.
  • Page 6: Procedures For Transporting Machine

    2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly, brush housing and brush or pad driver before loading. Clarke recommends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading.
  • Page 7 Procedures For Transpoting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the machine toppling over.
  • Page 8: Symbols Used On Encore L26 Cylindrical

    SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L26 CYLINDRICAL Warning Solution Control Power Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed Control Traverse Directions Forward (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation) Traverse Directions Reverse (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation) Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 9 SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L26 CYLINDRICAL Warning Label with parking brake Warning Label without parking brake ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -9- Clarke...
  • Page 10: Machine Control Panel

    To activate vacuum motor, lower squeegee handle. motor is on. Handle has two positions. Lowest position is operating position and the middle position is transport to clear vacuum hose. F G H I J Figure 3 Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 11: Machine Controls And Features

    NOTE: If the lever is left in the override position, the brake will not function with the key switch, and the machine will not operate. Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 6 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -11- Clarke...
  • Page 12: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    See figure 9. 7. Close recovery tank by pulling up on the latch arm and then slowly lowering the tank. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 9 Figure 8C Page -12- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 13: Battery Maintenance

    Do not allow ammonia or bicar- g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bonate of soda to get into batteries. bicarbonate of soda. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -13- Clarke...
  • Page 14: How To Charge The Batteries

    See figure 13. To release the latch arm, tip the recovery tank up slightly while pushing down on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank. Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 15: How To Change Or Rotate Brushes

    Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Figure 15 Figure 17 Figure 16 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -15- Clarke...
  • Page 16: How To Operate The Machine

    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 Figure 20 temperature of 120 F (49 Page -16- Clarke ®...
  • Page 17: Operating The Machine

    3. Release the parking brake (if equipped with machine.) 4. Turn the key switch "ON". 5. Lower the squeegee. 6. Activate the brush switch until correct pressure is achieved. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -17- Clarke...
  • Page 18: How To Clean A Very Dirty 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. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. 10. Make sure the solution drain / level indicator hose is secure on the storage mount on the rear of the machine. Figure 24 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -19- Clarke...
  • Page 20: Procedures To Perform At The End Of Work

    Lift center of tray with right hand and slide tray out with left hand. d. Empty tray and clean before sliding tray back in. Make sure upper and lower slides are engaged. Figure 29 Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 21: Procedures To Perform Every Week

    CAUTION: Before raising the tank, be sure tank is empty. NOTE: There is an intermediate position available for holding the recovery tank open for charging batteries. See figure 31. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -21- Clarke...
  • Page 22: Maintenance For The Squeegee

    2. Inspect the squeegee blade. 3. If the blade is worn, turn the blade so that a new edge is in the wiping position. 4. Reinstall squeegee assembly on the machine. Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 23: How To Adjust The Squeegee

    Figure 36 How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on the Encore L26 can be centered or offset 1 inch to the right side of the machine. To center or offset the brush head, follow this procedure: Recommended tools: 3/8"...
  • Page 24: How To Center Or Off Set Brush Head

    10. Close the recovery tank. How to Level the Cylindrical Brush Head The brush head on the Encore L26 is level when shipped from the factory. If during use it becomes necessary to re-level the head from side to side, follow this procedure: Figure 37 1.
  • Page 25: Accessories

    30082A Blade, Rear - Ribbed Orange 30086A Blade, Front - Linatex 30717L1 Blade, Front - Ribbed Natural 30091A Blade, Front - Slit Grout 30080A Blade, Front - Ribbed Orange 30084A ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -25- Clarke...
  • Page 26 NOTES Page -26- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 27: Section Ii - Parts And Service Manual

    ENCORE L26 Cylindrical Section II Parts and Service Manual (70422A) U.S. Patent No. 6,760,947; No. 6,105,192; No. 5,383,251; No. 6,557,207 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -27- Clarke...
  • Page 28: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    The charger is damaged. charger. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The battery is defective. Connect the batteries. The batteries are disconnected. Adjust Pressure. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Page -28- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 29 Turn key or switch on. Check the battery connections. Batteries are unplugged. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -29- Clarke...
  • Page 30: Encore L26 Cylindrical Final Assembly Drawing

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Final Assembly Drawing 7/02 Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    Screw, ¼-20 x 10132A Lit Kit 40512A Battery charger 77092A Label, Gases 77093A Label, Falling 70226A Label, Battery 30070A Accessory Bag 10072A Parking Brake Assembly * See page 12 for installation. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -31- Clarke...
  • Page 32: Recovery Tank Drawing

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 7/02 Drawing #10428A 24 23 #40 Recommended Torque 175 + or - 5 inch pounds Page -32- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 33: Parts List

    643418 Gasket 58533A Spacer 920797 962666 Screw, 10-24 x ¾ 920296 Nut, 10-24 Elastic 38020A Strap 839410 Valve Asm. (includes 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) 70226A Label, Battery Installation ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -33- Clarke...
  • Page 34: Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 7/04

