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© 2013 RPS Corporation
290/350 SERIES
Operating Instructions
& Parts Manual (EN)
Read these Instructions before
using the machine.
Read these Safety Messages
before using the machine.
VERSION 13.1210
290-350-OP-P-EN

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  • Page 1 290/350 SERIES Operating Instructions & Parts Manual (EN) Read these Instructions before using the machine. Read these Safety Messages before using the machine. www.rpscorporation.com www.factorycat.com VERSION 13.1210 www.tomcatequip.com 290-350-OP-P-EN © 2013 RPS Corporation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE YEARLY MAINTENANCE STORING MACHINE LCD SCREEN MENU DISPLAYS TROUBLESHOOTING CENTRAL COMMAND DIAGNOSTIC CODES DIAGNOSTIC CODES TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Machine Install / Warranty Registration STANDARD WARRANTY POLICY (RPS Corporation)

  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    Safety Messages You will see four kinds of safety reminders in this manual: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING The batteries in this machine produce hazardous voltage When climbing or descending ramps, always drive ma- which can cause electrical shock, burns and/or electro- chine forward. To avoid overturning the machine, Do not cution. Always disconnect batteries before servicing this back down ramps.

  • Page 6: Warning Decals

    WARNING DECALS READ AND OBEY ALL WARNING DECALS ON YOUR RPS FLOOR SCRUBBER, FLOOR SWEEPER, OR FLOOR BURNISHER. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE WARNINGS, ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR. IF A DECAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING, REPORT IT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR. RPS WILL REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE.

  • Page 7: Machine Specs

    MACHINE SPECS MODEL BODY CONSTRUCTION/DIMENSIONS TANK MATERIAL: POLY POLY CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION: ⁄ '' STEEL ⁄ '' STEEL REAR WHEELS: 12'' × 5'' 12'' × 5'' FRONT WHEEL: 12'' × 4'' 12'' × 4'' SIZE (L × W × H): 61'' × 29'' 61'' ×...

  • Page 8: Common Wear Parts

    COMMON WEAR PARTS ITEM MODEL 290-D MODEL 290-C MODEL 350-D MODEL 350-C BRUSH TYPE DISK CYLINDRICAL DISK CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES: SUPER-GRIT 15-421SS 18-421SS TOUGH-GRIT 15-421S 25-521S 18-421S 32-521S MIDI-GRIT 15-421S 25-521C 18-421C 32-521C LIGHT-GRIT 15-421PS 25-521PS 18-421PS 32-521PS POLY (.028) 15-421P 25-521P 18-421P 32-521P...

  • Page 9: Machine Controls And Features

    MACHINE CONTROLS AND FEATURES        FIGURE 2. FIGURE 1.               FIGURE 3. FIGURE 4.        ...

  • Page 10: Machine Controls And Features

    MACHINE CONTROLS AND FEATURES SEE FIGURE 1 1. STEERING WHEEL: STEERS THE MACHINE. 2. ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH ARM RESTS: YOUR MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH ARM RESTS FOR COMFORT 3. RECOVERY TANK: HOLDS UP TO 40 GALLONS OF DIRTY WATER RECOVERED BY THE MACHINE. 4.

  • Page 11: Un-Crating Machine

    UN-CRATING MACHINE ATTACHING SQUEEGEE CAREFULLY CHECK THE CRATE FOR ANY SIGNS 1. LOWER THE SQUEEGEE MOUNTING PLATE BY OF DAMAGE. BATTERIES ARE IN THE UNIT. DEPRESSING THE SQUEEGEE SWITCH TO THE DOWN POSITION. (SEE FIGURE 8.) TO UN-CRATE THE MACHINE, REMOVE BANDING FROM AROUND THE CRATE.

  • Page 12: Attaching Disk Brushes

    ATTACHING DISK BRUSHES ATTACHING CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 1. TURN ON MACHINE POWER 1. TURN ON MACHINE POWER 2. RAISE THE SCRUB DECK BY DEPRESSING THE BRUSH SWITCH TO THE UP AND OFF POSITION AND TURN MACHINE POWER BACK 2. RAISE THE SCRUB DECK BY DEPRESSING THE BRUSH SWITCH OFF.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION ONE PASS SCRUBBING STEPS: (SEE FIGURE 17.) PRE-CLEANING CHECK LIST 1. TURN MACHINE ON WITH THE KEY SWITCH. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY SECTION ON PAGE 5 AND 6 BEFORE OPERATING MA- 2. LOWER SQUEEGEE BY PRESSING THE CHINE. SWITCH.

