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- Page 1 Models 29 & 35 Industrial Walk-Behind Scrubbers Operator's Manual Parts & Service Book Note: This manual covers the painted-body machines of the 29-35 series. The stainless steel machines, properly called 29-35SS, are covered in a different manual. EDITION 4 PS-29-ENG.3...
- Page 2 Model 35 Industrial Walk-Behind Scrubbers Operator's Manual Parts & Service Book EDITION 3 PS-35 ENG...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
29 & 35 W ACTORY ODELS EHIND CRUBBERS Operator's Manual & Parts Book TABLE OF CONTENTS ==============READ THIS FIRST!=============== Safety Warnings: Pages 2 & 3 Short List of Do's and Don'ts Pages 4 & 5 ============================================ OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Page 6... -
Page 4: Safety Warnings
SAFETY WARNINGS! THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT MEANT TO BE A COMPLETE LIST AND ONLY THE OPERATOR'S INTELLIGENCE, GOOD SENSE AND CARE OF UNIT WILL ASSURE THAT MOST HAZARDS WILL BE AVOIDED. READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUSTING OR REPAIRING THIS MACHINE. If you have a question concerning the machine or its operation, or would like extra copies of this book, you may call the Factory at 1-(800)-634-4060, or Fax your questions to us at 1-(414)- 632-3335. - Page 5 SAFETY WARNINGS! (Continued) BEFORE WORKING ON THE MACHINE, TURN THE KEY OFF, REMOVE KEY, AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. Be aware that the brush and vacuum motor can start if someone else pushes on the handlebar control while the key is turned on, even though the machine makes no noise, and appears "off".
- Page 6 Models 29 & 35: SHORT LIST OF DO'S AND DONT'S AUTOMATIC OPERATION: Key Switch must be on. When Auto-Manual switch is in automatic mode, squeezing the "Power Bar" inside the handlebar will automati cally: Turn on brush motors (if brush head is down)
- Page 7 In this mode, you are also "on the high side" of the machine, so if it tips or rolls backward, it will not hurt you. MUST SCRUB GREAT. No kidding, Models 29 & 35 are the world's best walk- behind scrubbers. If your scrubber isn't scrubbing just great, or seems hard to use, or is making funny noises, something is wrong.
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Page 8: Operating Your Machine
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Page 6... - Page 9 CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS Battery Indicator. Shows relative battery Central Command Controls: strength with an LED readout--like a fuel gauge. Note that this gauge will reset to "full" whenever you unplug the batteries, whether or not the batteries are recharged. 7 8 9 When light flashes, you must stop to recharge! Hour Meter.
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Page 10: Component Locations
COMPONENT LOCATIONS Batteries. (Under the rear hood. Check water every two weeks. Read battery section of this book. Battery Connector (Red 175 Connec- tor). Disconnect this from the Central Command control panel, and connect to the charger to recharge batteries. Leave the battery compartment hood open during recharging! Solution Tank Door. -
Page 11: How It Works
HOW IT WORKS 24 Volt Battery Scrub brushes, under machine, rotate toward center of machine. Pressure is applied to them by the operator downpressure control. Solution (detergent and water) flows from the solution tank in the righthand side of the machine. The solution and brushing clean the floor. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ WARNINGS ON PAGE SCRUBBING TIP 1: TWO OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. Save Battery Power! Refer to Page 4 for Location of Controls. To make the machine move under its ownpower--without scrubbing The main consumer of power on your scrub- --Turn on Key Switch. -
Page 13: To Clean The Recovery Tank
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Clean the Recovery Tank: To Double Scrub Especially when you first start using your new scrubber, you may find the floor of your building especially dirty. It may be neces- sary to "double scrub" to really clean the floor. - Page 14 Do not use without Watch for battery acid! If acid gets in the grounding. This Factory Cat charger is completely eye, wash out with water for twenty minutes automatic. Its electronic circuitry will tell it and call a physician.
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Page 15: Special Operating Tips
SPECIAL OPERATING TIPS PAGE 13... -
Page 16: How To Scrub
This material mixes with aluminum to form hydrogen, an explosive gas. The right brushes. Factory Cat can supply you with many different brush types to suit your application. Four of the most popular brushes are: Nylon. - Page 17 Is the path clear inside the squeegee? In the hose? In the inlet to the tank? Remove the vac motors and check the foam filters under them. STILL NEED HELP? Please call your dealer, or Factory Cat Technical Services, the latter at 1-800-634-4060, for advice. PAGE 15...
