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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.
Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..............32 Squeegee Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..............33 Encore S20E Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List ............ 34 Brush Lift Assembly Drawing and Parts List ..............35 Brush Housing Assembly Drawing and Parts List ............. 36 Optional Brake Assembly Drawing and Parts List .............
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.
The Encore uses one brush to scrub a path 20 inches wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The Encore S20E automatic scrubber comes complete with either a scrub brush or a pad driver, and one operator’s manual.
6. Push the machine backwards to the top of the ramp. 7. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the ma- chine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards.
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7. As the machine begins to travel down the ramp, use two people to maintain a slow downward speed. 8. Replace squeegee assembly, brush housing, and brush or pad driver after machine is un- loaded and ready to use. Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page...
To shut brush motor off, raise main switch "ON" and try again. An authorized handle to top position. service person should be contacted if the breaker trips again. Figure 1 Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
To engage the brake, push the pedal down (Figure 4a). To release the brake, lift pedal up (Figure 4b). CAUTION: Do not activate the brake while the machine is moving. Figure 4a Figure 2 Figure 4b Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page...
4. Open the brush motor cover and remove brush housing. See figures 5a-5c. 5. Rotate brush clockwise with a quick snapping Figure 5c action until brush releases. 6. Replace brush housing and close brush motor cover. Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
Machines can ignite flammable WARNING: materials and vapors. Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentrate recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -11-...
4. Scrub the floor again with additional solution and lower the squeegee. 5. Lower the squeegee. 5. Pick up all the solution with the squeegee. 6. Put the brush lever switch in the floating position. Page -12- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
Adjust the pressure of the squeegee. adjusted. The gaskets on the cover of the recovery Replace the gaskets. tank are damaged. The recovery tank lid is on wrong. Rotate lid 180° and replace. Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
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The machine loses power Do not use an extension cord. Turn main switch on. Main switch is off. Reconnect power cord. Power cord disconnected. Reset wall circuit breaker. Wall circuit breaker blown. Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -15-...
WARNING: Attempting maintenance and or re- pairs to this machine before empty- ing the solution or recovery tank could result in machine or property damage. WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
5. Make sure brush housing and skirt are in position on the brush head. Figure 1 6. Make sure the brush is in position and installed correctly 7. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -17-...
Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. 1. Check the hoses for leaks, obstructions and other damages. Figure 5 Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
To increase pressure, loosen bolt and slide squeegee mount down. To decrease the pressure, loosen the bolt and slide squeegee mount up. Figure 8 Figure 8 Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -19-...
. WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. REAR BLADE Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do the service procedures. Figure 10 Use only genuine Clarke parts. How to Clean the Solution Line If the solution line becomes clogged, follow this procedure: 1.
4. Perform the maintenance required. 5. Close recovery tank and reinstall latch and screw. Figure 13 Encore S20E 7/02 Machine Variables and Accessories Breakdown: 00901A 00900A Encore S20E 115V Base Machine 51447D 20" Polypropylene Brush 00902A Breakdown: 00900A Encore S20E 115V Base Machine 51453D...
Gasket 81109A Nut, 8-32 ESNA S.S. 65505A Latch, Motor Cover 85832A Screw, 10-32 x See Pg 21 Brush or Pad Drivers See Pg 36 Parking Brake (Standard on 00900E and on 00910E) Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -23-...
Wheel, Non-Traverse 608210 Spacer, Bolt 60535A Axle,Non-Traverse 51516A Bushing 980651 Washer, Flat, Plated, NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the 81112A Nut, ESNA Thin SS last publication of this manaul. Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -Encore S20E...
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(c). Clarke will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product. 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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