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 7/04 Drawing #10432A Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    Funnel (included w/Kit 10177A) 10177A Kit, Solution Fill (includes #18-51308A)(includes NI - 30162A) 53562A Components Clarke P/N Description Qty. 50081A Bowl, Filter 53563A Filter, Screen 53564A Upper Body 54369A Gasket, Bowl ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -35- Clarke...
  • Page 36: Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 7/02

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 7/02 Drawing #10064A 16 17 Page -36- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 37: Parts List

    Control, Traverse 14097A Low voltage Shutoff 30097A Insulator, Mylar 77093A Label, Falling Parts 77092A Label, Gases 47809A 3/8 Ring Terminal, 14-16 911933 #10 Ring Terminal, 14-16 40519A Ring Terminal, 5/16 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -37- Clarke...
  • Page 38: Control Panel Assembly Drawing 10/02

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Control Panel Assembly Drawing 10/02 Drawing #10336A 11 12 32 31 15 16 15 16 Page -38- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 39: Parts List

    Switch, Forward/Reverse 80104A Screw, 10-32 x ½ SS Black Xylan 70219A Label, Key Switch 34264A Gasket, Panel 30096A Gasket, Switch 47708A ¼ F.I.M.Q.D. 47712A ¼ F.I.F.Q.D. 912226 Meter, Hour (Optional) ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -39- Clarke...
  • Page 40: Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 10/03

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 10/03 Drawing # 10075A Page -40- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 41: Parts List

    81104A Nut, ¼ Nylock 60255A Bracket, Squeegee 60328A Mount, Squeegee 81112A Nut, 5/16-18 Thin ESNA SS Page 35 Cable, Squeegee Lift Page 35 Lift Handle Assembly 920346 Palnut 980651 Washer ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -41- Clarke...
  • Page 42: Squeegee Assembly Drawing 6/04

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Squeegee Assembly Drawing 6/04 Drawing # 10068A and 10129A Page -42- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 43: Parts List

    -16 Jam SS 34260B Gasket 25201A Knob 60358A Shim, Squeegee Wheel 61370A Weights 80280A Nut, Squeegee Backup NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -43- Clarke...
  • Page 44: Frame Axle Assembly Drawing 10/06

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Frame Axle Assembly Drawing 10/06 Drawing #10337A Page -44- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 45: Parts List

    69639A Strap, Static 10135A Flange, Transaxle Wheel Kit 77267A Label, Tie Down 81108A Nut, -24 ESNA NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -45- Clarke...
  • Page 46: Brush Head Assembly Drawing 5/03

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Drawing 5/03 Drawing #10338A 12 13 17 18 73 36 46 70 54 44 59 46 70 47 60 61 71 57 58 Page -46- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 47: Parts List

    61445A Rail, Debris Tray 81105A Nut, -16 ESNA 962244 Screw, -16 x 80158A Key, Square x ½ 980638 Washer, Lock 52477A Knob, Clamping 87031A Washer, Flat 61440A Bracket, Brush Housing ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -47- Clarke...
  • Page 48: Optional Brake Drawing And Parts List

    NOTE: Only use spacer (ref. #2) on transaxles that have a circular step and mounting nuts protruding from end of motor. The motor that uses the spacer can be identified by the motor brush caps protruding past the outside diameter of the motor. Page -48- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 49: Vacuum Motor Drawing And Parts List

    51043A 51043A 19. ROTATING FAN 51044A 51044A 20. STATIONARY FAN 51045A 21. ROTATING FAN 50998A 22. FAN SHELL 51046A 51047A 23. WASHER 24. NUT 25. INSULATOR BRUSH CAP 51048A 51048A ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -49- Clarke...
  • Page 50: Transaxle Drawing 7/02

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Transaxle Drawing 7/02 Page -50- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 51: Battery Charger (40512A & 40513A) Drawing And Parts List 7/02

    747553 747553 D.C. Cord Assembly 51986A 51986A A.C. Cord Assembly 51974A 908947 Housing, Red 911470 911470 D.C. Plug Lock Key 795020 795020 * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -51- Clarke...
  • Page 52: Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing And Parts List 5/06

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing and Parts List 5/06 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. Page -52- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 53: Connection Diagram

    ® Clarke Encore L26 Cylindrical Connection Diagram (00968A - W) 7/02 ® Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -53- Clarke...
  • Page 54: Electrical Schematic

    Clarke ® Encore L26 Cylindrical Electrical Schematic (00968A-E) 7/02 Page -54- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical...
  • Page 55 ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith (810) 544-6300 Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith American Lincoln ® / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 Cumbria CA11 9BN 1455 Canton Road +44 1768 868 995 (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald...
  • Page 56 STATED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED Clarke's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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