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Page 18: Maintaining Your Machine
MAINTAINING YOUR MACHINE PAGE 16... -
Page 19: Daily Clean-Up
DAILY CLEAN-UP After you're done for the day, please lift the brush head with the dashboard switch, lift the squeegee and close the solution controlvalve. Drive to your service area and stop. Open the brush door. Turn each brush until you see the "scissors handles" control. Push the scissors together to release the brush. - Page 20 DAILY PRE-CHECK AND INSPECTION Before each shift (every eight hours of operation), It is the operator's responsibility to carry out the following checks and inspections before beginning operation of the sweeper: WARNING DEVICES: Battery condition gauge. Green "ignition-on" light. BATTERIES: Visually inspect connections. Look for spills & Wipe Them Up. Use bakingsoda to neutralize spilled acid.
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Page 21: Solution System Adjustments
The soap you use could abuse your machine in ways that the warranty will not cover. If in doubt about what kind of soap to use, ask your Factory Cat dealer about Factory Cat Solutions. For users of Factory Cat Solutions , the vacuum motor (which is sensitive to high foam) will be guaranteed for as long as our soap is continuously and exclusively used. - Page 22 When the time comes to replace the blades, order Factory Cat's "Blade Kit" for your Model 29 or Model 35. This includes the two blades, and two replacement wheels for the back of the squeegee. Squeegees are normally supplied with Gum Rubber, a tan-colored material. If your appli- cation requires that the machine run in oil, you might want to try Neoprene seals instead.
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Page 23: About Batteries
ABOUT BATTERIES: We do not recommend use of anything but deep-cycle batteries, made to run a long time between recharging. Automotive batteries, designed to be recharged (by the car's alternator) right after short use, will give poor service. Your unit came with a "smart" electronic external charger. If for some reason you use another charger, do not use a "dumb"... -
Page 24: Machine Maintenance
Factory at 1- 3.Then open the doors. 800-634-4060 for advice from us. We recommend Factory Cat brushes. They are designed specifically for our machine. Their fiber is high quality and long-lasting, and use plastic cores that are tougher than the wood cores some "will-fit"... - Page 25 CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SYSTEM The Optional Cylindrical Brush System Hopper sweeps and scrubs simultaneously. "C.B.S." brush head replaces the disk brush To access dirt hopper open lefthand front system. It includes one motor, two cylindrical door of machine. Hopper is behind brush brushes, and a dirt hopper.
- Page 26 To change cylindrical brushes: Open righthand door on machine. Remove inner door, which is held on with four wing nuts. Do not lose the fasteners! Pull the brushes out. Put new brushes in place. Push against driver on other side of machine with tube and rotate tube slowly with your hand.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PAGE 23... -
Page 28: Central Command
CENTRAL COMMAND Models 29 & 35 walk-behind scrubbers are both very simple mechanically. This simplicity is possible in large part, because of the sophisticated "Central Command" control unit. This unit, which forms the box on which the controls are situated, directly con-... -
Page 29: Electrical Problems
Models 29& 35: Troubleshooting Guide GENERAL: Models 29 & 35 are mechanically simple, but have a sophisticated "brain" to operate it in the form of the Central Command unit. This unit should be as reliable as the microprosessor for a modern automobile. - Page 30 Models 29 & 35: Troubleshooting Guide For each symptom, run through steps in order shown. Electrical Problems Key On Gets "Click", and Green Light Comes On, But Pushing or Pulling on Bail gets No Action. Be sure forward/reverse bail circuit wiring and speed rheostate wiring is all tight and unbroken.
- Page 31 Models 29 & 35: Troubleshooting Guide For each symptom, run through steps in order shown. Electrical Problems Traction Circuit Runs Fine, And one or more, but not all of the Following Work Properly: Vacuum Motor; Brush Motors. Check each defective circuit as follows: Vacuum Motor.
- Page 32 However, every time you turn on the charger, the charge cycle finishes with a three-hour "de- gassing" cycle, in which dissonant wave frequency current is introduced at high voltage (about 29 volts) and low amperage (about 3 Amps). The degassing cycle does not add "charge" to the battery, and should not be confused with charging.
- Page 33 Note: This schematic is archival. More detailed schematics are now available from the factory. Pls call 800 634-4060 or write info@factorycat.com.
- Page 34 Note: This schematic is archival. More detailed schematics are now available from the factory. Pls call 800 634-4060 or write info@factorycat.com.
- Page 35 SPARE PARTS BOOK Models 29 & 35 Walk-Behind Scrubbers Factory Cat spare parts are sold through Factory Cat Dealers. If you have forgotten your dealer's name, or have moved the machine to a new location, please call us at 1-(800) 634-4060, or FAX us at 1(414) 632-3335, and we will re-establish dealer contact for you.
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