  • Page 14: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS DRAINING RECOVERY TANK 1. OBSERVE THE AMOUNT OF SOLUTION THE MA- ALWAYS EMPTY RECOVERY TANK WHEN REFILL- CHINE IS DISPENSING ON THE FLOOR AND ADJUST ING THE SOLUTION TANK. TO DRAIN THE RECOV- TO THE DESIRED FLOW. TO INCREASE THE SOLUTION ERY TANK, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

  • Page 15: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGING WARNING CAUTION The batteries in this machine contain sulfuric acid, which causes burns to skin. If battery acid contacts clothing or skin, rinse the effected area Always use the automatic battery charger provid- with cold water immediately. If battery acid gets on ed by the manufacturer of this machine to charge your face or in your eyes, flush the area immedi- the batteries of this machine.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 1. REMOVE AND CLEAN PADS OR BRUSHES. 1. CHECK SCRUB HEAD AND SQUEEGEE LIFTING NEVER USE SOILED PADS WHEN CLEANING. RE- CABLES FOR WEAR AND SPRING TENSION. PLACE PADS WHEN THEY BECOME PACKED WITH RESIDUE. 2.

  • Page 17: Lcd Screen Menu Displays

    LCD SCREEN MENU DISPLAYS SCREEN #1 (OPERATOR) SCREEN #2 (MAINTENANCE) SCREEN #3 (WITH ERROR CODE) ** USE GREEN MENU SELECTION BUTTON ON CONTROL PANEL TO CHANGE SCREENS ** 1. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR - INDICATES THE ENERGY LEVEL REMAINING IN THE BATTERIES. (SHOWN ON ALL MENU DISPLAYS) 2.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Central Command

    TROUBLESHOOTING CENTRAL COMMAND NOTE: THIS MACHINE IS OPERATED BY A SOPHISTICATED ELECTRONIC “CONTROLLER” THAT HAS MANY FAIL SAFES WITHIN IT. IT SELF-ANALYZES PROBLEMS AND FLASHES A FOUR-DIGIT AL- PHA-NUMERIC CODE OF WHAT IS WRONG IN THE LCD WINDOW. MOST OF THESE CODES REQUIRE A TECHNICIAN ATTENTION. YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK ON THIS EQUIP- MENT.

  • Page 19: Diagnostic Codes

    CENTRAL COMMAND II; V.2 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTIC CODES Code Probable Cause Service Action 0003 Memory corrupt Replace Controller if not cleared by disconnecting batteries for 1 min 0100 0204 0705 All 070x codes -Wiring short circuit between Tiller Hi Check for wiring short circuits on the 20 way connector on the Trio, the 16 way connector on the LCD (if used) and the and Lo Ref wiring to the front panel switches &...

  • Page 20: Diagnostic Codes

    CENTRAL COMMAND II; V.2 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSTIC CODES Code Probable Cause Service Action 7000 Check for wiring short circuits on the 20 way connector on the Trio, the 16 way connector on the LCD (if used) and the All 70xx codes – Check wiring of brake and freewheel wiring to the freewheel switch and the switch itself..

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION NO POWER, NOTHING OPERATES FAULTY KEY SWITCH CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER BATTERIES NEED CHARGING SEE CHARGING BATTERIES FAULTY BATTERY REPLACE BATTERY LOOSE BATTERY CABLE TIGHTEN LOOSE CABLE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WAIT 5 MINUTES FOR AUTO RESET - DETERMINE CAUSE AND CORRECT BRUSH MOTOR (S) DO NOT OPERATE BRUSH DESK IS NOT DOWN...

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION NO SOLUTION FLOW NO SOLUTION IN TANK FILL SOLUTION TANK SOLUTION VALVE OFF ROTATE LEVER TO ON SOLUTION SWITCH OFF TURN SOLUTION SWITCH ON SOLUTION SCREEN CLOGGED REMOVE AND CLEAN SCREEN FAULTY SOLUTION SOLENOID CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER FAULTY SOLUTION SWITCH CONTACT LOCAL SERVICING DEALER POOR WATER RECOVERY...

