Clarke Focus S17 Operator's Manual

Clarke Focus S17 Operator's Manual

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Manual
U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947 and other Patents Pending
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CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance.
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. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If operator(s) cannot
read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke
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S17/L17 Rotary
L17 Cylindrical
S20/L20 Rotary
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accessories ..............................27 SECTION II - Parts and Service Manual How to Correct Problems in the Machine ......................30 FOCUS S17 / L17 Final Assembly ........................32 Parts List ............................33 Recovery Tank Assembly ..........................34 Parts List ............................35 Solution Tank Assembly ..........................
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Operator'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.
  • Page 4: Machine Introduction

    17" wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The FOCUS S17/S20 and L17/L20 rotary comes complete with two - 12 volt batteries, one battery charger, either one brush or one pad driver, and one operator’s manual.
  • Page 5: S17/L17 Rotary Machine Specifications

    454 lbs. (206 kg) 472 lbs. (214 kg) Line of Sight (Operator Height = 5'8") 7.5 feet (2.3 m) Warranty Machine 3 Years, Polydur tanks 8 Years, Batteries 18 Months Pro-rated ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -5-...
  • Page 6: L17 Cylindrical Machine Specifications

    Shipping Weight w/Batteries (130AH) 487 lbs. (221 kg) Line of Sight -Operator Height = 5'8" 7.5 feet (2.3 m) Warranty Machine 3 Years, Polydur tanks 8 Years, Batteries 18 Months Pro-rated Page Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 7: S20/L20 Rotary Machine Specifications

    454 lbs. (206 kg) 472 lbs. (214 kg) Line of Sight (Operator Height = 5'8") 7.5 feet (2.3 m) Warranty Machine 3 Years, Polydur tanks 8 Years, Batteries 18 Months Pro-rated ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -7-...
  • Page 8: Procedures For Transporting Machine

    2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly, brush housing and brush or pad driver before loading. Clarke recommends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading.
  • Page 9 Procedures For Transporting (cont.) 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the machine toppling over.
  • Page 10: Symbols Used On Machine

    SYMBOLS USED ON FOCUS S17/S20 & L17/L20 Warning Solution Control Power Brush Up/Down Traverse Speed Control ("L Class" only) Vacuum/Squeegee Control Battery Meter Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 11 SYMBOLS USED ON FOCUS S17/S20 & L17/L20 AC Power Indicator Warning Label with parking brake Warning Label without parking brake ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -11-...
  • Page 12: Machine Control Panel

    When powering up the machine, wise.) the solution setting will automatically adjust to the mid setting (see your authorized Clarke serviceman if a NOTE: The "L model" machine is equipped with self different setting is preferred). To increase the flow, press diagnostics and will sometimes fail to operate if a fault and hold or press the upper button (+) multiple times.
  • Page 13: Machine Controls And Features

    The brake is located to the right hand rear of the machine. Press pedal to activate brake and lift pedal to disengage brake. Figure 6 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -13-...
  • Page 14: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    8. While pushing the tank to the rear, carefully lift Figure 9 and remove recovery tank from the machine. Leave the recovery drain hose attached to the recovery tank. Figure 10 Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 15 (See Figure 13A figure 13B). 15. Reconnect the blue float connector (See figure 9, page 12). 16. Charge the batteries before using the machine. Figure 13B ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -15-...
  • Page 16: Battery Maintenance

    Place your hand behind flange and open the valve. e. When empty, close valve. f. Replace valve and drain hose on top of transaxle. g. Neutralize any acid spills with ammonia or bicarbonate of soda. Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 17: How To Charge The Batteries

    Figure 17). During this stage the charger is supplying its full amp output to the batteries. It will continue to charge the batteries at this rate until the batteries reach approximately 75% of their capacity. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -17-...
  • Page 18: How To Install A Rotary Brush Or Pad Driver

    Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 19: How To Remove A Rotary Brush Or Pad Driver

    DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect Figure 24 the machine carefully before operation. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -19-...
  • Page 20: How To Operate The Machine

