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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SIMPLA 55BT-65BT-50BST ED. 06-2011 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Doc. 10021540 AC Version...
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The descriptions contained in this document are not binding. The company therefore reserves the right to make any modifications at any time to elements, details, or accessory supply, as considered necessary for reasons of improvement or manufacturing/commercial requirements. The reproduction, even partial, of the text and drawings contained in this document is prohibited by law.
CONTENTS ON CONSIGNMENT OF THE MACHINE .................................. 5 INTENDED USE........................................5 INTRODUCTORY COMMENT ....................................5 SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ...................................... 5 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................5 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE..................................6 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS..................................8 MACHINE PREPARATION ..................................... 9 1. HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE ................................9 2.
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3.THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY............................. 32 4.EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION................................. 32 5. ELECTRIC FUSES AND THERMAL CUT-OUTS.............................. 32 DISPOSAL .......................................... 33 CHOOSING AND USING THE BRUSHES ................................34 EC DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE.................................. 35...
If necessary, remember that our assistance service (organised in collaboration with our dealers) is always available for advice or direct intervention. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION SIMPLA 55BT SIMPLA 65BT SIMPLA 50BST Rated power 1260...
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Tap symbol Used to indicate water regulation changes (CDS versions) Detergent symbol Used to indicate detergent regulation changes (CDS versions) Indicator showing battery charge level on the upper line and hour-counter on the lower line Indicator showing the type of hour-counter (total) on the upper line and the type of service (none) on the lower line Indicator showing the type of technology of the batteries used (lead) Main switch symbol (key switch)
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Indicates the risk of crushed hands Indicates the instructions for measuring the detergent in the canister (machine version DS only) Label with warning about type detergent used (for system only) Label with the pH value of the detergent to be used (for FSS system only)
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS The regulations below must be carefully followed in order to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine. WARNING: Read the labels on the machine carefully. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if they become damaged. ...
MACHINE PREPARATION 1. HANDLING THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is contained in specific packaging. It is not possible to place more than two packages on top of each other. The overall dimensions of the package are: SIMPLA 50BST-65BT SIMPLA 65BT 1077 1152 1424...
The machine may be supplied with batteries and a built-in battery charger. If batteries other than those supplied with the machine are used, have the battery charger and battery control card configuration checked by a qualified, COMAC-trained technician. Perform a battery charging cycle before using the machine.
ATTENTION: you are advised to use airtight batteries only, to avoid the leakage of acids! ATTENTION: you are advised to have the electric connections made by a qualified, COMAC-trained technician ATTENTION: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands...
MACHINE PREPARATION CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR (FOR VERSIONS B- BT ONLY) Proceed as follows to connect the machine connector to the battery connector: 1. Engage the parking brake. 2. Check that the machine's master switch is in the "0" position. 3.
All installation and maintenance operations must be carried out by expert personnel, trained at the COMAC assistance centre WARNING Make sure that the battery charger green LED is on before using the machine again...
MACHINE PREPARATION 15. ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE INCLINATION During working operation, the rear rubber is tilted slightly backwards (by about 5mm) in a uniform way for its whole length. If it is necessary to increase the bend of the rubber in the central part, you must tilt the squeegee backwards, rotating the adjuster (1) anticlockwise.
MACHINE PREPARATION 19. DETERGENT SOLUTION (VERSIONS WITHOUT CDS) 1. Check the switch key is set to "0" (for the electric version, check that the power cable is unplugged from the mains). 2. Apply the parking brake by pulling the lever and blocking the handle with the pin. 3.
MACHINE PREPARATION 9. Remove the front solution tank cap and fill with clean water at a temperature not exceeding 50C. The amount present in the tank can be seen through the rear level tube (4). The solution tank has a maximum capacity of about 60 litres. To regulate the water/detergent mixture, carefully read the “REGULATING THE DETERGENT WITH THE CDS SYSTEM”...
MACHINE PREPARATION ASSEMBLING THE SPLASH GUARD RUBBERS (BASES WITH DISC BRUSHES) For packaging reasons, the splash guard rubbers are supplied disassembled from the machine. To connect the rubber, remove the rubber-pressing blades and unthread the spring hook (1) from the connection screw.