  • Page 23: Preventative Maintenance

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE USE THIS FORM TO MAKE COPIES FOR YOUR INTERNAL RECORDS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKED NOTE ROTATE BRUSHES ROTATE SIDE BROOMS DRAIN SOLUTION TANK FLUSH SOLUTION SYSTEM CLEAN SOLUTION SCREEN DRAIN RECOVERY TANK FLUSH RECOVERY TANK CLEAN VACUUM SCREEN ROTATE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK BATTERY WATER LEVEL CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE CHECK CHARGER CONDITION...

  • Page 24: Machine Install / Warranty Registration

    Machine Install / Warranty Registration 1-262-681-3583 www.rpscorporation.com Installing Dealer: Installed By: Location: (City, State): Install Date: End-User Company Name: End-User Contact: Address: City/State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Model: Serial #: Hour Meter: BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTION IN PROPER OPERATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTROLS AND FEATURES: SCRUBBERS: - Filling solution tank, Solution tank sight tube, Solution drain hose or valve for flushing and freezing conditions - Adjusting controls &...

  • Page 25: Standard Warranty Policy (Rps Corporation)

    RPS Corporation warrants its machines, parts and accessories to be free of manufacturer’s defects for the periods specified below. Warranty will be granted at the sole discretion of RPS Corporation and is subject to final claim and parts review by R.P.S. Corporation and its vendors. This policy is effective January 1, 2013 and is subject to change on production units at a future date.
  • Page 26 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 27 MODEL 290/350 MACHINE PARTS SECTION SOME PARTS ARE MADE IN RED AND YELLOW. IF YOU NEED YELLOW PARTS USE THE ALTERNATE PART NUMBER WHICH WILL START WITH (291-XXXX). IF YOU NEED RED PARTS, USE THE NORMAL PART NUMBER THAT WILL START WITH (290-XXXX).

  • Page 28: Solution System

    SOLUTION SYSTEM Scrubhead 18 19 35 36 36 35 PAGE 23 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 29 SOLUTION SYSTEM Item Part No. Alt. Part No. Part Desription 290-4140 291-4140 SOLUTION TANK 290-1480 BATTERY TRAY 290-2110 BATTERY 6 VOLT 395 AH 290-1300 BATTERY COMP'T COVER 290-4152 SOLUTION TANK LID 290-4153 SOL TANK LID GASKET H-01519 1/4-20 X 1.75 " U BOLT 290-4151 LID STRAP 5-122...