    2. Turn the key switch clockwise to the "ON" position (on "L" models only). Press the green "ON" button. 3. Raise the brush to the highest setting. 4. Raise the squeegee. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 21: How To Clean A Dirty Floor

    NOTE: Keep the machine moving when the brush is rotating on the floor. Pre-wet brush/pad or keep light pressure on brush until solution flow is adequate to keep brush/pad from scratching the floor. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -21-...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Make sure the screen filter is installed properly in the recovery lid and is clean (See figure 30). Make sure the recovery tank lid is on correctly (See Figure 30). Figure 30 Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 23: Procedures To Perform At The End Of Work

    If the squeegee blade is damaged or worn, turn or replace the blade. 6. Check and clean the recovery lid gasket. Use a mild cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water. Figure 34 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -23-...
  • Page 24: Procedures To Perform Every Week

    Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batteries. Do not add acid to battery after installation. Page -24- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 25 Pry on the motor close to where the motor contacts the brush head casting (See Figure 36, A). d. Hold tension and tighten 2 screws (See Figure 36,B). e. Replace belt cover. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -25-...
  • Page 26: Maintenance For The Squeegee

    . WARNING: Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. REAR BLADE 0.06 (1.5 mm) Consult your Clarke Authorized Service Person to do Figure 39 the service procedures. Use only genuine Clarke parts. Page -26- Clarke ®...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Blade, Rear - Nitrile Solid 30081A Blade, Rear - Ribbed Orange 30085A Blade, Front - Ribbed Natural 30066A Blade, Front - Slit Grout 30079A Blade, Front - Ribbed Orange 30083A ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -27-...
  • Page 28 NOTES Page -28- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 29: Section Ii - Parts And Service Manual

    S17/L17 Rotary S17/L17 Cylindrical S20/L20 Rotary Section II Parts and Service Manual (70899A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 6,557,207; No. 6,760,947 and other Patents Pending ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -29-...
  • Page 30: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    Have an authorized service person repair the charger. The battery is defective. Check voltage of each cell while discharging. The batteries are disconnected. Connect the batteries. Brush is in heavy scrub setting. Adjust Pressure. Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 31 Turn key or switch on. Batteries are disconnected. Check the battery connections. Battery terminals are dirty. Batteries are discharged Check battery meter and recharge NOTE: If the problem continues consult an authorized service person. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -31-...
  • Page 32: Focus S17 / L17 Final Assembly

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Final Assembly 1/05 Page -32- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 33: Parts List

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Final Assembly Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description Page 32 Recovery Tank Assembly 980651 Washer, Flat 5/16" 80212A Screw, M8 x 1.25 x 35mm Hex Head Page 34 Solution Tank Assembly...
  • Page 34: Recovery Tank Assembly 1/05

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Recovery Tank Assembly 1/05 6B 6C Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 35: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Recovery Tank Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description 80176A Screw, M5 x .8 x 12mm Pan Head 30207A Recovery Lid 30065A Lid Gasket 692409 Chain 80196A Nut, M5 x .8 Hex...
  • Page 36: Solution Tank Assembly

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Solution Tank & Front Cover Assembly 1/05 Page -36- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 37: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Solution Tank & Front Cover Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description 80199A Nut, M6 x 1 Hex Nylock 980614 Lock Washer, 1/4" Ext. Tooth 87026A Flat Washer, 1/4" 40724A Vacuum Motor...
  • Page 38: Electrical Assembly 1/05

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Electrical Assembly 1/05 42 43 Page -38- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 39: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Electrical Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description S17/20 L17/20 80179A Screw, M6 x 1 x 15mm, Pan Head 980614 Washer, Lock 1/4" Ext. Tooth 30097A Insulator 40635A Squeegee Switch 980607 Washer, Lock #6 Ext.
  • Page 40: Control Housing Assembly 1/05

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Control Housing Assembly 1/05 Page -40- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 41: Parts List

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Control Housing Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description S17/20 L17/20 L17 Cyl 962957 Screw, 10-16 x 1/2" 70352A Membrane Switch 60979A Control Panel 52555A Lever Gasket 60978A Wear Plate 87036A...
  • Page 42: Squeegee Lift Assembly 1/05

