Viper FANG 18 C User Manual page 13

Check the vacuum motor brushes every 250 hours, replace the brushes when they are worn to a length of 10mm or less.

SQUEEGEE BLAdE CHECk ANd rEpLACEMENT
Clean the squeegee (fig. 4) as shown in the previous paragraph.

Check that the edge (M, fig. 4) of the front blade (d) and the edge (n) of the rear blade (E) lay down on the same level, along their

length; otherwise adjust their height according to the following procedure:
− open the latch (a) to adjust the rear blade (E); then engage the latch.
− loosen the knob (g) and adjust the front blade (d); then tighten the knob (g).
Check the front blade (d) and rear blade (E) for integrity, cuts and tears; if necessary replace them as shown below. Check that the

front corner (n) of the rear blade is not worn; otherwise, overturn the blade to replace the worn corner with an integral one. if the
other corners are worn too, replace the blade according to the following procedure:
− loosen the knob (g), disengage the retainers (H), then replace/overturn the front blade (d). install the blade in the reverse
order of removal.
− open the latch(a) and remove the retaining strip (b), then replace the rear blade (E). install the blade in the reverse order of
removal.
− after the blade replacement (or overturning), adjust the height as shown in the previous step.
Connect the vacuum hose (7) to the squeegee (9).

install the squeegee (9) and tighten the knob (C).

BrUSH/pAd CLEANING
CAUTION!
risk of cuts.
it is advisable to wear protective gloves when cleaning the brush/pad because there may be sharp debris.
remove the brush/pad from the machine, as shown in Use chapter.

Clean and wash the brush/pad with water and detergent.

Check the brush bristles for integrity and wear; if necessary, replace the brush.

Check the pad for wear; if necessary, replace the pad.

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