MACHINE PREPARATION 8. Insert the brush (the side with 5 teeth) in the tunnel until it is coupled with the dragging device hub. 9. Insert the idle hub of the mobile support in the brush (the side with 6 teeth). 10.
To resolve any malfunctioning of the CDS system, contact the COMAC assistance centre. WARNING: By positioning the tap lever in this way the CDS dosing system is excluded and the detergent solution is deposited on the brushes.
MACHINE PREPARATION 29. DETERGENT PUMP PRIMING (VERSIONS WITH FSS) Before starting work the detergent pump must be primed, to do so proceed as follows: 1. Check that the main switch is in the “Off – 0” position 2. Check that the battery connector is disconnected from the machine connector 3.
“service” setting (in this case there is no setting). 5. The second screen visualises what battery technology has been set for machine operation; in this case it's lead batteries (to set another type of battery - for instance gel - contact the qualified, COMAC- trained personnel).
WORK 7. Release the lever (3) and lower the base. In the case of an automatic machine, lower the key (7). 8. Lower the squeegee, rotating the lever (4) anticlockwise. If the machine is automatic, use the key (5); when you have turned it as far as it will go, the suction motor will switch on. To switch off the suction motor, turn the key to position “0”...
AT THE END OF THE WORK 1. AT THE END OF WORK At the end of the work, and before carrying out any type of maintenance: 1. raise the base by means of the pedal (2) or the key (6) (automatic version) 3.
AT THE END OF THE WORK 3.STORING OF THE MACHINE Proceed as follows to store the machine at the end of work: 1. Place the machine in a place where it can not cause damage or injury 2. Position the machine where the accidental fall of objects do not cause damage 3.
DAILY MAINTENANCE PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS IN SEQUENCE 1. CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK Disconnect the tube (1) from its seat, unscrew the drainage cap and empty the recovery tank. ATTENTION: Before performing any maintenance, remove the keys from the panel and disconnect the battery connector of the machine. WARNING: this operation must be carried out wearing gloves to protect against contact with dangerous solutions.
DAILY MAINTENANCE 4. DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE Check the squeegee is always clean, for better drying results. To clean it you must: 1. Turn main switch key anticlockwise to position "0", and remove the key, for the electric versions unplug the machine from the mains, and engage the parking brake.
DAILY MAINTENANCE Clean the hopper as described in the “AT THE END OF THE WORK” paragraph 4. Check there are no wires, bits of plastic or anything else at the ends of the brushes; these objects could stop the brushes from rotating freely. If the brushes are not clean: 5.
2. unthread the splash guard rubber and rotate it by 180° in order to replace the worn part with a new one. If the splash guards are worn on both sides, replace them with new rubbers (contact the COMAC assistance centre) 3. reassemble everything, carrying out the above-mentioned operations in the reverse order...
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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 4. Turn the wing nuts (3) in the horizontal position 5. Remove the front rubber-pressing blades (4). 6. Remove the rubber (5) and replace it 7. Proceed in reverse to replace the rubber ATTENTION: Before performing any type of maintenance, turn the main switch to "OFF"...
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE 1. SCRUBBING OF DOSING SYSTEM (VERSIONS WITH FSS) The dosing system should be cleaned when the machine is not used for a long period (more than 48 hours); to do so, proceed as follows: 1. Check that the main switch is in the “Off – 0” position 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSH 4. Check that the solution filter is not blocked (1) 5. Check the tap beneath the symbol (2) is turned on. 6. Check there is water in the solution tank. 2. THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL 1.
DISPOSAL To dispose of the machine, take it to a demolition centre or an authorised collection centre. Before scrapping the machine it is necessary to remove and separate the following materials and send them to the appropriate collection centres in accordance with the environmental hygiene regulations currently in force: ...
EC DECLARATION OF C OMPLIANCE The undersigned manufacturer: COMAC S.p.A. Via Maestri del Lavoro, 13 37050 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) declares under its sole responsibility that the products FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINES mod. SIMPLA55 BT – SIMPLA 65 BT - SIMPLA 50 BST comply with the requirements of the following Directives: ...
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