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Squeegee Lift Assembly 1/05 Page -42- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 43: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Squeegee Lift Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description 80196A Nut, M5 x .8, Nylock 87036A Washer, Flat #10 61305A Tube Bracket 80199A Nut, M6 x 1, Nylock 80198A Nut, M8 x 1.25, Nylock 980652 Washer, Lock 5/16"...
  • Page 44: Squeegee Assembly

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. 32" Squeegee Assembly 1/05 Page -44- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 45: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. 32" Squeegee Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description 80252A Screw, ¼-20 x 1 Hex SS 980657 Washer, ¼ Lock 60243A Bracket, Squeegee Wheel 30049B Wheel, Squeegee 81104A Nut, ¼-20 60254A Bolt, Shoulder x 2¼...
  • Page 46: Frame Assembly 1/05

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Frame Assembly 1/05 Page -46- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 47: Parts List

    ® Clarke FOCUS S17/20, L17/20 and L17 Cyl. Frame Parts List 1/05 Ref. # Part No. Description L17 L17 Cyl S20 80199A Nut, M6 x 1, Nylock 87026A Washer, Flat 1/4" SS 80204A Nut, M3 x .5 Nylock 80225A Spring, Front (1.25" long) 54179A Spring, Front (2.25"...
  • Page 48: Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly

    Clarke ® FOCUS L17 Cylindrical Cylindrical Head Assembly 1/05 Page -48- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 49: Parts List

    Contact, Connector 930113 Rivet, 1/8" 61288A Tray Rail 80158A Key, 1/8" Sq. x 1/2" 53182A Cap, Tube 80249A Screw, M5-.8 x 12 mm HH 962262 Screw, Set 8-32 x 1/4 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -49-...
  • Page 50: Rotary Disk Head Assembly 1/05

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20 & L17/20 Rotary Rotary Disk Head Assembly 1/05 Page -50- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 51: Parts List

    87036A Washer, Flat #10 80227A Extension Spring 980645 Washer, Flat 3/8" 80202A Screw, M5 x .8 x 15mm, Pan Head 80169A Nut, M5 x .8 Hex 77091A Label, Moving Parts ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -51-...
  • Page 52: Gearbox Assembly And Parts List 1/05

    Ring, Snap 507641 Seal, Oil, Small 52050A Cap End 56668A O-Ring 51176A Bearing, Large 902605 Bearing, Small 58144A Seal, Oil Large Darina EP2 Grease 4 oz. 52855A Complete Gearbox Asm. 1 Page -52- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 53: Brush Motor Assembly And Parts List 1/05

    Brush Assembly 55657A Lead Assembly 55656A Lead Assembly Helical Washer 50515A Thru Bolt 80501A Shaft Key 54238A B.E. Bracket Assembly (Gear Box) * NOTE: Parts not available at this time. ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -53-...
  • Page 54: Transaxle Repair Parts

    40593A Motor Brush 40594A Motor Urethane Sleeve 40595A Motor 40596A Transaxle Only Specifications: - Motor: 24VDC, Permanent Magnet, Tenv - Transaxle: 30:1 Ratio - Gear Oil: Mobile SHC634 12 oz. Page -54- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 55: Focus S17/S20 Connection Diagram

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20 Connection Diagram 1/05 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -55-...
  • Page 56: Focus S17/S20 Electrical Schematic

    Clarke ® FOCUS S17/20 Electrical Schematic 1/05 Page -56- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 57: Focus L17/L20 Connection Diagram

    Clarke ® FOCUS L17/20 Connection Diagram 1/05 ® Clarke Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20 Page -57-...
  • Page 58: Focus L17/L20 Electrical Schematic

    Clarke ® FOCUS L17/20 Electrical Schematic 1/05 Page -58- Clarke ® Operator's Manual -FOCUS S17/L17 and S20/L20...
  • Page 59 29815 John R. Gilwilly Industrial Estate (810) 544-6300 Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BN ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 +44 1768 868 995 1455 Canton Road (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald F-67036 Strasbourg...
  • Page 60 STATED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED 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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