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GENERAL INFORMATION I 16/18 NEW 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. USED SYMBOLS This symbol is used to quote the attention of the operator on procedures or precautions to be followed to avoid damages to users or to the support This symbol is used to quote the attention of the operator on general informations 1.2.
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SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS I 16/18 NEW Rev. 00 22/05/08 Pag. 7/36...
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SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS I 16/18 NEW 2. SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 2.1. IDENTIFICATION The autoscrubber machine ca be identified with an adhesive label put on the protection carter in the backside of the machine which will clearly report the data referring to “CE” marking. MADE Ing.
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SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS I 16/18 NEW The bearing structure of the machine is made of a steel zinc-plated chassis or in stainless steel, so that to avoid oxidation problems which could compromise the reliability of the machine. The main components of the machine are: steel zinc-plated chassis or stainless steel;...
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SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS I 16/18 NEW 2.3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION BATTERY VERSION: I 16B NEW I 18B NEW DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS LENGHT 800 mm WIDTH 430 mm 460 mm HIGHT 900 mm No. BRUSHES N° 1 x Ø 410 mm N° 1 x Ø 450 mm SCRUBBING WIDTH 410 mm 450 mm...
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SUPPORT FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS I 16/18 NEW ELECTRIC VERSION: I 16E NEW I 18E NEW DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS LENGHT 800 mm WIDTH 430 mm 460 mm HIGHT 900 mm No. BRUSHES N° 1 x Ø 410 mm N° 1 x Ø 450 mm SCRUBBING WIDTH 410 mm 450 mm...
SAFETY I 16/18 NEW 3. SAFETY 3.1. CORRECT USE The machine is a scrubbing machine and has been studied and manufactured to be used to clean flat floors or with maximum slop of 5%.. 3.2. INCORRECT USE Not authorized operator uses; Not regular floors cleaning;...
SAFETY I 16/18 NEW 3.4. OPERATOR QUALIFICATION Follow the request operator qualification for different uses. OPERATION TYPE OPERATOR QUALIFICATION Use /Inspection Taught operator Installation / disinstallation Specialized technician Mechanical parts maintenance Specialized technician Electrical parts maintenance Specialized technician Ordinary maintenance Taught operator Dismantling and demolition Specialized technician...
SAFETY I 16/18 NEW SAFETY DEVICES This machine is provided of the following safety systems. Electric plug (picture 3.1), used similarly for the battery charger. In case of emergency, it can be kept away from the plug acting on the handle. Before using the machine, the operator must know the safety system use, in such a way as in case of necessity it can act automatically.
SAFETY I 16/18 NEW Don’t use the machine to clean up areas exceeding 5% of sloping or presenting holes, and depressions which might compromise the stability of the machine. FIORENTINI decline every responsibility for accidents to persons or things using the machine on surfaces that can compromise the stability of the same one.
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SAFETY I 16/18 NEW This signal shows explosion dangers due to the hydrogen released in What is it ? charging the accumulators. During the battery charging we recommend to place the machine in a What to do ? suction chimney or in an airy zone, far from heat sources and corrosive environments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE 4.1. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING This autoscrubber is delivered to the purchaser in a special package, which features are well showed in picture 4.1, completely assembled. The package shows the barycentre position indicated with a black arrow. The forks of the truck or transpallet must be placed in such a way as the black arrow is at the center of them.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW Bands to be used must be suitable for the effective loading. Operations must be executed slowly avoiding oscillations or upsetting. The incorrect way of operatinG can damage the support or expose to dangers. Machine dimensions and mass are explained at point 2.3.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.5. INSTALLATION The installation must be done by authorized personnel after reading this manual. 4.5.1 BATTERIES INSTALLATION To install the batteries follow the instructions as below : Raise up the battery-cover chain guard (picture 4.4); install the batteries in the suitable slot as showed in picture 4.4 being sure that no breakings are in the battery cases;...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW To install the battery charger: In the rear part of the machine, there is a room for the battery charger. To reach it, you have to remove the screws which are fixing the cover to the electric system and take it away. Remove the cover to reach the battery charger PICTURE N°...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.6. CONTROL DEVICES 4.6.1. CONTROL BRIDGE The control bridge is set up with some interrupters that start/stop every function of the machine. Every interrupters has a pictogram showing, without errors, related functions. In picture 4.6 is showed the control bridge, while the schedule shows every switch functioning.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7. FUNCTIONING The scrubbing operation is too delicate being necessary, by experience, to value correctly the kind of brush to be used, the necessity or not for a double scrubbing action, the better choice of the detergent. if floors are too dirty, we recommend a double scrubbing action.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7.2 CHOISE OF DETERGENT For a good floor cleaning is necessary to use the right detergent, not aggressive and so damaging. It’s suitable to use a controlled foam detergent, or an additive antifoam, to avoid damages to the suction motor, whether not possible to get these products, to avoid foam, it’s easy to use some normal vinegar, pouring a quantity of 50 cc inside the recovery tank before scrubbing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7.4 RUDDER PEDALS FUNCTIONS This machine is equipped with different levers and pedals: Forward lever (particular 1 picture 4.9). Pulling by the right hand this lever is possible to get the rotation of the brush, which, for inertness, makes the machine moving forward. The lifting brush lever activates all the moving parts of the machine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7.5 REGULATION OF THE DETERGENT SOLUTION The quantity of detergent solution during the scrubbing operation can be easily regulated by a lever placed in the back-left side of the machine (see picture 4.10 particular 1) PICTURE N°...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7.7 WATER DISCHARGE This autoscrubber machine is equipped with two water discharge pipes (picture 4.15): Recovery tank pipe (particular 1 picture 4.15) Suction pipe (particular 2 picture 4.15). Moreover the machine is complete with a flexible pipe (detail 3 picture 4.15) which sucks the dirty water. To empty the water from the pipes put the machine on a drain well, disconnect the pipe to discharge and open the rubber cap on the top of it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 4.7.9 SQUEEGEE BLADES REPLACEMENT The squeegee blades (picture 4.14) have to be replaced as the touching edge is worn; actually the perfection Of the edge is essential for a perfect drying. To replace the blades do as it follows: Take off the squeegee and put it on a bench.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 5. MAINTENANCE 5.1. MAINTENACE TABLE To keep a good efficiency of this autoscrubber machine and grant a good reliability during the warranty period, is essential to keep a periodic maintenance using the table reported in this manual. •...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW 5.2.1 HYDROMETRY Hydrometry can be made with batteries under charge with a densimeter. Do as it follows : Put the gun densimeter and take a quantity of electrolyte sufficient to push up the floating; Keep care the top of it doesn’t touch the rubber or the glass walls.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING AND USE I 16/18 NEW MAINTENANCE OF SUCTION MOTOR The suction motor must be efficient and cleaned. Every six months check the brushes and if necessary replace them . Maintenance of suction motor needs the following operations : Keeping away the key from the dashboard release the motor hooks and disconnect the plug.
MAINTENANCE I 16/18 NEW 5.3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECKING The electrical system must be checked every two years. Possible defects, such as connections off and burnt cables, must be suddenly replaced. All intervention on the electrical system must be done by a technician. All maintenance or repair out of the ordinary maintenance must be done with personnel authorized only by FIORENTINI.
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