  • Page 30: Recovery System

    RECOVERY SYSTEM SEE ITEM 9 (FRAME BOTTOM) 31 32 PAGE 25 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 31 RECOVERY SYSTEM Item Part No. Alt. Part No. Part Desription Comments 290-7010 291-7010 RECOVERY TANK 5-920 DRAIN HOSE END TUBE 290-4112 RECOVERY TANK LID 290-4110 VAC SCREEN INLET 290-7390 VAC INLET GASKET 5-7180 DRAIN HOSE BRACKET 290-7420 REC TANK LID GASKET 290-1120 FRONT TANK SUPPORT 5-719...
  • Page 32 FRAME TOP        CENRTAL COMMAND II                       CENRTAL COMMAND     ...
  • Page 33 FRAME TOP                                       ...
  • Page 34 FRAME BOTTOM NOTE: SPLASH CURTAINS ARE USED ON DISk MACHINES ONLY. 12 CYL POS. 12 DISC POS. 21 47 PAGE 29 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 35 FRAME BOTTOM Item Part No. Alt. Part No. Part Desription 290-6040 REAR AXLE 290-6180 290-6185 REAR WHEEL (GREY STD.) (BLACK OPT.) 290-6187 LUG NUT, 1/2"- 20 290-6186 1/2-13 X 1-1/4 " U BOLT 290-5000 AXLE MOUNT 290-5001 SQUEEGEE DRAG BRACE 290-1253 REAR SPLASH CURTAIN 290-1254...
  • Page 36 DOOR/WIPER/ROLLER ASSEMBLY PN 5-123B MODEL 350 DISC POSITION BOTH SIDES 17 USE PN 290-1235 FOR 290 & 350 CYL'S LEFT SIDE PN 5-123B MODEL 290 DISC POSITION BOTH SIDES 17 USE PN 290-1235 FOR 290 CYL'S RIGHT SIDE USE PN 290-1236 FOR 350 CYL'S RIGHT SIDE PAGE 31 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 37 DOOR/WIPER/ROLLER ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Part Desription 290-1270 FRONT LH POD 290-1280 REAR LH POD 290-1290 LH POD TOP SUPPORT 290-1230 LEFT WIPER 290-1271 FRONT RH POD 290-1281 REAR RH POD 290-1291 RH POD TOP SUPPORT 290-1231 RIGHT WIPER 290-1220 DOOR 290-1126 ROLLER BRACKET...
  • Page 38 STEERING/TRACTION ASSEMBLY                                       ...
  • Page 39 STEERING/TRACTION ASSEMBLY                                       ...
  • Page 40 ACTUATOR SLIDE ASSEMBLY PAGE 35 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 41 ACTUATOR SLIDE ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Part Desription H-37408 KN #10-32 290-7660 ACTUATOR CHANNEL H-33374 SHAFT COLLAR, 1/2" ID 5-772 PULLEY, NYLON H-11219 HCS 1/2"- 13 X 4.0" 290-7710 CABLE TROLLEY 5-223 LIMIT SWITCH 290-2210 ACTUATOR; 1000 LB. LOAD (20: 1 ) H-36152 HN 1/4"- 28 H-6389...
  • Page 42 DISK SCRUBHEAD ASSEMBLY SEE 290-1265 FRAME BOTTOM NOTE: 40-423-DISK BRUSH REPAIR KIT & 40-433-RETAINER RING ARE NOT SHOWN. BRUSH (SEE COMMON WEAR PARTS) PAGE 37 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 43 DISK SCRUBHEAD ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Part Desription 7-402 SCRUB HEAD PLATFORM 38-222 MOTOR 1 HP X 350 RPM 5-124 LATERAL ARM H-70110 HCS 3/8"- 16 X 1-3/4" SS H-70712 HN 3/8"-16 SS 7-4034 REINF. HOSE 5/8 ID X 18" LG H-70105 HCS 3/8"- 16 X 1"...
  • Page 44 CYLINDRICAL-DECK 38 37 32 27 SEE ITEM 12 (FRAME BOTTOM) IDLER DOOR ASSEMBLY 5-8010 PAGE 39 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 45 CYLINDRICAL-DECK Item Part No. Part Description Item Part No. Part Description 32-9000 32" CYL BRUSH HEAD H-71016 FW 5/16" X 7/8" USS 25-9050 25" HOPPER H-33008 FW 3/8" USS 28-9050 28" HOPPER H-71063 LW 1/4" SS 7-811 32" HOPPER H-71065 LW 5/16"...
  • Page 46 CYLINDRICAL-MECHANICAL PAGE 41 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 47 CYLINDRICAL-MECHANICAL Item Part # Description 1-305 BEARING HOUSING 22-7970 MOVABLE IDLER ARM 22-8300 DRIVE CHAIN 22-9021 CHAIN GUARD 290-8260 10 TOOTH SPROCKET 4-317 IDLER PULLEY 4-319 TENSION SPRING 5-793 IDLER SPACER 5-796 GREASE (USE ONLY OEM GREASE - NOT SHOWN) 5-798 SPRING PIVOT 5-822...

  • Page 48: Squeegee Assembly

    SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY SEE ITEM 6 (FRAME BOTTOM) BACK UP SQUEEGEE WHEEL KIT WHEEL 5-757 ASSEMBLY 5-760 PAGE 43 290/350 Operator and Parts Manual V13.1210...
  • Page 49 SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY Item Part No. Part Desription Item Part No. Part Desription 22-7181 30" SQUEEGEE WELDMENT H-70711 HN 5/16"- 18 SS 25-7181 35" SQUEEGEE WELDMENT 5-786 WINGNUT 3/8"-16 NICKEL 28-7181 38" SQUEEGEE WELDMENT H-70908 WINGNUT 10-32 SS 290-7181 45" SQUEEGEE WELDMENT H-00249 PPH #10-32 X 2 1/4"...
  • Page 50 CENTRAL COMMAND II                                      ...
  • Page 51 CENTRAL COMMAND II                                      ...
  • Page 52 DUAL SIDE BROOM ASSY Item Part No. Part Description Item Part No. Part Description 290-4630 AXLE SUPPORT H-70103 HCS 3/8"- 16 X 3/4" SS BRACKET H-72501 RPH #6-32 X 1/4" SS 290-8750 SIDE BROOM MOTOR H-72516 PPH #6-32 X 1/2" SS MOUNT FNW 1/4"...

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